I think the 3-D Metroids are too linear compared to the 2-D ones.
I'm always getting some radio commands and maps telling me where to go and what to do.
On the NES I was alone and lost and wandering around in space forever.
I think that's an improvement, but... makes the 2-D and 3-D games completely different.
I think Mario made the most drastic jump without losing any of "its essence."












