Metroid Dread

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8.7

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  1. zephistos
    Oct 12, 2021
    10
    Un excelente juegazo con referencias sublimes un guion escrito de 10 que catapulta todo lo vivido en las entregas anteriores a lo máximo escenarios hermosamente diseñados.

    Escenario: 10 Gráficos: 10 (la parte fotográfica de las escenas es sublime) Historia: 11 Ítems y estructura de puzles:10 Bosses: 10(son un desafío que cuando los derrotas te sientes como el amo) Música: 10    Un excelente juegazo con referencias sublimes un guion escrito de 10 que catapulta todo lo vivido en las entregas anteriores a lo máximo escenarios hermosamente diseñados.

    Escenario: 10
    Gráficos: 10 (la parte fotográfica de las escenas es sublime)
    Historia: 11
    Ítems y estructura de puzles:10
    Bosses: 10(son un desafío que cuando los derrotas te sientes como el amo)
    Música: 10
    Efectos sonoros: 10

    El juego escala de una forma épica y magistral después de la mitad y se siente en la música e historias que estas en la cúspide.    … Expand
  2. Edswitch
    Oct 12, 2021
    10
    Jogaço , história reveladora , Gameplay super fluido , ótimo desafio Level Design de fases excelente , enfim não tenho uma Critica ruim a Metroid Dread
  3. Mikesonic8
    Oct 12, 2021
    10
    Fantastic history, fantastic control and gameplay, big maps and beautiful graphics, spectacular and fun bosses... This is the best Nintendo game of this year at the moment
  4. HeyitsSamB
    Oct 12, 2021
    9
    This game is so good! Samus has such a cool new suit, the music is great, and the main bosses are fun yet challenging!
  5. Coolblue2000
    Oct 12, 2021
    10
    Wow! Just Wow! This game is absolutely amazing. Firstly it looks sumptuous with its beautiful and mesmerizing 2.5D graphics. The audio is also top class, projecting the feel of being alone perfectly.

    However most importantly the gameplay is close to perfect. Controls are tight and the buttons are well mapped so that it becomes second nature to pull off any of the actions required. The    Wow! Just Wow! This game is absolutely amazing. Firstly it looks sumptuous with its beautiful and mesmerizing 2.5D graphics. The audio is also top class, projecting the feel of being alone perfectly.

    However most importantly the gameplay is close to perfect. Controls are tight and the buttons are well mapped so that it becomes second nature to pull off any of the actions required. The story is the same old "Samus has lost all her weapons" deal (She really should be more careful...) , but this is of little consequence as the rest of the storyline is great. The normal grinding mechanic is punctuated by regular spurts of genuine panic as the E.M.M.I. sees you and starts its chase.

    In my opinion this is the best 2D Metroid game so far and not only that but probably one of the best games of 2021 so far.

    One thing to note is that if you have grown up on overly easy games then this game will be a shock to the system. However if you like challenge rather being told you are great all the time then you will love it.    … Expand
  6. Jacknew
    Oct 12, 2021
    9
    A good addition to the Metroid 2D Saga, this game is more like Samus Return for 3DS than Super Metroid for SNES, the game is more dynamic, the combat is more intensive and the boss fights are a little more complex than other Metroid game's, the game it's different as the firsts Metroid games, but the essence is there, you have back tracking, you have to search for moreA good addition to the Metroid 2D Saga, this game is more like Samus Return for 3DS than Super Metroid for SNES, the game is more dynamic, the combat is more intensive and the boss fights are a little more complex than other Metroid game's, the game it's different as the firsts Metroid games, but the essence is there, you have back tracking, you have to search for more weapons/enhancements, you have explorations, etc.
    Some people said the game is too short for a Metroid Game, but I think it has to do with the Map, in the first Metroid we don't have Map, in Super Metroid, the map was there but was not detailed. The map is very useful to know where you are at any time and know exactly where to find things like power stations, elevators, save points, etc and that make the game a little more "easy". For someone how played Metroid Samus Return for 3DS, may know exactly how useful is having this kind of map and how much may reduce the difficulty of the game, but if you don't wanna use the map and play Metroid in the old way, you can do it just don't open the map and that's all.
    The E.M.M.I. s in this game make you escape in the zones where you can find it, and they will make you see the GameOver message very offen, but since they are pretty fast, space from them is very satisfactory.    … Expand
  7. Kybalion87
    Oct 12, 2021
    10
    Pure retro-magic! Thanks to Mercury Steam for bring this amazing saga to all of us again!!!
  8. eFire
    Oct 12, 2021
    2
    This game is extremly difficult. Harder than Demon Souls from my point of view.
    The movement feels smooth, but the counters seems to have a small window. The real problem is the EMMI system. Those enemies hunt you down and you need to move really fast. So you have no time for orientation.
    I am stuck at the beginning of the game and as soon as I want to explore the EMMI just triggers the    This game is extremly difficult. Harder than Demon Souls from my point of view.
    The movement feels smooth, but the counters seems to have a small window. The real problem is the EMMI system. Those enemies hunt you down and you need to move really fast. So you have no time for orientation.
    I am stuck at the beginning of the game and as soon as I want to explore the EMMI just triggers the game over screen.
    At least the loading times after a game over are fast. But 50 € for playing an tutorial and being stuck afterwards is not a great deal.    … Expand
  9. Eldreed
    Oct 12, 2021
    9
    Lo comencé a jugar desde su salida, llevo unas 15 horas de juego, me he tomado mi tiempo ya que me gusta mucho ver los fondos que tiene el juego, sobre todo en la zona como selva, ver a las plantas comiéndose a esas especies de siervo mientras tu corres de aquí para allá matando enemigos. En cuanto a jugabilidad, es maravilloso, los controles son muy cómodos y Samus se mueve super bien. LaLo comencé a jugar desde su salida, llevo unas 15 horas de juego, me he tomado mi tiempo ya que me gusta mucho ver los fondos que tiene el juego, sobre todo en la zona como selva, ver a las plantas comiéndose a esas especies de siervo mientras tu corres de aquí para allá matando enemigos. En cuanto a jugabilidad, es maravilloso, los controles son muy cómodos y Samus se mueve super bien. La dificultad está precisa, ni tan fácil ni tan difícil, lo bueno es que al morir no vuelves todo al comienzo, lo cual no es para nada frustrante. He jugado otros Metroid, pero en jugabilidad, definitivamente este es el mejor.… Expand
  10. Derep
    Oct 9, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Metroid dread seems to combine the strengths of the previous metroid series.… Expand
  11. DjWolfine
    Oct 12, 2021
    10
    Ame el juego, simplemente hermoso y realmente espero que saquen alguna otra entrega en 2D.
  12. Elderbini
    Oct 12, 2021
    10
    Great return to the series, as a long term Metroid fan this is a wonderful return and I'm stoked where this leads in the future.
  13. jarvis0284
    Oct 12, 2021
    10
    Es un juego que demuestra el porqué es el rey de los metroidvania, jugablemente es fluido, sus mecánicas son sencillas con mucho estilo y los controles son intuitivos, el juego no es fácil porque te llegas a perder, se siente la evolución en el juego a pesar de estar en 2d es un juego que cumple al 100% un indispensable definitivamente
  14. MARS1983
    Oct 12, 2021
    10
    Majestic, beautiful!! Este juego es hermoso, lo que todo fan de Metroid hubiese querido...
  15. Zombify
    Oct 12, 2021
    10
    Great game, better impposible!! I never like metroid games but this game I cannot stop playing
  16. GREYLANCER
    Oct 12, 2021
    9
    Don't listen to these reviews from Microsoft or Sony fanboys. I have just recently went back and played every single 2D Metroid game in the series leading up to Dread, and i can tell you its one of the strongest games in the series.

    People are complaining about the graphics. The graphics are fine. The art is actually beautiful. The animations are so well done they remind me of the    Don't listen to these reviews from Microsoft or Sony fanboys. I have just recently went back and played every single 2D Metroid game in the series leading up to Dread, and i can tell you its one of the strongest games in the series.

    People are complaining about the graphics. The graphics are fine. The art is actually beautiful. The animations are so well done they remind me of the first time i played the original Prince of Persia or Flash Back and seeing the rotoscoped animations. Dreads animations are site to behold at a rock solid 60fps in game.

    Play control is tight and fluid.

    Music is subtle where it needs to be and nostalgic and epic where it needs to be . Perfect.

    People who complain about how linear it is haven't played it . That is just a fact. The game is a perfect hybrid between Metroid 3 and 4. It does funnel you to where you need to go on a set path when it needs to, but also completely opens up and lets you explore to your hearts content in between big moments. I honesty don't know how they could have done this any better than they did. It is near perfect.

    The challenge is much higher than previous 2D entries but , its also 2021 .Games are just harder now and to be honest i feel like if it was any easier people would be complaining it was too easy, so I think they found a good balance. Tough but fair.

    Too be honest the only thing that is keeping me from giving a perfect 10 is some questionable save location decisions where a part of the level will close off and not allow you to back track to a save point for a bit , and sometimes that is exactly when i want to save. So I'm forced to play for a bit longer than i want for that session to find the new save point. That does get annoying.

