Metroid Dread

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  1. JohnoJay
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    Genuinely built to perfection. Everything is 10/10. So much fun. A must buy!!!
  2. Synapticsage
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    Absolutely fantastic. Recapitulates the feel of the 2d series. I love that’s it’s actually challenging in several areas. Well-deserved and well-executed sequel to the wonderful metroid fusion. Other reviews here say the controls are clunky and I suspect they either don’t know good controls or have a bad switch controller. I’ve had a great experience with them though. They seem tight, funAbsolutely fantastic. Recapitulates the feel of the 2d series. I love that’s it’s actually challenging in several areas. Well-deserved and well-executed sequel to the wonderful metroid fusion. Other reviews here say the controls are clunky and I suspect they either don’t know good controls or have a bad switch controller. I’ve had a great experience with them though. They seem tight, fun and responsive. Rarely trigger the wrong movement.… Expand
  3. Syndromekad345
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Truly a return to a Queen of Metroidvania, Samus Aran is at her best in this game and bring a good conclusion to the story arc.… Expand
  4. nwilloughby
    Oct 23, 2021
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I am a PC gamer and prefer mouse and keyboard and controller aiming has always been meh, this is no exception. The double jump is not great its hit an miss, the cloak and shift is not optimal since the enemies can tell where you are or going to be some how. Its a game worth 30-40 dollars max, it is subpar compared to what you get in a hallow knight or other Metroidvania games.… Expand
  5. LuigiCuau
    Oct 23, 2021
    9
    Simplemente es un JUEGAZO, la espera valió la pena, la pelea con los jefes es un reto como en los viejos tiempos, mucha exploración, mi calificación final sería 9.5 y no le pongo 10 por dos razones, una es el OST, por desgracia no esta a la altura, solo tres temas se salvan el del menú, la introducción y cuando encuentras a un extraterrestre que no recuerdo su nombre que nos cuenta el porSimplemente es un JUEGAZO, la espera valió la pena, la pelea con los jefes es un reto como en los viejos tiempos, mucha exploración, mi calificación final sería 9.5 y no le pongo 10 por dos razones, una es el OST, por desgracia no esta a la altura, solo tres temas se salvan el del menú, la introducción y cuando encuentras a un extraterrestre que no recuerdo su nombre que nos cuenta el por que Samus está en ese lugar y nos pone en contexto la historia del juego y esos temas son de Super Metroid, al ser un Metroid se le exige un OST épico y no hay temas que uno recuerde como en Super Metroid o Metroid Prime como los temas de Brinstar, Norfair, Meridia o el de hielo del Prime y para mí, reitero para mí lo peor es que no sale Ridley :( un Metroid sin Ridley es como un Taco sin salsa, no se puede justificar que es porque en la historia ya está muerto pues sale Kraid, otro jefé que Samus elimino en Super Metroid, de verdad que se extrañó mucho a Ridley, pero fuera de eso simplemente es una OBRA MAESTRA, uno de los mejores EXCLUSIVOS 100% de Switch… Expand
  6. hivetyrant36
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    I was expecting good things from Metroid Dread. I didn't really know what to expect from this game though, since Nintendo haven't exactly treated Metroid with respect and integrity in recent years. (Looking at you Federation Force...)
    However, I am delighted to say that this game absolutely exceeds ALL expectations. I've not beaten the game yet, but I'm willing to say this may be the    I was expecting good things from Metroid Dread. I didn't really know what to expect from this game though, since Nintendo haven't exactly treated Metroid with respect and integrity in recent years. (Looking at you Federation Force...)
    However, I am delighted to say that this game absolutely exceeds ALL expectations. I've not beaten the game yet, but I'm willing to say this may be the single most perfect Metroid game Nintendo has ever given us. This game, unlike so many others in the last few years, gets a 10/10 from me, and this is high praise, as I am a very harsh critic.

    The reason I'm able to give M:D such a high score is because it doesn't hold back in the slightest. If it's going to punch you, it's going to give you everything it has. Bosses are beautifully crafted and not one single boss has been too easy or lame. Every single one has challenged me, killed me, and forced me to think outside the box to beat them. Each death adds to your skill in ways most other games don't even touch on, even Samus Returns.

    This game is built on the Samus Returns gameplay style. While I really enjoyed SR, M:D takes this engine to a new level. There are numerous quality of life improvements and tons of well thought out mechanics, much more so than SR. If Samus Returns were a food, it would be a hamburger, filling and delicious. If Metroid Dread were a meal, it would be a 3 course at Gordon Ramsay's restaurant. I mean this in every way. A hamburger you eat and you're done. M:D just keep coming and coming and coming and its amazing and terrifiying and beautifully crafted.

    The sound design is so incredibly amazing. Rarely do I find myself in quiet rooms outside the safe area. The ambiance is superb. The soundtrack makes your heart race. When you're in danger, YOU ARE IN DANGER, and the audio beats right along with your poor overencumbered heart. The music and sound design makes this game feel like, "It's GOING," or, "It's HAPPENING!" Moments where you catch your breath are sweet sighs of relief, readying yourself to enter that doorway and get back in the fight or flight again. The only criticism I have on sound is that they reused the heat and lava warning sound from SR. That blaring alarm sounds so low quality next to all the other sounds. They also reused the parry sound, but that fits right in.

    Art. Art is good. This game's got hella art. See the art. Very pretty, much gaze. The graphics, while not the best, still looks incredible. The stylization Nintendo is known for for making lower resolutions look outstanding is here. There are aliasing lines, but I can ignore those.

    Enemies are much more varied than in SR. Each one has its own timing for parry, and some don't even have parry as an option. There seem to be enemy types that all areas abide by, but instead of how they did it in SR where new enemies were just recolors, every area has their own enemy models. Going to a new area and seeing new gnarly toothed floating things of rage is really cool and every zone has enemies that fit it's environment.

    So far the story is phenomenal, and I rarely give stories high praise. I won't say much here because these are spoilers you won't want spoiled. Needless to say, Metroid type s*** is HAPPENING! This game has a lot of cannon. Metroid Fusion is important, being the last mainline 2D Metroid game in the series. Exploring the game later on after a certain event takes place (you'll know what I mean when you get there) is unbelievably cool and nostalgic. Beating my first... uh... certain.... boss... filled me with IMMENSE pride, like I showed it whos boss again and told it to sit tf back down. This story is very well crafted and I hate that I shant say anything more about it. 10/10. This game also has voice acting! And it's good!
    Controls are tight. If you get hit, you are unable to move for a split second. The puzzles in this game are all well thought out and thought provoking. There were a couple spots where I thought I was softlocked but I was just being a big ol stupidhead. Being a veteran of Metroid games, I feel I have been able to find my way through the maze of the map fairly easily, but then again, I think the map design and room placement is also just really good.

    If you like Metroid, have played a 2D Metroid in the past, and have played Samus Returns or Metroid Fusion, this game is for you.

    Just a disclaimer for the weak of heart. This game is named Metroid Dread for a reason. This game will fill you with dread as you watch helplessly as you die. There are zones where you are powerless against the specific type of foe. I joked with one of my friends that this game could have also been called Metroid: Scary or Me
    Edit:
    I have beaten the game and hard mode. If I had one critique it's how your aim locks in the horizontal position even when holding down aim. Makes killing a certain ceiling emmi a bit difficult but not because it's actually hard.
    This game is top ten, easy. Well done, developers.    … Expand
  7. Barabaratrad
    Oct 22, 2021
    9
    It’s a really great game, an evolution of Super and Fusion ideas. Awesome picture quality, combat and movement fluidity, style, lore and beloved exploration gameplay.
  8. slikk66
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    Really good. Getting better as it goes on. I played the OG in '85, then Super Metroid, then zero mission and fusion on GBA, tried prime on the Wii but eh, 2D is where it's at for me, and this is pretty close to perfection. At first I got stuck and got frustrated, now it seems I'm blowing through it a bit faster than I expected. Either way, hard to ask for much more. Was worried it wouldReally good. Getting better as it goes on. I played the OG in '85, then Super Metroid, then zero mission and fusion on GBA, tried prime on the Wii but eh, 2D is where it's at for me, and this is pretty close to perfection. At first I got stuck and got frustrated, now it seems I'm blowing through it a bit faster than I expected. Either way, hard to ask for much more. Was worried it would go on the pile with all the games I won't ever finish, but I don't think that's the case here. Recommended… Expand
  9. Bobparty
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    Amazing story, gameplay, aesthetic, everything. Game of the year 2021 for sure.
  10. Srshisui
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    Esse jogo é 100% delirante e sufocante, melhor jogo do ano não tem como é impossível!!!!
  11. Bigboyedu
    Oct 22, 2021
    9
    An excellent addition to the Metroid franchise and one of the best games on the switch to date
  12. Dosser
    Oct 21, 2021
    10
    This is a true to form for the queen of gaming. The wait was well worth it, hats off to Nintendo for creating this masterpiece
  13. shavenwookie
    Oct 22, 2021
    4
    The game is incredibly short for sixty dollars. It's not any better then most indie metroidvanias that you can pick up for a quarter of the price. Areas you explore are feel all kind of the same for. Metroid game laboratory area, laboratory area with fire, ice laboratory area and forest laboratory area.
  14. ChrisFhey
    Oct 22, 2021
    1
    Metroid dread is a true disappointment, I hope this is not the direction they're taking Metroid Prime 4 as this was genuinely the very first Metroid game I've hated. Not disliked, but genuinely hated.

