Metroid Prime 2: Echoes

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8.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 506 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 24 out of 506
  3. Negative: 28 out of 506
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  1. 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
  2. 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.
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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.
  8. shozer
    Feb 24, 2023
    10
    great game, it got awesome gameplay, graphics and story.
    it's definetly my favorite game of the trilogy
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
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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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Metascore
92

Universal acclaim - based on 60 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 60 out of 60
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 60
  3. Negative: 0 out of 60
  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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