Metroid Prime 2: Echoes

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Generally favorable reviews- based on 506 Ratings

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  1. Yojimbo2015
    Sep 6, 2023
    9
    Metroid Prime was a brilliant reinvention of a brilliant series with the sole flaw that there were not enough save points; this is doubly so for its sequel. It's very easy to be exploring for an hour, stumble into a boss battle and die before you have worked out what it is you are supposed to be doing and with no checkpoints you are sent back a literal age. It can be hair-tearinglyMetroid Prime was a brilliant reinvention of a brilliant series with the sole flaw that there were not enough save points; this is doubly so for its sequel. It's very easy to be exploring for an hour, stumble into a boss battle and die before you have worked out what it is you are supposed to be doing and with no checkpoints you are sent back a literal age. It can be hair-tearingly frustrating and a testament to just how good the game is that you will actually start again instead of throwing it out of the window! Again, a superb piece of game design but again, not for the impatient.… Expand
  2. TheGameTaster
    Jul 2, 2023
    10
    It's like Metroid Prime, but better. If Metroid Prime is already a 10, this is a 11. Challenging game with lots of puzzles and exploration, graphics couldn't be better, creative boss fights, platforming, and deep story.
  3. spiritisgodly
    Jun 12, 2023
    10
    This game takes every aspect and element from the first Prime game and improves it's formula in every single way. One of the greatest games ever created.
  4. weskergamer
    Mar 30, 2023
    9
    Imagine if Metroid Prime 1 was a lot harder, way cooler bosses/enemies and a more interesting story? Well that is MP2. But to be honest the worst part about it is exactly it's difficulty that is sometimes even unfair. But if you have a lot of patience you're going to love this one
  5. pugetsoundwaves
    Feb 26, 2023
    10
    Arguably the best of the trilogy. It is darker, harder, and more oppressive than the first. Some of the best boss battles of its era.
  6. shozer
    Feb 24, 2023
    10
    great game, it got awesome gameplay, graphics and story.
    it's definetly my favorite game of the trilogy
  7. ElliottJudy
    Jun 26, 2022
    9
    In my opinion, this is easily the best Metroid prime game. I honestly do not understand why some others think so negatively of this game compared to the first one when in my opinion, Metroid Prime 2 improves on almost every aspect of the first game. First of all, the story is better. The luminoth make for a interesting new addition to the Metroid franchise, and give Samus a interesting newIn my opinion, this is easily the best Metroid prime game. I honestly do not understand why some others think so negatively of this game compared to the first one when in my opinion, Metroid Prime 2 improves on almost every aspect of the first game. First of all, the story is better. The luminoth make for a interesting new addition to the Metroid franchise, and give Samus a interesting new enemy to fight, instead of just making us fight Ridley for the hundredth time. The second thing that is better is the gameplay. The combat feels so much better designed for the gamecube controller, and fights are more focused. I also love the new light world and dark world mechanic because it makes for some very interesting puzzles. One thing that I personally think makes the game better is that it is much harder than the first game. However, I can understand how this may not be a positive for some people. The boss fights are also way better. They are much longer and have cooler objectives. The last thing I think the game does better is the world. I can understand why someone would like the world better in Prime 1, but I think that Torvis Bog, and especially Sanctuary Fortress, are 2 of the most unique locations in the entire series. Agon Wastes is meh, but you rant there for a super long time and I think the other 2 locations make up for it. This one thing that I think this game doesn't do as good as the first game is the soundtrack. Prime 2 has some killer songs but they just don't hold a candle to the songs in the first game. Overall, I think that this game is much better than the original, and its a shame that it gets overlooked so often. If you have played the first Metroid Prime, then this game is a must play.… Expand
  8. grimreapersims
    Nov 9, 2021
    9
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  9. MYP
    Jun 18, 2021
    8
    Great atmosphere and gameplay, but as a follow-up to Metroid prime it carries the same flaws the sequel should have offered us a better story, world building and puzzles but they are all just like the original. Metroid prime 2 isn't a bad game but a lazy follow up to a more important game.
  10. calvinbrine
    Aug 21, 2021
    8
    Pretty dang good game I'd say, had a lot of fun. I liked every location in this game I've been in so far(I haven't beaten it yet, I'm up to power bomb guardian), and the core concept of a lot of things this game does it great. It rivals prime in it's music design, and while prime has great graphics compared to modern games, it doesn't compared to the other 2 prime games, because this gamePretty dang good game I'd say, had a lot of fun. I liked every location in this game I've been in so far(I haven't beaten it yet, I'm up to power bomb guardian), and the core concept of a lot of things this game does it great. It rivals prime in it's music design, and while prime has great graphics compared to modern games, it doesn't compared to the other 2 prime games, because this game looks GOOD. The controls are... well, you know gamecube primes controls, but they do work thanks to the lock on. This games puzzles are awesome(and I don't like puzzle games). I enjoyed getting lost here. But that's the problem, I DID get lost. And while, especially in the second main area, it was fun at first, it DOES get annoying after a while, and this game is way easier to get lost in then in every other game. The enemys were all fun to fight, BUT they were definitely spongy without the light and dark beams. The bosses are also great, SUPER fun, but they have quite a bit of waiting to them to get the weak spot(I didn't really have a problem with that personally but other people did) I only really had a problem with 3 of the bosses, but even then I still had good fun. I LOVE the dark world to death, apart from the times it nodded me in the wrong direction which was more then once but other then that it felt awesome. This game uses different takes on combat and exploration than prime, making it a fresh experience. But I've mentioned quite a few problems in this, so it won't get to high. On a tier list it'd probably be near the bottom of A tier, and for an out of 100 review score, I'd say I'd give it an 81 at minimum and an 83 at most. but since I have a scale of 10 here, I'll give it a 8.… Expand
  11. Oreun
    Apr 15, 2021
    10
    Its not as good as Metroid Prime, but it still is one of the best games the Gamecube has to offer. Its the perfect sequel for the perfect game.

