Metroid Prime 2: Echoes

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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. Zerockman
    Mar 25, 2023
    7
    I wrote a review for Metroid Prime Remastered recently, saying it is my least favourite in the trilogy. I immediately take that back after revisiting Prime 2. This is my least favourite playthrough of Prime 2 (my 3rd playthrough) and it reinforces my feeling that as I keep revisiting older games I start to notice I like them less and less as time goes on.

    Metroid Prime 2 is a good game.    I wrote a review for Metroid Prime Remastered recently, saying it is my least favourite in the trilogy. I immediately take that back after revisiting Prime 2. This is my least favourite playthrough of Prime 2 (my 3rd playthrough) and it reinforces my feeling that as I keep revisiting older games I start to notice I like them less and less as time goes on.

    Metroid Prime 2 is a good game. I think it's the worst in the trilogy (I'll play Prime 3 afterwards but I don't think it will change this time around) but it's still fun. 2 however comes with the most problems:

    If I was complaining about Phendrana Labs in Prime 1, well, the underwater section of Torvus Bog blows it out of the water completely. It's so much worse. And in general Torvus Bog is just really bad and really boring.
    The constant 10 second transitions between Aether and Dark Aether, the multiple encounters with invisible enemies, far before you get access to the Dark Visor in order to deal with them (also they close the doors during several of these encounters to force you to defeat them), the cumbersome beam ammo management, the multiple poorly designed boss fights. Oh, how I hate Boost Guardian so much. Chykka, Amorbis, Alpha Blorg and many others aren't much better tbh. The final boss battle against Emperor Ing is so painful to go through.

    Thankfully, Sanctuary Fortress is really good. It almost makes up for how bad Torvus Bog is. Fortress is honestly one of the best locations in all of Prime, it's really fun.

    Prime 2 is still bogged down by a lot of annoying little things and this last playthrough of mine really disappointed me, but I still recommend the game although like I said it's easily the worst in the trilogy imo.    … Expand
  6. 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.
  7. shozer
    Feb 24, 2023
    10
    great game, it got awesome gameplay, graphics and story.
    it's definetly my favorite game of the trilogy
  8. Wertypite
    Feb 10, 2023
    7
    Bad gamedesign ruins this game for me. I wish this game was better and that tedious to complete.
  9. 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
  10. OliRock92
    Dec 19, 2021
    1
    I can't stand this game. Anyone giving this more than a 4 is goddamn insane. The game is gorgeous, some of the best graphics of any gen 6 games. But that doesn't mean anything when the gameplay is so terrible. The Dark World, which is half of the world, literraly hurts you. You'll see yourself run from one secure light source to the next, trying to figure out where to go at the same time.I can't stand this game. Anyone giving this more than a 4 is goddamn insane. The game is gorgeous, some of the best graphics of any gen 6 games. But that doesn't mean anything when the gameplay is so terrible. The Dark World, which is half of the world, literraly hurts you. You'll see yourself run from one secure light source to the next, trying to figure out where to go at the same time. Since the world itself hurts you, you'll also spend nearly 5 minutes waiting in each light source you come accross to restore your health. So, walk for 1 minute, stand still for 5, rinse and repeat. The game might have been good it not for the Dark World but it ruins the game. Please Metroid, stop trying to be Zelda, you really fail at it. Ennemies also take forever to kill. Not that they pose a threat. They're all so predictable and easy to dodge. But they have so many HPs they take forever to die. I know you get light ammo to kill ennemies faster (which you need to replenish...seriously, replenishing BEAM AMMO in Metroid?! What were they thinking?!) and a light armor, which prevents you from losing life energy in the Dark World. But you get the armor near the end of the very long and boring game. I never could endure the game long enough to reach it, not once in the 3 tries I gave it over the years. Also, I know backtracing is an issue in most Metroid games but this world basically having 2 duplicate maps just makes it so much worse. Seriously, Metroid Prime, Metroid Prime 3 and yes, even Metroid Prime: Hunters on the DS are all masterpieces in my book. But Metroid Prime 2: Echoes is the black sheep of the series. One that seems to be there just to remind you of how amazing the other 3 are. Here's hoping that Prime 4 will not be like this one.… Expand
  11. grimreapersims
    Nov 9, 2021
    9
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  12. 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.
  13. 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
  14. 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.
  15. 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.
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. Raknner44
    Oct 26, 2020
    0
    No sé a quién carajos dejaron la tarea de diseñar los jefes de este juego, algunos son puzzles y eso está bien, pero la mayoría son tan absurdamente frustrantes que no recomendaría este juego para nada. ¿Que es esa mecánica de que el jefe pueda quitarse el fijado de la cámara? Es ABSURDO, no tiene ningún sentido si tenés en cuenta que en este juego muchos jefes se mueven muy rápido. Y elNo sé a quién carajos dejaron la tarea de diseñar los jefes de este juego, algunos son puzzles y eso está bien, pero la mayoría son tan absurdamente frustrantes que no recomendaría este juego para nada. ¿Que es esa mecánica de que el jefe pueda quitarse el fijado de la cámara? Es ABSURDO, no tiene ningún sentido si tenés en cuenta que en este juego muchos jefes se mueven muy rápido. Y el diseño de la batalla contra Samus oscura es un completo asco. El juego en general es ridículamente laberíntico y se pierde mucho tiempo sin conseguir progresar.… Expand
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. 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.
  24. 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!!!
  25. 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.
  26. 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.
  27. 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
  28. Youmustdienow
    Jun 21, 2017
    4
    In time for Metroid Prime 4's announcement I decided to warn people about this game.

