I'm one of those people who prefers short games with momentum over long games that drag, and fortunately, Fusion is one of the former. I beat the game in just four hours, but every minute was incredible. Plus, I found only half of the hidden suit upgrades, so I know that at least another hour's worth of exploration awaits.
 
The Good: The pacing and the graphics, as I mentioned before. The level design. The boss fights. This is Castlevania set on a space station overrun by aliens, and I don't know what more any self-respecting gamer could want.
 
The Bad: Some of the writing and/or translation work. Some of the trickier hidden passages. Honestly, the biggest "problem" that I have with this game is that it's only received one sequel in the eight years since its release.
 
The Stand-out Moment: Coming face to face at last with the abomination that is Nightmare.
 
The Verdict: 9.0 (out of 10)
 
I played this game for a second time because I remembered it being totally awesome. It still is.

I'm one of those people who prefers short games with momentum over long games that drag, and fortunately, Fusion is one of the former. I beat the game in just four hours, but every minute was incredible. Plus, I found only half of the hidden suit upgrades, so I know that at least another hour's worth of exploration awaits.
 
The Good: The pacing and the graphics, as I mentioned before. The level design. The boss fights. This is Castlevania set on a space station overrun by aliens, and I don't know what more any self-respecting gamer could want.
 
The Bad: Some of the writing and/or translation work. Some of the trickier hidden passages. Honestly, the biggest "problem" that I have with this game is that it's only received one sequel in the eight years since its release.
 
The Stand-out Moment: Coming face to face at last with the abomination that is Nightmare.
 
The Verdict: 9.0 (out of 10)
 
I played this game for a second time because I remembered it being totally awesome. It still is.

I really liked the GBA metroids, it's too bad they didn't continue with the 2D format into the DS era. Not that Hunters was bad, but it wasn't nearly as good as Fusion or Zero. I suppose that is mostly because it was trying to be something it couldn't be. Prime. 
 
Fun Fact: Zero Mission came with the original Metroid on the cart. Nintendo also sold the orignal Metroid as an individual cart around the same time for $20.

I just finished this game, I played it with my 3DS. great game I wish Nintendo make a new Metroid 2D for 3DS.

I just finished this game, I played it with my 3DS. great game I wish Nintendo make a new Metroid 2D for 3DS.