    Other wise as a long time Metroid fan I couldn't have asked for a better sequel after waiting 19 years, and it is definitely one of the strongest games in an already amazing series. Buy it .    … Expand
  17. bb-dangermouse
    Oct 12, 2021
    9
    Dread is a fantastic addition to the series and contender for game of the year. The difficulty is a welcome surprise for a Switch game and you'll be seeing the game over screen a lot, forcing you to tighten up your game for some of these instantly memorable boss fights. I enjoyed this one more than Fusion and it competes with Super Metroid for best game in the series. The only place whereDread is a fantastic addition to the series and contender for game of the year. The difficulty is a welcome surprise for a Switch game and you'll be seeing the game over screen a lot, forcing you to tighten up your game for some of these instantly memorable boss fights. I enjoyed this one more than Fusion and it competes with Super Metroid for best game in the series. The only place where it doesn't hit it out of the park is the music, which is on the forgettable side.… Expand
  18. CDizzness
    Oct 9, 2021
    10
    Best Metroid game I have ever played hands down. I know the mega Metroid fans will always hold "Super Metroid" in high regards, but this sits right next to it. Another timeless entry we will hear about for decades to come. The atmosphere is "dreadful", I never thought a Metroid game would make me jump and almost throw my controller. I am a sucker for stealth and this game nails it. TheBest Metroid game I have ever played hands down. I know the mega Metroid fans will always hold "Super Metroid" in high regards, but this sits right next to it. Another timeless entry we will hear about for decades to come. The atmosphere is "dreadful", I never thought a Metroid game would make me jump and almost throw my controller. I am a sucker for stealth and this game nails it. The battles are tense and rewarding, the game is gorgeous, smooth and the sound is top notch, it really pulls you in. Do yourself a favor and get this game.

    P.S. I "dread" seeing all of the low reviews...If anything, the lowest this game deserves is an 8, this game was made with Metroid fans in mind so the difficulty matches that. Also, I wish metacritic would stop allowing reviews from people who clearly cannot articulate or spell correctly. If you're going to review something proofread your ****!    … Expand
  19. TheLinkgirl
    Oct 12, 2021
    9
    Honestly, I'm not the biggest Metroid fan. I like most of the games well enough, but I find many of them aren't worth the high scores they consistently achieve. In a year like 2021, where it feels like a lot of games are good but nothing special, Metroid Dread successfully provided me with the best gaming experience I've had this year.

    For what it's worth, Dread is definitely the most    Honestly, I'm not the biggest Metroid fan. I like most of the games well enough, but I find many of them aren't worth the high scores they consistently achieve. In a year like 2021, where it feels like a lot of games are good but nothing special, Metroid Dread successfully provided me with the best gaming experience I've had this year.

    For what it's worth, Dread is definitely the most appropriate title for this game, thanks to the horrific creatures inhabiting the planet you're trying to dig your way out of, and extremely strong robots called E.M.M.I. Those robots become increasingly more powerful as the game goes on, and become particularly difficult to deal with. Being chased by the E.M.M.I. is panic-inducing, and you'll likely die to them many times, which only serves to bring about that feeling of dread when you realise there are more waiting for you.

    I don't think the game is perfect, but many of my complaints aren't anything too major. The controls, combat, bosses and story all feel great for me, and I took the time to get every possible bonus I could which took about 20 hours for me. I'm aware many people are comparing this game to Hollow Knight, as a single playthrough of this game is much shorter than that game, however I'll argue I enjoyed Metroid Dread a bit more than Hollow Knight, if only because I felt that Hollow Knight really started to drag on toward the end of it's play time, and some of the enjoyment was definitely lost on me because of that. Metroid Dread is condensed enough to not have such an issue, with bonuses for players that want to challenge themselves.    … Expand
  20. Keviaar
    Oct 12, 2021
    10
    Everything I've wanted since Fusion. The fact that Dread is real after all this time and lives up to its expectations is surreal to me.
  21. Nico85
    Oct 12, 2021
    10
    Excellent game! I had been looking forward to playing and i’ve been rewarded. The atmosphere is brilliant and the gameplay is fantastic. It’s no wonder that this game birthed a whole genre.
  22. Bryon
    Oct 12, 2021
    7
    I have mixed feelings on this one. It's very good for what it is, but it isn't exactly what I was hoping for.

    I'm about 3/4ths of the way through. I'll start with the the good stuff. The graphics are great and the music and sound effects are very good. The movement and control of Samus is the best that this series has ever seen. I am enjoying the story as well. So your basic    I have mixed feelings on this one. It's very good for what it is, but it isn't exactly what I was hoping for.

    I'm about 3/4ths of the way through.

    I'll start with the the good stuff. The graphics are great and the music and sound effects are very good. The movement and control of Samus is the best that this series has ever seen. I am enjoying the story as well. So your basic production value is a solid A.

    There are many intense battles that force you to use all of Samus' impressive array of abilities. Most battles are pretty tough and you feel good when you eventually win.

    Samus is a badass. She is finishing off her boss kills in style. She has all the awesome attitude you would hope for in the galaxy's greatest bounty hunter.

    Now for the bad stuff.

    I've felt from the very beginning like there was a hand on my back pushing me forward instead of letting me explore and discover on my own. That's a HUGE loss from previous Metroids. The game usually doesn't allow you to backtrack easily or at all. I've often acquired a new ability and thought I would go back through previous areas to see what I can open up, but the way is blocked. And the blocking doesn't feel natural. Oh, there is a red statue thing I can't kill. Oh, this door is just shut. I guess it will open when I advance far enough. At this point I'm resigned to just keep moving forward. The game automatically moves you back and forth through the areas. That isn't how Metroid is supposed to work though.

    Unless you are a top level gamer, you will die over and over and over and over again. I don't mind dying some in the beginning, or needing a few tries on a particularly tough boss, but I don't feel like a badass when I die, die, die, die, die, die, die, die, die, die, succeed. And then do that again for the next EMMI or major boss, and then again and again.

    For games like this where you constantly upgrading, I take enjoyment out of finding all of the upgrades and feeling near invincible in the latter half of the game. But the difficulty stays pretty much the same throughout. Many people like that, but I prefer the extremely powerful feeling I had in the second half of Super Metroid or BOTW.

    So for what it is, Metroid Dread is great. Unfortunately it has lost some of the freedom of exploration and the feeling of power as the upgrades stack up. It's a fun time, but ultimately lost much of what Metroid used to be in favor of more modern quick twitch fights and flights.    … Expand
  23. lukeo53
    Oct 12, 2021
    6
    I have been diligently waiting for news on Metroid Prime 4, and when this game was announced, I thought it would be a great game to play while waiting. I expected it to be reminiscent of Super Metroid, and while I certainly did not expect it to be in the same ballpark as the ageless classic, Dread was a let down.

    The pros: The game looks great, and has an interesting plot. The graphics    I have been diligently waiting for news on Metroid Prime 4, and when this game was announced, I thought it would be a great game to play while waiting. I expected it to be reminiscent of Super Metroid, and while I certainly did not expect it to be in the same ballpark as the ageless classic, Dread was a let down.

    The pros:
    The game looks great, and has an interesting plot. The graphics are strong and the game looks amazing without suffering from significant performance issues. I have heard others complain that there have been frame rate drops when using certain abilities in the game, but I have not encountered this. Likewise, the plot is unique and without spoiling it, takes the game in an interesting direction that is tied to Fusion.

    The cons:
    The control scheme is annoying and in my opinion poorly designed. I had hoped that it would be more like Super Metroid in which one could cycle through missiles, super missiles, and the grappling beam. However, in Dread, one has to hold down the various buttons for aiming, grappling, and shooting. This means that if one wishes to fire a missile while grappled to a surface, they have to utilize 4 separate buttons, which can become tedious and frustrating in combat. Aiming with a control stick rather than the control pad seems to make aiming a bit too sensitive at times, and the game offers no way to remap controls to suit individual preference. The other big problem with the game is the map. The map does not do a good job of showing where you should go, and while I do not want the game to hold my hand, it is extremely easy to miss a small feature on the map such as a morph ball tunnel, or bomb slots, which are not marked on the map. As such, one can spend a long time wondering around, being unable to figure out where to go next because the map is too vague, I understand that exploration is a big part of the Metroid series, but this makes it annoying and time-consuming. The game is supposed to be difficult, which I have no problem with, but there is a difference between being difficult and tedious, and this game is more tedious than truly difficult.

    Overall, the game was decent, but not great. I hesitate to even call it good. It definitely has some strong features, but it gets muddled by the game's problems. I feel like this was a hastily created game to keep everyone occupied until Prime 4 releases. I hope that if and when Prime 4 does ever eventually release, Retro does a much better job than the developer did with Dread.    … Expand
  24. Devilman1020
    Oct 12, 2021
    9
    Metroid Dread es un excelente juego que sobresale en todos los aspectos, quizás en donde no esté a la altura es en la música, que si la comparamos con la de anteriores entregas queda a deber un poco. Se puede apreciar la evolución respecto a lo que hizo el estudio desarrollador en Samus Returns en cuanto a las mecánicas jugables pero lo que de verdad se agradece es el hecho de que no teMetroid Dread es un excelente juego que sobresale en todos los aspectos, quizás en donde no esté a la altura es en la música, que si la comparamos con la de anteriores entregas queda a deber un poco. Se puede apreciar la evolución respecto a lo que hizo el estudio desarrollador en Samus Returns en cuanto a las mecánicas jugables pero lo que de verdad se agradece es el hecho de que no te digan que es lo que tienes que hacer a continuación o a donde te debes dirigir.

