I remember playing the original and I've considered the game as one of the best metroidvania of all time. Managed to 100% the game too. IMO this rendition of the game is a well made tribute from the original. After fighting Blobzooka, the pillar spawned and I had this giddy reaction when u can fight against it again but in a harder difficulty (I got destroyed from first hit). I'm happy with it as is, probably bias from nostalgia.