Metroid Dread

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  1. themusito
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    Metroid dread is, with no doubt, the best metroid game ever made. Everything, from his gameplay, level design, lore, bosses, difficulty, EVERYTHING is AWESOME. Really, I just cant explain what i felt with this game, the only thing i can say is that everyone should play this master peace
  2. seikrid
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    It's metroid! It's a 2d metroid game. The game has came a long way since fusion. I have been enjoying my play through thoroughly and have no issues with the e.m.m.i they are great additions to the series. You have to have a gameplan you have to be cautious. I love that. People complain all the time about stuff like this. If you want to play metroid and you want a challenge here you are.
  3. Zeldiano88
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    Metroid dread è il miglior MetroidVania di sempre. In 2 semplici parole? GOTY 2021!!! 10/10
  4. Kbs0041
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    Fantasic game, one of the most beautiful experiences on the switch. Must Play.
  5. Stelus42
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    Metroid Dread is a fantastic game and a lorically significant entry in the franchise. Gameplay-wise, it's controls are incredibly tight and fluid, especially when compared to previous games. You acquire a mix of new and returning power ups which all do a fantastic job of making combat and navigation more fun. The map is very large and interconnected, and there are tons of secret items toMetroid Dread is a fantastic game and a lorically significant entry in the franchise. Gameplay-wise, it's controls are incredibly tight and fluid, especially when compared to previous games. You acquire a mix of new and returning power ups which all do a fantastic job of making combat and navigation more fun. The map is very large and interconnected, and there are tons of secret items to seek out. This game is incredibly difficult, however the difficulty is very fair. There is no punishment for death aside from respawning from a checkpoint and the game frequently reminds you that every attack is avoidable, so at worst, defeating a boss will take a lot of patience while you learn their move sets.

    Dread is also atmospherically great. The background artwork is probably the strongest feature in this regard. You can tell a lot of work was put into making the backgrounds tell their own stories while being visually striking. The music is mostly ambient and so does a lot to enhance the atmosphere of this game, however I would like to have heard some more iconic bangers like the series is known for.

    Finally, the writing and story sequences are amongst the best Metroid has ever seen. If you're a series fan, this is an absolute hands down must play for the lore. Additionally, this is arguably the best depiction of Samus as a character (leagues better than some Other entries).

    Overall, Metroid Dread was a blast to play!    … Expand
  6. Xenobladestars4
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best game in the series. All of it really flows together. The ending especially is beautiful. I believe this is the start of a new Era of Metroid with this and Metroid Prime 4.… Expand
  7. ReviewsN
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A masterpiece! The best game in 2021.
    This is a great game launched, thank Nintendo.    … Expand
  8. GMS1
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Metroid Dread may be an easier entry but it’s all the better for it! The game doesn’t hold your hand however, making it perfect for newcomers and veterans alike!… Expand
  9. GameCorp_Meyk
    Oct 11, 2021
    9
    So was it worth the long wait for the Metroid Dread? Bottom line: yes. Of course it's a shame that it took so long, but the end result is impressive. The game doesn't try anything really new, but it perfects the existing formula and staples of the genre. Solid graphics, buttery smooth 60fps, ingenious map design and tricky boss fights make Metroid Dread a highlight of the Switch librarySo was it worth the long wait for the Metroid Dread? Bottom line: yes. Of course it's a shame that it took so long, but the end result is impressive. The game doesn't try anything really new, but it perfects the existing formula and staples of the genre. Solid graphics, buttery smooth 60fps, ingenious map design and tricky boss fights make Metroid Dread a highlight of the Switch library and a prime example of the genre that is named after it. Icannot recommend Metroid Dread enough for fans of atmospheric 2D action games.… Expand
  10. Viltrop
    Oct 11, 2021
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Le jeu est excellent, enfin le retour de samus en 2D. Les seuls défauts sont: que au niveau des E.M.M.I, ils sont vraiment répétitifs, quasiment identiques dans la formule. Aussi, la raison du pourquoi le jeu a une durée d'environ 10-15 est la difficulté. En effet, on peut passer plusieurs quarts d'heures sur un seul passage technique avec une capacité spécifique afin de rejoindre un endroit aubligatoire au développement du scénario. Sinon, un pur plaisir et une pépite du JV !!!… Expand
  11. Castroid
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    The game is great, literally every bad review is people complaining about difficulty. I don't need to say the next two words but they're both 3 letters and they both start with g for those of you complaining.
  12. Rpg89
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    This game is well made. I love how challenging the boss battles are, It makes you think strategy than shooting sporadically. A great way of making it challenging for people looking for something not overly easy or complicated. For those flagging this game with zero stars don't pay attention to them. They're paid trolls, who will stop at nothing to discredit the good works of the developers.
  13. Tubes12345
    Oct 11, 2021
    9
    One of my favorite games in this franchise. It has flaws that keeps me from rating it a 10/10 but overall a very good game.
  14. bennymbs
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great game and new addition to the series gameplay and story were great kekw… Expand
  15. Cr4shBandic00t
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    A truly special experience for any new, or long time Metroid fan. Even if this game sucked, I’d still give it a 10/10, but no. It earned this score. This stuff is like crack cocaine for Sci-Fi fans. It’s intense, fun, immersive, and just plain cool. A true Game Of The Year contender.
  16. Kerzair
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Considerando el enfoque familiar de la consola y su menor rendimiento que la competencia, el juego logra una experiencia jugable magnifica con un tono oscuro, para los que conocen la trayectoria de metroid están conscientes de la evolución manteniendo aun elementos clásicos y podrán disfrutar de esta entrega en los tiempos que dominan otras modas.… Expand
  17. RafaRSV
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    Spoiler Free, podem ler sem medo.
    Acabei Metroid Dread agora, recomendo muito quem puder pegar o jogo, é maravilhoso
    Não achei tão difícil quanto as reviews indicavam que seria, mas acho que quem não é acostumado a jogar jogos do estilo pode ter bastante dificuldade. A jogabilidade é fluida, cada parte te desafia a aprender melhor como usar todas as habilidades da Samus para superar os    Spoiler Free, podem ler sem medo.
    Acabei Metroid Dread agora, recomendo muito quem puder pegar o jogo, é maravilhoso
    Não achei tão difícil quanto as reviews indicavam que seria, mas acho que quem não é acostumado a jogar jogos do estilo pode ter bastante dificuldade. A jogabilidade é fluida, cada parte te desafia a aprender melhor como usar todas as habilidades da Samus para superar os desafios, a história não é pesada de ler, as cinemáticas e os gráficos são muito legais... E ainda, mais pro final do jogo, tem uma referência a cultura pop que eu amei, e acho que a maioria dos nerds de plantão também irão amar.
    Me surpreendeu bastante, não esperava que eu fosse gostar tanto do jogo, quem for jogar, aproveite bastante o tempo que tiver, pois vai passar rápido.    … Expand
  18. Jussquad
    Oct 11, 2021
    9
    Alright, I just finished my second playthrough on hard 100%. I have to tell you, this game is like metriod, like OG Metriod but in concept, its refreshing. What i mean by this is that this game doesn't hold your hand, doesn't pat you in the back, the rewards aren't as impactful (you make them impactful, but more on this later) as in other Metriod games and as someone who recently playedAlright, I just finished my second playthrough on hard 100%. I have to tell you, this game is like metriod, like OG Metriod but in concept, its refreshing. What i mean by this is that this game doesn't hold your hand, doesn't pat you in the back, the rewards aren't as impactful (you make them impactful, but more on this later) as in other Metriod games and as someone who recently played Super Metriod and Metroid Fusion(my favorite) i have to tell you, that the people complaining on exploring or how this game is linear, etc. don't know what they are talking about. You think backtracking and going through all the map again and again is "exploring"? Oh man, please take your nostalgia glases off.

