Should I finish Metroid Prime2 before getting into Prime3?

I haven't played Prime 2 in forever, I got to the part where you need to travel around to unlock the last elevator or something and just kind of gave up because I couldn't find the relics or whatever it was needed. Should I try to finish up Prime 2 before I get into Prime3?

My best friend (Irve on here) has laid down the law and told me to complete Prime and Prime 2 before even thinking about buying Corruption - do you think he is right?

My best friend (Irve on here) has laid down the law and told me to complete Prime and Prime 2 before even thinking about buying Corruption - do you think he is right?

Nomad0404

I would say that it wouldn't hurt because both Prime 1 and 2 are great games, but I wouldn't call it a necessity. You won't be missing anything.

Lets put it this way. If you are a hardcore Metroid Fan and you really wanna see whats up with the story then you should beat MP2 fiirst.Cyber-

Well, metroid is one of my fav series of all time...and it does kinda bother me that I haven't finished Prime 2 yet, especially since I am at the end. It's good to know it doesn't really need to be beaten to enjoy Prime 3. So I guess I'll see if I can unlock that last elevator, thanks for your input.

Well.. to me the reason for playing part 1 and 2.. is to learn all the terms, and elements of the game.. for instance.. If you skip part 1.. you would never now what Metroids are.. when you play Echoes, and when they refer to Talon metroids and stuff.. there are many parts that you wont understand... so..for me.. the best choice would be playing trought all of them.. because, any way, the Second Part is also great... and as you have it in your possesion... it wont cost you a thing.ArturoMena4

exactly. and you won't have any idea who dark samus (metroid prime) is and what phazon is either or even the concept of hypermode (which was introduced in prime 1 when fighting prime at the end). instead of just saying "cool there is dark samus, i guess i have to kill it at the end" wouldn't you wanna know the details and the built up towards why you have to fight it?

[QUOTE="Cyber-"]Lets put it this way. If you are a hardcore Metroid Fan and you really wanna see whats up with the story then you should beat MP2 fiirst.JKnaperek

Well, metroid is one of my fav series of all time...and it does kinda bother me that I haven't finished Prime 2 yet, especially since I am at the end. It's good to know it doesn't really need to be beaten to enjoy Prime 3. So I guess I'll see if I can unlock that last elevator, thanks for your input.

well technically any game can be enjoyed regardless of what caqme before. It just depends on how much involved you wanna get into a story or know more about the characters. Like Halo 3, if you have not played both Halo 1 & 2 then you wont know what the hell is going on because its a story arc. That does not mean you cant just go through it and not have fun.