As close as your going to get to a portable version of Super Metroid, which was the "classic" of the franchise
I remember getting this game plus the strategy guide for Christmas at 12. It was an instant favorite for me and spent endless hours on this.
Graphics are so crisp and clean, game play is as good as it gets. Plenty of enemies to blast away and a bountiful of upgrades to grab along your adventure. The game teases you in a way when you encounter the SA-X (Samus's clone). Just looking at the original armor on the SA-X reminds you of Super Metroid and give's it the same feel. Although the entire map/game is considerably shorter than its previous game, it doesn't matter much.
One of the more interesting games since it is the last game in the entire storyline.
Bottom line is this game is a must play for any gamer, whether your an avid fan of the series or a casual gamer. This game is definitely worth your time.