    It's so difficult on its normal difficulty setting to the point where the game just isn't fun anymore. Boss battles and EMMI zones suck any and all enjoyment out of the game. Exploration    Metroid dread is a true disappointment, I hope this is not the direction they're taking Metroid Prime 4 as this was genuinely the very first Metroid game I've hated. Not disliked, but genuinely hated.

    It's so difficult on its normal difficulty setting to the point where the game just isn't fun anymore. Boss battles and EMMI zones suck any and all enjoyment out of the game. Exploration is okay until you run into an EMMI zone. The map is difficult to read. This game is simply not accessible to people who just want to put on the game, wind down and have some fun after a stressful day.

    I regret buying the digital version as I can't even sell it now. Essentially wasted €60. Not recommended.    … Expand
  15. 2bitplayss
    Oct 22, 2021
    9
    this game is really good
    the controls are fast but i kinda hate it to there are so many moves and since the game is kinda fast paced you somtimes press random buttons since your panicking because an emmi is chasing you or your fighting a boss
    but the emmi are great the bosses are really good - the robot soldiers they kinda got boring after the second time and they feel more to pad the    this game is really good
    the controls are fast but i kinda hate it to there are so many moves and since the game is kinda fast paced you somtimes press random buttons since your panicking because an emmi is chasing you or your fighting a boss

    but the emmi are great
    the bosses are really good - the robot soldiers they kinda got boring after the second time and they feel more to pad the game out

    there are some cool twists and the story is great
    one of the best switch games of 2021    … Expand
  16. imoviesreview
    Oct 21, 2021
    9
    Metroid Dread is very well done, but it has a few faults. I like that the game is hard, but is very fair. It offers no difficulty options which is nice since that mean I can't wimp out of the challenge. The game rewards being good at it. But it's also not too hard to be good at it. That I like as it feels very satisfying. However, the game is kind of slow at the start and the game oftenMetroid Dread is very well done, but it has a few faults. I like that the game is hard, but is very fair. It offers no difficulty options which is nice since that mean I can't wimp out of the challenge. The game rewards being good at it. But it's also not too hard to be good at it. That I like as it feels very satisfying. However, the game is kind of slow at the start and the game often railroads you down a certain path. That would be fine and even helpful, but it sometimes limits your ability to explore. Also the EMMI's are a bit of a let down. Not to say there is no tension. But I am a complete wimp at horror games and yet I didn't find them scary shortly after encountering them. There are also hardly any punishment for being caught. But it is a little scary to hear there beeping in the distance at least. I wouldn't say this is a total pick up. It just that it's 60$ and may not be for everyone. So maybe consider this one with caution. But it is going to be a good time if you do.… Expand
  17. VitaminCcurator
    Oct 21, 2021
    10
    An incredibly fresh and new installment in a consistently good franchise. Movement, combat, and general difficulty are fine-tuned and earn the $60 price tag. The first good "AAA" title in a good while.
  18. Changeling
    Oct 21, 2021
    3
    The metroid old fans want is dead.

    I have been playing this series since Fusion came out on the GBA. I have played Fusion countless times and consider it one of my favorite games. I love Zero Mission (besides the overuse of shinesparks in a 100% run), was not super pleased with Samus Returns, and am very disappointed with Dread. I am on the second area and find that faaaaaar too much of    The metroid old fans want is dead.

    I have been playing this series since Fusion came out on the GBA. I have played Fusion countless times and consider it one of my favorite games. I love Zero Mission (besides the overuse of shinesparks in a 100% run), was not super pleased with Samus Returns, and am very disappointed with Dread. I am on the second area and find that faaaaaar too much of the gameplay revolves around a frustrating experience trying to figure out what I’m supposed to do while trying to not get one-touch killed by the EMMIs. If you like stealth sections where you can aggro an invincible and hard to detect enemy from off screen, this is the game for you. If you were glad that the SAX scenes in Fusion were brief and infrequent, like me, this is not your game. I just want a well designed two dimensional metroidvania with a satisfying power creep and crisp controls. I do not want to try to figure out where to go in between death loading screens. I am extremely disappointed with this game.    … Expand
  19. sal_4
    Oct 21, 2021
    6
    I'm only giving this a six because of the lack of autosave
    Seriously, this is 2021 and when I die in the middle of collecting upgrades, it is unacceptable to lose half an hour of gameplay just because I didn't go through one of those manual save stations.
    Yeah, that's right manual saves are back ladies and gentlemen. Before you take out the armored robots (EMMI) autosave works well    I'm only giving this a six because of the lack of autosave
    Seriously, this is 2021 and when I die in the middle of collecting upgrades, it is unacceptable to lose half an hour of gameplay just because I didn't go through one of those manual save stations.

    Yeah, that's right manual saves are back ladies and gentlemen. Before you take out the armored robots (EMMI) autosave works well enough. These guys gurds large sections of the map make it hard to travers safely. So, usually you'll do some clean up after taking them out

    Other than losing over 30 minute of play time to this stupid design, the game is great     … Expand
  20. ThrowingTNT
    Oct 21, 2021
    10
    Even tough this is my first Metroid game, I absolutely cannot wait to play the other games if they're all of the same phenomenal quality as Metroid Dread, with it's amazing level design, Challenging but fun bosses and it's ability to convey a story in such few words.
  21. Daisuk
    Oct 21, 2021
    9
    Phenomenal gameplay - the smoothest gaming experience I've had since Hades. Everything just works so effortlessly. It looks stellar, the map is incredible, the weapons and power-ups are a joy to behold, the enemies and bosses are fun to fight. I only deduct a point for what I personally think is a very run of the mill type of story, and the music, which is average at best. ButPhenomenal gameplay - the smoothest gaming experience I've had since Hades. Everything just works so effortlessly. It looks stellar, the map is incredible, the weapons and power-ups are a joy to behold, the enemies and bosses are fun to fight. I only deduct a point for what I personally think is a very run of the mill type of story, and the music, which is average at best. But gameplay-wise, it doesn't get much better than this.… Expand
  22. SliceOfBrownBre
    Oct 21, 2021
    10
    Fan of Metroid since Prime 1 and this is what we expected.

    Only a few (negative) points to mention : 1- The game is HARD, but never unfair. It plays so well that even if you fail a boss, you just want to get back in and learn it's patterns and weaknesses. 2- Soundtrack is OK,not going to be as classic as Prime or Super. The rest of the game is pretty much perfect for a    Fan of Metroid since Prime 1 and this is what we expected.

    Only a few (negative) points to mention :

    1- The game is HARD, but never unfair. It plays so well that even if you fail a boss, you just want to get back in and learn it's patterns and weaknesses.

    2- Soundtrack is OK,not going to be as classic as Prime or Super.

    The rest of the game is pretty much perfect for a Metroid-Vania style game, The graphics are amazing, the Controls are crisp and responsive and the story is suprisingly in depth. Thanks to Mercury Steam for putting Metroid back on track.    … Expand
  23. rafaaguilera
    Oct 21, 2021
    8
    This is what everyone would expect from a traditional 2D Metroid experience: Samus is in a desolated non-linear world and need to explore it to find special habilites to keep progressing. Nothing particularly groundbreaking but it's very competent at what it proposes. Also, prepare for a challenge! Which is unusual for a Nintendo game. The bosses will give you quite a trouble, so IThis is what everyone would expect from a traditional 2D Metroid experience: Samus is in a desolated non-linear world and need to explore it to find special habilites to keep progressing. Nothing particularly groundbreaking but it's very competent at what it proposes. Also, prepare for a challenge! Which is unusual for a Nintendo game. The bosses will give you quite a trouble, so I suggest to keep looking for itens and especially energy tanks, but don't worry, it's not unfair to the point of screwing the experience.

    Maybe the only real novelty here are those robots called E.M.M.I. They inhabit certainly areas of the maps and will pursue you until you're out of their range. If they catch you is game over (there's a way to escape, but it's quite hard to master it). They won't stop until you find a particular weapon in each of those areas to kill them. At first I find those encounters I bit frustrating because of the instant death, but I came to enjoy it and I think it was a interesting addition.

    Among the few things that hurt the experience for me are the controls. I find some commands overly complicated and can get confusing to master it during some stressful moments, especially bosses battles and those speed booster puzzles (I hate them). Also the soundtrack is a bit disappointing, only the few Super Metroid remixes are worth a listen.    … Expand
  24. Rinoa1337
    Oct 21, 2021
    10
    Game run smooth and playing cool as hell. This is like my memories about old-schoool metroids at ENS and SNES. Map is very handy, some enemies triky but at my current ingame position nothing impossible. EMMI not so hard as i think at start (at least at my position) but it's ok for me. I dont like this type of enemies. But! Ability to kill these folks is amazing!

