(Re)Discovering Metroid Prime - ten years later

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Gamerace said:

I actually have Super Metroid but never played it (I can't be bothered to dig out the classic controller when I sit down to play). Tried getting into the NES Metroid but tired of it quickly. Will have to give Super Metroid a try.

Yeah, Metroid is pretty brutal compared to modern games.  It will let you go a looong way before you realize you need to turn around and try something else.  I tried it just a few years ago and gave up after a few hours.

Super Metroid will not give you explict direction like Prime 3, but it tends to keep you on the right path most of the time.  You can certainly go exploring when you pick up new weapons, but it is easy to get back on track.