Super Metroid: Ascent (2019)

Developer: Benox50
Platforms: Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Super Famicom
Genres: Shooter, Platform, Adventure
Main story: about 10 hours
Completionist: about 12 hours
Where to get it: Website

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How it feels

Ascend from the planet's abyss to the surface in this puzzle-focused Super Metroid overhaul with zone-based progression.

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About

A complete hack of Super Metroid, new level design, visual improvements and new mechanics. With a focus on puzzles, exploration and challenges. The main idea of this hack is like multiple small hacks put into one with a connected progression and world. So it’s more levels based (multiple zones). With map portions closing behind you at the end of the zone. You will see where it ends on the map in the game. Start at the Abyss of the planet and ascend your way up to the surface. Will you be able to defeat the black parasites and reach the extraction point? Find out in Ascent!

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