I'm not quite sure what I was thinkin 12 years ago when this game was released.  I owned a SNES and to this day still think fondly of it has being the pinnacle of console gaming, yet I never even thought about playing Super Metroid.  I have friends that have played it many times and qualify it as a classic game.  I listened and I heard them, but for some reason one that I am not quite sure of, I effectively ignored them.  What have I been smoking?  This game is simply amazing.  I have yet to beat it but unless something goes horribly wrong by the end of the game it will be receiving a 10 from me.  In fact, I would give this game an 11 if I could and even that may be an understatement.  I'm sure it's arguable but I don't believe a better game has come out since, perhaps equal but not better.  The simple fact that I am 24 and playing it for the first time with as much excitement as if it was released this year is a testament to its quality.  I don't review games very often but once I'm finished with this one my review will be posted shortly there after.

P.S.  I hope this made sense, I'm on weird surgery drugs.