A short, tighter experience for a Metroid game, and perhaps an over calibration from the normal formula. Minimal backtracking, you know where you need to go. It is also one of the easiest. That being said, between the clever world design, soundtrack, gameplay, and that eerie vibe, this is an impeccable game and an accessible entry into the series. The penultimate chapter is also a terrifying highlight (of sorts) that was a clear inspiration for the horrifying EMMI of Dread.