New Review Posted: Metroid: Zero Mission

[Daniel Weissenberger]

Andrew Fletcher reviews Metroid: Zero Mission

"I guess we should have seen it coming. In light of the renewed critical interest in Nintendo's sci-fi series, and the various re-issues afforded to both their Mario and Zelda back catalogues, it's hardly a shock to learn that this latest chapter in the Metroid saga is actually just a smart revision of the original NES game from 1986. What is a surprise, however, is how welcome this update is, and how little it resembles the pointless nostalgia trip it could have been. Borrowing the slick control mechanics and stylish aesthetics of 2002's excellent Metroid Fusion, Zero Mission stands as a timely and more than competent re-telling of the series' origins for those of us eagerly awaiting the next installments."

Read the full review at http://www.gamecritics.com/review/metroidzero/main.php

[Tim Spaeth]

Quick shout-out to Andrew - this is a really strong review, particularly the section on Hard Mode. I found the same thing to be true...it's as if the game was truly meant to be played that way.