That's right, it's difficult to classify it (or any game like it) without resorting to a long string of platformer/RPG/exploration game... after playing both Super Metroid and Symphony of the Night I'm beginning to understand the genre "Metroidvania" a little more as a platform game that has RPG statistics and equipment-gathering along with Super Metroid's ability-gathering and exploration.

I can't believe I was staring that antidote in the fact - I had to put that note into the video to stem my embarrassment! I did equip the bandana, though - you can see it there when I next go into the equip menu.