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Game Information
- Platform: GameCube
- PEGI Rating: Ages 12 and Over
- Media: Video Game
- Item Quantity: 1
Product Features
- Eagerly awaited sequel to the critically acclaimed Metroid Prime
- First-person adventure game played in a fully 3D world
- Travel between the Light and Dark worlds
- Return of the Screw Attack, which first appeared in Super Metroid on the Super Nintendo
- Four player multiplay action.
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Product Description
Amazon.co.uk Review
For many, Metroid Prime remains the best GameCube game yet released. In many ways an atypical Nintendo title, with its first person adventuring and a dark sci-fi setting, the game was still full of the classic Nintendo magic with amazing graphics, perfect controls and incredible attention to detail.
This new sequel expands on all these aspects as Samus Arran (perhaps the only non-gratuitous - considering she spends the entirety of the game in a big metal space suit - female character in video games) explores the planet Aether, which is mysteriously split between light and dark dimensions, with unique weapons and equipment only work in one or the other. This adds an extra layer of intricacy to the gameplay and storyline and also provides a prime excuse for lots more weapons, gadgets and visors (the sound based echo visor is particularly cool). Perhaps the most controversial new feature in the game though is a four-person multiplayer mode where you can use all of the game’s power-ups and weapons. This actually works surprisingly well with the switch to a morph ball making it impossible to lock onto an enemy automatically, greatly adding to the tactical depth. It is the single player mode that is Metroid Prime 2’s most important aspect though and there seems little chance that fans of the original will be disappointed. Those that felt the original was a little too hard and difficult to control will be catered for as well though, ensuring that this game is far more accessible than the previous one. --David Jenkins
Eurogamer
"Up there with literally anything else, including Half-Life 2 and San Andreas 4/5"
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
This is a good game, and is an improvement upon its predecessor in every way. Excellent graphics,sound, gameplay, weapons, storyline etc. (the others reviewers here have done a good job going through the positives). But as mentioned by some reviewers, the concept of backtracking (common to all metroid games) does get very annoying after a while. I managed to overcome it in Metroid prime, which took me about 3-4 months to finish as I frequently lost interest for large periods of time (but I always came back to it). With MP:echoes, I simply couldn't find the motivation to repeat it (not because its worse than its predecessor, its just having to go through the same experience again), it just wasn't enjoyable after a while. I've not touched the game in about 7 months ( I was around 25-30% through it). I really want to get back to it and finish it, but with the whole business of backtracking it feels more like going back to finish a chore.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Well, Nintendo have done it again. An amazing game graphic wise and gameplay wise. When I first ordered this, I thought if its anything like Metroid Prime, this will be amazing. Then I got it, and was I surprised. It was SO much better than what I first thought! More abilities and two seperate worlds to explore.
As in any Metroid game, you play Samus, who has recieved a distress signal on a Mysterious planet called Aether. When you first arrive you find out what has happened to the Federation's troops. This story doesnt seem very original, but once you get into the game its a whole different story.
The multiplayer is also good, but you are restriced to about 6-8 (sorry I cant remember) small levels. The levels in multiplayer are rather small but this was just something for when you have a few friends around and you don't want to stay on single player.
After recently completing this game, I thought it was a masterpiece. Every aspect of this game is amazing and even non-metroid fans will appreciate this game for shear gameplay. If you havent yet got this game, I advise you to. I loved it and I think any gamer will.
5/5
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
I have been a Nintendo fan for a while now and am always disheartened by the how many great Nintendo titles get overlooked in preference of games like GTA or Halo. This game cannot be overlooked. Im not saying that it is better than the aforementioned games: this is a different kind of game.
From the very first second, you feel like you are Samus Aran, bounty hunter. The first person view puts you right in the thick of the action and the atmospheric music helps to build up the feeling of actually being in the game. Those who thought that the last game, MP1, was pushing the Gamecube to its graphical limits have to see this; landscapes expand as far as you can see and the detail on creatures and scenery is astounding. New weapons, abilities (such as the classic Wall Jump and Screw Attack) and a very cool plot make this a brilliant game.
For those who havent played Metroid Prime, the controls do take getting used to. However, with the Gamecube controller as it is, the controls are perfect, with a massive array of weapons and moves all fitting on the buttons at your fingertips with ease, and no massive button combos. The Scanning element will also be new to Metroid beginners. With the scan visor, the story of the surroundings can be investigated , with information given about devices, animals and plants around you. Scanning is also necessary to get the elusive 100% achievement, which takes some doing.
This is the best game on Nintendo Gamecube. By Far. Its beautiful, long lasting, involving and great fun to play. Not witnessing it is a big mistake. Miss this at your peril.
From the very first second, you feel like you are Samus Aran, bounty hunter. The first person view puts you right in the thick of the action and the atmospheric music helps to build up the feeling of actually being in the game. Those who thought that the last game, MP1, was pushing the Gamecube to its graphical limits have to see this; landscapes expand as far as you can see and the detail on creatures and scenery is astounding. New weapons, abilities (such as the classic Wall Jump and Screw Attack) and a very cool plot make this a brilliant game.
For those who havent played Metroid Prime, the controls do take getting used to. However, with the Gamecube controller as it is, the controls are perfect, with a massive array of weapons and moves all fitting on the buttons at your fingertips with ease, and no massive button combos. The Scanning element will also be new to Metroid beginners. With the scan visor, the story of the surroundings can be investigated , with information given about devices, animals and plants around you. Scanning is also necessary to get the elusive 100% achievement, which takes some doing.
This is the best game on Nintendo Gamecube. By Far. Its beautiful, long lasting, involving and great fun to play. Not witnessing it is a big mistake. Miss this at your peril.
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Echoes better than prime? I think so.
Metroid prime was great, it had loads of power ups amazing bosses and to top it all of it had a amazing sound track. Read more
Published 15 months ago
Worse game I have EVER played in my life.
I don't know why people are saying this game is good or a master piece, but seriously it's nothing like that. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Mr. Ijaz Ahmad
A brilliant game, but difficult
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Having played 'Metroid Prime for Gamecube' and loving it ,I was looking forward to the release of 'Metroid 2', but for one reason or another I never got round to buying it ,was... Read more
Published on 21 Feb 2009 by XANDER
get it!
all i will say is if ur a metroid fan then get this game, it has all the fun of it plus extra things
Published on 6 July 2008 by C. Brooks
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The return of Samus Aran!
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Published on 3 Nov 2005 by C. O'Connor
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I agree with that Jonty guy, yeah good game but all the tedious running around looking for keys and stuff in the same places is so tedious! Read more
Published on 10 July 2005 by Dpl
This game left a nasty taste in my mouth.
Most people like games because of gameplay, graphics, how hard it was... but this game is hard to get into. Read more
Published on 22 Jun 2005 by "jonty_"
Two worlds, twice the fun...
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