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So Little Collab by MetroidMst/Vismund [SM Exploration], rated by Vismund Cygnus on Jan 11, 2016 (Star Star Star Star Star )
No completion stats.
Best hack 2031
Super Metroid: Escape II by Hiroishi [SM Exploration], rated by Vismund Cygnus on Nov 08, 2015 (Star Star Star Star Star )
83% in 5:13
Don't stop me now
I'm having such a good time
I'm having a ball
Don't stop me now
If you wanna have a good time
Just gimme a call
Don't stop me now ('cause I'm having a good time)
Don't stop me
Yes I'm having a good time
I don't wanna stop at alllllllllllll
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=05gUmiMkFnA&list=PLLHMfTgkm_ohVfDg_65l6GgjqcXx5Ps-1
Project Base 0.8.1 by begrimed [SM Improvement], rated by Vismund Cygnus on May 12, 2015 (Star Star Star Star Star )
104% in 1:50
Project Base v0.7 fixes everything that was wrong with Project Base v0.6, then adds a few hundred things that make it go above and beyond all expectations.
B2-TW by Grime [SM Quick Play], rated by Vismund Cygnus on May 02, 2015 (Star Star Star Star Star )
5% in 0:03
This hack is probably the best minihack I've played. Level design is interesting, the premise is unusual (you're stuck in morph ball. Have fun!), and the way the mechanics are altered makes for a really unique experience. It's long enough to have fun, and short enough that it doesn't overstay it's welcome.
Eris by Digital_Mantra [SM Exploration], rated by Vismund Cygnus on Apr 20, 2015 (Star Star Star Star Star )
No completion stats.
Possibly the greatest atmosphere and exploration in any hack. The hack provides a challenge but it never feels unfair. That said, probably best for newbies to avoid it and for veterans to use save states. I will always regard Eris as one of the greatest hacks ever released.
Metroid + Saving by snarfblam [M1 Improvement], rated by Vismund Cygnus on Apr 20, 2015 (Star Star Star Star Star )
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It's Metroid, but with saving.
I would rate this higher if it were possible.
Super Mega-Metroid X-2 by FullofFail [SM Challenge], rated by Vismund Cygnus on Feb 23, 2016 (Star Star Star Star Star )
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First off, save states are absolutely a must if you want to play this hack. As mentioned, you literally cannot die, as there is an issue where reloading causes the game to not work. This is a big problem when everything kills you in one hit.

With that glaring fault aside, I really still found myself enjoying this hack, which is probably the only time I'll ever say that about a challenge hack. The tiling is really well-done, the level design is interesting and there's plenty of unique little things going on. If you enjoy challenge or hard-type hacks, play SMMX-2. You'll be in for a treat.

That said, if you don't like challenge hacks, or prefer to play on original hardware, avoid like the plague.
So Little Garden by MetroidMst [SM Exploration], rated by Vismund Cygnus on Nov 10, 2015 (Star Star Star Star Star )
100% in 1:27
(v1.0) Possibly one of the best minihacks around, and definitely the best thing MetroidMst has done yet. Manages to find that delicate balance of stupid, unfair, and fun, and yet still doesn't overstay its welcome. Plenty of cool new things, including bosses, music, HUDs and graphics, and it'd be worth checking out just for that. However Mst manages to also pull off a good hack in the process. I'd almost consider rating this 5 stars, if not for a few bugs about the place that need squashing. I don't care if the map borking is in your story. It's bad.
Metroid: Falling by TN [SM Exploration], rated by Vismund Cygnus on Jul 01, 2015 (Star Star Star Star Star )
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The Good: The wacky layout and item order. The hack is certainly called "falling" for a reason.
The Bad: Overpowered bosses made for the weakest point in the hack. I hope you enjoy slowly grinding down health.
The Ugly: Mid-2000's half-hack tiling needs to be banished.

Overall a fun hack though and a nice change of pace that shows you don't always have to go all out to make your hack an enjoyable ride, if you have a neat concept and the skill to execute it well. I'd recommend it to anyone.
