Game takes a well established series and tries to branch out and make a name for itself, was pretty revolutionary for its time, looking back its still a decent time but its not by any means a masterpiece Completion experience is ass
After finishing my 5th playthrough for my final achievements I then booted the game up two more times to continue playing it, a masterclass in Metroidvania
Earlygame is a bit of a slog, but it does top out with some of the better areas and fights in the series, just doesnt have the same draw or appeal as its brothers around it