    This game ticks a lot of boxes, the graphics, the presentation, the atmosphere, not the soundtrack, but the bosses guys, the bosses... I have to tell you, those where the best bosses in a Metriod game PERIOD, no contest and you know why? Because its the best game as an extension of Samus, the precision, the speed, the responsiveness is unparalleled, it feels like if you are playing a smash character, that is the extent of the control you have as a player, for me that is growth extended to the player(you), YOU make Samus better, YOU learn and understand how to utilize the tools you are given in game to express yourself; maybe you like more charge shots and dodging, maybe you spam a lot of missiles, maybe you use the barrage instead of spamming, maybe you like to phase dodge or just space jump to plan your next attack. YOU express yourself inside of the game and that feeling of liberation just left me wanting more and the dread came when i completed the game in 11hours, its short yes, like really short for today standards, but its worth it if you are a hardcore Metriod fan.

    This game is not a 10 out of 10 bc i now stepped down the praise and put on the casual player hat on. This game is not friendly to a casual audience and i understand completely if they would want a tone down in difficulty, this game if i was not a hardcore fan i would give an 8 just because of how many people will get discourage from the bosses and the EMMIs (look i don't like QTE either, but at least on bosses you had the choice to do them. not so much on the EMMIs). I didn't mind the EMMIs that much just because how buttery smooth the movement was, I didn't like the parts where they limited the movement i think it was cheap way to handle bad level design.

    You have to "git gud scrub" in this game if you want to beat it and its weird in a Metriod game, I feel you should be able to do both, the overpowered collector with 8 energy tanks before the first boss, and the 3 energy tank sweaty button masher playthrough. I feel this was taken away, for me its great, but that is 50% less options to play through the game, feeling a little bit restricting and I sympathize. But i urge people that are feeling like this to plow trough and "git gud" I can tell you this game deserve its.

    I left the story for last, there is not much to talk about only that they talk to much for Metriod game standards (imo). But it was ok, i enjoyed it, it had "Gasps" and "wow that's cool" moments, it finally ended the Samus arch as a chozo/metriod/x parasite/bountyhunter/robot/human/waifu (they surely cant keep on adding stuff to their dna) but i feel its more for the ones that have kept with the series and know the lore, casuals will find it whatever-ish.    … Expand
  19. dundee
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    My first proper metroid series, damn I didn't expect to be this amazing, I like everything about it especially about the art style, the cut scenes and the smoothness of the game.
  20. Noe94
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    Genial..lo mejor del catálogo de Nintendo..mi goty de este año con diferencia... felicidades
  21. Arct1cSn1per
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    Fluid controls, High difficulty curve after the halfway point, but it’s not impossible, making the experience much more satisfying after a challenge. My favorite Metroid to date is probably this one. Would recommend to spend the $60 on this.
  22. OmegaKaozz
    Oct 11, 2021
    9
    El juego retoma la historia donde Fusion la dejo, en el inicio recapitulan los eventos sucedidos así que aunque no estés al tanto lo resumen de manera en la que sabes bien que ha pasado. Fusion es el primer Metroid de formula clásica o 2D que es "story driven" y Dread no solo lo retoma si no que mejora la narrativa ya sea por presupuesto o las limitaciones que tenia el GBA , en Dread laEl juego retoma la historia donde Fusion la dejo, en el inicio recapitulan los eventos sucedidos así que aunque no estés al tanto lo resumen de manera en la que sabes bien que ha pasado. Fusion es el primer Metroid de formula clásica o 2D que es "story driven" y Dread no solo lo retoma si no que mejora la narrativa ya sea por presupuesto o las limitaciones que tenia el GBA , en Dread la historia y la narrativa se sienten como la prioridad del juego.
    La historia nueva es muy entretenida a lo largo de todo el juego continúan desarrollándola incluso antes de la ultima pelea no terminas de entender el porque de las cosas, lo cual hace que por un lado no se predecible pero siempre estas ansioso de saber mas y termina a mi parecer correctamente.
    Dentro del genero de Metroidvania talvez Dread no aporta nada nuevo pero fuera de tratar de "reinventar la rueda" optan por entregar un juego bien desarrollado para los fanáticos del genero. El gameplay es fluido y con mucha acción aunque talvez comprometieron un poco la exploración. Retoman elementos de todos los Metroids anteriores pero destaca mucha la habilidad de parry que implementaron en Samus Returns, en este juego se castigaba mucho el no dominar el parry y los indicadores eran muy fáciles de no ver, ya sea por el control o la misma pantalla del 3DS aquí se siente mas sencillo y mas que castigar el error se siente mas como recompensa el dominar esta la habilidad.
    La principal queja que tuve en SamusReturns fue que los jefes eran muy similares y que habia muy poca variedad, en Dread por otro lado siento que hay mucha variedad y el diseño y gameplay de cada jefe son excelentes, las animaciones de intro, outro y parry son excelentes y no podria imaginar como mejorarlas. Por otro lado los jefes pueden llegar a ser difíciles pero no por injustos, aunque me mataron muchas veces siempre sentí que eran errores míos y no por mecánicas injustas o controles no responsivos, y aunque mueras mucho la gratificación de por fin derrotarlos te mantiene pegado al juego.
    Los puntos mas débiles del juego creo son muy pocos y sinceramente estaría muy rebuscado de mi parte pero a mi parecer serian estas 3 cosas:
    1.-Las pantallas de carga de sección a sección pueden resaltar por ser tardadas, aunque debo admitir que me gustaron las animaciones y que dan a entender que la protagonista esta tomando un breve descanso.
    2.-La música, que para nada es mala pero a comparación a juegos clásicos como Zero Mission y Super Metroid creo yo no resalta tanto, pero sin duda alguna cumplen su cometido a la ambientación correcta a los escenarios.
    3.-Los extras y la galería de arte, mas que critica al juego creo yo que estas recompensas son un modelo muy anticuado y como incentivos son muy pobres que no veo como a jugadores menos afines a la franquicia los motive a seguir jugando buscando mejorar su porcentaje de objetos encontrados o incluso a jugar la dificultad mas alta.    … Expand
  23. aeyga
    Oct 11, 2021
    9
    For context, I play a variety of different games casually from fps, platformers, fighting games, and rpgs. Presentation: Game looks really pretty, and the cutscenes are well animated. Menus/UI are clear and satisfying to look at.

