When I read your post on the mod in the discussions, about how you had a deep reconnection. It was heart and awe inspiring. I hope that you can make it the best mod that anyone will ever see. And from what I see from so many in the comments, alot already do think you work is really something else. ^^ Keep it up and as you said, Metroid fans are hardcore and resilient, just as the infamous species themselves.
And of course a word of appreciation for spider ball being a thing.