'Roidz by DemickXII [M1 Improvement], rated by Vismund Cygnus on May 10, 2015 (Star Star Star Star Star )
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Though it is just a graphical update on the original Metroid, it's an absolutely gorgeous one, and if you're a fan of Metroid 1, I'd highly recommend checking this one out.
Metroid Incursion by Grimlock [M1 Exploration], rated by Vismund Cygnus on May 08, 2015 (Star Star Star Star Star )
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Prior to the release of Rogue Dawn, this was probably the best Metroid 1 hack to exist. The game creates a really unique world through a lot of NES witchcraft and graphical deliciousness, with plenty of quality of life features (saving!) that make this hack really stand out. Despite hating the original Metroid, I played this one to completion. For that alone I'd recommend it.
Another Super Metroid by Banana Oyaji [SM Exploration], rated by Vismund Cygnus on Apr 27, 2015 (Star Star Star Star Star )
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Hard to rate a hack that came out 11 years ago, when editors hardly (didn't?) exist and were crude at best. Hasn't aged well, but it's one hell of an insight as to how far hacking has come. I'd give it a run for that insight alone.
Vacation by Jathys [SM Spoof], rated by Vismund Cygnus on Apr 21, 2015 (Star Star Star Star Star )
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It is exactly what it is, and it's perfect in that regard.
Exia by Acheron [SM Challenge], rated by Vismund Cygnus on Apr 20, 2015 (Star Star Star Star Star )
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Echoing Bloodsonic, Exia is a fun little challenge hack, requiring lots of grappling and pretty heavy savestate abuse. It has a lot of cool features that make it a really fun thing to play once or twice, but you probably won't be coming back to it after that. Even with that aside, the hack has enough fun stuff and interesting puzzles to warrant a playthrough.
Searching for Items by Terimakasih [SM Exploration], rated by Vismund Cygnus on Apr 20, 2015 (Star Star Star Star Star )
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This hack might not be pretty, or challenging, or even the slightest bit unique (outside of the fact that items are EVERYWHERE), but it has one thing going for it, and it's something that a lot of hacks seem to be lacking; it's fun. The hack is fun as hell, and for that alone I recommend it wholeheartedly.
Arena 7 by Jathys [SM Boss Rush], rated by Vismund Cygnus on Apr 20, 2015 (Star Star Star Star Star )
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Landing Site Abuse by Spoo [SM Unknown], rated by Vismund Cygnus on Apr 20, 2015 (Star Star Star Star Star )
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Volta by FirePhoenix [SM Incomplete], rated by Vismund Cygnus on Apr 20, 2015 (Star Star Star Star Star )
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Echoing what a bunch of people below me said, super solid level design marred by the fact this hack is scrapped. Still worth a playthrough and see if you can't take any inspiration from it. I know I have.
Temporus by Grime [SM Unknown], rated by Vismund Cygnus on Apr 20, 2015 (Star Star Star Star Star )
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Sigma++ by Silver_Skree [SM Incomplete], rated by Vismund Cygnus on Apr 20, 2015 (Star Star Star Star Star )
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Hallow Eve by Grime [SM Quick Play], rated by Vismund Cygnus on Apr 20, 2015 (Star Star Star Star Star )
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Phazon Hack by A_red_monk_called_Key [SM Exploration], rated by Vismund Cygnus on Apr 20, 2015 (Star Star Star Star Star )
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Super Metroid: Black Plague by JamieWebb16 [SM Quick Play], rated by Vismund Cygnus on Apr 20, 2015 (Star Star Star Star Star )
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Super Metroid: Advent by Shadow96 [SM Quick Play], rated by Vismund Cygnus on Apr 20, 2015 (Star Star Star Star Star )
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AngryFireChozo by DSO [SM Quick Play], rated by Vismund Cygnus on Apr 20, 2015 (Star Star Star Star Star )
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Cliffhanger by Digital_Mantra [SM Challenge], rated by Vismund Cygnus on Apr 20, 2015 (Star Star Star Star Star )
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Super Metroid: Low Impact by Daltone [SM Unknown], rated by Vismund Cygnus on Apr 20, 2015 (Star Star Star Star Star )
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Grand Prix 2 by Daltone [SM Speedrun/Race], rated by Vismund Cygnus on Apr 20, 2015 (Star Star Star Star Star )
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Melancholia IV by FullOfFail [SM Quick Play], rated by Vismund Cygnus on Apr 20, 2015 (Star Star Star Star Star )
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Oxide by Cyclamen32 [SM Exploration], rated by Vismund Cygnus on Apr 20, 2015 (Star Star Star Star Star )
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Ice Metal Uninstall by Crys [SM Exploration], rated by Vismund Cygnus on Apr 20, 2015 (Star Star Star Star Star )
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Super Metroid: No Doors by CrAzY [SM Unknown], rated by Vismund Cygnus on Apr 20, 2015 (Star Star Star Star Star )
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Makes for some interesting playthrough possibilities. Quite easy to get yourself stuck, but if you know the layout of the original well enough, you'll have a lot of fun finding crazy routes to take.