    Gameplay: The best metroid game I played, and one of the best platformers I played in general.

    Difficulty: Its hard... on normal mode. lol
  24. SainxtrichX
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    Simplemente el mejor juego de metroid a la fecha, el combate es esquisto y cierra la historia de manera perfecta.
    Si te gusta metroid juegalo.
  25. MannyT
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The EMMi that follows your in certain zones just makes Metroid so much more fun. I was on edge from start to finish! Amazing Game! Everything I wanted and everything I got was so much more! Thanks NINTENDO & Mercury Steam!… Expand
  26. MintKnight
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    This is the best 2D Metroid a I have ever played. My favourite always was Super Metroid, but this changed just now.
  27. Alacazoom
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    It’s fantastic. Everything I wanted and more. Cudos to Mercury Steam. Amazing gameplay, terrific boss battles and suspenseful EMMI sequences make for a varied, atmospheric experience. The classic metroid elements shine anew in this gem of a game.
  28. Froylan83
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    Magnífico regreso de Samus, sin lugar a duda el mejor desde Super Metroid, jugabilidad impecable, música y trama cardiaca con los E.M.M.I.
  29. Mark_Tamura
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    The Metroid we have all been waiting for!
    I've played all metroids and all the good castlevanias and I've been craving a game like this for ages!
    The pacing of the game is great and the story will catch many fans by surprise!
  30. sarkwalvein
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    I think this is the best Metroid game, and that is saying a lot. The ambience is prefect, the gameplay and controls feel great.

    The game is intuitive yet it doesn't hold your hand or treat you like an idiot, and that's not a common trend nowadays. It's sad that it ends, it doesn't waste your time, it's pure gaming joy from start to end, but because of this it ends so fast and you're there    I think this is the best Metroid game, and that is saying a lot. The ambience is prefect, the gameplay and controls feel great.

    The game is intuitive yet it doesn't hold your hand or treat you like an idiot, and that's not a common trend nowadays. It's sad that it ends, it doesn't waste your time, it's pure gaming joy from start to end, but because of this it ends so fast and you're there wanting more... but there is no more... :'(    … Expand
  31. Dekar1989
    Oct 9, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El mejor de los Metroid en 2d sin duda, buen trabajo del equipo español MercurySteam… Expand
  32. PauBrisi
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    Juego que mantiene el reto constante y una historia con ambientación envolvente, mis expectativas eras altas y me encontré con un juego colosal… muy contento de los resultados.
  33. Arat_Ntor
    Oct 11, 2021
    0
    Doesn't feel like a Metroid game at all, the difficulty scaling is also out of whack, the other metroid games have an ability to draw you in and keep you playing while roaming a fairly open area - this just does the opposite, it's constricted and pushed you away
  34. Conor419
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    I am a long-time PC user, but I have to admit that this game is better than the entirety of PC gaming. I am confused because I thought PC was the master platform, yet I can't play it legally on PC on day one? Wtf? I have immediately sold my PC and bought a Switch, I have also burned my copy of Hollow Knight. The world is now a better place in general.
  35. fmflavio
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    Jogabilidade perfeita, level designe perfeito, trilha sonora e clima de suspense e tensão perfeitos, do inicio ao final, ação equilibrada e chefes ao mesmo tempo que desafiadores, recompensadores. por fim, uma história e final marcantes. Merece 10 e o Goty de 2021.
  36. Voilito
    Oct 10, 2021
    10
    This is the best mix and evolution of 2D Metroid games. 19 years have passed since the last one and this feels like a celebration and a closing in every way.
    -Gameplay is perfect and super smooth, you really can feel that OP Samus since game starts.
    - the music is perfect. I know people are complaining about it, but for me, it's 11/10. The mix of ambience and music is something pretty    This is the best mix and evolution of 2D Metroid games. 19 years have passed since the last one and this feels like a celebration and a closing in every way.
    -Gameplay is perfect and super smooth, you really can feel that OP Samus since game starts.

    - the music is perfect. I know people are complaining about it, but for me, it's 11/10. The mix of ambience and music is something pretty hard to do, and the composer does it flawlessly. Like the first ambience/song when you start playing. It makes the setting so good. Emmi sound design is sick too. How can you make that cute beep to do a dready ambience setting and plus being a sort of song? It's crazy and mind-blowing.
    There are actually songs too, lots of, and they are sooo good. They are growing on me very fast and on the top list of Metroid songs

    -The map design it's perfect too. How can you fulfill super Metroid hardcore fans with it's ultra criptic map, and encourage newcomers to finish that kind of experience? Mind-blowing too. It didn't take much long for me to know the routes cuz I'm a ultra Metroid fanboy jaja but I understand the direction they went and I'm happy about it. Now in 2021 everyone can become a Metroid fan! And That's what Samus needs
    Really excited to see what's next for this franchise in every aspect, and I hope next time is a full revolution. Being Metroid 5, it's perfect!    … Expand
  37. B-Bog
    Oct 11, 2021
    8
    + Extremely fluid movement, definitely the best in the series
    + Captivating plot
    + Clever interconnected world-design + Challenging, but fair boss fights with interesting patterns + Great attention to detail in the level backgrounds - Lackluster music and sound effects - Sense of atmosphere is lacking when compared to games like Super Metroid and Metroid Prime - EMMI sequences    + Extremely fluid movement, definitely the best in the series
    + Captivating plot
    + Clever interconnected world-design
    + Challenging, but fair boss fights with interesting patterns
    + Great attention to detail in the level backgrounds

    - Lackluster music and sound effects
    - Sense of atmosphere is lacking when compared to games like Super Metroid and Metroid Prime
    - EMMI sequences have a lot of unrealized potential, the best solution always seems to be to just run through the area as fast as possible because the Phantom Cloak is so useless
    - Lacking a sense of the titular "Dread". Getting chased by an EMMI is stressful, yes, but nothing about their auditory or visual design rally scared me. I experienced more fear in the later stages of Prime than I ever did here.