    En general es un juego por encima de la media y un imprescindible para todo fan de Metroid.    … Expand
  25. BadSanta63
    Oct 12, 2021
    10
    Haters going to hate game is fantastic. Like most things metacritic would probably give this game a 9 but got to combat the people giving this game a zero a 1.
  26. Albertoooo735
    Oct 12, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Que juegazo!!! Lo he disfrutado como si fuera un crio. No puedo encontrar ninguna cosa mala en este juego, y por favor, llorones, dejad el reviw bombing porque nadie se cree que de verdad eres un verdadero fan de metroid… Expand
  27. Hiendani
    Oct 12, 2021
    9
    Excelente juego, me encantó escapar de los emmis y los combates eran muy retadores y entretenidos. Creo que le faltó un poco más de exploración y por eso le doy un 9. Un excelente regreso de la franquicia y espero que puedan hacer más metroids 2d
  28. moshenks
    Oct 12, 2021
    10
    你在任何一款类银河战士恶魔城类游戏里也无法体会得到银河战士本尊的这种拍案叫绝，这设计能力已经在大气层。说线性的先去看看大神的新发现，绝对惊掉你下巴！
  29. Lao3821
    Oct 12, 2021
    10
    Excelente videojuego, cumple con las experiencias de todo fan de Metroid. Un excelente Gameplay, musica y ambientación
  30. Buru
    Oct 12, 2021
    10
    The best game in nintendo switch. Thanks Mercurysteam it's a fantastics game
  31. ChozoBozo
    Oct 12, 2021
    10
    Really loved this one! I'm a huge Metrovania fan, but Metroid always seemed to pass me by, it was always on a system that I didn't invest in that generation. Other than Super Metroid on the Switch's emulator, I never got to play any of the platforming classics. Playing Dread, I had an idea of what to expect, and my expectations were high. I was pretty confident that I'd enjoy the game, bitReally loved this one! I'm a huge Metrovania fan, but Metroid always seemed to pass me by, it was always on a system that I didn't invest in that generation. Other than Super Metroid on the Switch's emulator, I never got to play any of the platforming classics. Playing Dread, I had an idea of what to expect, and my expectations were high. I was pretty confident that I'd enjoy the game, bit this Metroid title really went above and beyond for me. I think my favorite aspect is Samus's movement. It just feels so good to move around and shoot things. Everything is fluid and snappy. A pretty impressive statement when you stop to consider that I played the game on joycons. The visuals looked great, though I was lucky enough to play this title on the new OLED Switch. The game almost felt like it was specifically designed for the OLED. When I put the Switch in it's dock, the game looked a little weird on my 4k tv. One last note, I enjoyed the Emmi portion of the game, though challenging it was cool to see something fresh. I could be wrong, but I don't think anything has quite done the same thing in a metrovania. The Emmi portion did give me strong phantom Hourglass vibes.… Expand
  32. Papaka
    Oct 12, 2021
    10
    It was my first time playing a metroid series game. There was always no time to be bored with tension in the game, and this game was really fun.
  33. Bene86
    Oct 12, 2021
    10
    For me easly better than ori or hollowknight. I love that artstyle. Its perfect for each who loves metroidvania's.
  34. Thumack
    Oct 12, 2021
    10
    I'm new to the Metroid series, but I have only one suggestion for you. BUY IT NOW! It's one of the best games of Nintendo. I love it.
  35. scrotty
    Oct 12, 2021
    10
    Haven't finished it yet (past the 4th EMMI) but this game oozes out 10/10 quality even up to this point. Atmosphere, difficulty (I have to believe the difficulty complaints come from inexperienced Metroid players/game journalists. It's really not that hard and there are so many quality of life changes to make the experience manageable), combat, controls, pacing, music,Haven't finished it yet (past the 4th EMMI) but this game oozes out 10/10 quality even up to this point. Atmosphere, difficulty (I have to believe the difficulty complaints come from inexperienced Metroid players/game journalists. It's really not that hard and there are so many quality of life changes to make the experience manageable), combat, controls, pacing, music, graphics...everything so far is top-notch. Can't wait to see how it all wraps up but I already know I will replay this game over and over again. Brilliant!… Expand
  36. captainsnake
    Oct 12, 2021
    10
    Metroid dread’s primary new idea- the EMMIs, have to be one of the most unique gaming experiences you’ll have. It’s not just horror- it essentially takes the gameplay loop of a Metroidvania, and accelerates it to breakneck speeds. The intensity is palpable when the EMMIs detect you, and they made for some of the most memorable moments in the game. My one complaint with them is that the mapMetroid dread’s primary new idea- the EMMIs, have to be one of the most unique gaming experiences you’ll have. It’s not just horror- it essentially takes the gameplay loop of a Metroidvania, and accelerates it to breakneck speeds. The intensity is palpable when the EMMIs detect you, and they made for some of the most memorable moments in the game. My one complaint with them is that the map becomes a little too powerful in these sections. It pauses all the gameplay and allows you to plan out your next couple steps. I think the EMMIs were a little more fun before I realized that.

    The combat is great, and most upgrades were useful in both combat and exploration. One particular upgrade was so powerful in combat that once I had it, I felt like I couldn’t go back. But it wasn’t overpowered, just strong. The boss fights acted as great checks for my combat skills, though some certain bosses were repeated a few more times than needed.

    The exploration was also very enjoyable. That’s to be expected out of a metroidvania, but the secrets in this one were particularly good, sometimes being hidden behind optional puzzles, which are much more enjoyable than you’d expect from a game where there are no required puzzles.

    All in all, there isn’t really much to dislike about Metroid dread, and any complaints were minor in comparison to the soaring heights of the rest of the game.    … Expand
  37. Zalabar22
    Oct 12, 2021
    9
    A truly excellent game, probably one of if not the best Metroid sidescroller ever released. Lots of secrets to be found and tons of replay value. It took me about 10-15 hours to beat on my first playthrough, however I only received an 80% completion. Can't wait to play through again, I highly recommend.
  38. TheRavolta
    Oct 12, 2021
    8
    I can highly recommend this great game!
    It perfectly catches the spirit of 2D Metroids, such as Super Metroid or Metroid Zero Mission.
    The music is subtle but great and supports the atmosphere of the game. The graphics are very good compared to other Nintendo Switch titles. The technology of the game is good as well, with mostly 60 FPS during normal gameplay. The In-Engine cutscenes    I can highly recommend this great game!
    It perfectly catches the spirit of 2D Metroids, such as Super Metroid or Metroid Zero Mission.
    The music is subtle but great and supports the atmosphere of the game.
    The graphics are very good compared to other Nintendo Switch titles.
    The technology of the game is good as well, with mostly 60 FPS during normal gameplay. The In-Engine cutscenes are OK, with 30 FPS and sometimes some weird animations and movement from Samus, which can be accepted.
    The story of the game is somewhat predictable, but story never has been the strength of the Metroid-Series and is not the focus of the game.
    The visual design of the world sometimes can get a bit repetitive, but that is rare and forgivable.
    The map-design of the world is very good, and it feels very satisfying to explore and search for secrets, even tho' you wont really be able to do that for the first half of the game.
    The difficulty is high but fair, which I like. The boss fights are challenging and the enemies deal a lot of damage, but drop a lot of healing and ammo as well.
    The gameplay is exactly what you would want and expect from a 2D Metroid: travelling around blasting your foes, searching for upgrades, jumping and climbing, backtracking etc. Even some legendary boss characters from the series are back. The beloved sequence breaking is back and even encouraged, but the game is, if you want, very linear as well.
    The new E.M.M.I.-Sequences are cool and hectic, but only really scary for the first time. They really can get annoying and frustrating later in the game, and they are obvious. They could've been hidden or mixed up a bit in the later game.

