Actually didn't have a lot of metroidesque qualities found in the previous two iterations.
Even the feeling of loneliness was a bit compromised in this edition and the graphics, without a doubt awesome, had a sterile feeling to it. I found them to be too 'shiny' and overall reducing the ambiance of a deserted place.
I think they wanted to utilize the new hardware capabilities and thus ended up degrading the experience (in terms of a metroid game).
still a wonderful game but not as awe-inspiring as prime.