    Overall, a very good game, but can't see eye-to-eye with the likes of Super Metroid and Metroid Prime.    … Expand
  38. whimspek
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    For my taste this one one of the best metroid. Totally worth waiting 19 years. Atmosphere, music, story - everything is perfect.
  39. minazzi
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    A jogabilidade fluida e ágil e o terror que os EMMIS passam ao jogador são os destaques pra mim. A agilidade da Samus eleva a saga 2D e faz a gente não querer parar de jogar. Os EMMIS são uma excelente adição, trazem o terror necessário e clássico da saga. O design dele é todo interessante, desde o som até os movimentos. Um jogo inesquecível.
  40. Ripred
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    Absolutely incredible. Everything I've wanted in a metroid game for years. This is it.
  41. Metroid777
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. O melhor jogo do ano para mim, e um dos melhore Metroids de todos os tempos, vale cada centavo.… Expand
  42. jj350
    Oct 11, 2021
    1
    This is not what I was expecting. I feel misled, like I was conned into buying this. They said it was a good Metroid game, and instead what I got was some overly-hard game for the hardcore masochistic gamers out there who enjoy getting punished. This honestly feels more like a survival horror take on Metroid than anything else, it just lacks the atmosphere and fun exploration elements thatThis is not what I was expecting. I feel misled, like I was conned into buying this. They said it was a good Metroid game, and instead what I got was some overly-hard game for the hardcore masochistic gamers out there who enjoy getting punished. This honestly feels more like a survival horror take on Metroid than anything else, it just lacks the atmosphere and fun exploration elements that made the best games in the series so appealing.

    This is a game for a very specific, hardcore fanbase, and if you aren't that hardcore, chances are the game is going to be too hardcore for you.    … Expand
  43. AztecHawk
    Oct 11, 2021
    9
    A return to form in the Metroid series and a great conclusion of the current 2D saga, the game is extremely polished, the exploration is fun and the combat is challenging, the bosses will test your reaction time, strategies and pattern learning. If you are a fan of the Metroidvania genre this is a must play. In case you are new to these kind of games but are interested in trying them out,A return to form in the Metroid series and a great conclusion of the current 2D saga, the game is extremely polished, the exploration is fun and the combat is challenging, the bosses will test your reaction time, strategies and pattern learning. If you are a fan of the Metroidvania genre this is a must play. In case you are new to these kind of games but are interested in trying them out, this is your time to do so.… Expand
  44. churros
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    Pros:
    + beautiful graphics
    + amazing level design
    + perfect pacing
    + memorable moments
    + emmi sections
    + 60fps

    Cons:
    - some unfair speed boost items
  45. TMTurtle
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    My favourite Metroids gameplay-wise were Super and Samus Returns, while my 2nd favourite atmosphere-wise was Fusion. Dread has the exploration of Super, the atmosphere of Fusion, and the boss fight quality of Samus Returns - all tuned up to 11 with the nice addition of the EMMIs. It's tied with Super as my favourite Metroid and tell if it'll dethrone Super. Super has the better soundtrackMy favourite Metroids gameplay-wise were Super and Samus Returns, while my 2nd favourite atmosphere-wise was Fusion. Dread has the exploration of Super, the atmosphere of Fusion, and the boss fight quality of Samus Returns - all tuned up to 11 with the nice addition of the EMMIs. It's tied with Super as my favourite Metroid and tell if it'll dethrone Super. Super has the better soundtrack though but Dread's is quite good. Like a mix of Fusion and Prime but a bit less boppy in favour of more tone variety. The wait was so worth it and I'm looking forward to Metroid 6 hopefully in the next few years instead of decade like this time!… Expand
  46. Atlus07
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    Le jeu mérite clairement un 10, c'est la renaissance de la franchise Metroid. Dread est juste parfait dans tout les sens du terme. Excellente durée de vie, nerveux, très bon gameplay,.... tout ce qu'on veut retrouver dans un Metroidvania digne de ce nom.
    Dommage cependant qu'il y ait des abrutis qui s'amusent à troll en mettant des notes basses qui ne sont, bien évidemment et clairement    Le jeu mérite clairement un 10, c'est la renaissance de la franchise Metroid. Dread est juste parfait dans tout les sens du terme. Excellente durée de vie, nerveux, très bon gameplay,.... tout ce qu'on veut retrouver dans un Metroidvania digne de ce nom.
    Dommage cependant qu'il y ait des abrutis qui s'amusent à troll en mettant des notes basses qui ne sont, bien évidemment et clairement NON justifiées et existent juste pour descendre la moyenne intentionnellement. Les modérateurs devraient purement supprimé ce genre de reviews...    … Expand
  47. sebruiz17
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    Holly crap what a game. I have been waiting for a game like this. I've been a huge fan of the 2d series. My favorite game of all time is Super Metroid. The hype was real for Dread and it delivered so beautifully. You can find every aspect you need to make an excellent Metroidvania, but the way Samus moves makes this game be on a different level. It has created a new standard just as theirHolly crap what a game. I have been waiting for a game like this. I've been a huge fan of the 2d series. My favorite game of all time is Super Metroid. The hype was real for Dread and it delivered so beautifully. You can find every aspect you need to make an excellent Metroidvania, but the way Samus moves makes this game be on a different level. It has created a new standard just as their predecesor did all those years in 1986. it isn't a perfect game, the story without spoiling anything doesn't fill as the "end of the saga". It is by far the most lore filled game but it feels that neither mercury steam or Sakamoto really knew hoy to finish. The difficulty I believe is ideal for a mature take on Metroid. At the end is trill is a game worthy of having the Metroid name in it. Please, please, please give this game a shot, help the franchise grow to tell nintendo we want more.… Expand
  48. Brusky
    Oct 11, 2021
    9
    Metroid Dread is a fantastic sequel to Metroid Fusion and a worthy conclusion to this part of Samus' story. The gameplay is very smooth and you are challenged to familiarize yourself with multiple joystick strokes so you can seamlessly string together successive moves. While Dread is not an impossibly difficult game, be warned that you will die many times! This is a game that requires youMetroid Dread is a fantastic sequel to Metroid Fusion and a worthy conclusion to this part of Samus' story. The gameplay is very smooth and you are challenged to familiarize yourself with multiple joystick strokes so you can seamlessly string together successive moves. While Dread is not an impossibly difficult game, be warned that you will die many times! This is a game that requires you to "lean forward in your chair" to get past some bosses. And that is refreshing considering many modern Nintendo games shy away from challenging the playerbase.

