Metroid Precedes 2: Echoes

Metroid Precedes 2: Echoes is a Video game of subjective shooting, developed by Retro Studios and published by Nintendo, left on GameCube in 2004. It is the continuation of Metroid Prime , and belonged to the series Metroid .

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Synopsis

A long time ago, a race of creatures called Luminoth, was installed on the planet Ether. They carried out a peaceful existence to it, bathed by the power of what they baptized the Ether Light. In order to prolong the life expectancy of planet, they decided to store this famous light in energy controllers whom they placed in three temples crowned for then all to connect them between them to a larger temple. But it is happy time were not going to last. One day they located a meteor which sank on their planet. Impotent they could only wait the day or it would be crushed. Its Impact tore planet and covered with an obscure veil, all that Luminoth knew, giving birth a second planet in dimensions parallel has. Of this dimension a race of malefic creatures made their appearance on Ether sowing the destruction and chaos. Luminoth baptized these creatures Ing and créerent gates to continue them in other dimension: The Ether Sinks. The Ether Sinks was a double malefic of Ether and Luminoth had to flee its toxic atmosphere. But Ing returned to make the war and did not delay has to take possession of the animals and of the friends, which forced Luminoth has to take again the combat. They created beacons of light which protected them from the atmosphere of Ether Sinks and faced Ing. But Luminoth could never overcome Ing on Dark Ether, just like the Ether Light prevented Ing to carry it on Ether. Luminoth thus créerent a module of Transfer of Energy to absorb Dark Ether but it was to fly and used against them Them Temples fell the ones after the others, it remained with final only the Large Temple which has enough energy to provide for the needs for only one world, last rampart preventing the end of the existence of Luminoth… "

This time, Samus will be found in a universe completely different from what she already saw. The history begins then which receives a mission of the Galactic Federation: “Locate the reported units missing on the Ether planet… Priority: High… ”. On the way towards this planet, its vessel is put out of order in the atmosphere and it is taken on planet. She will discover that the team of the Galactic Federation was exterminated by Ing. Later, during the play, Samus will take share of this conflict between Luminoth and Ing and will help Luminoth to regain their planet. But a new powerful enemy will interpose, an enemy entirely made up of Phazon and which is an identical copy of itself: Dark Samus ( Samus Sinks in the French version). Moreover those having finished the episode preceding with 100% know exactly which is really Samus Somber…

Creatures

Ing

Ing play the part of principal enemies of Samus Aran throughout the play. Their source is unknown; in fact they appeared on Ether planet following the impact of a meteorite. This impact created a world parallel with planet, the world of Dark Ether. With this other dimension, these creatures came from the shade and thereafter a Great War between Luminoths, Ether residents, and Ings, inhabitants of Dark Ether.

These creatures of the shade do not have any pity, they attack all that is not related for them. There exist several kinds of Ing, Ings warriors, Ings hunters and even the Ing emperor to name only these. They have the incredible capacity of téléporter from one world to another without dimensional gate, and they can have any enemy while entering his body. On the other hand, they have a great weakness, the light. It is especially because of that Luminoth could resist their assaults also a long time.

Their goal is to take all the planetary energy of Aether.

Equipment

The search for its equipment is vital because, without them, you will not be able to reach the majority of the zones of play. The list which follows includes the basic equipment.

Combination Varied

More powerful than the Combination of Power (present in Metroid Precedes), the Combination Varied, of Chozo origin, provides a protection in combat and increases the force. Its system of assistance makes it possible Samus to survive in water and space. It is also known under the name of " Suit" varied; in the english language version.

Combat sight

This sight by defect is used in combat (except specific situation) and provides to Samus a radar (left higher corner), an indicator of danger (under the radar), the sights available (in bottom on the left), remaining energy (in top in the center), a mini-chart (in top on the right) not very practical because too small, the number of remaining missiles (posting is more brilliant when the missiles are armed), the gauges of ammunition for rays and the rays available. It is also known under the name of " Visor" fights; in the english language version.

Sight of analysis

This sight makes it possible Samus to analyze most of its environment. It uses a code color: the elements appearing in red are capital for the mission, the blue ones can be scannés in order to collect information (often useful, in particular the weaknesses of the enemies) and the greens were already scannés. Information obtained is consultable constantly in the menu pauses, Data bank. It is also known under the name of " Scan Visor" in the english language version.

Modulate Luminoth translation

Updated several times in the play, this module makes it possible Samus to open certain strategic doors and to decipher certain messages. They are also known under the name of " Luminoth Lore" in the english language version.