    To sum up: Metroid Dread is a great game, probably the best Nintendo Switch Game of 2021. It is totally worth of being a game from the Metroid-Series and I would recommend everyone to buy the game, whether you are a fan of the series or not.    … Expand
  39. Apireat
    Oct 12, 2021
    10
    Metroid dread Game is amazing Loved 100% 2D Metroid Games And This One Is A GOOD One. Get It And Have Fun
  40. bernardlopez
    Oct 12, 2021
    10
    Es un juegazo de 10, estaba tan bien puntuado (ya había llegado a los 9.1 puntos y casualmente ahora esta en 8.6), gente mediocre sin nada que hacer, se hicieron multi-cuentas para puntuarlo con bajo score, es un juegazo y lo recomiendo muchísimo.
  41. Nakataka
    Oct 12, 2021
    10
    Juegazo, Un Metroid muy superior a todos los anteriores, con buenos niveles de dificultad y gráficos como nunca
  42. LokidBR
    Oct 10, 2021
    10
    I just want to say that Metroid Dread is the best game I’ve ever played! Go buy it! I am sure you won’t regret it!
  43. dannyman2001
    Oct 12, 2021
    9
    The only other metroid game i’ve ever played is other m. it was terrible. fortunately this isn’t other m. it was between this or fc6 and im so glad i picked it. it’s super smooth, and level design blew my mind. sometimes i find it frustrating to backtrack on a level, but that’s it. emmis are terrifying. haven’t had a physical reaction to a game like this in ages.
  44. Jarrot
    Oct 12, 2021
    10
    Finally after 19 year from the last 2d metroid fusion we have a sequel.
    Mercury steam make a great work, they take experience with remake samus return on 3ds and this is the evolution of that game.Initially i was disappointed to see metroid in 2.5d instead of 2d sprite but when i play i think they make a good choise, the visual is very good and the stability and fluidity are fantastic,    Finally after 19 year from the last 2d metroid fusion we have a sequel.
    Mercury steam make a great work, they take experience with remake samus return on 3ds and this is the evolution of that game.Initially i was disappointed to see metroid in 2.5d instead of 2d sprite but when i play i think they make a good choise, the visual is very good and the stability and fluidity are fantastic, they put also the directional of the fire on all direction also when move, you feel the control of samus in all her powerfull ability.The map and exploration are very good is more like super metroid than samus return and fusion, Adam here not indicate youe verything like he make in fusion and the eexploration are more free than samus return.
    The Emmi are a good sequence and news, they expande the idea of Sa-X from fusion but make a zone for them instead a sequence.
    The only issue in game some ripetivity of some powerful enemy like chozo warrior or the emmy, For the Emmy i think that was better to make them more different each other than they make.
    For the other i think is one of the best metroid i play is perfect?No but for me the only two metroidvania that are perfect are super metroid and castlevania symphony of the night.    … Expand
  45. MGamer490
    Oct 12, 2021
    8
    My History - Have only ever played the NES game without completing it, and have completed Super Metroid earlier this year for the first time, that is my entire history with the series.

    Story - You are given story in little sections and with some cutscenes in the more intense moments, it is not heavy in any way and very easy to follow, even giving you a little recap of the story up to    My History - Have only ever played the NES game without completing it, and have completed Super Metroid earlier this year for the first time, that is my entire history with the series.

    Story - You are given story in little sections and with some cutscenes in the more intense moments, it is not heavy in any way and very easy to follow, even giving you a little recap of the story up to this point at the beginning of the game which is nice. I enjoyed it overall, I loved how simplistic it was and had some nice twists.

    Graphics & Performance - I only played the game while docked and the game ran fantastic for me, only stuttering that occurred was in loading screens, otherwise was nice and smooth. Graphics were fantastic as well, a lot of the levels were very atmospheric, you could see a lot of care and attention was put into the backgrounds as you could see enemies leaping around in the background or the local habitat doing their thing. The game looks dark and beautiful.

    Combat - If you are a fan of Super Metroid then I see a lot of similarities here but more refined, a lot of the power ups you tend to pick up are from Super Metroid but has some cool new additions as well, I loved the parry move which you can use on certain enemies to get some additional energy and ammo, this for boss fights was typically used as a quick time event which wasn't something that I cared for, but I had a wonderful time with the combat, never felt like your standard enemies were very difficult.

    Boss Fights - This game has had a lot of attention for being difficult and yeah I can agree that it is not an easy game, but I played Metroid Dread before reading any reviews and I am not particularly fond of mean and very difficult games, but not once did I feel this was beyond my skill level. Boss fights is where your skills are put to the test, but even if you die, you will always spawn right outside the room you did the fight in, you won't respawn from the last save point, that is something different from Super Metroid and is a big game changer for me. I could jump straight back in and do the fight again, even if I were to die a few times, each time I would progress further and learn their move patterns and the counter attacks for them, if this is something you are not interested in doing in a boss fight then I would suggest sticking with more lighter games. The final boss took me 6-7 times to defeat and yes there was some frustration but each time I did better and better once I learned the moves and I felt so satisfied when I beat it. This is all dependent on your skill level but I feel the difficulty may be getting too much of a negative view when it really isn't as bad as other games I have played.

    EMMI - The first few are fun, the more it goes on, the more annoying it becomes. The first few it is more fun to get caught and just run across the level and parkour your way to the exit, I found so much enjoyment in this, but later you encounter far less paths to avoid them, EMMI can appear right in front of a door you enter, the counter window to avoid instant death is not very forgiving, and I just wasn't a fan of having to sit there and wait for EMMI to go away, only to move a little and then have EMMI detect my movements again. This is probably the weakest point of the game in my view, luckily you don't have to deal with them too much and as I said, it is only the later few that really bother me.

    Exploration - I really enjoyed this, some reviews I have seen have suggested that the game never gives tips on where you need to go so you get lost easily, but I disagree completely, there is only 1-2 times I got confused on where to go, but for the most part the game is very clever about leading you on a path of where you need to go, if you get a certain item then odds are there is a place nearby to use that item to progress, its about studying your surroundings and reviewing the map from time to time, and that is what Metroidvania-type games are all about. I thought the developers did a good job of not telling you where to go but leaving you with enough to still figure it out without any major issues. Level design is great in that aspect.

    Music - Some really dark and ominous tunes play during this game, plus some classics from the Metroid series. Enjoyed the music overall and am hunting for that soundtrack.

    Final Review - I think this was a fantastic game, had about 9 hours of playtime with it and completed it within 3 days between work and my personal life. I probably enjoyed this one more than Super Metroid but that is mostly because I felt Super Metroid had some elements that were a little dated or I needed a walkthrough to help me out, while this one I felt more in control of what I was doing and more satisfied with how I progressed. Give it a shot!    … Expand
  46. Tiorock
    Oct 12, 2021
    10
    El mejor juego de la saga una jugabilidad pulida, mercury hecho una completa joya, las emociones a flor de piel en cada batalls
  47. BetaRays
    Oct 12, 2021
    10
    This game is the perfect culmination of the entire franchise. It has the control fluidity of Zero Mission, the challenging, almost puzzle-like boss fights of Samus Returns, the exploration and environmental storytelling of Super, the atmosphere and sci-fi horror elements of Fusion, the movement agility of Other M (but actually balanced and well-implemented this time around), and the loreThis game is the perfect culmination of the entire franchise. It has the control fluidity of Zero Mission, the challenging, almost puzzle-like boss fights of Samus Returns, the exploration and environmental storytelling of Super, the atmosphere and sci-fi horror elements of Fusion, the movement agility of Other M (but actually balanced and well-implemented this time around), and the lore and grand scope of the Prime series. The story was incredibly hyped which is rare for Metroid and they nailed Samus' characterization perfectly.

    The music, despite not being as catchy as the previous big hitters of the franchise, feels like a natural evolution of Fusion with a mix of the more grandiose flair of the Prime games. I just wish they included the option to lower the sfx and voices in the game to better listen to its soundtrack while playing. MercurySteam has really proven themselves after the great but flawed experiment with Samus Returns and I look forward to whatever they and Nintendo have in store for Metroid 6, hopefully in 3-4 years.    … Expand
  48. DanHuizar
    Oct 12, 2021
    10
    Awesome delivery of this forgotten franchise, action packed and really challenging but never feels unfair you learn everytime you fail.
  49. Davidus_Pinius
    Oct 12, 2021
    10
    That's magic, the best game of nintendo switch and the best game of the saga metroid.
  50. PotajeReviews
    Oct 12, 2021
    9
    Very good game. I give it a score of 9 Serris out of 10 Arachnus

    Idk why people complain about its difficulty, because I was able to play it pretty easily, and i am an incompetent idiot when it comes to gameplay.
  51. Goodnightmoon
    Oct 12, 2021
    10
    Its a good thing that the 99.99% of people don't care at all about user scores, so we can laugh at the haters. They are only doing this because the game is outstanding and people are loving it to death, if anything this is just a testament of how shockingly good the game is, possibly the best of the year, they hate this but the reality is this game is absolutely superb.
  52. MagnusLadulas
    Oct 12, 2021
    10
    Amazing game. Loved every second of it.
    Amazing atmosphere and tight controls.
  53. TomDobo
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    This is a long awaited game in the Metroid series and as a huge fan of the series this is amazing. The graphics and art style look great and the gameplay is fun and challenging. The game once again has you exploring for upgrades and abilities plus there is many secrets to find. I see the game is getting a lot of hate here but the main problem seems to be the difficulty for some people. YesThis is a long awaited game in the Metroid series and as a huge fan of the series this is amazing. The graphics and art style look great and the gameplay is fun and challenging. The game once again has you exploring for upgrades and abilities plus there is many secrets to find. I see the game is getting a lot of hate here but the main problem seems to be the difficulty for some people. Yes this game is challenging and you will die multiple times but its fair and a lot of deaths will be down to player error. I highly recommend this game to fan of the series and people who aren't scared of a challenge.… Expand
  54. PsychoInsypid
    Oct 12, 2021
    10
    Mucho tiempo esperando y no me decepcionó, el apartado visual es de lo mejor que hay en switch y el diseño de niveles es muy intuitivo a pesar de no ser completamente lineal como fusion. Te hace sentir que siempre vas por el lado correcto y al mismo tiempo sentir perdido por toda la cantidad de caminos disponibles
  55. meta_nor
    Oct 12, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Playing this, I remembered the past, Super Metroid.
    An intricate dungeon and route sequence .
    This is a Metroid! This is a masterpiece.

