Blaster Master Zero 2, up to Planet Divido atm.
While I believe it’s a solid game, I’m not so much a big fan of the planet hopping as much as the interconnected world of Zero / The original BM. It’s given me a much greater appreciation for those games, especially considering the first time I’d ever seen BM hit shelves it was 1991 (PAL versions were released much later in the 90’s)
The nice thing is that for a now occasional gamer, like me, the stages are more bite-sized and easier to pick up, even 2-3 years later.
I might have to give Zero 3 a crack after this.
EDIT: Completed BMZII with the proper ending. Good, but still doesn’t compare to the original Zero, too planet-hoppy and lack of interconnected world and additional difficulty for my liking.