The various levels of translation are:

color violet: Grounds of the Temple
color amber: Desert of Agon
green color: Marsh of Torvus
color light blue: Fortress of the sanctuary

Ray of Power

Basic weapon with the unlimited ammunition and having the best gives rhythm shooting, the ray of Power makes it possible (as all the others weapons) to open the blue doors. When it is charged, it becomes more powerful and makes it possible to aspire objects towards Samus. The ray is also known under the name of " Power Beam" in the english language version.

Missiles

The missiles are one of the traditional weapons in Metroid. In Metroid Precedes 2 Echoes, they is self-directional, opens the red doors and destroys the objects containing suffers. The ammunition are limited but, in order to increase your reserve, you must find reserves of missiles, disseminated on the surface of both Ether. The maximum number of missiles is 255 (what makes 50 reserves be sought).

Swell Morphing

Another great classic, the capacity swell morphing, available to the beginning of the play, allows Samus of " to put in boule" in order to explore certain too small passages before. When the ball morphing is activated, the camera passes to the 3rd person. Many enigmas will be to solve in this form, as well as engagements. Small detail, the appearance of the ball morphing changes according to the combination, and the small red point present on the sides of the ball morphing version " combination somber" will increase as you recover improvements for the latter. It is also known under the name of " Morph Ball" in the english language version.

Bombs morphing

This improvement, obtained after a combat against a boss, makes it possible Samus to pose bombs when it is in mode swell morphing. The bombs are unlimited but Samus can pose only three of them at the same time. They can destroy certain objects and walls made up of alloy talloric. The fact of placing itself (in mode morphing always swell) on a bomb makes it possible, when it explodes, to be made a small jump. It is also known under the name of " Morph Bomb" in the english language version.

Bombs of power

Very powerful, the bombs of power are not unlimited. As for the missiles, Samus must find reserves hidden in order to increase its stock (it fewer and are dissimulated better than the reserves of missiles). The bombs of power puvent to destroy the elements made up of Denzium. This weapon is also known under the name of " Power Bomb" in the english language version.

Turbo ball

Once this found improvement, Samus can give the responsability then to slacken a temporary boost (in mode morphing swell) and can even rise on structures in half-moon (" Half-pipe"). It is also known under the name of " Boost Ball" in the english language version. To reach an optimal height, it is necessary, on a structure in half-moon, to slacken the boost the second part of the aforesaid the structure reached.

Swell spider

This improvement makes it possible Samus to cling to magnetic rails. Nevertheless, it always can utliser its bombs. If it uses the function swell turbo, it will be ejected out of the rails. It is also known under the name of " Spider Ball" in the english language version.

Boots of space jump

They make it possible Samus to carry out a double jump, i.e. to jump second once when it is in the air, and gift C to reach places before inaccessible. They are also known under the name of " Space Jump" in the version anglaise.mais or am it

Ray Hook

It is not a weapon but all simply a hook making it possible Samus to cling to specific points and to balance themselves there. It can always draw when it is attached. It is also known under the name of " Grapple Beam" in the english language version.

Turbo Gravity

Turbo gravity makes it possible Samus to move At a normal speed in the underwater environments and to go up towards surface, by maintaining B supported after a double-jump. It is also known under the name of " Gravity Boost" in the english language version.

Ray Sinks

The dark ray can draw from the balls of shades which will be more powerful than a shooting of ordinary ray of power and moreover the enemies will slow down. It will be particularly effective when you face ennmis in Ether planet. However, it will be ineffective when you face the creatures of the shade. Unfortunately, the ammunition are not unlimited, therefore you will have to try to preserve them. Charged, this ray is very powerful and will plunge your enemies " in the ténèbres" , paralyzing them temporarily, but will use 5 ammunition. Apès to have plunged an enemy " in the ténèbres" , to launch a missile to him would break it like glass, killing it instantaneously. This ray can also make it possible to open the mauve doors and of détruires the crystals of lights. It is also known under the name of " Dark Beam" in the english language version.

Ray of Light

The ray of light is a ray which draws from the beams of bright light which burns the adversaries. A shooting charged burns the enemies without stopping. This weapon will be the key to kill the enemies in Dark Ether, who are sometimes difficult to eliminate. Once again, this ray will take ammunition to be drawn, which is a weak point of the play Metroid Prime 2: Echoes. The ray of light also makes it possible to open the white doors and to provide energy to the crystals of lights which protect Samus in the atmosphere from Dark Ether. It is also known under the name of " Beam" light; in the english language version.

Ray of Annihilation

This ray is most powerful of all the play, and it can destroy the majority of the enemies quickly. When it is drawn, it is guided automatically towards the target which you aim. Charged it dazes the enemies. This ray devastator is made up at the same time of dark energy and light, therefore it takes 2 times more ammunition (dark and luminous with each shooting). It makes it possible to open the gray doors. Another characteristic of this ray is that it can open sound systems of bolts, which are visible only with the Echo sight. It is also known under the name of " Annihilator Beam" in the english language version.

