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Played Samus Returns and completed the first area. I'm at the same point in both Samus Returns and AM2R. Thoughts.

Samus Returns is the better Metroid 2 remake. That doesn't necessarily mean it's the better game, but it's definitely the better Metroid 2 remake. Both games are incredibly deferential to the source material, but as for maintaining the haunting atmosphere, clausterphobic feel, and intense notion that one slip up could lead to instant death-- that's where Samus Returns really shines.

I'm impressed by both games, but AM2R feels too much like Zero Mission in regards to physics and general mechanics. A big part of Metroid 2 beyond the atmosphere was that it didn't play like other Metroids. Normal enemies were annoying and tedious to fight, fights against Metroids were frustrating and often involved cheesing them into a position where they were inert because otherwise you would die instantly. Aiming at anything was meticulous and challenging. Despite all that combat was exciting. For as far as I got in AM2R (I will finish it) this, along with the feeling of dread and clausterohobia, was lacking. Samus Returns changed up the combat to emphasize these points while updating the gameplay.

I look forward to beating both games. Gonna finish Samus Returns first. It'll be interesting to see how the map layouts begin to deviate from the source material and how they work in new powerups. So far I'm highly pleased.
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