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Super Metroid: Subversion by TestRunner and AmoebaOfDoom [SM Exploration], rated by GameMaster on Nov 10, 2022 (Star Star Star Star Star )
70% in 6:20
[Spoilers for late game areas]
This hack is one for the ages. All of the custom things added don't feel out of place and the world design is superb. The log system especially is brilliant. Allowing you to see mission logs and seeing what you aren't able to yet, as well as having equipment and area data is way more useful than you might think. One thing that stood out to me was the music. It has a mix of Zelda, Castlevania, and other Metroid remixes, and they are all great. Highlights for me personally goes to the Life Temple, the Fire Temple, The Hive, and the Energy Plant. All of these themes are from other games and they all made the transition beautifully. One issue I do have, which is a minor flaw but it might impact how much others enjoy it, is how the hack is structured. A lot of rooms are one way only or are long puzzles, and it can be a tad frustrating to get some places. But, it isn't that bad. It's mostly an issue in the end game, if you are going for 100% completion. I do plan to 100% the hack at one point because of how much fun I had with it though. I used a 3DS Virtual Console inject to play this hack, and it worked flawlessly. If you like playing games on the go, I'd suggest this option. I would release it but I'm not sure about that gray area. You'll have to inject it yourself. But one positive of this is how well it runs and the pixel perfect mode, making the environments look extremely nice and sharp. But the conclusion to this somewhat scattered review is that it's an amazing hack. Give it a try.