    10/10
  25. Dragovich
    Oct 21, 2021
    10
    Very difficult, amazing level design, easy to get 100%, you will need more of this.
  26. StefanGoedhart
    Oct 21, 2021
    10
    This is one of the best games of all time. I can't imagine how stressful it must've been for MercurySteam to develop the next installment in the highly acclaimed mainline Metroid series and revive the fabled cancelled Project Dread that fans have been fantasizing about for almost two decades. It's very clear to me that they over delivered. They created something that surpassed YoshioThis is one of the best games of all time. I can't imagine how stressful it must've been for MercurySteam to develop the next installment in the highly acclaimed mainline Metroid series and revive the fabled cancelled Project Dread that fans have been fantasizing about for almost two decades. It's very clear to me that they over delivered. They created something that surpassed Yoshio Sakamoto's original vision (according to himself), exceeds the wildest dreams of every fan and puts the rest of the game industry to shame. This is without a doubt one of the most polished games ever made. It even surpasses all previous mainline Metroid games which were already perfect masterpieces. The graphics are gorgeous and it's unbelievable that this is running on a Nintendo Switch. The game reinvents the genre that Metroid originally created and elevates it to an unbelievably high standard. I was also pleasantly surprised that this game is moving forward and doesn't overuse nostalgia like Disney's new Star Wars movies. By keeping nostalgic moments rare, they actually have a very big impact when they happen in the story. Especially when the Theme of Samus Aran kicks in.
    I recommend everybody to play Metroid Zero Mission, Metroid Samus Returns, Super Metroid, Metroid Fusion and Metroid Dread in this order. You're in for a ride! I also want to ask Nintendo to make the previous games available on the Nintendo Switch for new fans who don't own a Wii U or 3DS.    … Expand
  27. Kosama
    Oct 21, 2021
    10
    Los Jefes son lo mejor por mucho, le sigue la música, es un poco guiado pero a la mínima que te pierdas ya te toco recorrer todo el mapa.
  28. MaxieKarn
    Oct 21, 2021
    10
    Masterpiece doesn't even begin to describe how fantastic of a game this is. Sleek and smooth controls, stylish and engaging visuals with many areas having so much going on in the background, challenging bosses that are a thrill to learn, and sheer panic and dread from having to face off sgainst the robotic EMMIs you've probably already heard about.

    If you are a Metroid fan, or have got    Masterpiece doesn't even begin to describe how fantastic of a game this is. Sleek and smooth controls, stylish and engaging visuals with many areas having so much going on in the background, challenging bosses that are a thrill to learn, and sheer panic and dread from having to face off sgainst the robotic EMMIs you've probably already heard about.

    If you are a Metroid fan, or have got into Metroidvanias over the past few years, do yourself a favour and buy this game ASAP.    … Expand
  29. StereoRaedioVA
    Oct 20, 2021
    5
    I'm already 3/4 of the way through the game, and it genuinely confuses me how many people praise this game without even beginning to discuss the numerous flaws in its design and overall execution of what it's trying to achieve. First of all, asking "is this game good or bad?" is a difficult question to answer. While it is a Metroid game at heart, it feels as though it's trying to add newI'm already 3/4 of the way through the game, and it genuinely confuses me how many people praise this game without even beginning to discuss the numerous flaws in its design and overall execution of what it's trying to achieve. First of all, asking "is this game good or bad?" is a difficult question to answer. While it is a Metroid game at heart, it feels as though it's trying to add new twists onto the formula and it falls flat at its attempt to do so. The E.M.M.I. are a nuisance and add no difficulty to the game, rather a bothersome hurdle (both figuratively and literally) that continues to irritate me to no end when their spawn just happens to be right at the entrance where I'm coming through or directly in the way of where I need to go, leading to a long, drawn out chase sequence or just sitting and waiting until it decides to go elsewhere, completely pulling me out of the experience in the process. They don't add suspense, they don't add a challenge, and they certainly don't add anything of interest to the gameplay or the story. They're only there to be annoying and to force you into a boss battle you have to repeat time and time again. Yes, you do have to do the same boss battle 4 times at least in order to actually kill the E.M.M.I. and it does not change in any way at any point. Is it challenging? No. interesting? Absolutely not. All it is is the game's way of railroading you to go where it requires you to go at every twist and turn. Speaking of, you have almost little to no say in where you want to explore until half way through the game as the world is designed to force you down one specific path each time you hit a "checkpoint" in the story. Past installments would incentivize exploration for bonus missile ammo, energy tanks, or even possible skips in the progression. This game has none of that, which is odd, as it is of the Metroidvania genre, obviously. The whole point of these types of games is to explore and build up your arsenal past what is required at any given point through open world exploration with a chunk of sections being locked behind powers you unlock later on. When a Metroid game has one linear path at all given times and continuously tells you what you HAVE to do at that moment, going as far as even placing walls or barriers that weren't even in the room prior (yes, this is a thing that happens at several instances in the game), you have a problem. As for the combat, it feels satisfying at the start or right after you get a new upgrade as you're just tearing through everything in your way, but it eventually gets to a point where enemies are just bullet sponges that require you to parry their attacks to kill them, and this includes the major bosses as well. It almost feels like Cuphead with how same-y combat is and how long it takes to kill one enemy until they let you parry their attack for an insta-kill. There's just far too many flaws that were never present until they rushed out this title to hold fans over for the eventual release of Prime 4. Overall, this game seeks to create a fresh experience that can also bring new fans into the series, but ironically steers further away from what made Metroid so much fun.… Expand
  30. Marcelomilo
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Metroid Dread was fantastic. A great experience that I know is gonna have a ton of replay value.… Expand
  31. Gavinxdragon
    Oct 20, 2021
    5
    Awesome entry polished samus returns twitchy combat to perfection, takes care of overreliance on the counter move gives you many toys to play with against bosses and regular enemies. Boss fights are actually hard and will test your skills I enjoyed the change of pace to an actual challenge. The emmi were an interesting experiment that I'd say works on the whole creating as the title saysAwesome entry polished samus returns twitchy combat to perfection, takes care of overreliance on the counter move gives you many toys to play with against bosses and regular enemies. Boss fights are actually hard and will test your skills I enjoyed the change of pace to an actual challenge. The emmi were an interesting experiment that I'd say works on the whole creating as the title says "dread" to reenter their zones and finding where you need to go to progress. Graphically this game is held back by the anemic hardware Nintendo insists on using, its beautiful on the tablet but okayish to good on the dock. The level design is actually fun to backtrack through especially as you gain upgrades making your trips through familiar areas even faster. The story actually gripped me as a conclusion to the main line metroid games seeing the ending and playing it was a real treat loved it. The only knock I have is the music isn't as memorable as past entries but I think that might have been a stylistic choice to go for atmosphere over catchy tune. WORTH 60 dollars 100% going to run through it again on hard mode.… Expand
  32. RatherRipped
    Oct 20, 2021
    7
    Dread is a solid game held back by repetition, frustrating encounters and a hefty price tag. If you've ever played a 2D Metroid game, this is everything you would expect from another entry in the series. It's pretty darn fun to explore the different biomes and slowly upgrade Samus to a sci-fi swiss army knife capable of parrying attacks and blowing stuff up in new and exciting ways.Dread is a solid game held back by repetition, frustrating encounters and a hefty price tag. If you've ever played a 2D Metroid game, this is everything you would expect from another entry in the series. It's pretty darn fun to explore the different biomes and slowly upgrade Samus to a sci-fi swiss army knife capable of parrying attacks and blowing stuff up in new and exciting ways.

    What's not so fun is the trial and error nature of the EMMI encounters and some boss fights. I really like the idea of the EMMI bots and at first I was totally on board. They're kind of like Mr. X or Nemesis if you've ever played Resident Evil. Enter an area with an EMMI and, if they catch you, it's game over. Dread gives you two chances to escape when they grab you, but the timing isn't something that you can do on reaction (at least I can't and I'm a big fan of twitchy games with parry mechanics). It comes down to making a hard read as to when to press the button. Fail and it's game over. Enjoy your obligatory 10 second load screen and gameplay tips! This can make for some really tense moments that I enjoyed, but 5-6 deaths to the same EMMI kind of ruins the effect in my opinion.

    You can kill EMMIs with a certain one time use power up acquired from these odd, blue, metal brain fellas. This is very cool the first couple times you do it. By the 6th, I was rolling my eyes. It was fortunately rewarding to dispatch them because they all give Samus new tools to progress through the game.

    EMMIs and bosses would have been much more fun if the controls were snappier. Dread has one of the worst double jumps in any game I've ever played. I lost so many energy tanks because my jump just wouldn't come out. I died to many an EMMI because Samus would decide not to grab a ledge. These fights require some serious precision and Dread just doesn't deliver on that front. It's close, but not quite there.

    Thankfully, Dread does deliver on other fronts. I quite enjoyed the story as someone who has played almost all of the mainline Metroid games. It does a good job of making you want to keep pushing through and sheds more light on the Chozo. Conversations with the ADAM AI were always interesting and oddly soothing. The world and atmosphere are very diverse and authentically Metroid. The presentation is quite impressive for a switch game.

