Super Metroid stands up against the test time, and does graciously so, being one of the best games ever.
After having saved he last Metroid larva still alive, Samus delivers it to a science lab in hope that humans can learn more about this unike creature. Just having left she receives a distress call from the scientists. She returns to the planet to investigate...
Super Metroid then kicks of with story sequences played out with the in-game graphics. The story is told with a fantastic attention to atmosphere that takes hold of you right of the bat. You're completely alone throughout the entire game, and your relations to this Samus Aran grows thicker the deeper you delve down into planet Zebes.
The entire game is perfect. The graphics are great, being highly detailed in terms of technology. But the game also features an amazing design. How every part of planet Zebes has its own look and atmosphere really brings the planet to life. Being accompanied by a fantastic soundtrack with one of he most memorable tunes in video-game history, Super Metroid is a hard game to forget.
Having just recently played it on Virtual Console on Wii, I can safely say that the game stands the test of time. Norfair is still moody as hell, and the gameplay keeps you playing for hours and hours. Playing it alongside games like Resident Evil 5 and the likes, it stands clear as day that charm and atmosphere isn't made by pixels and HD TVs, it's made by fantastic imaginative minds that hits the magical sweet spot, and Nintendo surely did in 1994 with Super Metroid.