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==Gameplay== | ==Gameplay== | ||
''Metroid Prime 2: Echoes'' is a first-person shooter and action-adventure video game that revolves around combat, puzzle-solving, and platform-jumping. The game takes place on the fictitious planet [[Aether]], home to a race of moth-like people called the [[Luminoth]]. Assuming the role as [[Samus Aran]], players must navigate an expansive map of interconnected regions in order to uncover secrets, collect items, and ultimately win the game. In addition to the overworld map, there is also a parallel "dark" realm that bears a strong semblance to the light world. The atmosphere of [[Dark Aether]] is detrimental to Samus's health, but much of the damage can be negated or reduced by use of [[Light Crystal#Light Beacons|light beacons]] or [[Light Crystal|light crystals]] and various [[ | ''Metroid Prime 2: Echoes'' is a first-person shooter and action-adventure video game that revolves around combat, puzzle-solving, and platform-jumping. The game takes place on the fictitious planet [[Aether]], home to a race of moth-like people called the [[Luminoth]]. Assuming the role as [[Samus Aran]], players must navigate an expansive map of interconnected regions in order to uncover secrets, collect items, and ultimately win the game. In addition to the overworld map, there is also a parallel "dark" realm that bears a strong semblance to the light world. The atmosphere of [[Dark Aether]] is detrimental to Samus's health, but much of the damage can be negated or reduced by use of [[Light Crystal#Light Beacons|light beacons]] or [[Light Crystal|light crystals]] and various [[Upgrades|suit upgrades]]. Exploring Dark Aether is necessary, which forces player to continually warp between the two worlds via portals in order to progress. | ||
[[File:Echo_visor.jpg|left|thumb|Samus's [[Visor]] system receives several updates. Pictured above is the [[Echo Visor]].]] | [[File:Echo_visor.jpg|left|thumb|Samus's [[Visor]] system receives several updates. Pictured above is the [[Echo Visor]].]] | ||
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*<b>[[Spider Complex]]:</b> A tight indoors arena with a Spider Ball orb in the center of the stage. | *<b>[[Spider Complex]]:</b> A tight indoors arena with a Spider Ball orb in the center of the stage. | ||
*<b>[[Shooting Gallery]]:</b> There is a single turret gun on the map - use the Morph Ball Bomb slot to destroy it. | *<b>[[Shooting Gallery]]:</b> There is a single turret gun on the map - use the Morph Ball Bomb slot to destroy it. | ||
*<b>[[Crossfire Chaos]]:</b> Small but open fighting space. A [[Super | *<b>[[Crossfire Chaos]]:</b> Small but open fighting space. A [[Super Missile]] upgrade rests in the middle. | ||
*<b>[[Pipeline]]:</b> The only underwater level has an open atrium and tight tunnels. | *<b>[[Pipeline]]:</b> The only underwater level has an open atrium and tight tunnels. | ||
*<b>[[Spires]]:</b> This level is divided by a huge pitfall. Kinetic Orb Cannons can be used to cross the chasm. | *<b>[[Spires]]:</b> This level is divided by a huge pitfall. Kinetic Orb Cannons can be used to cross the chasm. |