    Chozo are not all good people.
    But, dreadful Cho-zo is very fresh and fun to me.

    At last, Suddenly Samus awakens to a monster at some point with Metroid DNA.
    Will she continue to protect the galaxy?
    Or she will become villain?    … Expand
  56. nevadatan
    Oct 12, 2021
    9
    This is a very different entry on the Metroid franchise, but a very welcome one. The difficulty is a tad high, but dying in a video game never killed anyone, just learn enemies patterns and you will be able to subdue any enemy in this game.

    My first gripe with this game is: the story, it starts good... But then goes places that are a little bit silly and over the tip. The second gripe i    This is a very different entry on the Metroid franchise, but a very welcome one. The difficulty is a tad high, but dying in a video game never killed anyone, just learn enemies patterns and you will be able to subdue any enemy in this game.

    My first gripe with this game is: the story, it starts good... But then goes places that are a little bit silly and over the tip.
    The second gripe i have with this game is how unintuitive some paths are... At least twice i got stuck in an area cause the game loves to lock you up in a confined area till you realize a small block that you can destroy and move forward.

    Aside from these small problems i loved this game ,.would definitely recommend!    … Expand
  57. Lawngnome
    Oct 12, 2021
    3
    The game plays beautifully, and the exploration aspect is as good as it ever was. Even the EMMI zones, despite being stressful, are enjoyable and the mix of stealth and running for your sweet life is at its core fun and never feels unfair. Unfortunately, after the first couple of boss fights... everything completely falls apart. Any progress you make is constantly stopped by boss afterThe game plays beautifully, and the exploration aspect is as good as it ever was. Even the EMMI zones, despite being stressful, are enjoyable and the mix of stealth and running for your sweet life is at its core fun and never feels unfair. Unfortunately, after the first couple of boss fights... everything completely falls apart. Any progress you make is constantly stopped by boss after boss after boss thrown at you and you're forced to grind the same fight until your thumbs bleed or just stop playing altogether. The latter of which is what I did some midway through the game, feeling robbed and cheated. It's also painfully obvious the boss fights are only needlessly difficult for the sake of being difficult, the difficulty itself serving no storytelling purpose, but rather working against it by repeatedly taking the player out of the adventure to stare at the Game Over screen and then watch the same cutscene for the millionth time, or just skip it until you no longer remember what it was even about.

    An otherwise excellent game being ruined by one incredibly stupid, yet clearly deliberate design choice is utterly baffling. It's not fair to condemn the game because of this, but the fact remains it's quite literally unplayable for casual audiences yet doesn't tell you that until later in the game, and the score should reflect that more than anything.    … Expand
  58. KingOfRock
    Oct 9, 2021
    8
    Originally I rated this game a 10/10. I was several hours in at the time, but closer to the end I felt the need to revise it. I stand by most of my comments, but the more powerups you get the more the bad controls starts to show. Other than that the atmosphere is great. Everything from the soundtrack is great. It all blends together we'll. The controls are a bit sloppy. For example, youOriginally I rated this game a 10/10. I was several hours in at the time, but closer to the end I felt the need to revise it. I stand by most of my comments, but the more powerups you get the more the bad controls starts to show. Other than that the atmosphere is great. Everything from the soundtrack is great. It all blends together we'll. The controls are a bit sloppy. For example, you can't use the D-pad to move. In any other game that would be a silly complaint, but it's a 2D game. It just doesn't make a lot of sense given how much better moving 2D characters are with a D-pad. The joystick movement is fine, but the heat of the moment it's easy to accidentally tap it left or right while trying to dodge enemy fire. It does work great for aiming, though. It really starts to show its cracks when you get more powerups and need to hold in buttons to do what you want. The L and R buttons on the Switch are already extremely small on the Joy-Cons and they aren't the best buttons to hold in for things like aiming anyways. Why not make that the ZL button instead? It just feels more natural. Also, why do I have to hold in the R button for the missiles and ZL button for the grappling hook? Why not just use the - button to cycle through them? It just makes more sense. It's not that holding in the buttons is difficult as much as it is extremely pointless and frustrating at times, especially since your normal beam attacks don't work on bosses. You either need to charge shot or use missiles, the latter of which is much faster. So, again, why not use the - button to cycle through weapons, since you'll most likely stick with missiles on the bosses anyways, then use the R and ZR buttons for something like the radar and free up the D-pad for movement? I don't get why Nintendo chose toap the buttons like that.

    The cast of enemies is great with a fantastic variety that changes depending on where you are as well, which really makes the atmosphere feel alive. The E.M.M.I. are great enemies, and the selling point Nintendo was banking on, but after the first couple encounters I felt like it experienced the pitfall so many indie horror games fall into with the same mechanic in that it just stops being scary or intimidating real fast and sometimes becomes annoying. After a while the annoyance turned to apathy and now I just see them as minor obstacles.

    To me this game's big selling point isn't the E.M.M.I. but the challenge this game presents. It's not the hardest Metroid game in existence, but it's difficulty is much higher than most games recently, especially Nintendo's efforts. Frankly, I love the challenge. And I also love the brief cinematic cutscenes that only take a couple seconds but help you understand how to tackle a boss or challenge. This game isn't for everyone, but Metroidvania fans and people who love a bit of difficulty will love it.    … Expand
  59. raulf17
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    I think this games deserves a 9/10 but due to review bombing from bad players i gave it a 10.

    Difficulty is just right, games like this shouldn't be easy, a mistake must be fatal to make you feel the game atmosphere and samus weakness at the begining.

    Improvements in añmost every aspect, good story and development, entertaining and feeling like a meteoid game.
  60. Darkko
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    Es mi primera vez jugando un Metroid de estos. El juego es algo exigente pero nunca injusto con el jugador. Todo está bien pulido desde la jugabilidad hasta los sonidos. Hace mucho no tenía una experiencia tan placentera con un videojuego. Es tanto así que es la primera vez que escribo una reseña. ¡El juego es simplemente grandioso y asombroso! Todos deberían darle la oportunidad.
  61. Axss1320
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    It's a masterpiece, I've had a really long time without playing a platformer this good
  62. BigBlast
    Oct 11, 2021
    8
    Exceptional level design. excellent audio design. excellent graphics. superb metroid gameplay.
    Loved the E.M.M.I sections.

    Did not like the bosses.
    Unfortunately no voice acting in the opening.
    Some of the music is iffy mainly the boss music and ending music
  63. Janli
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    This is my first metroid game and i loved every minute of it. The movement is buttery smooth thanks to its high framerate. The game consists some of the best boss fights. It’s hard but it’s surprisingly not that unfair because the game requires you to just learn the patterns of bosses. The skills/moves of Samus are really satisfying to execute especially the parry. Graphics are good for aThis is my first metroid game and i loved every minute of it. The movement is buttery smooth thanks to its high framerate. The game consists some of the best boss fights. It’s hard but it’s surprisingly not that unfair because the game requires you to just learn the patterns of bosses. The skills/moves of Samus are really satisfying to execute especially the parry. Graphics are good for a switch game. Additionally, the E.M.M.I are really terrifying. As the game progresses they become hard to deal with. All in all, the game gave me quite an experience with its great controls, fluid movement, outstanding level design, and challenging boss fights.… Expand
  64. Kakadu
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    This game is a masterpiece. Fun, engaging and challenging combat and bossfights. Stunning environments, complex level design.
    With zero handholding the game subtly nudges you in the right direction.
    Excellent game, GOTY!
  65. EndingUpAlone
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    I wholeheartedly love this game. I played Metroid Fusion a ton as a kid, and Dread as its sequel is absolutely amazing. It brings the element of fear I felt in Fusion to a whole different level. I cannot stress enough how excellent this game is. I encourage anyone, even if they are new to the 2-D Metroid games, to give this game a shot. Thank you so much to Nintendo and Mercury Steam forI wholeheartedly love this game. I played Metroid Fusion a ton as a kid, and Dread as its sequel is absolutely amazing. It brings the element of fear I felt in Fusion to a whole different level. I cannot stress enough how excellent this game is. I encourage anyone, even if they are new to the 2-D Metroid games, to give this game a shot. Thank you so much to Nintendo and Mercury Steam for bringing a great part of my childhood back to me. You have no idea how much this means to me.… Expand
  66. veedub
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    To all the low-scoring reviews: THIS IS NOT A GAME FOR BABIES.

    You will die. A lot. There's no mercy. Only dread. One of the few games where the difficulty actually measures up to how the game talks about how dangerous things are. The tension is real. It's not "cinematic tension" followed by some easy BS designed to look scary but be easy -- it's tense because it's    To all the low-scoring reviews: THIS IS NOT A GAME FOR BABIES.

    You will die.

    A lot.

    There's no mercy. Only dread. One of the few games where the difficulty actually measures up to how the game talks about how dangerous things are.

    The tension is real. It's not "cinematic tension" followed by some easy BS designed to look scary but be easy -- it's tense because it's *actually tense.*

    And it's relentless. Nothing is handed to you. Everything is earned. It doesn't even ever tell you where to go except in broad sweeping generalization like "you need to work your way up toward your ship." And I *love* that about this game.