Digital Cube by Cloud12 [SM Challenge], rated by Vismund Cygnus on Apr 20, 2015 (Star Star Star Star Star )
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SM Redesign: Axeil Edition by Drewseph [SM Exploration], rated by Vismund Cygnus on Apr 20, 2015 (Star Star Star Star Star )
72% in 14:08
Super Made In Metroid - Attack Of The Rinkas by pontarou [SM Unknown], rated by Vismund Cygnus on Apr 07, 2015 (Star Star Star Star Star )
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Possibly the most unique hack in existence. There's nothing quite like a Metroid arcade game. An excellent way to kill an hour. The only flaw is that one you've completed it once, there's little to no replayability. Still, I've gotten more enjoyment out of this silly little hack than out of the vast majority.
Super Metroid: Panic Mode by personitis [SM Spoof], rated by Vismund Cygnus on Oct 03, 2016 (Star Star Star Star Star )
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Super Metroid: Y-Faster by Metaquarius [SM Speedrun/Race], rated by Vismund Cygnus on Sep 29, 2016 (Star Star Star Star Star )
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Reimagined by SavageWizzrobe [SM Exploration], rated by Vismund Cygnus on Sep 11, 2016 (Star Star Star Star Star )
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Celestriaus III by FullOfFail [SM Quick Play], rated by Vismund Cygnus on Feb 23, 2016 (Star Star Star Star Star )
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Super Metroid: HISHE by Scyzer [SM Unknown], rated by Vismund Cygnus on Feb 23, 2016 (Star Star Star Star Star )
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Snowglobe by Scyzer [SM Quick Play], rated by Vismund Cygnus on Feb 23, 2016 (Star Star Star Star Star )
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Super Metroid: Magaluf by Jordan5 [SM Quick Play], rated by Vismund Cygnus on Apr 23, 2015 (Star Star Star Star Star )
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Has a few interesting mechanics and the use of the Justin Bailey patch was a nice touch. I feel like this hack was fine for the competition setting but tends to fall short as an "actual hack". Still, it only takes about 20 minutes tops so still worth playing.
Super Metroid: Infiltration by BoostGuardian [SM Unknown], rated by Vismund Cygnus on Apr 21, 2015 (Star Star Star Star Star )
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Using Redesign as a base meant that it suffers from a lot of the same issues Redesign has. Incompleteness is an issue here too. Still, might be fun for you if you can get over the Redesign physics.
Super Metroid: Green Peace by JAM [SM Spoof], rated by Vismund Cygnus on Apr 21, 2015 (Star Star Star Star Star )
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Hangtime by Acheron [SM Challenge], rated by Vismund Cygnus on Apr 21, 2015 (Star Star Star Star Star )
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Certainly not as enjoyable as its successor Exia, but a fun little grapple challenge nonetheless.