    As a long time fan of the Metroid franchise it's frustrating that this game was designed for a narrow audience that likes their games brutally unforgiving. Nintendo typically makes games with a balanced difficulty to challenge the player. I've completed every Prime & mainline Metroid game to this date.    In time for Metroid Prime 4's announcement I decided to warn people about this game.

    As a long time fan of the Metroid franchise it's frustrating that this game was designed for a narrow audience that likes their games brutally unforgiving. Nintendo typically makes games with a balanced difficulty to challenge the player. I've completed every Prime & mainline Metroid game to this date. I've only given up several times one the NES original for being unfair & frustrating. Don't get me wrong, I don't mind hard. I've defeated the Unamed King in Dark Souls 3 & felt rewarded. In Prime 2 we get leeway to ease the challenge only by collecting every hidden upgrade in the game. That's fine but this game punishes for exploration. When you revisit sections you have to battle enemies who like to run around at top speed, that lock you in rooms, which then go invisible, & take way too long to inflict damage upon. Not till the end of the game when I combined light & dark suit power into my inventory was I able to cope with exploration. There are some boss battles that require you to switch between ball & suit. It becomes so riddled with difficulty spikes that I wanted to actually smash my controller. I had not been that angry while playing games in years. Every time a boss got too hard, I would dread back tracking to get better items because it's so easy to get lost. Not only that but the dark world drains health by roaming in it. By the time I got to the end, the boss fights became more and more unforgivable. They would place me in long winded battles depleting health bar after bar. When I died, I got sent all the way back to a save station. Had to hike back to the boss, watch cutscene, & face trial while experimenting to find weak spots during battle. When I fought my doppelgänger, the boss was impossible. It turned invisible & required pin point timing to inflict a small amount of damage on. The biggest slap in the face was before I got to end game. Just like other Prime games you need to find every hidden artifact possible. First game was mellow by comparison. I mean, the sky keys are like finding buried treasure while being blind folded. This game is overrated to no end. As a positive I wouldn't mind replaying this game if they ended up remaking it with less frustrating bits. Under the difficulty lies a gem. It sucks to hate this game over a programming decision like that. But then again how did Nintendo not think they would alienate a lot of fans by choosing to go this route?

    PS. The Prime series had some moments, but I've never seen any enemy from the original except for Ridley. In 2 we don't even get that. No basic enemy types are familiar. We never got Mother Brain once. Just some odd looking thing at the end of 3 that needed to be shot in the back of its head while pointing up with a Wii remote that couldn't detect off TV motions.    … Expand
  29. 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
  30. 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
  31. 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.
  32. 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
  33. Evman
    Nov 14, 2016
    6
    A unique, artistic and worthy sequel, though often feels like a disjointed retread of the first.

    It's definitely a long game, if only for the continued backtracking through areas you've been through a few times before. The visors make for some cool graphical effects, and visuals are top notch (60 frames per second in 2004, say whaaa!) though the audio - primarily the soundtrack    A unique, artistic and worthy sequel, though often feels like a disjointed retread of the first.

    It's definitely a long game, if only for the continued backtracking through areas you've been through a few times before.

    The visors make for some cool graphical effects, and visuals are top notch (60 frames per second in 2004, say whaaa!) though the audio - primarily the soundtrack sounds rather artificial and dated compared to many other games released around the same time. The shrill synth notes and repetitive riffs had me drop the music volume down via the options screen.

    The thing that irks me the most about this game is the way it needs to be played different from all the Metroids before. Take Super Metroid on the SNES for instance - you'd pass a yellow door and know to come back later when you had the Power Bomb. Now, you've got the cool 3D map in Metroid Prime 2 so you've got an even easier job of finding a path back to the door. So you get the power bombs and decide to make your way back - HOWEVER, due to being locked in a 'side quest' of 'Collect the 3 keys' you'll find yourself locked in a section of the game world and unable to progress until you complete the menial task.

    This kind of momentum breaking distraction occurs several times over the course of the game and combined with the disorienting transitions between the light and dark Aether I found myself unable to play the game for long without becoming frustrated at the 'stabs in the dark' approach to discovering the exact predetermined way forward.

    Don't even get me started on the overuse of the Morph/Boost/Gravity Ball in this game. Is it 2? 3 bosses that depend on its almost exclusive use?

