Product Overview
- Product Name: Metroid Prime 2: Echoes
- New or Used: Used
- In Case or Loose: In Case
- Overall Condition: Very Good
- Disc Condition: No scratches / Scratch free
- Notes: Disc, manual & inserts are pretty much perfect! A few dents in the case. Overall a great find in this condition!
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What's Included
- GameCube Game Disc: Yes
- Disc Count: 1
- Manual / Instructions: Yes
- Case Artwork: Yes
- Case Type: OEM/Original*
- Extras: Includes Nintendo GameCube "Precautions Booklet", "Metroid Prime Hunters DS" advertisement, and "Nintendo Power" subscriptoin pamphlet.
Game Description
Metroid Prime 2: Echoes takes the foundation laid by its predecessor and delivers a darker, more ambitious adventure on the Nintendo GameCube. Once again stepping into the role of Samus Aran, players are dispatched to the mysterious planet Aether, where a catastrophic dimensional rift has split the world into a lush Light realm and a corrupted Dark realm. The survival of the peaceful Luminoth hinges on Samus’s ability to battle the Ing, a nightmarish species that thrives in the poisonous Dark Aether.
Expanding beyond the exploration-driven formula of the original Metroid Prime, Echoes introduces layered mechanics tied to the dual-realm system. Every victory in the Light world shifts the balance of power against the Ing, while traversal into Dark Aether demands careful resource management due to its hostile atmosphere. This constant interplay between dimensions creates a tense rhythm of discovery, puzzle-solving, and combat that heightens the sense of isolation and danger.
Released in 2004, Metroid Prime 2: Echoes pushed the GameCube hardware to new limits with intricate environments, refined combat systems, and a haunting soundtrack by Kenji Yamamoto and Kaoru Takahashi. Its brooding tone, challenging difficulty, and bold mechanics made it a standout title in the GameCube library. For collectors, Echoes is considered an essential companion to the first Prime — a must-have piece in any serious Nintendo collection.
Gameplay Features
- Explore dual dimensions of Light and Dark Aether, each with unique hazards and secrets
- New suit upgrades including the Dark Suit and Light Suit that grant survival in hostile areas
- Light and Dark Beam weapons introduce ammo management and strategic combat choices
- Return of classic Metroid abilities like the Morph Ball, Power Bombs, and Grapple Beam
- Atmospheric world design combining eerie alien landscapes with oppressive corrupted zones
- Soundtrack by Kenji Yamamoto and Kaoru Takahashi that enhances tension and alien mystique
Historical Trivia or Fun Fact
Developed once again by Retro Studios in collaboration with Nintendo, Metroid Prime 2: Echoes distinguished itself with a notably darker narrative and punishing challenge curve. Critics praised its ambition and artistry, even as its difficulty polarized some players. Over time, it has grown in stature, often cited as one of the boldest experiments in the franchise.
Echoes is also remembered for its striking use of audio design, with Yamamoto and Takahashi’s score amplifying the tension of every foray into Dark Aether. Today, the game remains highly regarded among GameCube enthusiasts — both as a technical showcase and as a collector’s item that underscores Nintendo and Retro Studios’ creative peak during the early 2000s.
Additional Details
- Variant: Black Label
- Genre: Shooter
- Year Released: 2004
- Publisher: Nintendo
- Developer: Retro Studios
- ESRB Rating: T - Teen
- UPC: 045496962159
- SKU: 3399
- Format: Nintendo GameCube video game disc
- Platform: Nintendo GameCube console (GCN system)
- Region: NTSC (North America, Canada)
Important Information
- *Used cases may be replaced with a new aftermarket one if damaged. Listing above indicates if it's "OEM/Original" or "Aftermarket." Aftermarket cases typically differ in color &/or build quality from original GameCube cases. (See photos)
- Any online features (multiplayer, DLC, patches) may no longer be supported.
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