Combination Sinks

The surroundings of twin Ether planet, the Dark Ether, are dangerous. Only one exposure to the atmosphere of this planet can is necessary to lose energy with Samus, when it is equipped only with its Costume Varied. The Dark Combination makes it possible to reduce the damage inflicted by the toxic atmosphere of planet. It reduces also the damage inflicted by the enemies. It is also known under the name of " Dark Suit" in the english language version.

Combination of light

It is the strongest combination of the play. At the same time made up of technology Chozo and Luminoth, the main feature of this one is the impermeability with the weakening effects of the atmosphere of Ether dark like to dark water. It also makes it possible to resist more the damage inflicted by the enemies. And, with this combination, it is possible téléporter through the beams of light which cross planet and thus to move more quickly of a zone of play to another. It is also known under the name of " Suit" light; in the english language version.

Missiles with homing devices

This power-up of Luminoth technology will be very useful in the play. It will be able to enable you simultaneously to fire five missiles out of five different enemies, as on the image presented, or all concentrated on only one enemy. It also makes it possible to destroy the mauve doors at the same time by destroying the five shields. They are also known under the name of " Seeker Missile" in the english language version.

Explosion Sinks

This combo of load is very powerful. When you are equipped with the dark ray, to charge the shooting and press on the button missile. That will unchain a violent attack which will aspire the enemies towards a black hole. Very effective against the normal enemies, uses thirty balls of dark ray and 5 missiles. Rather ineffective against the fast enemies. This update is also known under the name of " Dark Burst" in the english language version.

Explosion of light

A combo of missiles for the ray of light which uses thirty balls of light and five missiles. Launch a sphere of light on the enemy and burns seriously it. Effective against the had, but ineffective enemies if they are too fast. This update is also known under the name of " Sun Burst" in the english language version.

Sonic deflagration

The combo for the annihilating ray, releasing a violent sonic explosion. Use thirty ammunition of light and shade like five missiles and is very effective. This update is also known under the name of " Sonic Boom" in the english language version.

Sight Sinks

This new type of sight makes it possible to better see in the surroundings of Dark Ether. It makes it possible to detect objects which are invisible with the combat sight. Samus will be able to also track more easily Ing (mainly the " Hunters" , " chasseurs" in French version) when they are not any more in solid form. It is also known under the name of " Dark Visor" in the english language version.

Sight Echo

A visor which makes it possible to see the sound waves. When Samus is equipped with this sight, it will be able to track enemies by the waves which they emit and of abbatre certain invisible adversaries before. It will be able to also discover systems of closing supplied with the sound, unusable with the combat sight. It is also known under the name of " Visor" echo; in the english language version.

Attacks in Gimlet

This attack is a traditional old man of the preceding Metroid which were in 2D. They succeeded in however rather well transferring this attack in a universe in three dimensions. With this jump in gimlet, Samus will be able to traverse incredibly long distances. This power-up can also make it possible to rebound on certain wall special to climb in height. It can also destroy the enemies when one passes through those, but it is rather difficult to aim them with this attack. It is also known under the name of " Screw Attack" in the english language version.

Boss

A long list of enemies is opposed to Samus:

Guard Bomb disposal expert

Dragon of sands (a kind of worm of tere) had by a ing having absorbed the bombs morphing. These attacks are primarily released bombs. It is enough to draw to him initially in the head to behind, then in that " who commande" (with the mandibles) to kill it.

Jumping guard

Ing having the boots of space jump , and being invulnerable lasting its jump. It is however easily contestable during its period of rest on the ground.

Samus Sinks 1

The counterpart sinks of Samus: the weapons of which it lays out resemble that of Samus but in more powerful. Like any enemy, it is enough to draw to him above so that she dies. Attention however at its speed!

Amorbis

Three giant worms fixed on a nutritive ball. It is first of all necessary to break their carapace, then to aim and ammocher seriously the head, and finally to be made aspire and release a bomb. There are worms then two then three, and not three of a blow!

Turbo guard

This boss has your Turbo Ball! He is thus not vulnerable in this form but in his form upright, which he uses after three attacks of turbo ball. He is helped by his assistants! Use the super-missile preferably.

Hydrosaure Alpha

This giant hydrosaure bombards you sonic waves or essairat you gober. Whatever the situation, you do not let touch. When it opens its mouth, strike it to the super missile, that will make the deal. All is question of timing, the use of the turbo gravity is highly advised.