    Not a terrible game, but the worst of the console-based Metroid titles.    … Expand
  34. 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
  35. Zombiemouse
    Aug 29, 2015
    4
    Finally finished Metroid Prime 2 today.
    I give it a 4/10, but please read why.
    I enjoy exploration in video games but it has to be rewarding. It seemed like the items in Prime 2 were nothing more than elaborate keys to get to other locations. Most items were literal keys. While I get that's kinda the point to exploration games, in Super Metroid the grapper had utility on top of    Finally finished Metroid Prime 2 today.
    I give it a 4/10, but please read why.
    I enjoy exploration in video games but it has to be rewarding. It seemed like the items in Prime 2 were nothing more than elaborate keys to get to other locations. Most items were literal keys. While I get that's kinda the point to exploration games, in Super Metroid the grapper had utility on top of swinging around. The hookshot in Zelda had hella utility besides going from point A to point B. The Screw Attack is the worst, as in Super, and pretty much every other metroid ever, the Screw Attack turned you into a spiral of invincible destruction. In prime 2, again, basically another key. It let you "jump longer" and had virtually no utility outside of that. But the worst part was, that each time you obtain a new "fun" item such as the morph ball, bombs, ect, they LITTER the area with doors and areas you can't reach until you get a DIFFERENT item. Like, haha, congrats you got this piece of **** bomb ball. Betcha wish you had spider ball tho don't cha? Guess you'll be back HERE again, won'tcha **** My final rant just deals with the lazy "get behind them" combat that is common with 90% of bosses and several VERY annoying enemies. It leads you to holding L to lock on, right or left on the stick to strafe behind them, and attempting to double-tap jump to quickly dash to the side. Problem #1: You can't see where you're dashing to. You take damage, fall off cliffs, hit walls, ect. Horrible. Problem #2: As you double tap jump, often times you simply JUMP up in the air, which actually SLOWS your strafing down causing even more frustration. Problem #3 is that it's hardly telegraphed whatsoever if you're far enough back behind the enemy to hit that precious weak spot, and if you miss, you'll take another 30 seconds to charge up another shot and by this time they've done their little 180 hop and are facing you again. Another problem is that the enemies rarely drop anything worth value (no exp) so by the end of the game when you have enough HP and armor, you're basically roaming the halls of the game going from point A to point B taking tiny amounts of damage the whole trip, completely ignoring enemies. Quality gameplay.
    That being said, the graphics were pretty and samus wasn't some crying whiny "I'm just a girl" sex object. She was samus. Seriously the art design and detail made up half of my 4/10 rating.    … Expand
  36. 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.
  37. 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
  38. revolution_mc
    Jan 9, 2015
    10
    If you played Prime 1, all you need to know about Echoes is that it's darker, more complex and more difficult. Other than that (and slightly superior graphics) it's more Metroid Prime, which is a good thing.
  39. JRo55
    Sep 30, 2014
    10
    This right here folks is not only the BEST Metroid game, but one of the best games of all time. Metroid Prime 2 is everything I want in a video game. It has AMAZING gameplay that is fun and challenging. The exploration is fantastic. This game is also home to some of the most atmospheric songs in all of video games. Areas such as Torvus Bog and Sanctuary Fortress are very interesting toThis right here folks is not only the BEST Metroid game, but one of the best games of all time. Metroid Prime 2 is everything I want in a video game. It has AMAZING gameplay that is fun and challenging. The exploration is fantastic. This game is also home to some of the most atmospheric songs in all of video games. Areas such as Torvus Bog and Sanctuary Fortress are very interesting to explore and have great atmosphere. The sense of isolation, while not as good as Prime 1, is still very good. If you haven't played this masterpiece, I feel bad for you!… Expand
  40. CPD98
    Jul 21, 2014
    8
    Me gustó mas el primero. Metroid Prime 2 es mas de lo mismo, pero con nuevas habilidades y un (discreto) multijugador. Seguía siendo un buen juego, pero ya no sorprendió tanto.
  41. NorwayGamer
    Jul 19, 2014
    10
    Even though this game is harder than the original, I still finished with a higher percentage than the first. That says something about how enjoyable this game is.

    Amazing graphics, which are enhanced a bit on the trilogy-version on Wii, along with those great motion-controls, making the game intuitive and amazing to control. This is such a master-crafted game, so much thought is put    Even though this game is harder than the original, I still finished with a higher percentage than the first. That says something about how enjoyable this game is.

    Amazing graphics, which are enhanced a bit on the trilogy-version on Wii, along with those great motion-controls, making the game intuitive and amazing to control.

    This is such a master-crafted game, so much thought is put into it, a true masterpiece indeed.