    No es tan bueno como Metroid Prime, pero aun así es uno de los mejores juego que la Gamecube puede ofrecer. Es la perfecta secuela para un juego perfecto.
  12. Dom007
    Feb 13, 2021
    10
    Masterpiece in atmosphere, level design and environments. It's a very difficult game. But it's not too hard to overcome.
  13. GregLobstery
    Feb 10, 2021
    9
    I'll admit that the switching between worlds thing confused me a bit at first, but this game is still just as good as Prime 1 in every way. Hopefully Prime 4 will be just as good as these
  14. CptCaleb
    Dec 22, 2020
    10
    Each game in this trilogy is an absolute masterpiece, but Prime 2 is my favorite Metroid of all, having played a version of all the games. As with all these games, Prime 2 has excellent environments and the combat mechanics are essentially perfect (I play the trilogy version with motion controls, which is a night and day difference for aiming). While there are some cooler upgrades in theEach game in this trilogy is an absolute masterpiece, but Prime 2 is my favorite Metroid of all, having played a version of all the games. As with all these games, Prime 2 has excellent environments and the combat mechanics are essentially perfect (I play the trilogy version with motion controls, which is a night and day difference for aiming). While there are some cooler upgrades in the other games, this one I think has the most compelling sense of exploration, which is obviously what Metroid games are known for. Prime 1 might just edge this one out of the number one spot, but it’s a close call. This is a must-play for anyone who enjoys the genre. Total work of art.… Expand
  15. MrGoombs
    Sep 13, 2020
    9
    I don’t think it’s as good as the first game but it’s still an amazing game my only problem is that the light and dark world swapping can be a bit repetitive because it plays a cutscene everytime you swap
  16. Tharduz
    Jun 26, 2020
    8
    Very good game, but it is hard to be a sequel of one of the best games of all times, still an excellent game, but I hated that dark world and those pylons
  17. buttermypug
    Jun 20, 2020
    8
    The first metroid prime was the fondest memory i had as a child. Its music made my skin tingle and its bosses produced fear that I had not experienced up until that point. Likewise echoes doubles down on these positives with added variety to its madness. The only con i had was some areas feeling washed out in terms of aesthetics and color
  18. LightDay
    May 22, 2020
    10
    The "Forgotten" sequel to metroid prime, a sequel that not only measures up, but far exceeds its prequel.

    Perhaps the only negative point is how completely difficult it can be for some, but I say it from now on, it is totally worth it, from its setting, its history and its exploration. Another point to mention is the fact that beams have ammunition, a correct way to balance it for    The "Forgotten" sequel to metroid prime, a sequel that not only measures up, but far exceeds its prequel.

    Perhaps the only negative point is how completely difficult it can be for some, but I say it from now on, it is totally worth it, from its setting, its history and its exploration.

    Another point to mention is the fact that beams have ammunition, a correct way to balance it for some and perhaps a nuisance for others.    … Expand
  19. MagMachina
    Apr 19, 2020
    10
    Metroid Prime 1 and 2 are my favourite games of all time for two reasons. Atmosphere and Gameplay!
    Echoes can be pretty hardcore in being a Metroidvania. But if you like the genre, Prime 2 might be the best in the series.
  20. marcelskerps
    Oct 27, 2019
    10
    perfeito!! só digo isso, perfeito!!!!musicas, exploração, toda aquela mecanica , e o mais importante, samus é foda!! no final aquele tchau de costas é demaaais!!!
  21. turtleliker2
    Jul 12, 2019
    10
    The game is great, with a fun distraction with multiplayer. The loading takes seconds, and the dark-light world gimmick is fun to mess around with. I like the less handhold and faster travail of the linearity. Even though it has flaws, I can look them over.
  22. Meta1234
    Apr 20, 2018
    9
    Slightly less than Metroid Prime, it is a 9.

