Metroid Countdown

[super_etecoon]

Entroper said:

Androo said:
The only thing that made Echoes not better than the first Prime is that it had a lot more backtracking than the original Prime. It is still one of my faves since Aether was HUGE and full of life! Play it. Don't miss out on a classic.

@super_etecoon:
Wait until December so that everyone could play it. Then we'll write them a huge thank you card! I'm sure it will be great and a thank you card will really make their day!

I don't understand this comment, and I've heard it before.  I've beaten Prime at least three times, once on Hard difficulty, with 100% items and scans collected.  I'm right now 90% finished with Echoes, and I really don't see how there's more backtracking.  Because of the added dimension of Dark Aether, the game is much bigger, and occasionally you have to traverse an area you've already been to.  But most of the time, they give you a shortcut to where you need to go, wherein you often find a new objective on the way.

I think Echoes is even better than Prime.  It has even more atmosphere and suspense, even better architecture and puzzle solving, and more interesting boss battles.  It has new items and new ways of using old items (boost/spider ball for example).  Most importantly, it has a more engaging plot, revealed as you play just like Prime, but more in depth.  It topped Prime in the only ways that it could be topped.

 

In response to super_etecoon: I still own the SNES Super Metroid cartridge and my SNES.  I played through it a few months ago.  100% items, 2:29.  I had previously done it in 2:42, and I set a goal for myself of 2:30 or less.  Just made it.  :) 

Have you ever tried a fastest time....without going for all the missiles....you will find that your charge beam comes in handy....why don't you play along this week....see how low you can get your time.