Guard Hook

This guard as for him took the ray hook to you. It makes use of it to attract you with him and to devour you. However, like the others of its species, its armor is vulnerable, letting appear its nerve center. You can now what make.

Chykka

This monster is presented first of all in its larval form: Vulnerable anywhere, it is easy to beat but is helped oppressive assistants. Then, its form will be that of a wasp. Only its wings will be vulnerable to the dark ray. Then becoming dark, it will launch you its kids, who, once died, will give again you health and ammunition. There it is its dart which is vulnerable.

Gossamer-like guard

This last is a pillbug (a small underground créture) had by a ing having absorbed the ball spider, however powerful, which surfe on electrical communications except circuit. Your goal is to start them by activating the connectors swell morphing.

Guard of power

This boss is a plant Venus of Torvus which projects bombs of powers in order to make you fall from rails which will lead you to connectors swell morphing which will make it possible cause a drop in the life of this boss.

Samus Sinks 2

It is exactly the same one as Samus Somber 1 put aside two things:

It can use the Turbo ball.
It can become invisble in which case you will have to use the Somber sight.

Quadraxis

Quadraxis is a very large and impressive boss who resembles Quad CP. It is armed with the ray of ahniliation (a message of alarm will be posted if it you lock. To escape you via the turbo ball to avoid the shooting) and of the attack tornado of Quad CP (draw a ray charged in its center so that it stops) and of a machine-gun. To beat it, pass in mode swell morphing and use the turbo ball or a bomb to destroy the " balls of énergie" placed under each leg. When it is made thing, leave the ball morphing to draw on the articulations (the " genoux" of the boss) which is blue. Repeat the operation until the next stage.

Modulate of order armoured/damaged Quadraxis

Like the robots met in the Fortress, the head of the machine leaves the body which is him destroys. With the only difference which the body of Quadraxis emits of the waves which make the module of order (its head which flies) invincible. Thus use the sight echo to target the antenna at the top of the body of Quadraxis, after having put it except service, keep the sight echo and targets the module of order armoured which remains motionless, without defense. Repeat the operation until the next stage.

Modulate of order damaged

The last stage to beat Quadraxis, its body is completely inactive, and its module of order is damaged, draw him above until it is dazes. When it is made thing, it will turn while floating along the arena, anticipate the place where it goes and climb on one of the legs of the body in ball spider (while you go up, charge the turbo ball), arrived in top, release the ball when the module is opposite landing you above, place then on a species of connector swell morphing and place a bomb there. Made this operation twice and the turn is played!

Emperor ING

the first shape of the emperor is presented as a black ball with tentacles. To beat it, it is necessary to draw on its tentacles, then when it " replie" , to draw on the ball from energy. Repeat the operation until its next form.

It is presented now in the form of a cocoon where it is regenerated, the only problem it is that the room is filled with a pollutant gas. You transform swell morphing of it and use the ball spider to climb on the cocoon. You have two threats then: tentacles and " puddle pools ing which rampent". Pose normal bombs to kill the puddle pools ing and to recover life, missiles and especially of the bombs of power. Pose your bombs of power to explode the species of craters on the surface of the cocoon. Repeat the operation until its next form.

Enfin the Emperor shows you his true face! To beat it, draw with the ray with color opposite from its heart. Avoid its loads, jumps and shootings of " lumière" to come to end. Repeat the operation until its death. It can be easier of the mitrailler with the Ray of Annihilation, if you have many ammunition.

This creature is in fact the result of the meteorite which was crushed on planet, it is the equivalent of what is the métroid premium on Tallon IV. See métroid premium 3 and léviathans for more details.

Samus sinks 3

This boss is very fast, but it is enough to draw to him from the super-missiles which will weaken it. Samus sinks 3 becomes then…

Samus sinks 4

This boss is not most difficult nor longest but it is necessary to have a good technique: Dark Samus becomes a kind of " phazon pur". It absorbed many phazon, too even. When it rises by creating a " bubble of phazon" , it is invincible with all your weapons, except the shootings of phazon, " but I do not have a gun phazon! " you will say to me! Eh well precisely, avoid the comet species of phazon and when it draws from missiles from phazon (those which leave upwards), charge your ray with power, and continue to target it with L to have a sight on this rain of phazon. You put where the phazon will fall down to absorb it make you touch by one of these missiles and you will have to await next the " pluie". The ray will become blue. There is not any more but to release your emphazonné shooting. Repeat the operation to put an end to the enemy who will die of overdose of phazon. Ironic, not? Dark Samus will die share where she sinned… August 1st

External bonds

Test of '' Metroid Precedes 2: Echoes '', ^17/20, on the site Jeuxvideo.com.

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