>>718658390
based. you and I might be similar. I have the same standards. I also like Alien 1 but definitely feel like there are other people who are more hardcore and are more dedicated. Those are the real fans. Weirdly relatable example, using that film.
I actually have played just about every castlevania game. It was a long process. Frustrating at times. But it is nice to be a fan. classicvania and Metroid style are quite different so its ok to be more of a fan of one sub-series. and its ok to be a fan of a single game or single movie. Most media is intended to be enjoyed as a standalone product afterall, its place in a greater series or fandom is always kinda secondary

>>718619440
technically yea. I did a Varia suit Samus once for a convention. Didn't really occur to me that I was doing a female character until someone pointed it out. I relate more to the sense of isolation I felt playing Super Metroid than to the blonde supermodel inside. My suit was a cringey mess of duct tape and orange paint but I like wearing a helmet and arm cannon.