    Great music again but game on the darker side. Some bosses were programmed too difficult too.
    The saturation factor does not allow for a 10 too.
  23. Hellsky
    Oct 7, 2017
    10
    This game follows the giant steps of the first Prime with courage and honor.

    The second entry of the Prime series gives birth to a new soundtrack, which Is outstanding (Kenji Yamamoto I love you) and new environments filled with information, ruins, new creatures, lore everywhere! In Prime 2 you'll meet the kingdom of light and the kingdom of darkness. For some people some darkness parts    This game follows the giant steps of the first Prime with courage and honor.

    The second entry of the Prime series gives birth to a new soundtrack, which Is outstanding (Kenji Yamamoto I love you) and new environments filled with information, ruins, new creatures, lore everywhere! In Prime 2 you'll meet the kingdom of light and the kingdom of darkness. For some people some darkness parts are tedious but the experience that Echoes gives us is from another world (I'm so funny...).

    The bosses' design on Prime 2 is way better in my opinion than Prime 1 and the gameplay, controls are just perfect.

    AND ONE OF THE BEST THINGS OF THIS GAME: MULTIPLAYER. Crash the soul of every roommate/friend/sis/bro near you with this awesome multiplayer mode. When I was younger I spent hundreds of hours playing this mode with my cousins, back in the day was gold.

    If you are a fan of the Metroid series but most importantly, Prime series, you should play this right now. I give this game a perfect 10.    … Expand
  24. iamevilhomer
    May 29, 2017
    9
    No game is perfect but any game as good as this one deserves high praise. I don't give 10s. If I had to... I would rate this a 9.5ish sort of game. It's just about as good as the first one. Better in some ways. Worse in others...

    Some of the power ups are more bad ass. It also has a much darker and scarier theme which is kool. The menus however are not as easy to get through like in    No game is perfect but any game as good as this one deserves high praise. I don't give 10s. If I had to... I would rate this a 9.5ish sort of game. It's just about as good as the first one. Better in some ways. Worse in others...

    Some of the power ups are more bad ass. It also has a much darker and scarier theme which is kool.