    My biggest gripe has to be the music as the OST seemed to be tacked on as an afterthought. Nothing came close to standing out like "Kraid's Lair" or "Brinstar Depths". The story was also told as an exposition dump towards the end of the game instead of slowly feeding it to you over time and I thought that could have been better handled. Without these features addressed, I cannot give Metroid: Dread a 10.

    All in all, a huge round of applause for MercurySteam. I hope to see more of their work in the future and more games starring Samus Aran!    … Expand
  49. mpenalba
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    Metroid Dread is exactly what a Metroid fan is looking for but better. It's new mechanics keep Metroid relevant in the search action games. It's probably harder than previous releases but it doesn't feels unfair. Definitely a must play game if you are a fan of Metroid and search action game in general.
  50. Rudepaul90
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    I couldn't be happier with this game. It's the 2D Metroid formula modernized to perfection. Controlling Samus is challenging but so rewarding and the boss fights are based on skill as opposed to (only) spamming missiles. Not an easy game but that's part of the fun. Will be playing for years to come.
  51. Miguel1988
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    Metroid dread tiene un ambientación fenomenal, así mismo un gameplay muy fluido e intenso en todo momento, un verdadero título digno para la saga.
  52. cedwards
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    Fixed everything I’ve ever had a problem with in any Metroidvania. Amazing experience all around.
  53. Sunshadow87
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    La espera mereció la pena...
    Metroid Dread (o "Metroid Mal Rollito", que deberia ser la autentica traducción al castellano) innova en múltiples aspectos, adquiriendo su particular personalidad que lo diferencia del resto de entregas de la saga sin dejar de pertenecer a ella. Sin embargo presenta pequeños fallos que lo hacen en perspectiva, desmerecer si lo comparamos con un juego redondo    La espera mereció la pena...
    Metroid Dread (o "Metroid Mal Rollito", que deberia ser la autentica traducción al castellano) innova en múltiples aspectos, adquiriendo su particular personalidad que lo diferencia del resto de entregas de la saga sin dejar de pertenecer a ella. Sin embargo presenta pequeños fallos que lo hacen en perspectiva, desmerecer si lo comparamos con un juego redondo como super metroid.
    Parte de estos puntos débiles se notan sobre todo más al comienzo (donde se siente más un juego de 8-9), desapareciendo en su mayor parte acabando de manera apoteósica el juego con un merecido 10.
    Este es sin duda el juego más laberíntico de toda la saga (o de cualquier metroidvania creado), con escenarios orgánicos, que cambiaran conforme nuestras acciones o el avance del juego, contribuyendo más aun a la sensación de estar completamente perdido.
    Algo que hace muy bien el juego es transmitirnos sensación de impotencia y desorientación, desde la amnesia parcial de Samus que nos grita a la cara que algo no cuadra, a la desorientación en los escenarios, a los continuos encuentros letales con los EMMIS... bordando la atmósfera, que es lo principal que se espera de un metroid. De hecho creo que esta sensación de "mal rollito" esta mucho mejor conseguida que en muchos "survival horrors".
    Los controles son mucho más fluidos y ágiles, buscando atraer nuevas audiencias. Los jefes, de los más impresionantes de la saga, etc.
    Una cosa en la que falla, es en enseñarnos ciertas mecánicas a través del gameplay. Toda mecánica nueva de dread si que nos es enseñada de manera gradual e inteligente (por ejemplo el utilizar el entorno a la hora de enfrentarnos a los EMMIS), pero para las técnicas avanzadas que se heredan de super metroid... o bien jugaste a él y las conoces, o acabaras recurriendo a alguna guía que las explique (no son necesarias para completar el juego, pero si para alcanzar ciertos tanques de energía y misiles).
    También decir que el juego presenta al menos dos partes vagamente diferenciadas: una primera donde esa sensación de "dread" es mucho más acuciante, y una segunda parte donde nos sentiremos mucho más poderosos y capaces y tendremos mayor control sobre las situaciones y menores preocupaciones por las amenazas.
    Por último mencionar la historia. De gran importancia, nos mantendrá en vilo hasta el final, hasta descubrir la verdad... y dejémoslo ahí porque spoilear la experiencia no es algo agradable. Eso sí, decir que el juego da más de una sorpresa en repetidas ocasiones.
    Para los obsesos por la duración, una primera partida al 100% me llevo 12:22 horas. Ahora me quedara completar el juego en difícil e intentar superar los logros de tiempo para desbloquear todo). Los metroid nunca han sido juegos largos porque su punto fuerte es su rejugabilidad (y ser carne de cañón para speedruners), pero creo que este cumple de sobra con su duración básica.
    Incluso si solo tenéis pensado jugar una vez, creo que merece la pena solo por la experiencia probar "Metroid Mal Rollito".    … Expand
  54. Ultrao
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    Metroid Dread is without a doubt the best Metroid ever, surpassing even Super Metroid. It's a game that can bring old and new players together. It has an excellent setting, fair difficulty, great gameplay and exceptional outcome. Impeccable game in everything it proposes!
  55. Timenick
    Oct 11, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Good game but the final boss really sucks. QTE finishers after a really long fight are just cheap and insulting game design.… Expand
  56. Bishoport
    Oct 11, 2021
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es un buen juego, buena evolución de la saga, quizá Mercury Steam ha reinventado Metroid de la mejor forma posible. Larga vida a Metroid… Expand
  57. Treefreak
    Oct 11, 2021
    9
    Great return to new adventure from Nintendo and Mercury Steam. This game is pushing the switch but it is also optimize for the system no day one patch! Controls get bit of getting used to but Samus moves smooth especially with the new Slide move.
  58. JojoJSR
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    The game is fast paced similar to the older metroid games. It still promotes exploration by not giving clear directions in the ttpical metroid fashion. Halfway through the game already felt great and finishing it at 100% should be more satisfactory. The visuals were great and at 60fps o theswitch which was surprisung. The controls have been improved and I think this is the most optimizedThe game is fast paced similar to the older metroid games. It still promotes exploration by not giving clear directions in the ttpical metroid fashion. Halfway through the game already felt great and finishing it at 100% should be more satisfactory. The visuals were great and at 60fps o theswitch which was surprisung. The controls have been improved and I think this is the most optimized controls for a metroid game.… Expand
  59. YunusEdros
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    Absolutely loved this game. The gameplay is nice and smooth and the game offers a good challenge for new players. The abilities you gain are awesome and the areas are really well detailed and very nice to just generally see. The Emii are a great enemies tho it is kinda scary at times lol. Overall the game is a 10 for me I had alot of fun.
  60. nirva
    Oct 11, 2021
    9
    Great game for fan player as well as a new player. The ambient detail is wonderful, the difficulty is adequate each boss is challenging in a fun way when you beat them you get a feeling of proud.