    If you haven't experienced the Metroid Prime trilogy, you've missed out on the top 10 greatest games ever made.    … Expand
  42. Plasmaneedle
    Jun 16, 2014
    10
    While not quite as good as the original, Metroid Prime 2 Echoes still contains the excellent immersion, atmosphere and level design. It is also darker and more challenging than Prime. If you didn't like Prime you won't like this, but if you did you'll love this also.
  43. joaopontesvaz
    May 27, 2014
    10
    Graphics: 9.8 Sound: 10 Gameplay: 10 Fun/Story: 10

    A beautiful, natural and darker sequel of Metroid Prime. Perhaps not having the same surprise factor, but a really great game.
  44. Nobilis1984
    Feb 2, 2014
    9
    Very good sequel that builds on a lot of tried and true.
    That is not it so fascinating as its predecessor is logical.
    Despite it offers tons of gaming fun.
  45. scipio
    Dec 23, 2013
    8
    Hmmm... I loved the first Prime, absolutely loved it. This one I didn't love quite as much at the beginning. Maybe because it just seemed the first game couldn't be topped, and for some reason this one didn't reel me in right away. I even quit playing it halfway through. Then when I came back after a six month hiatus and tried picking it up again, I seemed to enjoy it much better. TheHmmm... I loved the first Prime, absolutely loved it. This one I didn't love quite as much at the beginning. Maybe because it just seemed the first game couldn't be topped, and for some reason this one didn't reel me in right away. I even quit playing it halfway through. Then when I came back after a six month hiatus and tried picking it up again, I seemed to enjoy it much better. The further you dig the better it gets.… Expand
  46. ConnKon
    Nov 24, 2013
    9
    A solid and safe sequel to one of the best games ever made. It's not AS good though. It has a few pacing problems as you will be backtracking a lot, through light and dark. The dark world has the same layout as the light world so you'll be going through the same areas a lot. Being the hardest out of the series didn't make it more enjoyable. But if you persevere you will find that Prime 2A solid and safe sequel to one of the best games ever made. It's not AS good though. It has a few pacing problems as you will be backtracking a lot, through light and dark. The dark world has the same layout as the light world so you'll be going through the same areas a lot. Being the hardest out of the series didn't make it more enjoyable. But if you persevere you will find that Prime 2 does do a lot of things right like Prime 1. 9/10… Expand
  47. Eliminator105
    Nov 22, 2013
    8
    I'm giving this an 8 since the levels look the same especially Dark Aether. Sure it supposed to be dull and colorless since, well its Aethers dark twin. This game is a little more suggestive then the first Metroid Prime since enemies now are a lot more scary looking and sounds from them sound very vicious. Multiplayer is so so
  48. chainthunder
    Aug 29, 2013
    10
    Metroid prime 2 echoes is my absolute favorite in the series. I did play this on metroid prime trilogy so I won't talk about the controls. The story is amazing even if it is simple and straight forward the graphics are great but again I am playing on the Wii. I know that one of the biggest complaints id the fact that your beams use ammo I think that's one of the best parts of this game inMetroid prime 2 echoes is my absolute favorite in the series. I did play this on metroid prime trilogy so I won't talk about the controls. The story is amazing even if it is simple and straight forward the graphics are great but again I am playing on the Wii. I know that one of the biggest complaints id the fact that your beams use ammo I think that's one of the best parts of this game in metroid prime 1 when you get a new beam it is stronger and you never have to use the weaker power beam but in echoes it causes you to be smart when should you use certain beams it make the game much more challenging. If you are on the fence about buying it I would say get it it is well worth your money… Expand
  49. shprea
    Jun 27, 2013
    8
    The original Metroid Prime was a masterpiece, without a doubt, so Metroid Prime 2: Echoes had I a lot to live up to. While it's not as good as the original, it's still pretty fun. The mechanics are just as solid as the first, the world is large and full of interesting environments, and the boss battles are all well done (except for the Boost Guardian). The light and dark world mechanic isThe original Metroid Prime was a masterpiece, without a doubt, so Metroid Prime 2: Echoes had I a lot to live up to. While it's not as good as the original, it's still pretty fun. The mechanics are just as solid as the first, the world is large and full of interesting environments, and the boss battles are all well done (except for the Boost Guardian). The light and dark world mechanic is interesting, but it really doesn't make the game any more fun. If anything, going back and forth between worlds is just a bit tedious. Also, the dark world is very annoying.
    This is still a great game, however it is a bit disappointing given it's outstanding first installment.    … Expand
  50. Metroidguy4
    May 16, 2013
    10
    The graphics and controls for Metroid Prime 2: Echoes are very good and the boss battles are challenging and great. But I didn't care for the mutli-player mode because the modes that's offered in it is very limit.
  51. gorelequint
    Apr 25, 2013
    2
    Most people like games because of gameplay, graphics, how hard it was... but this game is hard to get into. The first level involves running around with virtually no direction given, and the second is worse, as you have to look for several keys with even less direction. Funnily enough, if you could save whenever you wanted, it might get a 3, but it screws that up too. You have to backtrackMost people like games because of gameplay, graphics, how hard it was... but this game is hard to get into. The first level involves running around with virtually no direction given, and the second is worse, as you have to look for several keys with even less direction. Funnily enough, if you could save whenever you wanted, it might get a 3, but it screws that up too. You have to backtrack all the way to your ship to save. No thanks, this game is strictly for Sci-fi nerds.… Expand
  52. andrewrox
    Mar 21, 2012
    9
    outstanding game......my friend insults nintendo a lot for no reason..............trully though i ony played an hour of this and i love this game............the controls might be alittle confusing at first which can tick people off with no patience........nintendo desercves praise and loades of credit...and if your like my friend who likes to insult nintendo because you have horrible videooutstanding game......my friend insults nintendo a lot for no reason..............trully though i ony played an hour of this and i love this game............the controls might be alittle confusing at first which can tick people off with no patience........nintendo desercves praise and loades of credit...and if your like my friend who likes to insult nintendo because you have horrible video game ystems like hime then dont say anything......i mean who seriously insults the wii or nintendo when you have only a ps2 to back you up...........ps2 has poor graphics which my friend likes to insult nintendo about if he cant think of anything..........all i can say is leave nintendo alone they did their job and they rock!!!!!!!… Expand
