This is the direct sequel to one of the best games ever, and that's
quite a responsibility, and the main question is: Does this game live
up to be considered better or at least as good as its predecessor?
Unfortunately the answer is no.
It's not like this game is bad, it's far from being that, but comparing
with what Metroid Prime is and what this game delivers, the quality
really fell a little.
Starting with graphics, which are almost the same, technically
speaking, but it no longer brings us the perfect atmosphere the prequel
had, the effects are pretty nice and the lands are very well
constructed, this game tends to be more hi-tech then the first Prime,
but lacks that "plus" Metroid Prime had.
The plot stays good, a little cliche but good, saving the light world
from the dark and all; now with a new villain, the dark side of Samus,
great introduction of a great villain, it really fits the game as it is
and end up being one of the good things about the game.
Now talking about the aspects which the game is not very good, first
the big let down, the sound, the early parts of the game there are
barely any music, just a sound almost inaudible and boring, more in the
middle the game takes back Metroid Prime style, but doesn't hold up
until the end, unfortunately. Some enemies are very annoying and not
fun at all. And the atmosphere, which was thousands of times better in
the first Prime.
But the game delivers some great stuff, like the bosses that are still
colossal and very fun to play against. The addiction of two worlds in
almost every room or land, every place having a Light and a Dark side,
the principal aspects of the rooms are the same, but enemies, threats
and dangerous situations are most likely to be found in the dark side.
And there's the brand new multiplayer mode, exclusively new in the
series, it's good if you want to have some fun and see how Metroid
Prime would be playing against others players, it's up to 4 players in
a deathmatch style or Bounty, where you hit your enemy and collect his
coins! Not the best multiplayer ever, but still fun!
Overall a good game, but you wouldn't expect just a good game from a
Metroid Prime, but if you go into this game not expecting a game to
surpass the first Prime, chances are you're going to have a really good
time playing it!