    Power ups are well thought it makes you feel all mighty, a very very fun game to play
  61. Japena211
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    Very fast and hard game to play….. in a good way….love the game…will keep you going
  62. MaximumD
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    It's a 10 all the way. A game like this is honestly to be expected as a first party title from Nintendo. But we should still give them the credit they deserve. This game takes the metroid forumula and perfects the style to about as perfect as you can get it.

    I've played many a metroid clone, including greats like Hollow Knight and all the Castlevania. Bloodstained was a more recent game    It's a 10 all the way. A game like this is honestly to be expected as a first party title from Nintendo. But we should still give them the credit they deserve. This game takes the metroid forumula and perfects the style to about as perfect as you can get it.

    I've played many a metroid clone, including greats like Hollow Knight and all the Castlevania. Bloodstained was a more recent game I beat.

    Those are all great games, but Metroid Dread just has the "It" factor that makes a game and all timer. If you love metroid and Metroidvania style games, this is a total no brainer. It's the best in the history of the genre. Gamplay, story, pacing, puzzles. It's all here and polished to a diamond like sheen. This game is just a joy to play and I can't seem to put it down. All of the QOL improvements you expect in a game like this are here. Just go and get it if you don't have it yet. Nintendo knocks another one out the park.    … Expand
  63. lekim123987
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    Awesome game, right in the feelings.

    It gave my nintendo switch a second live
  64. viiniic9955
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    Jogo excelente, superou as expectativas! Se estiver na dúvida se vale ou não a pena, compre! Você não irá se arrepender.
  65. DogeT5
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    No se que decir realmente, dejando de lado el fanatismo realmente metroid dread ha sido con diferencia el mejor metroid de su clase, el gameplay es entretenido, los controles son fluidos y responsivos, la latencia de fps es constante la mayor parte del tiempo, visualmente es increible y demuestra el gran potencial que tiene mercurysteam para hacer un metroid a toda regla. Por otra parte elNo se que decir realmente, dejando de lado el fanatismo realmente metroid dread ha sido con diferencia el mejor metroid de su clase, el gameplay es entretenido, los controles son fluidos y responsivos, la latencia de fps es constante la mayor parte del tiempo, visualmente es increible y demuestra el gran potencial que tiene mercurysteam para hacer un metroid a toda regla. Por otra parte el juego al igual que muchos del genero search action (metroidvanias) no es tan intuitivo a la hora de progresar con la historia y muchas veces uno puede perderse en el enorme mapa pero no por eso significa que sea un mal juego al contrario es un juego que vale la pena intentar.

    tengo 10 horas jugadas y he sacado el 100% de objetos, por mi parte recomiendo este juego siempre y cuando estén dispuestos a seguir adelante con la historia    … Expand
  66. Kratosine
    Oct 11, 2021
    5
    Bastante mediocre en general, la sensación de apuntado esta bien lograda, pero la dificultad del juego no esta para nada bien medida, muchas zonas son frustrantes y repetitivas. Y en el apartado grafico, podría estar mejor.
  67. luigimaniak
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    I never liked this franchise and this is my first Metroid and I can say right now...holly **** what a game!!
    There´s a long time I dont enjoy a game so much.
    Thanks Nintendo and MercurySteam for such amazing masterpiece!
  68. Bagleir
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    Basically a must be in the game of the year list, I hope to see it fighting against the other games for the goty, if you haven't try it you must give it a chance.
  69. Zenkai88
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    Uno juega para divertirse, para disfrutar, para evadirse del día a día y Metroid Dread lo consigue. El análisis técnico se lo dejo a los especialistas, por mi parte me ha parecido perfecto de principio a fin. El metroid en 2d definitivo dónde se pulen los controles del magnífico Samus returns. Después de tantos años esperando Mercury Team nos ha dado lo que los fan pedíamos. Será un títuloUno juega para divertirse, para disfrutar, para evadirse del día a día y Metroid Dread lo consigue. El análisis técnico se lo dejo a los especialistas, por mi parte me ha parecido perfecto de principio a fin. El metroid en 2d definitivo dónde se pulen los controles del magnífico Samus returns. Después de tantos años esperando Mercury Team nos ha dado lo que los fan pedíamos. Será un título que del que se hablará con el paso de los años.… Expand
  70. CBLines
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    Easy 10/10, this is undoubtedly the best Metroid game, Mercury Steam has outdone themselves, the fluid movement, the amazing atmosphere, fantastic story and somehow making a permadeath fun. This is one of the few games that I am at a loss for words you really just need to play it. One thing to be aware of if you play in handheld a lot or are a Switch lite owner is that Dread is a veryEasy 10/10, this is undoubtedly the best Metroid game, Mercury Steam has outdone themselves, the fluid movement, the amazing atmosphere, fantastic story and somehow making a permadeath fun. This is one of the few games that I am at a loss for words you really just need to play it. One thing to be aware of if you play in handheld a lot or are a Switch lite owner is that Dread is a very resource-intensive game a launch date switch only lasts 1.5-2 hours on a full charge, not a deal-breaker just something to be aware of.… Expand
  71. maevtr
    Oct 11, 2021
    4
    I never review games. i have to review this to tell the developers how much i hate the EMMI system. No game has ever been fun by having enemies you cant kill, and having to sit through a death animation every 2 minutes.
  72. Play4Thrill
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    I just beat the game about 1 hour before writing this review.
    This was my first time finishing a Metroid game. I was never truly interested in "Metroidvanias", BUT this game has changed my entire perspective on the entire genre. Metroid Dread was an amazing experience from the Start to the Climactic Finish. It only took me about 10 hours to finish the game without a 100% completion. The    I just beat the game about 1 hour before writing this review.
    This was my first time finishing a Metroid game. I was never truly interested in "Metroidvanias", BUT this game has changed my entire perspective on the entire genre. Metroid Dread was an amazing experience from the Start to the Climactic Finish. It only took me about 10 hours to finish the game without a 100% completion. The playtime seems to be short but this is a perfect example of making sure every hour of a game was worth the price of admission.
    If you have even the slightest amount of interest in this game, please do yourself a favor and pick up a copy and jump in.    … Expand
  73. HalbanyS
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    Execelente, una obra maestra y lo que le sigue… Apenas llevo una 3 horas de juego y ya es uno de mis favoritos de toda la saga tanto 2D y 3D
    Nada que decir, brutal!!!
  74. ZXgame
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Simplemente un juego impresionante, desde pequeño no tenia esa sensación al jugar algo (me traslado a la época en la que mi papa me regalo una gameboy SP con el juego de metroid). La dificultad es buena, quisas para los mas veteranos satisfactoria, pero no se desanimen, para los nuevos jugadores, de verdad es un juego de 10, gráficamente es bueno y si te gusta el estilo del juego vas alucinar. Para no alargarme mas este juego es 100% recomendado.… Expand
  75. RyogaWanderer
    Oct 11, 2021
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. as a fan of the Metroid series since I played the first one as a kid on the NES, I wanted to love this game. I genuinely did. There has never been a Metroid game that I have not enjoyed enough to at least beat. Until now.

