With razor-sharp gameplay, unanticipated plot twists, open-ended exploration, and stunning visuals, Metroid Fusion rekindles the grandeur of Samus Aran's side-scrolling exploits and elevates the series to a towering new level. Not only is this a suitable follow-up to the SNES classic, it steers the series in a new direction as it reinvents our beloved hero for the next generation of gaming. The surprising developments in the story directly affect the gameplay, producing an interesting variation on the play mechanics that gives the game a unique, yet familiar feel. Of course, you'll still find yourself flipping through caverns, bombing through walls, and freezing enemies. But as you'll see, all is not as you would expect. I'm sure you'll agree that Fusion is the most desirable Game Boy Advance game on the market, one of the best games of the year, and the best 2D Metroid to date.