>>712664576
>semantics
lol, not semantics I'm arguing definitions. Sorry, but Paper Mario still isn't an metroidvania.
>No you can't.
After the two (linear) intro missions, you can approach any of the first four pseudoroids in any order any of the latter four after the mid-game mission. No different than the MM7, MM8, Z3 or Z4.
>Neither are energy tanks, missles, or power bombs.
You need the ice beam, shine spark, space jump, and screw attack to beat the game retard
>So was Metroid Fusion
Every area in fusion will still have you running back and forth from gated progression based on powerups and still maintains an emphasis on exploration. Every stage in ZX is
>kill enemies
>get to the boss
If you're comparing these games, you haven't played either.