    Yes, there are moments that are frustrating. But there's no un-dodgeable BS. Just stuff that you haven't figured out how to pay attention to yet, or moves that you're not utilizing enough yet.

    And if you don't like difficult games, I'll just say this one's not for you. Don't darken it with your "it was too hard" whines. Go back to playing Super Mario Odyssey on Assist Mode.    … Expand
  67. Clickbaitkid55
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    Metroid Dread is a game I have personally been interested in ever since I learned about its (then debated) existence ten years ago. I have always been a Metroid fan ever since I was seven years old playing "Zero Mission" and "Fusion". Those were the last two traditional games we would get for a very long time until 2017's "Samus Returns", and one of those two (Fusion) was the last originalMetroid Dread is a game I have personally been interested in ever since I learned about its (then debated) existence ten years ago. I have always been a Metroid fan ever since I was seven years old playing "Zero Mission" and "Fusion". Those were the last two traditional games we would get for a very long time until 2017's "Samus Returns", and one of those two (Fusion) was the last original 2d game to release. Fast forward ten years from that point, and I find myself at age 17, final year of high school, and finally a new, shiny, original 2d Metroid game, and even though much time has passed since I first played "Fusion" and "Zero Mission", Dread threw me back into the shoes of seven-year old me. I was over the moon just hearing about a new game, let alone Dread, would release in 2021, and the excitement has only grown after my play-through of the game. The graphics are stunning, the gameplay is refined and perfected, the level design is complex and intelligent. As an experienced Metroid player, I found myself amazed yet equally perplexed at the world around Samus as I tried to find my war around the rich caverns below ZDR's surface. The game is one of true open-ended fun, rarely holding your hand, and when it does, it is done so in such a subtle way I never even realized I was being guided. The bosses in the game can range from either complete pushovers in the beginning (except for some repeat bosses) to complete brick walls in which I found myself dying and repeating boss fights multiple times. The EMMI (killer robots) serve a satisfying purpose in keeping the player on their toes and DREADing (haha nailed that one) the next encounter the player may have with one of these EMMI. The story I will not go into, but seeing all the story-related events unfold sent so much joy into me and so many cheers out of my mouth. The story serves a great purpose but never gets in the way of progression or gameplay. Finally, the uprages the player can receive all have an important purpose and are used in very thought-out methods. One minor complaint I had was how some bosses were repetitive, but then I stopped to think why there were multiples of these bosses, and that's when things made sense. It's hard to make a review like this without spoiling major or even minor plot points of the story, so I will leave you with this: Be ready to retrace your steps MULTIPLE times, and be prepared to be surprised as well. In my opinion, Metroid Dread is the perfect Metroid game, the best game Nintendo has ever made, and, remember this just my opinion, the best game I have ever played. Metroid Dread was the long awaited and perfect follow up to Fusion as well as a fitting and wonderful conclusion to the Metroid Saga. Where will Samus go next and what else may step in her way? We don't know what the future holds, but for now, let us let out a sigh of relief in knowing that Metroid is back and better than ever. Metroid Dread gets a perfect 10/10 in my eyes. For more content about video games or mainly Metroid as of now, feel free to check out my youtube channel ClickBaitKid for more… Expand
  68. MrVomitMan
    Oct 11, 2021
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Was Just playing Hollow Knight to warm up to metroidvanias again. It's still the goat

    I came into Metroid Dread pretty negative because I saw the art style, and the rather bland trailers, and I was a bit worried. The E.M.M.I insta kill concept didn't instill fear into me like running from SA-X, one shot and you lose like 4 energy tanks, but still live, so you are forced to stay in the sprint.

    But, the E.M.M.I grew on me in another way. Like gamer parkour really. I became less scared of death (because I would die like 3-6 times.) and became more interested with the vast use of abilities I could use to outsmart / outrun them. At first, very spooky, but then you realize you will just find baby mother brain, and mess their day up sooner than later. I did like the variance of abilities they possessed. The music was fantastic though, and helped with the tension

    Classic Metroid Tension: 5/10

    This is a Metroidvania, so of course, I play for those collectibles baby! Plenty of missile tanks, some powerbombs, and a new to Metroid concept, large missile tanks and also energy tank pieces. I liked this concept, the more the merrier. I do wish Super missiles were a collectable. That was my main infatuation with Metroid Fusion, the loads of collectables, it was ridiculous how many energy tanks you could get. On another note, there was some amazing puzzles on acquiring some of the larger collectables. Primarily using your speed boost ability. The trickiest to master of them all. But very, very rewarding to finally get right. Was a huge fan of the creative puzzles to acquire collectables. Wish there were more though, and I sort of wish the area didn't glow when a collectable was nearby. I personally like it when you have to work for those hidden items on your own, and scan each room manually. I'll take it though

    Collectables: 8/10

    Environment. This was my greatest fear. Getting a "Metroid" atmosphere with 3D art style. At first, it felt generic, and it still could be a lot better honestly. I wasn't really scared ever. And that's what I want in a Metroid game. Think of Metroid: Fusion in general, or the start screen of Super Metroid. Metroid Prime 2 anyone? All of these games had you teetering on the edge. A freakin' pixelated game is making me poop myself! I never quite got there with Metroid: Dread, and I thought I might with it being in the name. However, the E.M.M.I were a great attempt at that, but instant kills don't strike fear into you once it happens once or twice, it just becomes a standard case of trial and error.
    The release of the X virus into the world, and seeing it all change to increase the difficulty of the other areas, and seeing changes in environments when the lava generators were turned off was fantastic! That was my favorite moment in the game; seeing the X virus at all was like: "dayum, its not extinct!!" Very cool moment. Some of the environments, especially the water ones were nice to look at, but many felt rather uninspired. Fire place, Water place, Grass place. Part of me appreciated this for Metroid Fusion nostalgic reasons, but Nintendo does this already for Mario games, we can do better there. The Chozo areas, much better

    Environment / Atmosphere: 7/10

    Mechanics. At first, acquiring abilities felt like "ahh man, I've gotta remember another button" and I spent a lot of time shooting my grapple at enemies instead of missiles or shooting a missile instead of sliding in a panic, but over time, I grew to love the buttons and the feeling of being a Samus. A good Samus too. I also loved just about every mechanic in the game, and that there are ways to skip certain areas if possible because you have such a vast set of tools that not even the game testers couldn't figure it all out!

    Mechanics: 10/10

    "This game is too hard, its only for hardcore metroid fans." - 0, 1 star reviews. The game is challenging, yes, you will die. but it rewards those who learn from your mistakes, get better, its not that bad

    Difficulty: 10/10

    I beat and aced the game in 10 hours and 56 minutes. A 60 dollar game. I think that's a solid time to ace a game overall and most people won't do that on their first play through, but I paid 60 to do that. Guess how much I payed for Hollow Knight....15 bucks full price. I have 17 hours in the game, still haven't even beat the game, let alone end game content. Metroid Dread is a great gaming experience, but not a 60 dollar gaming experience. Nintendo do what Nintendo do tho.

    Bang for Buck(Price): 5/10

    In closing, there were some frame drops for a game that looks like maybe it shouldn't have frame drops. Story was rushed in the beginning, but made more sense, and eventually hooked me later, but not like Metroid Prime games. The final encounter was awesome, and loads of challenging at first. Some micro areas were very tedious in making you run all the way around, even in end game spots. Map was sometimes overwhelming, but large too!

    Overall 8/10    … Expand
  69. Omega_esp
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    El mejor juego que he jugado en 2D jamás en la vida, junto a Ori, los mejores de los ultimos tiempos.
  70. Aarononeal5
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    Controls are amazing. Game is so smooth and everything was so exciting. Absolutely stoked on it
  71. Jay1724
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    There are very few cases where I leave a game feeling like it was perfect. Probably TLOU1, TLOU2, SMW, Astro Bot, and now Metroid Dread. Even Super Metroid I felt wasn’t completely perfect which is fine considering it was revolutionary. Metroid Dread is seriously the peak of what a 2D Metroid can be in every sense.
  72. Olorin1990
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    One of the greatest games nintendo has made, period. An infinitely replayable classic, and easily the best MetroidVania out there
  73. upThere
    Oct 11, 2021
    7
    I'm Conflicted.
    Recursive exploration, 2D platformer-pathfinding and incremental combat-abilities-which-double-as-traversal-mechanics are the legacy of the Metroid & Castlevania series'. This game does those. You're a bounty hunter - work alone, backtrack, find a new way forward & hunt the next objective... It's a refined formula.
    What Dread introduces is portions of the game with an    I'm Conflicted.
    Recursive exploration, 2D platformer-pathfinding and incremental combat-abilities-which-double-as-traversal-mechanics are the legacy of the Metroid & Castlevania series'. This game does those. You're a bounty hunter - work alone, backtrack, find a new way forward & hunt the next objective... It's a refined formula.

