Super Metroid

Especially at the start, this game's atmosphere is superb. I wish I'd played it at the time of release to truly appreciate it.

If you were to put a gun to my head and tell me to pick an absolute number one favorite video game of all time I'd probably have to go Super Metroid. From its dark, eerie moody aesthetics and gorgeous music to the way you can control Samus' every move like an extension of your own will once you understand the control to its utterly brilliant interconnected world to its boss battles and simply told but moving story. I've probably played it start to end credits fifty times.

One of the true classics of gaming. Epic boss battles and music, a real sense of isolation that permeates through everything. Nintendo is the greatest developer in the world even today due to the amount of care they put into their craft, and Super Metroid is one of the finest examples of that. Also, the final battle with Mother Brain is a triumph in storytelling... it hits an emotional high without saying a word.

on the short list of candidates for the best video game ever made. the amount of incidental nuance in the gameplay set a standard that's still rarely matched, and the emphasis on atmosphere and isolation provide a template other games have failed to follow. it also manages, somehow, to offer a beautiful statement on motherhood. Gunpei Yokoi was yanked from this world far too soon, but in his time with us, he gave the us the greatest work of art that necessitates a controller.

Probably the most perfect game ever made. Beautiful art, evocative music and sound design, phenomenal design theory, and a fantastic setting all flow together seamlessly to create something that is somehow still more than the sum of its parts. My only real criticism is the shortness of its final area, and that's the worst I can say the entire experience. Masterpiece.

atmosphere - 10 exploration - 10 level design - 10

If I'd played this back in the day it would most likely be a 5. It can't have the same impact having already played later Metroids. It's easy to see why it has the reputation it does, though. Great game.

Great atmosphere and music. Excalidraw + quick snip = map notes is superb combo. There's something special that's pretty satisfying about the gameplay. For some reason, I don't mind circling and wasting time on this game. But still hate the one way street. I don't like the lack of ammo station. Hate grappling, spike & plants, and sand section. Way too many hidden blocks and paths, and missing important ones makes you hard stuck. Guide. Love the wall jumping in this game.

I don't think it's the "greatest game ever made" but it very likely was at the time of its release; easily the best 16-bit game I've played so far. Great atmosphere, aesthetic and environmental storytelling. Combat was generally not too difficult, but there were definitely a few too many frustrating "Where the heck do I go now?" moments, and the ending felt anti-climactic.

Movement and gameplay feels fun and challenging, especially the wall jump mechanics. Atmosphere and sense of exploration is also good.