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Metroid Prime 2: Dark Echoes Q&A

This special interview with the development team behind Metroid Prime 2: Echoes was featured on the game’s official Japanese website in a special section (still available here). It was never translated from Japanese, until now! This is our exclusive translation of the Q&A’s pages. We hope you enjoy!

Q & A

Thank you for all of your questions. The development staff will now answer a portion of these questions received from everyone directly!

No.001
NAME : kou
AGE : 23
SEX : Male
QUESTION :
Hello, my name is Kou. I have been playing Metroid games since the Famicom. My question is, will Metroid Prime 2 be like Metroid Prime 1 in that you are only playing from Samus’ point of view (with the exception of morphball)? Prime 1 was definitely fun, but in terms of playing with this kind of [Samus’] point of view, I couldn’t really do it. I would really like to know. Thank you so much.
ANSWER :
The prime series is a first person focused game called an FPA (first person adventure). However, I’m certain there will be another Metroid game that will meet your wishes.
No.002
NAME : a
AGE : 14
SEX : Male
QUESTION :
When will the strategy guides come out?
ANSWER :
The following four strategy guides are [currently] being sold.
Metroid Prime 2 Dark Echoes Perfect Guide
● Publisher: Enterbrain
● Release Date: 7/11/2005
● Page Type: A5, 160 pg. ● ISBN4-7577-2373-3
Nintendo Official Guidebook for Metroid Prime 2 Dark Echoes
● Publisher: Shougakukan
● Release Date: 7/7/2005
● Page Type: A5, 196pg. ● ISBN4-09-106241-5
Nintendo Dream Nintendo Game Strategy Guide Metroid Prime 2 Dark Echoes
● Publisher: Daily Communications
● Release Date: 6/30/2005
● Page Type: B5, 160pg. ● ISBN4-8399-1857-0
Metroid Prime 2 Dark Echoes Light and Dark Perfect Book
● Publisher: Mediaworks
● Release Date: 7/2/2005
● Page Type: A5, 112pg. ● ISBN4-8402-3133-8
No.003
NAME : masa
AGE : 15
SEX : Male
QUESTION :
Congrats on the release of Metroid Prime 2. My question is how come there aren’t any beams like the Ice Beam?
ANSWER :
Like the game’s concept, we designed the beams in tune with light and dark. (But, you can immobilize enemies with the Dark Beam! Try it!)
No.004
NAME : Luminoth
AGE : 13
SEX : Male
QUESTION :
I’d really like a Power Suit Samus figure (statue), but will there be any plans to sell them?
ANSWER :
We received a lot of comments like this one, but unfortunately there are no plans to sell any figurines in Japan.
No.005
NAME : Phazon
AGE : 13
SEX : Male
QUESTION :
Please explain just what is Dark Samus.
ANSWER :
[The answer for] that can be anticipated in the next installment.
No.006
NAME : propeller
AGE : 13
SEX : Male
QUESTION :
Hello!!! I have a quick question. Just what is Bravo’s capabilities?
ANSWER :
Absolutely. About enough to be annihilated by the Dark Splinters.
No.007
NAME : Commando Pirate
AGE : 14
SEX : Male
QUESTION :
I heard a rumor that a game would come out with a Space Pirate protagonist. Is that true?
ANSWER :
Where did you hear this? If true, that would be fun!
No.008
NAME : Kakeru Ichirou
AGE : 13
SEX : Male
QUESTION :
Are there any puzzles required to make progress in this game? And, if so, how many are there? Please tell me!
ANSWER :
There are many of these puzzles. That’s what makes it an FPA.
No.009
NAME : Heyhole
AGE : 10
SEX : Male
QUESTION :
Are there any hidden items [components, features]?
ANSWER :
Item percentage and scan percentages will allow you to unlock a few.
No.010
NAME : Commando Pirate
AGE : 14
SEX : Male
QUESTION :
In multiplayer are there any hidden characters?
ANSWER :
Unfortunately, no. We will attempt this in the next installment.
No.011
NAME : Metasam
AGE : 15
SEX : Male
QUESTION :
What is one “Luminoth cycle”?
ANSWER :
One cycle is, in Earth time, assumed to be about 3 years.
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