    This is not a $60 package though. Nintendo is really on one asking that kind of scratch for this game. My completion time according to the ending splash screen was 6 hours and 45 minutes. Considering how often the game repeats itself within such a short runtime, I'm thinking $25-30 would have made a lot more sense.    … Expand
  33. steamheartpunk
    Oct 20, 2021
    10
    Absolutely floored. As an OG fan, this gives me hope for the future of this beloved franchise. The game was excellent. I loved the fluidity of the mechanics, the physics, the new abilities and the plot. Just fantastic. My GOTY.
  34. gddurruti
    Oct 20, 2021
    10
    Juego de excelencia, debo decir que nunca había jugado previamente un Metroid, es un asombroso e inmersivo juego de alta dificultad, la historia es excelente con interesantes giros argumentales, los jefes son imponentes y maravillosamente llevados a cabo, el personaje de Samus Aran brilla por su potencia y su enorme capacidad evolutiva, las mecánicas y los escenarios son magistrales, losJuego de excelencia, debo decir que nunca había jugado previamente un Metroid, es un asombroso e inmersivo juego de alta dificultad, la historia es excelente con interesantes giros argumentales, los jefes son imponentes y maravillosamente llevados a cabo, el personaje de Samus Aran brilla por su potencia y su enorme capacidad evolutiva, las mecánicas y los escenarios son magistrales, los gráficos son impresionantes para Nintendo Switch, la experiencia es francamente fenomenal. Sencillamente es un MUST HAVE en toda regla. El final simplemente es BRUTAL… Expand
  35. XV_
    Oct 20, 2021
    8
    Metroid Dread forgot about the more conventional narratives that were used in games like Metroid Prime 3 or Other M to do something similar like in Fusion, with some dialogues from Adam from time to time that serves both as lore building and exposition device. The most plot-twisty cutscenes are also pretty expositional by nature, and definitely would prefer a more interpretational approachMetroid Dread forgot about the more conventional narratives that were used in games like Metroid Prime 3 or Other M to do something similar like in Fusion, with some dialogues from Adam from time to time that serves both as lore building and exposition device. The most plot-twisty cutscenes are also pretty expositional by nature, and definitely would prefer a more interpretational approach but they’re not bad, they’re simply not great either. The story has some interesting twists, especially by the end but they also felt a little clumsy and forced to superficially add some stakes if you ask me, again, they’re not bad but aren’t great either.

    Dread also approaches gameplay and exploration in classic Metroid fashion, making it one of the better if not the best aspects of the game. Combat is ultra-fluid and it's a reminiscence of Other M, with fast-paced movements like dashing and the newly introduced counter maneuver (I believe it was introduced in Return of Samus).

    The combat shines the most while fighting bosses, all of them are mean and defying enemies that will kill you pretty fast if you’re not paying attention as they will take a full energy gauge in one hit, you have to rely on reflexes and common sense to beat them.

    The boss fights only will increase their intensity with each boss you defeat, some of these bosses or mini-bosses are reskinned enemies but they all have some kind of new movement or appear with a partner to make things more interesting and never feel like you’re making a chore or repeating yourself.

    There are stalker segments directly borrowed from Metroid Fusion, in these zones you are chased by indestructible machines called E.M.M.I. These segments add good tension while you traverse the map and since every one of these machines has a different ability and their zone layout it’s different between them (not to mention as you progress, they keep getting more complex) they keep things interesting and challenging.

    Depending on your tastes it may or might not offer replayability, after you finish the game depending on your difficulty and completion time you’ll be rewarded with an allusive image to a past game and unlock hard difficulty. In my personal opinion, the awarded images aren’t enough even if they’re cool illustrated.

    Haven’t played Samus Returns, I can’t say how much the series has evolved in the hands of MercurySteam so I’m not sure how much of this is an upgrade from that game, however, my time with Dread was mostly positive, as it borrows elements from other Metroid games like Fusion and updates them to newer times.    … Expand
  36. CookeKeyes
    Oct 20, 2021
    3
    DREADFUL. Who the hell decided it was a good idea to make invincible enemies who one-shot you a core game mechanic??? The EMIs absolutely ruin this game. If there were no EMIs, it still wouldn’t be a very good game. This is supposed to be a metroidvania, so why am I constantly being forced to follow a linear path that blocks me off from exploring the map after getting new powers (you know,DREADFUL. Who the hell decided it was a good idea to make invincible enemies who one-shot you a core game mechanic??? The EMIs absolutely ruin this game. If there were no EMIs, it still wouldn’t be a very good game. This is supposed to be a metroidvania, so why am I constantly being forced to follow a linear path that blocks me off from exploring the map after getting new powers (you know, that core game mechanic that makes a metroidvania a metroidvania!?)


    This is a complete joke of a metroidvania. The franchise should’ve stayed dead if they thought this was acceptable.    … Expand
  37. Small-Watch
    Oct 20, 2021
    5
    Having played every other game in the Metroid series, Metroid Dread was a must buy for me. Unfortunately having now completed the game, I was left somewhat disappointed for a number of key reasons.

    1. Difficulty The game is noticeably harder than any other Metroid game I have played. I thought Prime 2 on hard mode was hard, but I honestly found Metroid Dread on normal mode harder. I    Having played every other game in the Metroid series, Metroid Dread was a must buy for me. Unfortunately having now completed the game, I was left somewhat disappointed for a number of key reasons.

    1. Difficulty

    The game is noticeably harder than any other Metroid game I have played. I thought Prime 2 on hard mode was hard, but I honestly found Metroid Dread on normal mode harder. I think the reason for this difficulty is that fact that most bosses and enemies now seen to do considerably more damage per hit (usually over 100) which is not the case in previous titles. This is compensated for by the fact that bosses now have a checkpoint outside, but I still find it frustrating to die over and over again to beat one boss, even if this was the intention. Also, I really hate the melee countering, I'm not going to explain why, it just needs to go.

    2. Atmosphere

    Metroid Dread does not have the same feeling of desolation that is characteristic of a Metroid game. The planet feels very mechanical and lacks many natural environments, and the natural areas in the game felt very generic and too similar visually to areas from Super Metroid or Zero Mission, most areas were also filled with enemies, which is fine in most cases, but I felt that certain areas could have done without to help build a stronger atmosphere, especially considering the game is called "Dread".

    3. Music

    This is more a subjective point but I just do not like the music, it is rare for me to complete a game and not remember a single piece of music from it. Most of the music was lacking a consistent tune which makes it just sound like an incoherent jumble of sounds; the same is true for bosses as well unfortunately.

    4. Portrayal of Samus

    I didn't feel that Samus was portrayed in a consistent way with previous games, she felt a lot colder and angrier in this game. In games like Metroid Fusion and to an extent Super Metroid with its intro, Samus occasionally gave short monologues stating her view on the current situation, this is something I think the story would have benefited from, as all we see of Samus in Dread is her killing things which, during some boss battles, make her actually appear somewhat sadistic.

    All in all, while this review might seem rather negative, the game isn't all bad and did have some good moments, I also like the addition of new power ups to keep it fresh, however I just do not feel that the price justifies the game.    … Expand
  38. Phils
    Oct 20, 2021
    7
    I finished and enjoyed the game overall, but was left disappointed in many ways. I loved the NES and SNES games back in the day, and appreciated how Dread seemed to mostly maintain that gameplay formula, however things added and changed made Dread more of a disappointment to me. Dread felt imbalanced with so many boss fights that seemed much more challenging than the rest of the game.I finished and enjoyed the game overall, but was left disappointed in many ways. I loved the NES and SNES games back in the day, and appreciated how Dread seemed to mostly maintain that gameplay formula, however things added and changed made Dread more of a disappointment to me. Dread felt imbalanced with so many boss fights that seemed much more challenging than the rest of the game. There was a point starting about halfway in where it seemed like it was one boss battle after another, which became very annoying and frustrating. Unlike past games, backtracking in Dread to find more power-ups yielded few to no rewards as doors are sealed and invulnerable creatures are deliberately placed to block key paths. Only until right before the final boss did I feel like I had the freedom to fully explore, but by then I was eager to just finish this. It was often weird to enter a new map, only to be forced to return to a previous map just a few corridors later. The EMMIs became more annoying than something to dread. I missed Samus's journal-like narration and the game almost never lets us know what Samus is thinking. The story left a lot to be desired as much isn't explained; I expected a lot more considering this was the final story to an ongoing saga. The music wasn't anything great; most was too up-tempo and weren't like the ethereal music of previous games. And maybe the most egregious problem is maybe a light spoiler, although Nintendo confirmed this before release (which apparently I missed then), is that there are no metroids in the game! I really missed seeing and fighting those mysterious energy suckers alike at the end of the NES and SNES games. Sadly, Dread hardly lives up to the original games.… Expand
  39. wcbalis
    Oct 20, 2021
    8
    Metroid Dread is one of the best platformers, if not one of the best gaming experiences on the Switch period. The graphics/performance are great, considering the limitations of the hardware, and the art direction and world-building simultaneously invoke awe-inspiring wonder at times, and cold terror at others. The story is engaging and game length is appropriate. Can't comment on theMetroid Dread is one of the best platformers, if not one of the best gaming experiences on the Switch period. The graphics/performance are great, considering the limitations of the hardware, and the art direction and world-building simultaneously invoke awe-inspiring wonder at times, and cold terror at others. The story is engaging and game length is appropriate. Can't comment on the ending, because the last boss is giving me a hard time right now...

    So why is this not a 10/10? Because the exploration, while quite visually appealing, did not feel as open-ended and non-linear as some of the other elite games in the genre (I am aware that the original Metroid formula inspired every one of these games). Throughout Dread, while I did get lost a few times, I always felt like the path I was on still had a sense of linearity. For example, no optional bosses, and no items or upgrades that can be missed/skipped in completing the game (this may be inaccurate, as speedrunners have begun to find sequence breaks). The game even blocks off previous areas at times, forcing you into certain encounters or areas.

