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This page is used by Metroidking for writing and experimenting. I place the outline of what I am going to write then expand it so I do not create stubs. Editing this page is restricted to staff members with administrative privileges only. If you wish to experiment and test your editing skills, go here.

Below is my current project: Metroid Prime 2: Echoes. It will be written in short sentences first, then I'm going to write the plot as I play Echoes so that the information can be as accurate as possible and quotes that only appear once can be referenced.

Metroid Prime 2: Echoes

Plot

After the Federation loses contact with the marines of GFMC Task Force Herakles near Aether, they hire Samus Aran to investigate it and provide assistance. Her ship damaged by a storm as she enters Aether's atmosphere, preventing her from leaving until its repairs are complete. After landfall, she finds her path obstructed so she takes an alternate route through a Splinter hive. There, she finds the marines dead.

After Samus clears an obstruction that the marines placed to protect themselves from the Splinters, unknown creatures possess the marines' bodies. After destroying the possessed marines, she finds then follows Dark Samus through Dark Portal, Dark Samus destroys Light Crystal. Warrior Ing move in and take equipment. Samus escapes, makes way to G.F.S. Tyr where she learns to fate of the crew. Dark Splinters attack, she kills them.

Samus then goes to Great Temple, Dark Splinters attack. Dark Splinters die, Alpha Splinter attack. An Ing possesses Alpha Splinter. After Dark Alpha killed, Energy Transfer Module acquired. Samus meets U-Mos who explains the plight of the Luminoth and the dangers the Ing pose to universe. about Samus agrees to help, U-Mos sends her to Agon Wastes.

After she arrives in Agon, she is attacked by a group of Space Pirates. Space Pirates die, Samus goes to Temple, attacked by Alpha Sandigger which is quickly possessed by Warrior Ing the stole Bombs. Bomb Guardian dies, Samus goes to Energy Controller. Automated message left by sentinel informs her about her next task.

Production

A Link to the Past developers provided assistance due to familiarity with the concept. Elements not included in Prime due to time constraints were implemented in Echoes. Wanted more opportunities to do unique boss fights. Super Metroid inclusion was discussed but not implemented cause of time constraints.

Reception

Aggregator	Score
GameRankings	92.08% out of 67 reviews
Publication	Score
Game Informer	9.5 out of 10
GameTrailers	9.4 out of 10
Eurogamer	9 out of 10
IGN	9.5 out of 10
GameSpy	5 out of 5
GameSpot	9.1 out of 10

Awards

2004 GameCube game of the year
8th Highest Rated GameCube game
2004 GameCube most innovative design
Highest Rated 2004 GameCube game
15th Best GameCube Game
13th Best GameCube Game
7th Best Looking GameCube game
2004 GameCube best graphics

GameSpy

• Harder, more rewarding than Prime
• Multiplayer is average
• somewhat drab music

IGN

• Slightly disappointed that it was quite similar to Prime
• some bosses made more difficult than should have been due to lack of save room
• Dark Aether not as compelling, said "The Dark World can be summed up in a word: purple."
• Aether amazing, commented on the detail put into the environments
• dreaded Dark Aether on occasion due to difficulty
• liked Dark Aether to Aether puzzles
• liked new upgrades (visors, other upgrades)
• Like music and sound effects, disappointed at lack of voice work
• enjoyable but archaic multiplayer
• Lock-On occasionally annoying

GameSpot

• multiplayer bland, unnecessary
• liked the length of game
• looks better than Prime, but differences are not really noticeable
• excellent sound design, sound good at setting mood

Eurogamer

• game may be too long, but rewarding nonetheless
• like the creativity used in making the game
• disappointing multiplayer, mostly due to the fact of the overly powerful weapons

Game Informer

• Difficult, worth it
• Multiplayer mildly amusing
• good graphics
• Lock-On annoying but manageable

GameTrailers

• weakest point is save stations
• awesome graphics
• rewarding challenges