    What Dread introduces is portions of the game with an awesome redefinition of that formula - the hunter becomes hunted! All your exploration, traversal + combat abilities are now leveraged toward narrowly escaping aggressively intelligent agile and relentless pursuers.... Heart-pounding adrenaline spikes - what a rush! ... but

    ...7/10 - because it feels like these portions are tacked on, confined to their own mini-games at specific junctures. Otherwise it's business as usual. It leaves me wanting to know what if this awesome reimagining were at the core of the game itself rather than a side-dish - Nintendo could achieve a true redefinition of this otherwise stale genre. . .?    … Expand
  74. Reds1496
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    La espera por un nuevo titulo de Metroid valió la pena. “Dread” es el mejor titulo de la franquicia (2D) en términos de jugabilidad, historia y ambientación. La progresión a través del juego es súper fluida y ninguna parte del juego se siente lenta o aburrida. Todas los "poderes" que se obtienen a través del juego se sienten justificados y útiles incluso para los que se necesita la energíaLa espera por un nuevo titulo de Metroid valió la pena. “Dread” es el mejor titulo de la franquicia (2D) en términos de jugabilidad, historia y ambientación. La progresión a través del juego es súper fluida y ninguna parte del juego se siente lenta o aburrida. Todas los "poderes" que se obtienen a través del juego se sienten justificados y útiles incluso para los que se necesita la energía AEION que a diferencia de "Samus Returns" no sientes que te estén obligando utilizarlos dentro de la aventura ya que su adición en esta entrega se siente orgánica y natural (sin mencionar que hay un par de estas habilidades que son una delicia de utilizar). Una cantidad de jefes mas que aceptable con una dificultad que se siente acorde a los tiempos actuales. Quizás el apartado mas flojo del juego es la música y aun así es bastante memorable. Probablemente el mejor juego de 2021. Imprescindible.… Expand
  75. Eshkiodo95
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    Phenomenal game! Best 2D Metroid to ever release in my opinion. Awesome level and character design, animations, and boss fights.
  76. arh3399
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    Wow. As a life long metroid fan this game is the perfect culmination of the 2D series. The gameplay is fast and fluid with tight control. It feels better then any other metroid game. The game is hands off and lets you figure out where to go and how to get there. The environments are varied and interesting and its got classic metroid music. And oh yeah the ending is incredible. OneWow. As a life long metroid fan this game is the perfect culmination of the 2D series. The gameplay is fast and fluid with tight control. It feels better then any other metroid game. The game is hands off and lets you figure out where to go and how to get there. The environments are varied and interesting and its got classic metroid music. And oh yeah the ending is incredible. One of my favorite endings of any game every. It took 19 years to get here and its was absolutely worth the wait.… Expand
  77. Swagner
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    Frankly, I don't know how they'll ever top this one. MercurySteam absolutely knocked it out of the park. Literally every part of the game blew me away; the controls were the slickest Metroid's ever had, the visuals were gorgeous, the boss fights were both challenging and satisfying, the powerups were downright badass, and the story... I literally wouldn't change a thing!

    Metroid's    Frankly, I don't know how they'll ever top this one. MercurySteam absolutely knocked it out of the park. Literally every part of the game blew me away; the controls were the slickest Metroid's ever had, the visuals were gorgeous, the boss fights were both challenging and satisfying, the powerups were downright badass, and the story... I literally wouldn't change a thing!

    Metroid's always taken a lot of inspiration from sci-fi and horror movies (Alien and The Thing especially), but here, it's clearly demonstrated that it's more than the sum of its parts. Even compared to the esteemed Super and Fusion, Dread raises the bar.    … Expand
  78. Bufo1966
    Oct 11, 2021
    0
    Aim mode is hot garbage. Otherwise it's just Metroid: Samus Returns for 3DS again.

    Boring level design, ugly graphics, bland color scheme, subpar music, a focus on sneaking past unkillable enemies instead of exploration, and quick time events make Dread one of the worst entries in the franchise.

    Best entries: Super Metroid, Metroid: Zero Mission, Metroid Fusion, and Metroid Prime.
  79. heliomega1
    Oct 11, 2021
    8
    Pros:
    - Beautiful game
    - Runs well with few bugs - Exploration is rewarding - Bosses, while hard, aren't unforgiving - The shift-dodge mechanic already feels like an old friend. Makes combat, especially bosses, feel tight and engaging. Cons: - EMMI encounters are unfun, squandered opportunity for tension. They're supposed to be scary but they end up being annoying and    Pros:
    - Beautiful game
    - Runs well with few bugs
    - Exploration is rewarding
    - Bosses, while hard, aren't unforgiving
    - The shift-dodge mechanic already feels like an old friend. Makes combat, especially bosses, feel tight and engaging.

    Cons:
    - EMMI encounters are unfun, squandered opportunity for tension. They're supposed to be scary but they end up being annoying and pace-breaking
    - Movement needed to be cleaned up. The Double/Space jump feels weird. Shinesparks are finnicky and don't feel fun like they used to.
    - Story is paper-thin. Even Fusion had more intrigue than this.
    - Sound design is flat and washed out, music forgettable.

    If I could give it a 7.5, I would.    … Expand
  80. andrewasshol
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    What a great game, I don't usually give games a 10 but this is easily right behind super Metroid in my eyes and is better than fusion by a lot, my only grudge with the game is that its kind of linear but there is already a ton of sequence breaking you can do which makes up for it
  81. yensis123
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    Metroid Dread es uno de esos juegos que te enganchan desde el inicio, no quería que el juego se terminara. En comparación de otras sagas de Metroid en 2D, Dread dispone de múltiples mapas gigantes con muchos secretos escondidos entre sus paredes, unos jefes formidables y una historia que te sorprende a cada momento.
  82. ewertonlsilva
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    Um dos melhores games da série. Jigabilidade excelente e um final digno da história de Samus.
  83. luisilloRS
    Oct 11, 2021
    9
    (ESP Review): Simple y llanamente este es el mejor Metroid 2D hasta la fecha. No solo hace bien todo lo ya visto en la saga hasta entonces sino que encima lo mejora al máximo, añadiendo nuevas mecánicas a habilidades ya vistas anteriormente en la saga como el Speed Booster o el Grapple Beam. Además añade nuevas mejoras para el traje de Samus que le da un toque mas novedoso a la franquicia,(ESP Review): Simple y llanamente este es el mejor Metroid 2D hasta la fecha. No solo hace bien todo lo ya visto en la saga hasta entonces sino que encima lo mejora al máximo, añadiendo nuevas mecánicas a habilidades ya vistas anteriormente en la saga como el Speed Booster o el Grapple Beam. Además añade nuevas mejoras para el traje de Samus que le da un toque mas novedoso a la franquicia, dejando claro que estamos ante un Metroid de nueva generación.

    Sin duda lo mas destacable en cuanto a mejoras ha sido el movimiento de Samus, el cual es una verdadera gozada de manejar, permitiéndonos hacer toda clase de movimientos y desencadenando secuencias completamente espectaculares con la utilización del Parry y las nuevas mejoras anteriormente mencionadas.

    Las batallas contra jefes son increíbles, pues las considero las mas épicas vistas hasta la fecha, con secuencias asombrosas y patrones de movimiento que nos harán exprimir nuestra imaginación al máximo para descubrir como vencerlos. También, a causa de esto, son los mas complicados en la saga, llegando a tomar varios intentos el aprender como derrotarlos.

    Lo único en lo que flojea diría que es la banda sonora, que, aunque esté muy bien conseguida y generé una atmosfera de 10, sin duda no se acerca a antiguos títulos de la franquicia como Super Metroid o la trilogía Prime, los cuales conseguían que mas de un tema se te quedase en la cabeza durante años. (Aun sigo silbando la melodía de Tallon Overworld...)

    También los E.M.M.I. son un punto que empieza a cansar a mitad del juego, pues al inicio son divertidos y algo innovador, pero a la larga se acaban volviendo algo repetitivo, cortando el ritmo de juego y llegando a convertirse en secuencias bastante frustrantes. Eso si, destruirlos es una de las mayores satisfacciones del videojuego.

    Por ultimo destacar la historia, que aunque cuenta con giros de guion increíbles y acaba finalmente con el arco de los Metroides en la saga principal, se vuelve bastante complicada de entender para nuevos jugadores que quieran incorporarse en la franquicia. Además de que la incorporación de los Chozo en el ultimo titulo de esta cronológicamente hablando es bastante extraña. ¿Dónde estuvieron estos Chozo durante todo este tiempo? ¿Nadie sabia de la existencia de ZDR hasta ahora? Sin duda queda un poco forzado y brusco el querer añadir los Chozo ahora después de darles tanto halo de misterio durante todo este tiempo.

