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SUPER METROID

While there’s certainly an argument for it to be placed behind the astonishing piece of work that is , it’s not to be a 16-bit masterpiece – after all, it’s an exceptionally atmospheric adventure with tremendously satisfying boss encounters, and it delivers a true sense of being stranded alone on a deadly, hostile world.

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