  53. SwoopTrust
    Nov 5, 2011
    9
    While not as good as Metroid Prime, the improved graphics, the addition of new suits and powerups, as well as the light and dark world, makes this a very compelling experience that everyone should play. Lore is as good as always, bosses are very fun to kill, and the general feel of the game is very polished. And also, hard difficulty really means hard. Really. Also features multiplayer,While not as good as Metroid Prime, the improved graphics, the addition of new suits and powerups, as well as the light and dark world, makes this a very compelling experience that everyone should play. Lore is as good as always, bosses are very fun to kill, and the general feel of the game is very polished. And also, hard difficulty really means hard. Really. Also features multiplayer, but it's not very good to be honest. That would be the con of the game. 9/10.… Expand
  54. helena23
    Oct 27, 2011
    10
    the best gameplay ive ever experienced,full of puzzles action and platforms, technically flawless MASTERPIECE
  55. SilverUchiha
    Sep 28, 2011
    7
    Funny how I read a few reviews and people compared this game to Halo 2 as if Nintendo and Microsoft are having a "who has the biggest dick" contest and are throwing out their armored space-fighters to do the talking. I played Halo 2 on the PC and thought it was **** but everyone says the port was **** so who cares. The PC of Halo 1, however, was supposed to be good and I found it boring.Funny how I read a few reviews and people compared this game to Halo 2 as if Nintendo and Microsoft are having a "who has the biggest dick" contest and are throwing out their armored space-fighters to do the talking. I played Halo 2 on the PC and thought it was **** but everyone says the port was **** so who cares. The PC of Halo 1, however, was supposed to be good and I found it boring. Why people have to make the Halo v Metroid comparison is just baffling. Metroid is clearly better because it isn't nearly as boring. The environments are way nicer. And Samus is much more appealing than Master Chief. So can we stop comparing now? Metroid Prime 2: Echoes is a sequel to the stupendous Metroid Prime. While I expected MP2 to not out-do the predecessor, I didn't think it'd falter this much. Then again, I consider the first to be nearly flawless while the second doesn't feel quite like a Metroid game should. That isn't to say that it's bad. But it just feels out of place in Metroid continuity so it's an awkward fit. What's good? Envinroments are as nice as ever, better detailed this time around. You also get to encounter friendly aliens for once in your miserable life. They are the Luminoth and they don't want you to be assimilated, but, instead, help them fight the Ing, a race of dark monsters that were created by some kind of weird disaster. The corrupt living and dead things to do their bidding, Borg style (I guess you might get assimilated after all). But where's all the Metroid **** we had to deal with in the last game? Well, for those who managed to get 100% completion in the first game, you'll see that Metroid Prime's new form (ala Dark Samus) is a main antagonist to the game, but lacks the tension that SA-X brought to the evil-Samus-clone department. Also, for some reason, there are space pirates here and they brought Metroids so that way this can still be called a Metroid game. Like I said, the story in this game doesn't quite mesh with the rest of the Prime trilogy and I don't like that. I'm also not a fan of ammunition for Samus' lasers. Yes, it may make it feel like every other bull**** FPS game that is out on consoles these days, but Metroid is better than those and doesn't need to be trying to copy those bastards. Besides, we all know that Dark beam is the same as the "Ice Beam" and that the light beam is the same as the "Plasma beam". Let's just drop the shenanigans and leave the ammunition limits to missiles like they've always been, okay? I would argue, however, this game is definitely harder than the first, but not impossible. It's just that the environments don't feel nearly as linear. So getting lost might happen from time to time. Not to mention that going between Light World and Dark World will force you to search through twice as many areas. And let's not forget that Dark World hurts you where as, in Zelda Tradition, it just makes you see prisoners of some dark magic spell and fight chickens. The addition of a multiplayer feature is definitely awesome, but I feel it lacks something. I love being able to see who the better Samus is. But there are so few levels (even if you can unlock two of them) and there isn't a lot of variety to really make the game challenging. Maybe if they included some maps from Metroid Prime 1 and allowed you to use characters from Metroid Prime Hunters, then it might be a lot better. As it stands, however, multiplayer is fun for a bit, but gets old fast. On the whole, MP2E is a good game, but it is well overshadowed by Metorid Prime 1. It still does a lot right, but I just think the crippling issue is that the story seems a little out of place. Lack of Kraid got some fans pissed at MP1. Now we don't even have Ridley and the pirates aren't that big a deal anymore. Now it's a bunch of shadow-bugs or whatever. I'd say this game is still worth getting, or at least renting.… Expand
  56. skeletonking123
    Sep 10, 2011
    9
    To me this is a far more superior game than the first game, it is more fun, has better looking graphics, great boss battles, and fantastic gameplay and music.
  57. ohaiKendyl
    Jun 14, 2011
    8
    Though it's not quite as memorable as the first game, Metroid Prime 2: Echoes is an excellent sequel that's beautifully polished and -- in some aspects -- better looking. Pros: Excellent graphics, control, and sound; involving story; stunning visuals; challenging. Cons: No widescreen mode; weak save system; multiplayer feels secondary.
  58. BlogDog123
    May 26, 2011
    10
    I liked this game better than its predecessor because it's easier. Not only that, but this FPS looks great. The dark, brooding atmospheres, accompanied with eerie music make for a chilling experience, especially when you turn around to see an alien making a beeline towards you.
  59. KendylKlownfish
    Apr 28, 2011
    8
    Metroid Prime 2: Echoes is -- in some aspects -- an improvement over the first game. Pros: Fantastic graphics and visuals; the gameplay is an excellent mixture of FPS and action-adventure elements. Cons: A tad bit too reliant on backtracking; the multi-player is unimpressive.
  60. evanbiddulph
    Jan 4, 2011
    10
    Here's my Top 50 games of all time:

    The Legend of Zelda a Link to the Past
    Super Metroid
    The Legend of Zelda
    Metroid Prime (Trilogy)
    Banjo-Kazooie
    Resident Evil 4
    Tetris DS
    Words with Friends (Scrabble)
    Super Mario Galaxy
    Mike Tysonâ
  61. AdamF.
    Sep 17, 2007
    10
    Simply put, Metroid Prime with style.
  62. JasonC.
    Jun 14, 2007
    9
    Almost as enjoyable to play as the first Metroid Prime game, but having to go through the alternate "dark" levels which were similar to the "light" levels was bit redundant.
  63. BenjaminB.
    Mar 22, 2007
    9
    If you liked the first part, buy it. it is a classical sequel, with no great changes in gameplay. as good as the first part.
  64. IvyI.
    Mar 10, 2007
    10
    Yes, this is the best single player shooting game I have ever played. The story,the environmental worlds, the weapons, and the creatures. A must get game for all.
  65. DeanK.
    Aug 1, 2006
    10
    One of the BEST gamecube games out there now.
  66. DennisB.
    Jul 18, 2006
    10
    One of the best games I ever played!
  67. AtomN.
    Apr 25, 2006
    10
    Best game I've ever played in my life. Many people say they don't like multiplayer, don't listen, it's awesome. Perfect game.
  68. EthanR.
    Apr 16, 2006
    0
    This game is absolutely terrible. The controls are impossible to use the story mode is boring and bland. The graphics are the only descent thing in this game. It is the worst game I have ever played and do not play this game ever!
  69. JonathanG.
    Mar 14, 2006
    10
    Stylish menus and better graphis than the first. The story is even better than the first. Multiplayer isn't all that great though.
  70. ChrisP.
    Nov 11, 2005
    10
    The multiplayer is, unfortunately, the games biggest flaw. The autoaim makes the task of killing someone far too easy. Which, by the way is horribly annoying. However, the main game... is unbelievably good. The atmosphere is without equal. The world you have to explore is just so incredibly well designed that you can spend hours wandering the lush forests or the dry arid lands looking for The multiplayer is, unfortunately, the games biggest flaw. The autoaim makes the task of killing someone far too easy. Which, by the way is horribly annoying. However, the main game... is unbelievably good. The atmosphere is without equal. The world you have to explore is just so incredibly well designed that you can spend hours wandering the lush forests or the dry arid lands looking for those last few items. The balance of difficulty might put some people off, but if you can overcome the harder bosses you will find a game that gives you an excellent single player experience.… Expand
  71. JustinB.
    Oct 3, 2005
    10
    A more realistic world, more indepth story, and a much more epic feel coupled with great new additions and the same solid gameplay make MP2 an excellent sequel to what remains one of the best games of this generation.
  72. AdamT.
    Sep 14, 2005
    10
    Graphics are improved. Storyline genuine and original. Metroid Prime 2 is probably the best "sequel" game ever made, while not as "groundbreaking" and "revolutionary" for the Metroid series as Metroid Prime(1), it improves on all the insignificant imperfections it's predecessor had, completely as entertaining as the last if not more.The only thing that's broken in this game is Graphics are improved. Storyline genuine and original. Metroid Prime 2 is probably the best "sequel" game ever made, while not as "groundbreaking" and "revolutionary" for the Metroid series as Metroid Prime(1), it improves on all the insignificant imperfections it's predecessor had, completely as entertaining as the last if not more.The only thing that's broken in this game is the multi-player because although it's sort of addicting it's put to shame by titles like Halo which focus so much on their multi-player functions. All in all, Echoes offers as great as Metroid adventure can be, the best part if the third is as good, then ill be happy.… Expand
  73. TomH.
    Aug 1, 2005
    3
    Badly designed old-school tat.
  74. DanielF
    Jul 26, 2005
    10
    Not as good as the first Metroid Prime, but is still amazing! Just remember Nintendo, the ammo system for the beam weapons does not work n Metroid Games!
  75. Geckat
    Jun 3, 2005
    10
    Who cares if the multiplayer was got old and boring within two hours? This is still my favorite game ever for single-player. The storyline is amped-up since the last one. The graphics, bosses, and hardness likewise. I'm still trying to beat Quadraxis in Hard mode, and I've been playing about two hours a day for the past two months. But ít's the first time you play Who cares if the multiplayer was got old and boring within two hours? This is still my favorite game ever for single-player. The storyline is amped-up since the last one. The graphics, bosses, and hardness likewise. I'm still trying to beat Quadraxis in Hard mode, and I've been playing about two hours a day for the past two months. But ít's the first time you play it, you get that warm feeling inside that you used to when you were seven. You heave a huge sigh of relief, and realize that there's sweat dripping down your shirt, and everything in the end makes it so that if you had really just defeated the Emperor Ing yourself, it would all be worth it. Best game ever.… Expand