    Overall, this is a great game. My gripes about exploration are greatly outweighed by the game's ability to provide a thoroughly satisfying and quality gaming experience. It left me wanting more, which may ultimately be a good thing, I just didn't have this nagging feeling after playing, say, Hollow Knight...just saying.    … Expand
  40. Jure516
    Oct 20, 2021
    10
    This game is incredible. I never played any of metroid games or other similar games and at first i didnt think i would like it this much. But after first 3 hours i could not stop playing. It is easly one of my top 3 games on switch an can recomand it to anyone.
  41. Marmota1987
    Oct 20, 2021
    10
    Es un juegazo hace tiempo que no disfrutaba De un juego de este tipo así. Creo que el último que me gusto tanto como este fue castelvania symphony of the night.
  42. Mimikyu
    Oct 20, 2021
    9
    It's a really great game. Storywise it isn't groundbreaking, but it's not bad either. Gameplay is really fluid and fun. It is by far a better looking switch game and the series needs more love.
  43. tubbyy-custard
    Oct 20, 2021
    9
    Phenomenal 2D adventure game. Beautiful maps, never a dull moment exploring the world with satisfying duels and puzzles to solve. The Boss fights though challenging are very rewarding and the element of horror captured with the EMMI brings out the 'Dread' element. The intrinsic movements and power ups have been so well thought out by the developers of the game, its just all roundPhenomenal 2D adventure game. Beautiful maps, never a dull moment exploring the world with satisfying duels and puzzles to solve. The Boss fights though challenging are very rewarding and the element of horror captured with the EMMI brings out the 'Dread' element. The intrinsic movements and power ups have been so well thought out by the developers of the game, its just all round beautiful.

    Potential Game of the Year contender!    … Expand
  44. LouRebelo25
    Oct 20, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The first game in the series I played was super metroid, in the SNES. I've been a fan of this kind of exploration games. I never had Gameboy to play fusion, nor gamecube to play the prime series. When I bought my switch, I wanted to get the feeling again that when I played super metroid, that feeling of being lost, but when you already think you're stuck in the game, you find a wall that goes apart or a boss that gives you a new skill. So, when metroid dread was announced, I was very excited. I bought it right when he was out, and I couldn't stop playing. Every area, every enemy, every boss, every new skill just gave me motivation to keep playing. The first day, I got stuck in Kraid, but that didn't destituded me to stop playing. It still gave me more motivation to improve in the game. There are few games that give you that motivation, that feeling that you can improve, even if you can't get it at the first time . In short, very good game, INCREDIBLE movement and the 60€ are worth it… Expand
  45. Quilly89
    Oct 19, 2021
    9
    An amazing game. Ignore the negative reviews this game is a masterpiece. Tight controls, great graphics and environments, hard bosses, it’s such a good game
  46. LEL1208
    Oct 19, 2021
    10
    This is my first review of a game, so I'll be concise. This is definitely a must play, even if this is your metroid, you'll get a lot of fun destroying enemies all the time. When is boss time is so much frustrating but, you finish this bosses you will FEEL more powerful and think that no one can stop you. But the key of this game is patience and be focus about your enemies. I hope thisThis is my first review of a game, so I'll be concise. This is definitely a must play, even if this is your metroid, you'll get a lot of fun destroying enemies all the time. When is boss time is so much frustrating but, you finish this bosses you will FEEL more powerful and think that no one can stop you. But the key of this game is patience and be focus about your enemies. I hope this inspires people to play this beautiful game.… Expand
  47. Awilde33
    Oct 19, 2021
    10
    A phenomenal game. I am no where near a hardcore gamer and honestly wouldn't have seen myself playing this game let alone this genre. But I couldn't put it down, especially when I kept dieing from the tough boss fights. The longer I kept trying, I would get closer to beating the fight and that made me try that much harder to do so. The final boss fight took a day just to complete and I wasA phenomenal game. I am no where near a hardcore gamer and honestly wouldn't have seen myself playing this game let alone this genre. But I couldn't put it down, especially when I kept dieing from the tough boss fights. The longer I kept trying, I would get closer to beating the fight and that made me try that much harder to do so. The final boss fight took a day just to complete and I was so relieved when I did it. I recommend this game to anyone looking for a challenge and a game to take them out if their comfort zone. The graphics and animation looked amazing. And I loved the story too. When I should it to family they were surprised by the quality of the game, specially when the camera would zoom in for the cut scenes so seamlessly. If I were to take anything away from this game it is the satisfaction of complete a project and learning from the experience.… Expand
  48. tdd555446677
    Oct 19, 2021
    10
    Great game! The movements are very fluid and the animation is amazing. I like how samus interacts with the environment or simply her movement, like when you do a full 360 while she is hanging from a ledge she will shift her weight according to the position of her canon. Game is hard, but not in a bad way, it gives challenge. Exploration of colorful and diversified new areas makes up forGreat game! The movements are very fluid and the animation is amazing. I like how samus interacts with the environment or simply her movement, like when you do a full 360 while she is hanging from a ledge she will shift her weight according to the position of her canon. Game is hard, but not in a bad way, it gives challenge. Exploration of colorful and diversified new areas makes up for the dreaful blankness of the emmi rooms. Climatic ending that leaves it to interpratation. Great job to Mercury Steam and Nintendo!… Expand
  49. Proplayersystem
    Oct 19, 2021
    10
    Excelente juego en todo aspecto. Me parece una falta de respeto que algunos de la prensa especializada hayan comenzado a jugar videojuegos hace 2 meses y tengan la osadía de putuar este juego( GUARDIAN) y esté además recibiendo review bombing por parte de la competencia , otros que no comprenden lo que es un videojuego real, que solo se dedican a ver peliculas y creen que eso es unExcelente juego en todo aspecto. Me parece una falta de respeto que algunos de la prensa especializada hayan comenzado a jugar videojuegos hace 2 meses y tengan la osadía de putuar este juego( GUARDIAN) y esté además recibiendo review bombing por parte de la competencia , otros que no comprenden lo que es un videojuego real, que solo se dedican a ver peliculas y creen que eso es un ''videojuego'' por favor les recomiendo volver a los 80 y 90 para entender la lógica de este medio y que si quieren ver películas , pueden ir al Hollywood y cambiarse de Hobby. Gracias… Expand
  50. calvinbrine
    Oct 19, 2021
    9
    Great game, AMAZING story, Pog Graphics, Generally Fun Gameplay and exploration, controls COULD be better but they are by no means bad, and overall one of the best gaming experiences on the switch. it's not the BEST metroid game, since it's easier to get lost then most of the other ones, and the bosses are WAY to hard, but the EMMI zones are REALLY fun.
  51. Frank447
    Oct 19, 2021
    9
    A very good game with a few minor shortcomings.

    The good: 1. All the action and ability power ups you would expect of a Metroid game. Haven't got far enough to encounter any new abilities yet. 2. The level bosses and EMMIs are fantastically rendered and animated both in the 3D preview and during in game combat. The AI of the level bosses (and especially the EMMI's) is a    A very good game with a few minor shortcomings.

    The good:

    1. All the action and ability power ups you would expect of a Metroid game. Haven't got far enough to encounter any new abilities yet.

    2. The level bosses and EMMIs are fantastically rendered and animated both in the 3D preview and during in game combat. The AI of the level bosses (and especially the EMMI's) is a significant upgrade over prior Metroid games.

    3. So far the map exploration is a mix between linear progression and open world. There are areas that you enter from one point but can't leave via the same path. The closed backward paths serve as a sort of a guide indicating you are headed in the right direction to advance in the game.

    The so/so - meh:

    1. The jump in difficulty when entering the EMMI areas is significant (probably too much so).

    2. The travel between level cutscenes are bland with a grayish blue background and Samus frozen in place. Some background music, Samis humming to herself, something to break up the monotony would have been a good polishing touch.

    3. The map graphics look dated like something from Super Metroid - bland and not very sharp (see Ori and the Will of Wisps for something more detailed).    … Expand
  52. slickshoes23
    Oct 19, 2021
    10
    Amazing game, difficult, but just difficult enough IMO. Has made me go and buy metroid samus returns for the 3ds and I am playing through that now as well. If you like Dread, go buy samus returns for the 3ds, it was made by the same developers and is very similar!
  53. Aldui
    Oct 19, 2021
    10
    Metroid: Dread is wonderful... it actually does something most mainstream game have today don't, metroid: dread is difficult. The game is really beautiful too (◍•ᴗ•◍)
  54. Columbo619
    Oct 19, 2021
    10
    Best game of 2021. An absolute must buy for both Metroid fans and Switch owners. Best recommended playing it while wearing headphones.
  55. Metapicks
    Oct 19, 2021
    10
    Wow what a fun and rewarding game. I never go for 100% but when I beat this game I had to go back and collect everything g because it’s so fun.

    The game has some of the most epic boss battles I’ve ever seen. Make sure to counter when you have a chance so you can see some incredible cute scenes that are completely interactive. The game is so well paced and never overstays it’s welcome or    Wow what a fun and rewarding game. I never go for 100% but when I beat this game I had to go back and collect everything g because it’s so fun.

    The game has some of the most epic boss battles I’ve ever seen. Make sure to counter when you have a chance so you can see some incredible cute scenes that are completely interactive.