    The menus however are not as easy to get through like in the first game. Also navigating the world in this game is more of a pain than last time. There is multiplayer on the plus side. I haven't tried it yet so I can't comment on that so don't take this review too seriously. Regardless though. It's more of the same good old metroid prime so you know it's good. Nothing wrong with more of something that's already good.    … Expand
  25. Signas501
    Apr 17, 2017
    10
    Metroid Prime 2 Echoes is my favorite of the Prime Trilogy, and I'm not afraid of showing it either. Metroid Prime 2 is probably the most difficult of the series, and with good reason too. The inclusion of a Beam Ammo system was designed and based off of the existing Luminoth weapon systems, which meant the integration gimmick would be an Ammo-based Beam Cannon upgrade to make playersMetroid Prime 2 Echoes is my favorite of the Prime Trilogy, and I'm not afraid of showing it either. Metroid Prime 2 is probably the most difficult of the series, and with good reason too. The inclusion of a Beam Ammo system was designed and based off of the existing Luminoth weapon systems, which meant the integration gimmick would be an Ammo-based Beam Cannon upgrade to make players learn to conserve their ammo and use it more wisely in a dangerous situation, and the Dark World to help players learn through trial, error, and consistency to explore and traverse the ever looming and corrosive atmosphere of Dark Aether, both inclusions added a much more gloomy, sinister experience, how all of Samus's experiences are... Near suicidal missions on abandoned installations or planets. Speaking of which, the once thriving homelands of the Luminoth now left desolate and twisted is the most expansive look at how Aether has nearly been destroyed by its Dark brethren. Each area is supposed to be depressing and bland, like the vast Agon Plains scorched by the Leviathon turning it into nothing more than a desert, the industrialized Torvus Forest reverted into a damp wetland bog, and a Holy Fortress once revered by the Luminoth for its technilogical advancements turned into a technological nightmare. You really start to feel for the beings of the Aether and how their war with the Ing turned into a one sided massacre. A common misconception of the game is that the game was made using assets from Metroid Prime, which in my eyes was actually a breath of fresh air, whether you come into this game as a new player, or a veteran of the first Metroid Prime, the controls are simple and easily adaptable. Funny how people complain about MP2 asset reuse when Legend of Zelda, Mario, Pokemon, and Kirby do the same thing and get tons of praise for it, huh? I found the lack of hand holding and backtracking perfectly similar to the first Prime game, and is perfectly befitting to the series nature, not telling me where the **** to go every two seconds like Red Faction: Armageddon and LoZ: Skyward Sword, which ironically it seems everyone is falling into this situation analysis these days, yet people hate that concept, but despise the concept when it comes to Metroid Prime 2. Metroid Prime 2: Echoes is praisable like the rest of the Prime series, as the rest of the series encompasses the same streamlined exploration, and lack of handholding, Prime 2 creates new, unique, story, creatures and more tense battles that test not your patience, but your experience of the games mechanics.… Expand
  26. Captain_Faramir
    Apr 1, 2017
    9
    9.2 - A great sequel to Prime 1 although still not as good. Environments were still very creative and memorable, but got very frustrating once the player reaches the "dark" world areas. Final boss was epic.
  27. StPattyy11
    Feb 28, 2017
    8
    This game has many improvements the first Metroid Prime game lacked. This is a game for anyone who likes the Metroid Franchise.
    The controls are the same in the first one, they haven't changed. their extremely tight, if stiff, and at times, slow to use, but is over shadowed by the fast-paced action this game brings to the table. The multiple weapons you can use can have different damage    This game has many improvements the first Metroid Prime game lacked. This is a game for anyone who likes the Metroid Franchise.
    The controls are the same in the first one, they haven't changed. their extremely tight, if stiff, and at times, slow to use, but is over shadowed by the fast-paced action this game brings to the table. The multiple weapons you can use can have different damage outputs depending on the enemy, which have two types, light and dark. other then that, the light ad dark beam are only reskins of the plasma and ice beam from the first game.
    The game a alot harder then the first one, especially the bosses. They can be so difficult, that they can take at least 3 or 4 tries to beat, especially that spin guardian. This is a game you should try out sometime, even in 2017.    … Expand
  28. theflyestg
    Sep 23, 2015
    10
    Metroid Prime 2, it's basically Prime 1, but the pause menu is tweaked to make it a LOT better than the one in Prime. It is VERY hard if it is your first time playing it, but not too difficult for you to never play it ever again, it requires a lot of patience. The new power-ups and beams are much more intuitive than the ones in Prime. The music is pretty good, and the better graphics areMetroid Prime 2, it's basically Prime 1, but the pause menu is tweaked to make it a LOT better than the one in Prime. It is VERY hard if it is your first time playing it, but not too difficult for you to never play it ever again, it requires a lot of patience. The new power-ups and beams are much more intuitive than the ones in Prime. The music is pretty good, and the better graphics are very nice. I would highly recommend buying and playing this game.… Expand
  29. MackPaind
    May 3, 2015
    10
    Es la secuela de la perfección (Metroid Prime), ademas agregando nuevas mecánicas (Aether y Dark Aether), munición, excelente música, exploración y puzzles de todo tipo.
  30. Ireland914
    Feb 21, 2015
    9
    Continuing the successful formula of Metroid Prime, Echoes provides a similar, yet visually unique experience for fans of the series. They made some minor improvements from the first game and there are a couple details I'm not a fan of. Overall, the game is just as exciting and visually pleasing as Metroid Prime. The scanning mechanic is improved and the graphics are tweaked to give theContinuing the successful formula of Metroid Prime, Echoes provides a similar, yet visually unique experience for fans of the series. They made some minor improvements from the first game and there are a couple details I'm not a fan of. Overall, the game is just as exciting and visually pleasing as Metroid Prime. The scanning mechanic is improved and the graphics are tweaked to give the game it's own feel. I did not like the ammo restriction for certain beam weapons but having a limited supply of certain ammo types does require a certain strategic approach to some situations. Echoes is my least favourite of the Metroid Prime Trilogy but is still a fantastic game in it's own right.… Expand
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#1 Best GameCube Game of 2004
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#2 Most Discussed GameCube Game of 2004
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#4 Most Shared GameCube Game of 2004

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Universal acclaim - based on 60 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
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  2. Mixed: 0 out of 60
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  1. Gamestyle
    100
    To match such thrill-a-minute environments, the level design, puzzles, and boss fights are all insanely original.
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  2. Games Radar
    90
    Other than a few superficial tweaks and some vanilla, offline multiplayer, the rest is exactly like the first Prime.
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  3. NTSC-uk
    90
    Whilst none of the levels quite match up to the stunning quality that was Phendrana Drifts, it is, as a sum of its parts, wonderfully evocative as a playing experience and induces the same level, if not more, of internal satisfaction that Prime achieved.
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