Wow, I can't believe I'm hearing this! For me the end sequence is definitely one of the best things about the game. I have to believe that it had little impact for you because it had been spoiled for you already, because playing this back '94 and not knowing what's coming next was amazing the first time you experience it.
First, the Mother Brain actually being a creature you fight (unlike the first Metroid) was great, although I did kind of expect that. But during the battle, after Mother Brain hits you with that first huge blast and you're immobilized, I thought I was dead as I couldn't move and she's already charging up a second one. Looking at my energy I knew I couldn't survive another blast like that, and then suddenly the Metroid comes to your rescue, followed by it's demise as it sacrifices itself for you.
It's true that it's not a difficult battle... not in the least, but the creativity displayed make it my second favorite ending sequence in any game I've ever beaten or seen beaten (and I've seen countless endings); second only to Zelda: Ocarina if Time's ever-majestic end sequence.
And yes, Fusion's end sequence was also fantastic, but already experiencing Super Metroid's so much earlier makes it trump it overall.
Just my opinion. Either way it's great to hear you like the game.
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