    The game is so well paced and never overstays it’s welcome or feels bloated. Bosses are challenging and may at first feel impossible but it is so well designed you learn them and gradually figure out how to beat them. It’s never cheap nor punishing. Every move can be avoided once learned and each time you die you start right outside the fight to jump straight back in to push it further.

    Exploration is fun and the game controls are so tight running at a locked smooth 60fps. I only had a dip once. Samus is so satisfying to control. Game rewards you for sequence breaking and exploring if that’s your thing. Story had some pretty epic moments and if this is your first Metroid it has a great summary at the beginning to catch you up. There are plenty of people new to Metroid that are loving it and want to try older games now. I gave it a 10 because it’s my game of the year and I just haven’t had this much fun in a game on switch, PlayStation or PC in awhile. It’s great to see this Nintendo franchise back because it’s soooo different than anything else Nintendo makes. Highly recommended and totally worth the cost. Reminds me of why it created an entire genre (metroidvanias). It’s weird because I didn’t finish Ori, hollow night and some others but this one I just couldn’t put down. While you do backtrack it never feels like it …. Don’t know how to explain it. Freakin great game and man there’s pressure on Metroid Prime 4 whenever that comes out because this one killed it.    … Expand
  56. Aether388
    Oct 19, 2021
    10
    This game is an instant classic. Everything from the gameplay to the graphics, the level design to the story, are all pulled off with such polish and style that it's hard to fully absorb the experience on a single playthrough. This stands as the new best entry in the series
  57. Arma15
    Oct 19, 2021
    7
    In general, the game is good. The visuals, known weapons, bosses. What was a huge let down is that the game is extremely short. I never realized how short until it was like… clear time: 9 hours… WHAT?! And with 100% items 11 hours. I’ve spent more time in good indie games metroidvania style for something as 5 usd. They should have made something much longer or at least bring new regionsIn general, the game is good. The visuals, known weapons, bosses. What was a huge let down is that the game is extremely short. I never realized how short until it was like… clear time: 9 hours… WHAT?! And with 100% items 11 hours. I’ve spent more time in good indie games metroidvania style for something as 5 usd. They should have made something much longer or at least bring new regions for free through DLC. They also spoiled map exploration. Since the game was so short, now getting the 100% of the map is almost impossible, being your moves extra zoomed”, having to jump to explore completely regular spaces. So no having the map exploration as usual in a metroidvania style was a let down.… Expand
  58. luizsantarem
    Oct 19, 2021
    10
    Metroid is a big franchise and it wasn't easy to create a sequel for it. Mercury Steam managed to do it splendidly!

    The name of the game is Metroid Dread. You should know what to expect. It's not an easy game, Samus won't be ultra powerful at first, you won't feel superior to your enemies. I repeat: The name of the game is Metroid Dread. I see a lot of negative reviews due to the    Metroid is a big franchise and it wasn't easy to create a sequel for it. Mercury Steam managed to do it splendidly!

    The name of the game is Metroid Dread. You should know what to expect.

    It's not an easy game, Samus won't be ultra powerful at first, you won't feel superior to your enemies. I repeat: The name of the game is Metroid Dread.

    I see a lot of negative reviews due to the E.M.M.I system and the difficulty of the game. There are so many easy games out there, you don't have to play Metroid Dread. And you shouldn't give it a negative rating because maybe you're not the target audience for this game.

    I think they made the game with the fans in mind and as a fan of the series, I really appreciate it! For me the difficulty is very well balanced, MS managed to create captivating new mechanics, made creative use of Quick Time Events, created a lively and interesting map to explore and made good use of Counter mechanics.

    The story is worthy, a beautiful closing to the series. Do yourself a favor and play this game.    … Expand
  59. Zanetzimisce
    Oct 19, 2021
    10
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  60. Olajo82
    Oct 19, 2021
    10
    Great game. Finally a 2d Metroid game.
    Hope they continue to do 2d games. They are much better then prime series
  61. Mywnn
    Oct 19, 2021
    10
    This game is my favorite of the year, and by far. Metroid is back to the top!
  62. enterfusion
    Oct 19, 2021
    10
    [Spoiler Free]
    Metroid Dread is an awesome 2D Metroid game and a worthy successor of Metroid Fusion. The controls are awesome and the counterattacks and the free 360 degree aiming from the Metroid 2 Remake from Mercury Steam are a awesome addition to the normal gameplay. The Story is awesome and I don't say nothing else to it, but you SHOULD played it when you are a Metroid Fan!
    The    [Spoiler Free]
    Metroid Dread is an awesome 2D Metroid game and a worthy successor of Metroid Fusion. The controls are awesome and the counterattacks and the free 360 degree aiming from the Metroid 2 Remake from Mercury Steam are a awesome addition to the normal gameplay. The Story is awesome and I don't say nothing else to it, but you SHOULD played it when you are a Metroid Fan!
    The difficulty is similar to the older games of the series.

    The E.M.M.I hunts are intense and they fit good in the game and for my opinion they are not to much but also not to few.

    Metroid Dread is an awesome 2D Metroid Game and for me one of the best Metroid Games of all time    … Expand
  63. CookieCrum
    Oct 19, 2021
    9
    Metroid Dread is a superb metriodvania if your bored waiting for games like hollow knight silk song or just want a short sweet Stella 5 hour experience then this game is for you. The bosses are tough but fair and the world is a blast to explore the Emmi zones had me shaking my hands as I tried to run from the spider like robots. some hindrances keep this game from a ten out of ten butMetroid Dread is a superb metriodvania if your bored waiting for games like hollow knight silk song or just want a short sweet Stella 5 hour experience then this game is for you. The bosses are tough but fair and the world is a blast to explore the Emmi zones had me shaking my hands as I tried to run from the spider like robots. some hindrances keep this game from a ten out of ten but this is still a must play for any Metroid fan and a easy contender for game of the year.… Expand
  64. Tommeow
    Oct 18, 2021
    9
    Not perfect but one of the best games in the series. The atmospheric sections of music could use improvement, pathways are blocked too much, and though I didn’t experience this myself, it’s too hard for some players. Everything else is pretty spot on
  65. Lukispuki
    Oct 18, 2021
    10
    It is not as good as Super Metroid, but it is very very very good! If it is too hard for you then you should become a better Gamer.
  66. borgman
    Oct 18, 2021
    9
    The thing I admire most about this game is that it's hard. So many Nintendo games have little to no difficulty but Metroid Dread brings the challenge with open ended exploration and tough as nails boss fights. Metroid Dread is a faithful sequel to fusion and brings back elements from previous games that were sorely missed, It forgoes every problem I had with Samus Returns and snags theThe thing I admire most about this game is that it's hard. So many Nintendo games have little to no difficulty but Metroid Dread brings the challenge with open ended exploration and tough as nails boss fights. Metroid Dread is a faithful sequel to fusion and brings back elements from previous games that were sorely missed, It forgoes every problem I had with Samus Returns and snags the title of best 2D Metroid in my opinion. This game is for the fans and people who are good at videogames.… Expand
  67. hatlock
    Oct 18, 2021
    10
    Metroid Dread makes great use of Samus's growing arsenal and moveset to fly through environment and fight a large host of creative and interesting bosses. Unlike most other titles in this line, there is a heavy emphasis on the changing environment of ZDR. Passaged will open or close, region ecologies will change in small and dramatic ways. It is not as expansive as Super Metroid, butMetroid Dread makes great use of Samus's growing arsenal and moveset to fly through environment and fight a large host of creative and interesting bosses. Unlike most other titles in this line, there is a heavy emphasis on the changing environment of ZDR. Passaged will open or close, region ecologies will change in small and dramatic ways. It is not as expansive as Super Metroid, but Dread makes much better use of everything Samus is capable of.

    It is also probably both the most challenging and accessible title of the series. The game wants you to learn it and do well. I look forward to replaying this as often as I do Super Metroid.