  76. YousefR.
    Apr 11, 2005
    10
    Clearly the second best game nintendo has created besides resident evil 4.These are clearly the first games you should think about buying for gamecube.
  77. RolL.
    Apr 1, 2005
    10
    One of the top games i've played on the GameCube... Hours and hours and hours of gameplay. Superior to the first Metroid just because the Bosses are so great.
  78. JohnB.
    Mar 29, 2005
    10
    This game has a fun 1 player mode that reminds me of a mix between Zelda: The Ocarina of Time, and the James Bond games. It is complicated but very fun to play. The multiplayer mode is the funnest I have played on the Gamecube since Timesplitters 2 came out. Me and my friends have spent hours on multiplayer mode. Metroid Prime 2 is an all around great game.
  79. DavidR.
    Mar 15, 2005
    10
    I think it is the best game in the world nintendo should be please what they have done.
  80. JesusC.
    Mar 7, 2005
    4
    The game is fun with GREAT visuals but the backtracking takes away from the fun and the multiplayer is worthless. Overall the game is fun but that is sucked out by the repetetiveness. AND you can kill a metroid by running into a door!
  81. Chuck
    Mar 4, 2005
    10
    This game was even better than the first. More enemies and more weapons and thats all shooting games need. This game was defientaly the greatest first-person shooter I have ever played. Call me crazy if you wish but I thought this game even surpassed Halo and Halo 2.
  82. MarkH.
    Feb 17, 2005
    10
    The sheer beauty of this game llies not in the undoubtedly amazing graphics and gameplay, but in something deeper. the "metroid" feeling that metroid games are designed around: that feeling of being lost and alone on a completely alien world, with no choice but to press forward; it's so, so prevalent here, in all the things that have changed. so many mainstays of the metroid franchiseThe sheer beauty of this game llies not in the undoubtedly amazing graphics and gameplay, but in something deeper. the "metroid" feeling that metroid games are designed around: that feeling of being lost and alone on a completely alien world, with no choice but to press forward; it's so, so prevalent here, in all the things that have changed. so many mainstays of the metroid franchise are gone, such as the familiar beams and suits used in every metroid game up to this point, replaced by something alien and unfamiliar. the entire mechanic of the planet aether is something absolutely unheard of in a metroid game. and finally, there is nary a sight of an actual metroid anywhere in this game. the way echoes plays this feeling of uneasiness, alienation, and outright dread is outright fantastic, and it makes it one of my favorite games of all time.… Expand
  83. TylerK.
    Jan 31, 2005
    10
    This is the best game I have ever seen. awesome graphics. great gameplay.
  84. JeffR.
    Jan 23, 2005
    9
    I find it to be a whole lot of fun to "discover" the past history of this ravaged planet and the races that inhabit it - i dont think there is a single game ever that has been so genuinely believable, and the writing and intuitive scanning features have a lot to do with that. the story feels collected, never shoved down your throat. there is a lot ot say for the subtlety of echoes. TheI find it to be a whole lot of fun to "discover" the past history of this ravaged planet and the races that inhabit it - i dont think there is a single game ever that has been so genuinely believable, and the writing and intuitive scanning features have a lot to do with that. the story feels collected, never shoved down your throat. there is a lot ot say for the subtlety of echoes. The visuals are flat-out astonishing, wth lush organic environments spanning the entire adventure and some of the absolute best art direction ever to come out of any game studio (this easily gets my best graphics nod for the year). the backtracking can get tedious sometimes, and i would have definitely appreciated a "save-anywhere" feature (getting killed right after finally beating a boss after numerous attempts is NEVER fun), but the pros heavily outweigh the cons on this one. 9.5/10… Expand
  85. RyanC.
    Jan 19, 2005
    10
    Sheer Perfection. My absolute Favorite Game.
  86. PeteP.
    Jan 18, 2005
    9
    Great game. Live up to par with Metroid Prime. Great graphics, story, gameplay, sound, and music. If your a Metroid fan you must purchase this game. If you like adventure games you must purchase this game. If your into si-fi you must buy this game. This woman kick some butt! The story itself is creative and the inclusion of two different worlds, dark and light, and the added mystery of Great game. Live up to par with Metroid Prime. Great graphics, story, gameplay, sound, and music. If your a Metroid fan you must purchase this game. If you like adventure games you must purchase this game. If your into si-fi you must buy this game. This woman kick some butt! The story itself is creative and the inclusion of two different worlds, dark and light, and the added mystery of Dark Samus make this story stand out .… Expand