    I see a lot of the praise for this game, and I see what people are saying and they are loving the exact things I hate, and it is extremely discouraging. Do you know why I played previous Metroid games? I love to explore. I like finding everything, getting all of the items, and then because I have everything, being able to just power through bosses. It felt like there were two potential gameplay loops: Explore and power up and make bosses easy or, rush through and have superior gameplay to beat bosses with more limited gear and less health.

    Metroid: Dread, no matter what you do, is the latter. Always. No matter how many extra energy tanks you have, boss hits will drain multiple. At best you give yourself one extra hit. Exploration and discovery then offers minimal reward, so rushed gameplay is encouraged. Boss fights are hyper-tuned and in most cases require very specific sequences to progress, From the first boss that you MUST use the melee counter to defeat onward, the game emphasizes perfect combat gameplay over any other aspect. God help you if your TV has any input lag, because some of the REQUIRED quick time events are fraction of a second inputs. by the time you even see the flash, the window may have closed.

    All of the above would be forgivable if there was a difficulty setting, If I just want to explore and see the story, why the hell do I have to deal with infuriating mechanics or spend literal hours on bosses, dying over and over to iteratively learn complex patterns? Why can I not just tone it down? let me play on easy, have the bosses do less damage, make the melee/quick time event windows longer, give them less health so I don't have to do the same cycles over and over. I really don't care, just let me pick.
    As for the EMMI sections, where the dread is supposed to come in? At first it's exciting. I need to get away from this murder robot because I am not strong enough to handle them. It's pretty fun and interesting and tense. And then you have to do it again. and again. and again. and again. Eventually you get tools that make it more tolerable, and you feel like you are in the steal section of other games, and it's OK, if a bit annoying, but then later areas are designed to nullify those tools. It more often than not feels like the developers giving you a giant middle finger for trying to play their game. Also, the loop of getting the omega cannon to defeat them and then immediately losing the omega cannon for nonsensical reasons gets trite. You don't even get to use it beyond killing EMMIs as the end of the game which is an absolute missed opportunity.

    In the end I am feeling let down. After Samus Returns I was a little wary because that game had some required melee counters and I did not like them, but they are also few and far between. Mostly just on sporadic boss fights. In most instances if my reflexes were not up to the task I could go the longer route and shoot them to death. Except for Ridley, and I remember hating that fact at the time. They doubled down on it. If this is the direction the series is going to go then I guess I can't be a Metroid fan anymore. This is not what I expected, and it is certainly not what I want. The only points here are for the story, which I deeply enjoyed. Everything else was a disappointing frustrating mess and I regret every minute of it.    … Expand
  76. chelos2505
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    The final evolution of metroid!!! Beautiful art design, excelent Samus gameplay.
  77. beautifulforest
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    Super addicting experience. It's hard but it's challenging, one of the best games I played this year.
  78. isaiasSlash
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    Un juego a la altura de saga, feliz jugándolo y viciándolo, impresionante volver a sentir esto por un juego que me atrapa tanto.. solo decir muchas gracias al estudio creador...
  79. AdfertMortem
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    It’s a real return to form and displays that Metroid still deserves its place as half of the “metroidvania” that defines an entire genre
  80. damitar99
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    El mejor juego del año y el mejor Metroid en 2D, animaciones super fluidas, controles precisos, variedad de ataques, mapeado fantástico, sesaciones de todo tipo, jefes increibles y juego retante. Para mi mejor imposible, 10/10. Obra maestra. Gracias a Mercury Steam y a Nintendo. Larga vida a Metroid¡¡
  81. Shurt_
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    Great return to 2D metroid after 19 years!
    Might be difficult at some parts but once you find the patterns it should be a breeze.
  82. Arklok
    Oct 10, 2021
    10
    Hermoso. Espléndido. Increíble. Magnífico! No tengo palabras para describir este juegazo. Tantos tiempo anhelando la secuela de metroid fusion y la espera valió la pena. Un apartado gráfico exquisito, dificultad como cualquier metroid. La típica exploración y el buscar objetos. Una jugabilidad tan agradable y fácil de comprender. Juegazo
  83. ShadowDome
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    After nearly 2 decades since the last new entry in the 2D Metroid, Mercury Steam have done the seemingly impossible. They surpassed Super Metroid.
    Metroid Dread is the new Standard not only for the Metroid series but all of Metroidvania going forward.All we now can hope is that Metroid Dread sells well enough for Nintendo to Greenlight the next Metroid.
  84. Jony123
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    Excelente juego , te regresa a esos tiempos de súper Metroid.Excelentes controles , una atmósfera que te sumerge totalmente en el juego.
  85. wingzero27
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    La evolución de un juego q definió un género excelente calidad jugabilidad, rejugabilidad sonido arte con giro argumental interesante q lo mantiene a uno atrapado todo el tiempo
  86. Leevoltt
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    Amazing game, nice soundtrack, amazing visuals, love the gameplay!!! love this game
  87. Oreun
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    A M A Z I N G. With this word you can describe the entire game. Metroid is my favorite videogame saga and this game is just REALLY GOOD. It has good bosses, good exploration, buena musica, good map design... good everything. I'd give it an 11 if I coud. And this game was developed in my country btw.

    A L U C I N A N T E. Con esta palabra puedes describir el juego entero. Metroid es mi    A M A Z I N G. With this word you can describe the entire game. Metroid is my favorite videogame saga and this game is just REALLY GOOD. It has good bosses, good exploration, buena musica, good map design... good everything. I'd give it an 11 if I coud. And this game was developed in my country btw.