    A note on the story too: I never cared much about the plot of the series, but I always enjoyed the character designs. Dread does an excellent job of wrapping up the plot arc while also elevated the previous games by retroactively creating an amazing finale to build up to. It also helps make the thematic changes started in Fusion even more fantastic. Unlike it's inspiration, Alien, Metroids are part of a galactic ecosystem, and just like in real life, destroying a predator can dramatically change the environment in unpredictable ways. Dread certainly keeps up with that tradition while opening up some clever options for future games.    … Expand
  68. Merfy
    Oct 18, 2021
    9
    Really enjoyed this as my first Metroid game, have previously played games like Hollow Knight, Ori and Axiom Verge which were heavily influenced by the Metroid series. Metroid Dread is a blend of fast fluid combat, exploration and problem solving with the occasional stealth/escape section. Overall I thought it was an excellent game, controls + sound + atmosphere + graphics + story +Really enjoyed this as my first Metroid game, have previously played games like Hollow Knight, Ori and Axiom Verge which were heavily influenced by the Metroid series. Metroid Dread is a blend of fast fluid combat, exploration and problem solving with the occasional stealth/escape section. Overall I thought it was an excellent game, controls + sound + atmosphere + graphics + story + performance were all good.… Expand
  69. NumiKoi
    Oct 18, 2021
    10
    "9 метроидов и 1 Х-паразит из 10" Numi (c)
    Metroid Dread=Игра Года. Без преувеличений.
    Это все тот-же потрясающий Метроид в своей Ретрокосмической-сайфай стилистике, но в этот раз динамичнее и ярче! Вот мой короткий видео обзор о всем, что нужно знать перед покупкой этой замечательной игры: https://youtu.be/Ym3_jXWFNR4    "9 метроидов и 1 Х-паразит из 10" Numi (c)
    Metroid Dread=Игра Года. Без преувеличений.
    Это все тот-же потрясающий Метроид в своей Ретрокосмической-сайфай стилистике, но в этот раз динамичнее и ярче!
    Вот мой короткий видео обзор о всем, что нужно знать перед покупкой этой замечательной игры: https://youtu.be/Ym3_jXWFNR4
  70. iMustang
    Oct 18, 2021
    9
    Finally got to sit down and finish my new favorite game in it's franchise, Metroid Dread. Since Samus Returns I've been hopeful we would get a new 2D style game to continue the story where Fusion left off, and this game did not disappoint in the slightest. The return of the beloved gameplay formula is stronger than ever and truly encompasses 4 games worth of building. Each boss fight wasFinally got to sit down and finish my new favorite game in it's franchise, Metroid Dread. Since Samus Returns I've been hopeful we would get a new 2D style game to continue the story where Fusion left off, and this game did not disappoint in the slightest. The return of the beloved gameplay formula is stronger than ever and truly encompasses 4 games worth of building. Each boss fight was innovative and gave a thrilling challenge, with each failure only strengthening resolve to try again and do better. In both terms of story and gameplay, this game truly feels like what the franchise has been building up to in every sense of the word. The best part of this amazing package is without a doubt is its use of cutscenes which perfectly blend the subtle storytelling Metroid is famous for with intense cinematic experiences. Metroid Dread really pushed this franchise to new heights, and minus a few minor gripes here and there, I can say without a doubt the entire experience was near perfection.… Expand
  71. ThaRager
    Oct 18, 2021
    10
    It's a very worthy addition to the Metroid franchise. As a big Metroid fan, I can feel the love from the studio for the series. Very fluid gameplay, amazing cinematics, details to the story and it has beautiful graphics for the Switch. I could not ask for more!
  72. eSKAone
    Oct 18, 2021
    10
    Super Metroid is a masterpiece
  73. Lonchoya
    Oct 18, 2021
    10
    Before going into my review, I will quickly explain the 10/10 score I'm giving the game. To be completely transparent, this is a biased rating from a long-time Metroid fan, but it serves the purpose of countering the many below-five-out-of-ten reviews I read before witing my own, as most of them border on what I think is cognitive dissonance and contradictions. My objective score would beBefore going into my review, I will quickly explain the 10/10 score I'm giving the game. To be completely transparent, this is a biased rating from a long-time Metroid fan, but it serves the purpose of countering the many below-five-out-of-ten reviews I read before witing my own, as most of them border on what I think is cognitive dissonance and contradictions. My objective score would be a 9/10, the point being that this game is in no way a 2/ or 3/10.

    First of all, I'm not a graphics-obsessed player, so, to me, this game looks better than decent and at times even beautiful. The consensus I've seen so far is that it is good-looking, at least for a Switch game. I have no idea why some people (granted, a small minority) are bashing the way this game looks. I would assume they are expert programmers or something like that.

    Secondly, there's the gameplay and the game's difficulty. This is such a strange topic because I read low scores complaining that it's too hard, with some mechanics like the EMMI chases being very annoying; and others complaining that there's a lot of handholding. So, which is it? After my Normal mode playthrough [11 hours, 100% items], which was fairly challenging on its own, I went directly into Hard mode and just finished it in half the time [5 hrs, ~30% Items], but I rescinded on collecting most of the items. Hard mode is very challenging, but not impossible, less even so if you went through Normal first. This is coming from someone that struggles so much with Dark Souls, that I've never completed that game. I read too many reviews complaining about this game's difficulty, and I comically wonder how many of those people make fun about game journalists' skills (or lack there-of). Or maybe they A-smashed their way past the tutorials/tips that tell you how to deal with enemies because they hate "hand-holding".

    I enjoyed every fight, especially the last one, where I got my butt handed to me many times. When I finally won, I did get that feeling of accomplishment EA raves so much about. And all throughout the game I got pretty much the same feelings I experienced before while playing past Metroid titles.

    To conclude, if you are well-versed in Metroidvanias and have played a vast catalogue of them, I won't judge you if this seemed average at best to your veteran taste and want to give it a 5/10. I would also agree this should be around the $30 mark, $40 at most. But like I said at the beginning, this isn't a 2 or a 3. I encourage everyone to play it, even if you don't buy it but just borrow it from a friend.    … Expand
  74. mtkf
    Oct 18, 2021
    10
    I think this is the best game I've played all year. It looks great, controls are super tight, and the story is stellar. The gameplay, although challenging, is super satisfying when progressing through the many bosses and EMMIs. This is actually the first Metroid I've finished, I've always liked the series but would either get lost or put it down for so long that I'd forget what I was doingI think this is the best game I've played all year. It looks great, controls are super tight, and the story is stellar. The gameplay, although challenging, is super satisfying when progressing through the many bosses and EMMIs. This is actually the first Metroid I've finished, I've always liked the series but would either get lost or put it down for so long that I'd forget what I was doing when trying to pick it back up, so now I'm going to go back and restart super metroid and metroid returns. Def GOTY contender.… Expand
  75. Aranmuskett88
    Oct 15, 2021
    10
    One of the best games released this year. The gameplay is intuitive and smooth, with the game progressing very organically.
  76. MagnusBelmont
    Oct 18, 2021
    5
    Very disappointed about this opus.
    Its super linear, whenever you try to explore you are blocked.
    You don't have clear objectives, so you just progress and stumble upon every upgrade. Double jump is trigger only if you are spinning, making the feature not always reliable to pull in tight situation. Some repetitive mini-bosses, they are great, but not the fifth encounters. Too much    Very disappointed about this opus.
    Its super linear, whenever you try to explore you are blocked.
    You don't have clear objectives, so you just progress and stumble upon every upgrade.
    Double jump is trigger only if you are spinning, making the feature not always reliable to pull in tight situation.
    Some repetitive mini-bosses, they are great, but not the fifth encounters.
    Too much cutscene for my taste, would have love to play some of those moment instead of just watching them.
    The story is thin in my opinion. Yes, it progress the main metroid/chozo/samus storyline, but this is it. There seem to be a huge past about ZDR and we barely understand it beside that they drain heat from the planet core. Give us more Lore.

    My big appreciation goes to the boss fights. The mechanics are tights and clear to read. Hard enough to learn something.

    Otherwise, it was a very pricy 7h of gameplay.    … Expand
  77. TopGote
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    Great followup to Fusion after 19 years with a lot to love and little to dislike. Made by the same devs of Samus Returns on 3ds, they have resolved almost every issue that game had, most elements of this game flow together seemlessly and any longtime or new fan of the series will get great enjoyment out of it. Criticisms are mild: The game contains the "energy part" collectibles from OtherGreat followup to Fusion after 19 years with a lot to love and little to dislike. Made by the same devs of Samus Returns on 3ds, they have resolved almost every issue that game had, most elements of this game flow together seemlessly and any longtime or new fan of the series will get great enjoyment out of it. Criticisms are mild: The game contains the "energy part" collectibles from Other M which while this method of gaining health may work in zelda, they feel incredibly out of place in a Metroid game. Speaking of collectibles, this game loves to dangle out of reach collectibles in your face at any opportunity it can, moreso than any other title in the series, which may be to encourage multiple visits to certain areas, but it's still a little jarring. Also without spoiling anything, the game almost feels like it has a case of Spiderman 3 syndrome with its antagonist. But those two criticisms aside, it's a very solid title, the best this series has gotten in over a decade. Definitely worth the price.… Expand
  78. Happyspelling
    Oct 18, 2021
    9
    Metroid Dread is an objectively really well made game, but there's a few things that keep it from being perfect. The level design is very well thought out, but there are too many instances where the only way to progress is by destroying a hidden block. I got stuck a lot near the beginning of the game because I didn't know I was supposed to do that. Also I could argue that there are tooMetroid Dread is an objectively really well made game, but there's a few things that keep it from being perfect. The level design is very well thought out, but there are too many instances where the only way to progress is by destroying a hidden block. I got stuck a lot near the beginning of the game because I didn't know I was supposed to do that. Also I could argue that there are too many abilities in this game to keep track of. The combat and movement is mostly very satisfying, but some moves don't work as well as they should like the double jump. The E.M.M.I. segments are pretty tense at first, but the excitement kind of wears off after a while. The game is fun when I actually know what I'm doing, which I didn't for half the game, but that's more my fault than the game's. The game is very challenging, but rarely feels too difficult. The graphics are pretty good but it feels like it could have been just a bit better. The music is kind of repetitive but can really amplify a tense situation. I can see why people love this game so much, but it isn't exactly my cup of tea. I had fun, but I'm not a huge fan of metroidvanias. It is one of the better ones I've played though. It's not the best game of the year, but definitely top 10.… Expand
  79. SirGuk
    Oct 18, 2021
    9
    As a Super Metroid enthusiast, and now just getting in the world of the current indie Metroidvania titles (like Hollow Knight), I feel safe too say that Dread is a very good game. It still has some points to improve on future releases of the franchise, but the core of it, Nintendo got right:

    PROS: - Samus movement and skills: fluid, intuitive, responsive, fast. A blast to play -    As a Super Metroid enthusiast, and now just getting in the world of the current indie Metroidvania titles (like Hollow Knight), I feel safe too say that Dread is a very good game. It still has some points to improve on future releases of the franchise, but the core of it, Nintendo got right:

    PROS:

    - Samus movement and skills: fluid, intuitive, responsive, fast. A blast to play

    - Difficulty: while I disagree with the people saying the game is way too hard, I think the developers should have put an easy mode for more casual player or even for the pre teen part of the Nintendo audience. But I personally think that they did a perfect job in tuning the difficulty, because while the game has its very difficult parts, the punishment for dying is almost zero! You can immediately try again from the boss door or e.m.m.i. zone entrance, with the exact same resources you had on your last try. What ends up happening is that you do die a lot on bosses, but your skill development rate also gets optimised, and when you get better at a game, thats when it gets really fun.

