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Area 2 (2)
Metroid: Samus Returns

Area 2 (2)

Complete the Area 2 (2) section of Metroid: Samus Returns, finding the Aeion Energy Tank (AT11) and Super Missile Expansion (SM12).

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Complete the Area 2 (2) section of Metroid: Samus Returns, finding the Aeion Energy Tank (AT11) and Super Missile Expansion (SM12).

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Roll through the gap, drop down, and shoot the floor.
  2. 2
    Drop into the water, run left, and jump out.
  3. 3
    Bomb the floor, drop down, and shoot the Gryncore (a type of enemy) to open the door.
  4. 4
    Go through the door.
  5. 5
    Use the Phase Drift (an ability allowing temporary intangibility) and roll through the narrow passageway to bomb the block.
  6. 6
    Roll back and shoot a missile through the passageway to remove the second block.
  7. 7
    Roll through the narrow passageway and drop down to get the Aeion Energy Tank (AT11).
  8. 8
    Roll through the narrow passageway and bomb the ceiling.
  9. 9
    Jump up and head right to the door.
  10. 10
    Shoot the ceiling, jump up, and run right into the water.
  11. 11
    Run right, jump out of the water, and jump and climb up to the top, shooting the blocks in the way.
  12. 12
    Shoot the block in the gap and roll through.
  13. 13
    Jump left to the door and go through.
  14. 14
    Jump up the shaft and use the Screw Attack (an ability to break through certain barriers) through the left wall.
  15. 15
    Keep using the Screw Attack to go through the walls.
  16. 16
    After the second shaft, bomb the floor to find a Super Missile Expansion (SM12).
  17. 17
    Use the Screw Attack to go back through the walls to the first shaft.
  18. 18
    Drop down and go through the door.
  19. 19
    Jump right, and roll through the narrow passageway.
  20. 20
    Bomb the block in the way to roll through.
  21. 21
    Shoot the floor, drop down, and jump left to the gap.
  22. 22
    Roll through to the Teleport Station (a device for fast travel).
  23. 23
    Warp to the second Teleport Station in Area 3.
Tips
  • Remember to use the Phase Drift to pass through certain obstacles.
  • The Screw Attack is essential for breaking through walls in this section.
  • Keep an eye on your minimap (a small map displayed on your HUD (heads-up display — the on-screen icons showing health, ammo and the minimap), or Heads-Up Display) for navigation.

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