Super Metroid: Redesign by Drewseph [SM Exploration], rated by Vismund Cygnus on Apr 20, 2015 (Star Star Star Star Star )
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Impossible by Saturn [SM Challenge], rated by Vismund Cygnus on Apr 20, 2015 (Star Star Star Star Star )
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MockingBird Station by Xaggoth [SM Exploration], rated by Vismund Cygnus on Apr 20, 2015 (Star Star Star Star Star )
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Super Metroid Revolution EX by RealRed [SM Exploration], rated by Vismund Cygnus on Apr 20, 2015 (Star Star Star Star Star )
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Super Metroid: Pantheon by squishy_ichigo [SM Exploration], rated by Vismund Cygnus on Apr 20, 2015 (Star Star Star Star Star )
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Rainbow City by squishy_ichigo [SM Incomplete], rated by Vismund Cygnus on Apr 20, 2015 (Star Star Star Star Star )
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Sadly unfinished, but a really interesting take on a Metroid hack, with some really cool level design and enemy edits.
Super Metroid: Fear by MetroidMst [SM Incomplete], rated by Vismund Cygnus on Apr 20, 2015 (Star Star Star Star Star )
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Super Hauntroid by Scyzer [SM Quick Play], rated by Vismund Cygnus on Apr 20, 2015 (Star Star Star Star Star )
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So Little Time by MetroidMst [SM Spoof], rated by Vismund Cygnus on Apr 20, 2015 (Star Star Star Star Star )
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Super Zero Mission by SBniconico [SM Exploration], rated by Vismund Cygnus on Apr 20, 2015 (Star Star Star Star Star )
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Grand Prix by Daltone [SM Speedrun/Race], rated by Vismund Cygnus on Apr 20, 2015 (Star Star Star Star Star )
18% in 0:04
Technically 3:55 but that might confuse the play time thing.
This hack is short and sweet. Fun to race and speedrun, and it's quite good practise for "what to expect in hacks when speedrunning". Overall, a fun little challenge, but it's overshadowed by its successor. Still worth picking up.
Cider Demo by Cardweaver [SM Incomplete], rated by Vismund Cygnus on Apr 20, 2015 (Star Star Star Star Star )
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Final Stand by Moderndayzero [SM Challenge], rated by Vismund Cygnus on Apr 20, 2015 (Star Star Star Star Star )
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This hack would be good IF I COULD SEE WHAT I WAS DOING.
Still, it understands that to have made it larger would have ruined the experience. In the end it's a very difficult hack, with a cool twist on the usual ending. Would recommend to skilled players.
SMConflict by SMILEuser96 [SM Exploration], rated by Vismund Cygnus on Apr 20, 2015 (Star Star Star Star Star )
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I had a lot of trouble getting the shop to even work, which made for a frustrating first experience. The suitless underwater parts weren't really my thing, but still, this hack had a lot of silly little things that made it fun.
Metroid Mission Rescue by Mettyk25jigsaw [SM Exploration], rated by Vismund Cygnus on Nov 10, 2015 (Star Star Star Star Star )
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Super Metroid: Arrival by Jefe962 [SM Exploration], rated by Vismund Cygnus on May 08, 2015 (Star Star Star Star Star )
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(v 0.4)
I never did write my review for this, did I? Spoilers ahead.
The main problem with Arrival for me is that the flow is just so very, very poor. The bulk of this hack seemed to me to be; collect item, run to the other side of the map, collect item, run to the other side of the map, collect item, repeat until end. There was very little to do between collecting new upgrades, aside from shoot at enemies. Backtracking is fine as long as there's stuff to do along the way. However this hack lacks in having stuff to do between major upgrades. My main gripe being after you collect Super Missiles, and are required to run from one side of the map to the other with absolutely nothing to do in between aside from shoot at enemies. By this stage I was already quite bored, and the overall sluggishness of this section completely killed any momentum this hack had going for it.

I can't recommend this hack in its current state.