    Combat: most boss fights are really carefully developed. And overall combat is pretty cool

    Graphics: very smooth

    CONS:

    Forced linearity: In order to prevent the player from getting lost, the developers made backtracking impossible for most of the game. That takes away a good chunk of the exploration that made Metroid (and Metroidvanias) great in the first place. There's also not really an instance where you can get stronger to fight a certain boss (except for the last boss) since there's not many new items you have access to on any certain part of the game.

    Repetitve themes: The e.m.m.i. is great, but it should occur only once or twice. Some repetitive bosses too (Chozo Soldiers, Chozo Robot Soldiers)

    Atmosphere: for me, there's no dread in Metroid: Dread. No real sense of isolation or any of the classic Metroid atmosphere. It is not a horror sci-fi game, it is a great adventure action game, and thats the atmosphere I got from it.

    Soundtrack: No memorable music like in the classics. They do repeat some of the classic themes every now and then, and those are the best tunes.    … Expand
  80. Jusku
    Oct 18, 2021
    10
    excellent. aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
  81. Peaceduke
    Oct 18, 2021
    9
    Almost perfect and definitely GOTY. I hope it sells well, it's important to show that these kinds of games - well designed singleplayer works of art worth their millions much more than those that rely on various kinds of scummy mechanics. This game is classic metroid fun from beginning to the very end.
  82. Koldor
    Oct 18, 2021
    7
    Mercury Steam’s second outing with the armor-clad bounty hunter, while much improved from their previous 3DS entry, leaves much to be desired. Clunky world design, frustrating stealth sections and annoying quick time events are just a few issues in store for Samus’ first Switch outing.
    In 2021 the MetroidVania genre is incredibly saturated with phenomenal titles such as Hollow Knight,    Mercury Steam’s second outing with the armor-clad bounty hunter, while much improved from their previous 3DS entry, leaves much to be desired. Clunky world design, frustrating stealth sections and annoying quick time events are just a few issues in store for Samus’ first Switch outing.
    In 2021 the MetroidVania genre is incredibly saturated with phenomenal titles such as Hollow Knight, Axiom Verge, Cave Story, Ori and the Blind forest and many others providing stiff competition. Dread does not do anything to stand above its peers, coupled with a much higher price point of 60 USD, it provides little incentive for both long time fans and new players to pick it up. According to developer interviews, this game is Yoshio Sakamoto’s original idea for Metroid Dread from all the way back in 2005 for the Nintendo DS. After completing Dread, I think it was an idea best left in ’05.    … Expand
  83. Mohammednasser
    Oct 18, 2021
    9
    Its really amazing game .. A fun game. Nintendo came back from the big door on that kind of game ، I enjoyed fighting bosses . And puzzles . And the Graphics ، and the pictures are full of colors .. one of the best games of the year
  84. Felipevet
    Oct 18, 2021
    10
    This game is perfect. Game of the Year 2021!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  85. isma6969
    Oct 18, 2021
    10
    Buenardo me tarde 13 horas pero bueno es un juegazo le daría un 11 pero no e puede bien ahí nintemdo
  86. KarnaK
    Oct 18, 2021
    10
    God DAMN is this game good! Everything you'd want from a modern day Metroid - stellar graphics and gameplay, super tight controls, bad ass move set and bosses, tense action and great puzzles. Fun story. This game has it all!
  87. Dredd86
    Oct 17, 2021
    9
    A really awesome game. Nice graphic, good story, really cool fights and difficulties.
  88. gmsulliv
    Oct 17, 2021
    10
    I’m blown away!!!!! Thank you Nintendo for taking me back down memory lane!!!
  89. Kenny38
    Oct 17, 2021
    10
    Marvelous game, the game that Metroid fans are waiting. Great game, don't think twice and buy
  90. Dumah
    Oct 17, 2021
    10
    Metroid Dread is a must have even for first timers, this game is simply amazing, a master piece up there with everlasting Super Metroid. About difficulty. it's really that not difficult, the game is so well, that there is ALWAYS a simple way, even if you die the fights with bosses especially are way super fun and epic..Make use of brain, git gud, and enjoy.
  91. Nightstalker301
    Oct 17, 2021
    10
    As someone who was raised in a family who are such huge nerds of the franchise, I can tell you that Metroid Dread doesn't dissapoint at all. If it's one thing I can say about the game, is that the graphics are excellent, and I was absolutely blown away by how good the game looks. The gameplay was never stale from the hunting secrets, to the E.M.M.I zones, to the bosses , this game didn'tAs someone who was raised in a family who are such huge nerds of the franchise, I can tell you that Metroid Dread doesn't dissapoint at all. If it's one thing I can say about the game, is that the graphics are excellent, and I was absolutely blown away by how good the game looks. The gameplay was never stale from the hunting secrets, to the E.M.M.I zones, to the bosses , this game didn't fail to make me think outside of the box and think of different solutions to solve things. At some points it was frustrating, but that was more of my own incompetence. The game was challenging and fun, I could not recommend more to purchase this game. This isn't a waste of money, it's a masterpiece.… Expand
  92. Melodicdeathjaz
    Oct 17, 2021
    9
    Scratches that metroid itch. Super tight controls and gameplay. Plot is good and the addition of voice acting is a welcome addition. Game is pretty challenging, but it's fair. Only complaint is that no matter how many health tanks I had, it still felt like it wasn't enough. Overall all, it is my favorite ge so far of 2021
  93. DreamEaglr
    Oct 17, 2021
    8
    Шикарное управление; Прекрасная графика, особенно в портативе; Сложность на отличном уровне; Комплексное, но интересное управление; Отличные боссы и рядовые враги; Бегать от ЭММИ весело; Неплохие и довольно разнообразные локации; Игра достаточно линейна, но при этом ощущение свободы присутствует.

    Сюжет такой себе; Телепорты сделаны странно; Музыка очень слабая; Большинство встреч с ЭММИ    Шикарное управление; Прекрасная графика, особенно в портативе; Сложность на отличном уровне; Комплексное, но интересное управление; Отличные боссы и рядовые враги; Бегать от ЭММИ весело; Неплохие и довольно разнообразные локации; Игра достаточно линейна, но при этом ощущение свободы присутствует.

    Сюжет такой себе; Телепорты сделаны странно; Музыка очень слабая; Большинство встреч с ЭММИ слишком однообразны.    … Expand
  94. Randomguyreview
    Oct 17, 2021
    10
    I’ve never reviewed a game on metacritic before but was so impressed with this game I thought I’d say something. It’s everything I’ve wanted in a Metroid game after waiting nearly 20 years for a sequel. It takes everything from Samus Returns and improves in it. The environments, the music, the movement, the abilities and the suspense of the unexpected. It’s a great game and I can’tI’ve never reviewed a game on metacritic before but was so impressed with this game I thought I’d say something. It’s everything I’ve wanted in a Metroid game after waiting nearly 20 years for a sequel. It takes everything from Samus Returns and improves in it. The environments, the music, the movement, the abilities and the suspense of the unexpected. It’s a great game and I can’t recommend it enough to anyone

    Hope this helps. Thanks,    … Expand
  95. TioJocker
    Oct 17, 2021
    10
    Primera vez que juego un Metroid y me he llevado una experiencia estupeda. Merece mas puntuacion y que sea muy recomendado para que mas gente le de oportunidad a este gran juego.
  96. dr0nzer
    Oct 17, 2021
    7
    It’s alright, and not really anything special to be honest. Okay at full price, better during a sale.
  97. Cnargy
    Oct 17, 2021
    9
    Great but difficult arm your self with patience
    The control has amazing response
  98. Falkenauge
    Oct 17, 2021
    5
    sorry but whoever came up with the Emmis should be fired.
    Without that, the game would have deserved an 8 or 9 but only a 5 from me. 0 fun when you are at the emmis and pure waste of playing time every time you get caught and you get caught very, very often.
  99. JossDeath7
    Oct 17, 2021
    10
    Me encantó, su jugabilidad es increíble a tal punto que te logra enganchar, sin mencionar que le da un cierre increíble a la franquicia, completamente recomendado
  100. Nath666
    Oct 17, 2021
    10
    As I waited nearly 20 years for this I was not disappointed!

    DREAD is amazing and worth the wait.
    Difficult, puzzling, action packed and everything works great!

    The people who say it's crap have never played Metroid before or they are just crap gamers.
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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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