Came back for a hard mode run and really dug the game more this second time around. Hard mode accentuates the game’s Mega Man X-y strengths.
This is a game that plays better as a propulsive speed run of a pissed off character than as an exploratory moody atmosphere piece. I really love the latter form of Metroid more but this is an incredibly accomplished stab at the former so taking the game on its own terms (easier on a 2nd run), I had a blast. And I do think it makes sense for Samus to have such an attitude given what chapter of the story this game is telling. This ain’t her first rodeo. The moment of the “yell” is an all timer.
Clear Time - 5:16, that I haven’t ruled out going for a sub-4:00 is probably due to how good the schmoovement feels in this.
This is a game that plays better as a propulsive speed run of a pissed off character than as an exploratory moody atmosphere piece. I really love the latter form of Metroid more but this is an incredibly accomplished stab at the former so taking the game on its own terms (easier on a 2nd run), I had a blast. And I do think it makes sense for Samus to have such an attitude given what chapter of the story this game is telling. This ain’t her first rodeo. The moment of the “yell” is an all timer.
Clear Time - 5:16, that I haven’t ruled out going for a sub-4:00 is probably due to how good the schmoovement feels in this.