Super Metroid: Hydellius by TROM [SM Unknown], rated by Vismund Cygnus on Apr 21, 2015 (Star Star Star Star Star )
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Super Metroid: ÊÐæÏ@!Ðúi by squishy_ichigo [SM Spoof], rated by Vismund Cygnus on Apr 20, 2015 (Star Star Star Star Star )
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Airy by Cyclamen32 [SM Exploration], rated by Vismund Cygnus on Apr 20, 2015 (Star Star Star Star Star )
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Super Metroid: Golden Dawn by Black Telomeres [SM Exploration], rated by Vismund Cygnus on Apr 20, 2015 (Star Star Star Star Star )
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Legacy by Banana Oyaji [SM Exploration], rated by Vismund Cygnus on Apr 20, 2015 (Star Star Star Star Star )
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I tried to enjoy you Legacy. I really did. Too many contrived puzzles and stuff that ruins the flow of gameplay. The whole thing seems very obnoxious in the end.
Super Metroid: Z-Factor by Metaquarius [SM Exploration], rated by Vismund Cygnus on Apr 20, 2015 (Star Star Star Star Star )
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Zaridia
Super Metroid: Darkholme Hospital by Cloud12 [SM Quick Play], rated by Vismund Cygnus on Apr 20, 2015 (Star Star Star Star Star )
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The hack fails to draw the player in by constantly breaking up the flow of gameplay with pointlessly contrived puzzles, and endless loop of boring music and average visuals, lackluster and repetitive enemies and a lack of save stations. That last one is particularly unforgivable when there are enemies that can kill you in one shot.
The keypatch idea was neat and well-implemented, however I can't recommend the hack for that one feature alone. Personally I'd avoid it.
Hyper Metroid by RealRed [SM Exploration], rated by Vismund Cygnus on Apr 20, 2015 (Star Star Star Star Star )
67% in 5:11
Version 1.0 (for future reference, in case anything I complained about gets changed)
See http://forum.metroidconstruction.com/index.php/topic,3492.msg44639.html#msg44639 for my full thoughts on the hack. My rating is based on my experience with the hack, and sadly I can't recommend it due to the path I took.
SMCompetition by SMILEuser96 [SM Challenge], rated by Vismund Cygnus on Feb 23, 2016 (Star Star Star Star Star )
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Super Metroid: Mini Hack by crimsonsunbird [SM Unknown], rated by Vismund Cygnus on Apr 29, 2015 (Star Star Star Star Star )
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I was going to write a real review for this, but it's not even worth that.

I'd rate 0 stars if I could.
Super Metroid: Shadow by Acheron [SM Unknown], rated by Vismund Cygnus on Apr 24, 2015 (Star Star Star Star Star )
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Read the description, laugh, then don't play it. Not worth your time.
Super Metroid: Grapple by Crocomire [SM Vanilla+], rated by Vismund Cygnus on Apr 24, 2015 (Star Star Star Star Star )
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Pretty interesting concept, but it is implemented terribly by still allowing for walljumping, and not starting you with grappling beam. Unless that's a bug, in which case it is bugged.
Super T-Metroid by kokoakki2 [SM Unknown], rated by Vismund Cygnus on Apr 24, 2015 (Star Star Star Star Star )
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Very shit...
Super Metroid: Lab of Cerbewz by pedro123 [SM Vanilla+], rated by Vismund Cygnus on Apr 23, 2015 (Star Star Star Star Star )
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I think the screenshots do a better job of showing off how terrible this hack is than my words alone ever could.
I Wanna Be The Metroid by Maxg26 [SM Challenge], rated by Vismund Cygnus on Apr 23, 2015 (Star Star Star Star Star )
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This Really Is Just A Worse Version Of Super Metroid Impossible. If You Want A Challenge Hack Go Play That Instead. Would Rate 0/5 If Possible. Avoid.
Vismunds Sidehopper Special by Vismund Cygnus [SM Unknown], rated by Vismund Cygnus on Apr 23, 2015 (Star Star Star Star Star )
36% in 0:00
I feel bad for even having made this. I'm sorry everybody.
Super Metroid: Draygon Challenge by crimsonsunbird [SM Challenge], rated by Vismund Cygnus on Apr 21, 2015 (Star Star Star Star Star )
No completion stats.
It's what you'd expect from someone that made approximately 8 hacks in a single year.