    A L U C I N A N T E. Con esta palabra puedes describir el juego entero. Metroid es mi saga de videojuegos preferida y este juego es MUY BUENO. Tiene buenos bosses, buena exploración, buen diseño de mapa... todo es bueno. Le daría un 11 si pudiera xDD. Este juego fue hecho en mi pais por cierto xddd    … Expand
  88. grodes
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    All what we can ask for a metroid.
    Fantastic backtracking, controls, design, powers and cinematics.
  89. Afenger
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    Simplesmente Metroid! é o que define essa obra prima de gráficos que a primeira vista parecem simples, mas trazem um nível de detalhes nunca visto na franquia, áreas imensas para se explorar, um ritimo de jogo alucinante, trilha sonora não é a melhor de toda a série mesmo assim faz bonito.
    Indispensável pra todo amante de um ótimo jogo de exploração, um candidato forte a roubar a cena    Simplesmente Metroid! é o que define essa obra prima de gráficos que a primeira vista parecem simples, mas trazem um nível de detalhes nunca visto na franquia, áreas imensas para se explorar, um ritimo de jogo alucinante, trilha sonora não é a melhor de toda a série mesmo assim faz bonito.
    Indispensável pra todo amante de um ótimo jogo de exploração, um candidato forte a roubar a cena para ser um dos melhores de 2021.    … Expand
  90. IagoBorges
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    Awesome. No words are enough for describe how awesome this game is. Even the problems are trivial. How proud I am to be a Metroid fan.
  91. KhezuMaster
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    the music and visuals pull you into the game with great enemy design this is not a game you want to miss
  92. Iacomus
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    One of the best games ever released. One of my top 5 gaming experiences. Get this game!!
  93. Raumork
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    Jugabilidad perfecta, desbloqueo de habilidades constante, hasta que te sientes la super cazarrecompensas definitiva que es Samus Aran. Diseño de niveles excelente. La compañía española Mercury Steam ha hecho un gran trabajo y me alegra que Metroid esté en sus manos.
    Los jefes os petarán el culo más de una vez, son enfrentamientos desafiantes pero justos y aprendiendo sus mecánicas y    Jugabilidad perfecta, desbloqueo de habilidades constante, hasta que te sientes la super cazarrecompensas definitiva que es Samus Aran. Diseño de niveles excelente. La compañía española Mercury Steam ha hecho un gran trabajo y me alegra que Metroid esté en sus manos.
    Los jefes os petarán el culo más de una vez, son enfrentamientos desafiantes pero justos y aprendiendo sus mecánicas y analizando la situación los puedes vencer, eso que terminas de matarlo con una sonrisa y dices "Muérete cabr%n"
    La duración es la que tiene que tener. Todo bien en ese aspecto.

    Si me pongo super gilipollito diría que me gustarían todavía más cinemáticas (que el juego ya tiene), y todavía más desarrollo de la historia. Sé que esto es más característico de la saga Prime, pero me da igual.

    En fin es una excelente forma de iniciarte con Metroid. Hay una intro, te ponen al día.
    Calentando motores para Metroid Prime 4.
    Llevo el 50% y no puedo dejar de jugar a esta mierda. Engancha mucho.    … Expand
  94. silverluso
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is not perfect, the pacing is a little off, and it can be frustratingly difficult with certain puzzles. That being said, it's about as hype as a metroid game can get. Some how making an understandable story of its past 4 games and elevating them without retconning once, and without over doing the story.… Expand
  95. Ctrice
    Oct 11, 2021
    1
    Rehashed, generic, short, and derivative of the original Metroid games. Dread does nothing new and adds not a single new concept to the series. Feeling like a simple, over priced, distraction from the wait for Metriod Prime 4, there's nothing about this game to prevent it feeling like a downloadable budget titles from 2006. Games of this quality make ito obvious why Nintendo goes to theRehashed, generic, short, and derivative of the original Metroid games. Dread does nothing new and adds not a single new concept to the series. Feeling like a simple, over priced, distraction from the wait for Metriod Prime 4, there's nothing about this game to prevent it feeling like a downloadable budget titles from 2006. Games of this quality make ito obvious why Nintendo goes to the length it does to cancel fan projects; simply so they don't show this dross up for the cheap cash-in that it is. I wish I hadn't wasted my money.… Expand
  96. Failagorscope
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    Yo que quieres que te diga, es buenísimo para mi el juego de Nintendo switch más importante este año y el gameplay es fluido los controles más de lo mismo y empiezas a jugar ya no sales de ese vició
  97. HazeTheHawk13
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    Best Metroid. Much better than Prime. Buy now. Do it or you may regret and Dread missing out.
  98. Kostie100
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    Best 2D Metroid game I’ve ever played! So glad to see Mercury steam produce this masterpiece. Smoothest gameplay, controls and animations I’ve seen for a metroidvania. Emmi provide an interesting challenge and add to the overall atmosphere. Bosses are tough and rewarding.
  99. ffp
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    this is exactly what made metroid games the father of one of the most praised genres of all video games history.
    intricate mechanics, lots of exploration, perfect balanced between linear and open ended.
    i think i've never been this frustrated while playing a metroid, this game has the most difficult bosses on the franchise. i just 100% the whole game, the whole 100% of the items. THIS    this is exactly what made metroid games the father of one of the most praised genres of all video games history.
    intricate mechanics, lots of exploration, perfect balanced between linear and open ended.
    i think i've never been this frustrated while playing a metroid, this game has the most difficult bosses on the franchise.
    i just 100% the whole game, the whole 100% of the items. THIS GAME IS AMAZING!!!!
    i cannot wait for prime 4    … Expand
  100. RedLord90
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    Once you get past all the dying and getting lost you’ll start to realise how damn good this game is. Once it really gets rolling it’s impossible to put down. Feels like the biggest, most ambitious Metroidvania yet; exactly what you’d hoped and then some. Awesome visuals and soundscape, fluid movement and brilliantly paced. GOTY contender.
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#9 Best Switch Game of 2021
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#1 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2021

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88

Generally favorable reviews - based on 124 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 116 out of 124
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 124
  3. Negative: 0 out of 124
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Feb 18, 2022
    100
    Quotation forthcoming.
  2. IGN Adria
    Jan 20, 2022
    90
    After almost 20 years we finally have a sequel to the 2D series of Metroid games! Considering that, Dread does a great job of combining the new modern combat with the old elements of research and advancement, and it doesn't hurt that we have some of the best boss fights in the series. A true gem and a must have for all Switch gamers.
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  3. JeuxActu
    Dec 13, 2021
    85
    Taking up the torch of a series interrupted nineteen years ago is never an easy task, but the MercurySteam studio is doing it with honors! The developers have chosen the path of security while perfectly respecting the spirit of the previous episodes, to the detriment of true modernity.
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