  87. O.D.
    Jan 17, 2005
    9
    Not as good as the first but still an unmissable game superior to halo 2.
  88. DanielH.
    Jan 14, 2005
    10
    I'm giving it a 10 because it had the best grafics I've seen since the first one came out. But I think they went over the top with the ammo on the light beam and dark beam where if you waist the last one on a room that is a dead end you cant get out at all and you have to turn it off and start all over.
  89. HiBy
    Jan 14, 2005
    10
    It is soooooo good! hey there should be a book like Halo books.
  90. F.H.
    Jan 14, 2005
    10
    This is a very good game.more to scan more to do and more kicking the bosses a*s.
  91. JasonH.
    Jan 11, 2005
    10
    A-W-S-O-M-E no other words required.
  92. DerekD.
    Jan 7, 2005
    9
    The best game for the Gamecube but the only drawback are the save points are hard to find when you need it.
  93. AB
    Jan 3, 2005
    10
    This is one of the most compelling and immersive games to be released in years.
  94. DavidL.
    Dec 27, 2004
    10
    How can people reduce the score based upon multiplayer? JUST DON'T PLAY IT IF YOU DON'T LIKE IT! I don't see Halo losing points for the extras they included in multiplayer that nobody likes or uses. Furthermore, everyone is docking this game points for being simliar to Metroid Prime. Game scoring should be ABSOLUTE, not RELATIVE. Think about this game just as a game, not as How can people reduce the score based upon multiplayer? JUST DON'T PLAY IT IF YOU DON'T LIKE IT! I don't see Halo losing points for the extras they included in multiplayer that nobody likes or uses. Furthermore, everyone is docking this game points for being simliar to Metroid Prime. Game scoring should be ABSOLUTE, not RELATIVE. Think about this game just as a game, not as a continuation of another game. If you compare the two games, MP2 should be very close to or even equal to MP. In addition to this, I can't see how all the critics give Halo 2 such a high score even though it's VERY similar to Halo, and infact, a majority of the gamers even thing that Halo 2 is worse than Halo. I find this very disconformting as it throws ALL of the other scores in this site into question. What do the critics thing? Will Microsoft shut them down or something? LOL... Anyways, this game is near perfect in virtually every sense. Sure the multiplayer was a let down, but you don't dock a game for extra stuff they included! In conclusion, I guess that I will have to continue my search for an unbiased rating system to guide my purchasing of games.... P.S. I commend Metacritic for including a user rating section as this is at times more accurate than the ratings themselves. Keep up the excellent work. … Expand
  95. Wow!!!
    Dec 24, 2004
    10
    Wow this is the best game I've ever seen on gcn.
  96. DavidH.
    Dec 22, 2004
    10
    I liked it, in fact I LOVED it. Sme ov you gyz kannt spel reely gut, ya dig?
  97. JoeG.
    Dec 18, 2004
    9
    Awesome game that's very long and fun. can be to challenging at times, but that partly why I love it. mutiplayer is what drops my 10 to a nine. If it had awesome mutiplayer it would be the best game i ever played. it just is decent.
  98. TONY
    Dec 15, 2004
    10
    The experience is so astonishing. It has some of the best graphics on the Gamecube. Cutscenes are just way to awesome, gameplay likewise. MP2 owns all!
  99. DemonicAngel
    Dec 12, 2004
    10
    Where more recent big-name games tend to bet everything on snazzy graphics, or pack as much extra stuff in as possible to give the illusion of great depth, Metroid Prime 2: Echoes creates a huge, believable world with wonderful graphics and masses of gaming goodness to chew on. It retains the strengths and weaknesses of its predecessor, but the former vastly outweigh the latter. The only Where more recent big-name games tend to bet everything on snazzy graphics, or pack as much extra stuff in as possible to give the illusion of great depth, Metroid Prime 2: Echoes creates a huge, believable world with wonderful graphics and masses of gaming goodness to chew on. It retains the strengths and weaknesses of its predecessor, but the former vastly outweigh the latter. The only bad thing is that it has to end at all. By far the best of this year's big releases.… Expand
  100. RAYT.
    Dec 11, 2004
    7
    This game is cool i dont like multiplyer.
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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
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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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