Super Metroid: Inverted by crimsonsunbird [SM Challenge], rated by Vismund Cygnus on Apr 21, 2015 (Star Star Star Star Star )
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It's what you'd expect from someone that made approximately 8 hacks in a single year.
Super Metroid: UnderWorld by crimsonsunbird [SM Unknown], rated by Vismund Cygnus on Apr 21, 2015 (Star Star Star Star Star )
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It's what you'd expect from someone that made approximately 8 hacks in a single year.
Super Metroid: Patience by crimsonsunbird [SM Unknown], rated by Vismund Cygnus on Apr 21, 2015 (Star Star Star Star Star )
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Ah, the hack that made me lose my shit with crimsonsunbird.
See http://forum.metroidconstruction.com/index.php/topic,2987.msg35053.html#msg35053 for a real review.

TL;DR - It's what you'd expect from someone that made approximately 8 hacks in a single year.
Ferrawrd by crimsonsunbird [SM Unknown], rated by Vismund Cygnus on Apr 21, 2015 (Star Star Star Star Star )
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It's what you'd expect from someone that made approximately 8 hacks in a single year.
Super Metroid: Final Crimson by crimsonsunbird [SM Unknown], rated by Vismund Cygnus on Apr 21, 2015 (Star Star Star Star Star )
No completion stats.
It's what you'd expect from someone that made approximately 8 hacks in a single year.
Super Metroid: Gazz by crimsonsunbird [SM Challenge], rated by Vismund Cygnus on Apr 21, 2015 (Star Star Star Star Star )
No completion stats.
It's what you'd expect from someone that made approximately 8 hacks in a single year.
Super Metroid: XHPC by crimsonsunbird [SM Unknown], rated by Vismund Cygnus on Apr 21, 2015 (Star Star Star Star Star )
No completion stats.
It's what you'd expect from someone that made approximately 8 hacks in a single year.
Ferrawrd II by crimsonsunbird [SM Unknown], rated by Vismund Cygnus on Apr 21, 2015 (Star Star Star Star Star )
No completion stats.
It's what you'd expect from someone that made approximately 8 hacks in a single year.
Permastuck Practice 2 by jailsonmendes [SM Challenge], rated by Vismund Cygnus on Apr 21, 2015 (Star Star Star Star Star )
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As in, practise avoiding all the fucking permastucks.

Number 2!
Permastuck Practice by jailsonmendes [SM Challenge], rated by Vismund Cygnus on Apr 21, 2015 (Star Star Star Star Star )
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As in, practise avoiding all the fucking permastucks.
Super Metroid: Chozo Statue Challenge by jailsonmendes [SM Challenge], rated by Vismund Cygnus on Apr 21, 2015 (Star Star Star Star Star )
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Chararin 2 by What Chara [SM Challenge], rated by Vismund Cygnus on Apr 21, 2015 (Star Star Star Star Star )
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The sequel to the smash hi- oh, you never even played the first one? Good. Avoid both like the plague.
Super Metroid Blood by KT JDDD [SM Incomplete], rated by Vismund Cygnus on Apr 20, 2015 (Star Star Star Star Star )
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Super Metroid: YPR by YP [SM Unknown], rated by Vismund Cygnus on Apr 20, 2015 (Star Star Star Star Star )
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YPR had a lot of really cool ideas. It's a shame that the whole thing was a pile of absolute garbage.
I'd almost give it 2 stars because of the Gold Torizo fight, but I just can't bring myself to do so.
Super Metroid: Cristener Homenag by Juan Dennys [SM Vanilla+], rated by Vismund Cygnus on Apr 20, 2015 (Star Star Star Star Star )
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I recommend this hack to anyone who wants to make a hack, in the hope that they will take away from it every single thing you should not do while hacking. This hack contains literally every problem. It will offend all of your senses. You need to play this at least once before you start hacking, and learn everything that you should not do.
Vismund Presents: Spikes!! by Vismund Cygnus [SM Unknown], rated by Vismund Cygnus on Apr 20, 2015 (Star Star Star Star Star )
0% in 0:12
Hahahahahahaha