An exploration-driven 3D metroidvania/first-person shooter hybrid and sequel to Metroid Prime (2002) in which Samus lands on Aether, an intricate planet torn into light and dark versions of itself, to help its remaining inhabitants defend against the invaders from its dark incarnation by… Summary: IGDB
Mind Score
Fair to the playerAge · PEGI 12
Respect
95
Nourish
56
Stimulation
moderate
Has an endingStop anytimePlay together
On failure
Punishing: a death costs progress or a long way back
- IGDB keyword “backtracking”
What it exercises
Exploration and curiosity
- IGDB keyword “exploration”
Problem solving
- IGDB keyword “environmental puzzles”
- IGDB keyword “hacking”
Calm and regulation
- Wikipedia: calm and relaxing
Medium confidence · 28 Sept 2026 · Rules-based estimate from the Steam store, player reviews and PEGI/ESRB descriptors. Not a substitute for the official rating or your own judgement. Tap a label to see the evidence.