>>9751616
I'm with you on this, Prime 2 gives you a better sense of being in over your head at the start and keeps that pressure on you up until the very end once you get the Light Suit.
Prime 1 strips more of your gear away at the start yeah but the first visit to Chozo Ruins is pretty safe. I think Prime 2 has more interesting places to visit too. Though the music of Phendrana Drifts is fucking stellar, and I prefer fighting Sheegoths over Grenchlers.
Really though, both games are fucking great.