    Sin nada mas que decir, es un muy buen videojuego, de los mejores de la saga y del catálogo de Switch. Recomendado al 100%.    … Expand
  84. lolhhh
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    This gets the highest recommendation I can give it has a great narrative and the most fluid combat and traversal option I've played in a Metroidvania it's word is much more open than fusion and has the best bosses in the series 10/10 it's better than super Metroid
  85. Shussbse
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    Best 2D Metroid game ever for me. So happy this series has been revived. Can’t wait for prime 4!!
  86. Kouf25
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    It's no Super Metroid but it still makes all other currently released Metroidvania games bow before their king. Top notch game for the Switch.
  87. nabugoon
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    this is my first metroid game and I think the level design is insane. if you can find the invisible guidance of the game, you can enjoy this game even if you’re a newbie for the metroid game!
  88. Marco_BlackWing
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    Metroid Dread Is MasterPiece, Best Game Ever and Goty. Guys, this game is simply fluid, in such a way that it is shocking. Metroid Dread has an amazing atmosphere. Game is amazing trusts.
  89. thethreecats
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    Metroid Dread is the definitive Metroid game, made by people who understand the formula and how to speak to the fanbase as well as a return to form for Yoshio Sakamoto's legacy with the franchise. On top of this extremely polished experience we also get to live in a time when a truly difficult Metroid game is a reality. Samus' increased mobility and her new defensive movements allowed forMetroid Dread is the definitive Metroid game, made by people who understand the formula and how to speak to the fanbase as well as a return to form for Yoshio Sakamoto's legacy with the franchise. On top of this extremely polished experience we also get to live in a time when a truly difficult Metroid game is a reality. Samus' increased mobility and her new defensive movements allowed for more intense fights later on in the game. There's even one boss with a legitimate physical combo. A lot of people have complained about the difficulty but honestly the game is built to where the difficulty can be altered by your own pick-ups. My game was extremely difficult as I had skipped a lot of items, the final boss destroyed me multiple times, but it was never impossible. If you don't like very hard games the beginning may kick you down but as you go along make certain to go for as many pick-ups as you possibly can.

    Some general tips:
    The flash shift can't go through enemies but you can jump and use it over them.
    The E.M.M.I will almost always walk onto the last location it heard you. If you use the phantom cloak, be sure to walk into an alcove close by after activating it to make sure it doesn't bump into you.
    You have access to your entire arsenal after a counter.
    Running away from an E.M.M.I is always a viable strategy. If you get too stressed, pause the game and scan the map screen for a way out.
    The game tends to funnel you into the intended sequence of events, for your first playthrough its easiest to take the path of least resistance.
    The game is replayable. Find a cool movement tech at the end of the game? Start a new file later! Who knows you might use it to get something early.

    This game deserves immense praise, sales numbers that blow Nintendo away and a lasting legacy. A 10/10 is the only thing I could ever give it.    … Expand
  90. Aruki
    Oct 11, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is amazing. I love the exploration, as well as the background as one explores. The controls feel natural and well managed (except the E.M.M.I gun thing, it's a bit awkward).
    There are times where the story felt a little .. guided, more so than I would like from an explorative title. I did not like or appreciate the fact that missables were highlighted on the map (even to the point were zones would flash if one missed something in a zone).
    I have a standard of $1/hr minimum of entertainment from a game (so if it costs $80 I expect 80 hr of game play. This includes the time to achievement hunt, and or 100% a game). This game fall short of that, but that's ok in this case.    … Expand
  91. Starfree
    Oct 11, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. My first impressions weren’t great for the first 3 or 4 hours I just wanted to play Super Metroid again. But it took off very well. I like the story focus, not a fan that it was boiled down to Samus having daddy issues I thought we got over that in Other M. But otherwise the story is really nice. Graphics are really clean, everything looks amazing, everything feels amazing. It’s really fun just to run around, trying out a new power up. I don’t think there’s a bit of sequence breaks which is disappointing, it is pretty linear, but you can infinite bomb so maybe there are some. The final boss was hard as hell but very satisfying when you finally beat him and the ending is nice. I’m not touching hard mode with a 100 foot Pole. Overall good game definitely not perfect. But for the fabled Dread that we were waiting 15 years on, it met a lot of expectations.… Expand
  92. Sothor
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    Llevo jugando a Metroid desde 2003 ,Metroid prime es mi juego favorito de la historia y la saga Prime 2 echoes , apartir de ahí fue una obsesión , entonces jugue a los 2d y me enamore mas del lore de la saga...años espues cuando pude permitirmelo empeze una colección enorme de la saga que aun continua hoy en día.
    Mercury tenia una tarea dificil ya no solo mejores su notable Remake de    Llevo jugando a Metroid desde 2003 ,Metroid prime es mi juego favorito de la historia y la saga Prime 2 echoes , apartir de ahí fue una obsesión , entonces jugue a los 2d y me enamore mas del lore de la saga...años espues cuando pude permitirmelo empeze una colección enorme de la saga que aun continua hoy en día.
    Mercury tenia una tarea dificil ya no solo mejores su notable Remake de 2017 Samus returns( Metroid 2) si no cumplir las expectativas de 19 años...y que ha pasado? las ha logrado e incluso en ciertos terminos lo ha superado ... que hace de Metroid lo que es? Un diseño de niveles exquisito e inteligente que aproveche el backtracking de una manera excepcional y lo hacen a la perfección ,siendo desafiante pero a la par que divertido ya que cada zona esta muy diferenciada y como todos los Metroid cada zona tiene su ambientación ,fauna ,dificultades...etc Las animaciones son de otro mundo que hace que el juego tenga una jugabilidad endiabladamente agil y suave que ya no solo ningún Metroid 2d ha soñado con rozar si no ningún Metroidvania y eso que estamos viviendo una época de oro actualmente ,hollow knight era para mi el que tenia esa corona en cuanto a la jugabilidad pero Metroid Dread lo ha subido un peldaño ,en cuanto a los gráficos y diseño artistico es sublime ,cuando en un principio parecia algo "gris" nada que ver, tampoco quieuro entrar en spoilers pero es típico de la saga las diferentes zona ,pero la cantidad de efectos y sobretodo como dije animaciones hace que en su conjunto sea mas que positivo tapando algunas texturas mas planas....podría seguir hablando de las maravillas pero estamos de enhorabuena poder continuar 19 años la historia ,ahora solo queda esperar por Prime 4 que seguro no dejara indiferente a nadie ...este juego merece algo de mas nota de la que tiene pero es típico de metacritic ,lo importante es que tenga una buena recepción y no tengamos que esperar tantos años para otra parte...    … Expand
  93. Ryanboy1977
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    I was never too crazy about the 2D Metroid series even as a kid when the 1986 game came out , but after 35 years finally a 2d Metroid game that i love outside from the prime series!
  94. Guipm26
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    Great game! It makes you want to explore every part of the map for items. Some times I felt stuck in the game, and I was surprised finding the exit while searching for an item i left behind earlier.
  95. MasterCore
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    Me encanto el juego. me habría gustado mas duración, tal vez el doble, pero es una cesación que a menudo queda en campañas.
    seria estupendo si mandaran una actualización con un modo de juego solo de Boss figths con distintos niveles de dificultad.
  96. Parzival127
    Oct 11, 2021
    9
    One of the best games I have played on the Switch. My introduction to the Metroid series and I am a huge fan now. The game is beautiful and movement and combat fluid.
    The game is difficult but does not pretend like it isn't. From the get go, the game let's you know that it is trying to earn the "Dread" subtitle. It's not for everyone, but it is definitely for me.
  97. Retroplayer1987
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    Excelente diseño de niveles, me recuerda a Supermetroid en como el juego te va guiando por esos laberintos orgánicos y muy bien construidos. Se agregan nuevas habilidades, algunas ya venían del juego de 3ds por supuesto y las ya clásicas de cada metroid(Morphball, super salto, etc)
    Los jefes son puzzles en si mismos como ya es común en esta serie y su dificultad es realmente buena, vas a    Excelente diseño de niveles, me recuerda a Supermetroid en como el juego te va guiando por esos laberintos orgánicos y muy bien construidos. Se agregan nuevas habilidades, algunas ya venían del juego de 3ds por supuesto y las ya clásicas de cada metroid(Morphball, super salto, etc)
    Los jefes son puzzles en si mismos como ya es común en esta serie y su dificultad es realmente buena, vas a morir quizá unas 3 veces por jefe antes de poder derrotarlos.
    La incorporaciòn mas importante son los EMMI, robots que merodean lugares especificos del juego y de los cuales inicialmente tendràs que arrancar, si estos te logran pillar, tendrás que encontrar el timing justo para paralizarlos unos segundos o sino moriràs instantaneamente.
    Respecto a la Historia, se revelan imporantes cosas sobre los Chozo y se vislumbra un gran futuro respecto a la saga bajo estos puntos, otro tema importante esque hay bastantes referencias a Fusion.
    Un juego que debes tener si o si si eres fan de los Metroidvania, desafiante y rejugable, una masterclass de como se debe hacer un video juego hoy en día y no como otros de la competencia que se dedican a realizar ''review bombing'' y popularizar juegos tipo películas que no tienen nada de jugabilidad y se burlan del usuario.
    ESTO ES UN VERDADERO JUEGO SEÑORES.    … Expand
  98. Moostrax
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    Metroid dread is hands down my favorite Metroid game. Anyone you hear complaining about the difficulty obviously haven't played any of the great modern 2d platforms. Hollowknight and the ori games are equally hard if not more so at times. This is a refreshing take on the franchise that started the metroidvania. Hats off to Mercury Steam and Nintendo
  99. MYDUDE707
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    Okay, guys this game has so much attention to detail and let’s you get stuff early and promotes looking for new ways to do things. If anything this deserves to be game of the year for all the amazing things they made to ensure complete immersion
  100. BabaYega
    Oct 9, 2021
    10
    O suprassumo dos jogos 2D.

    Simplesmente incrível, o level design beira o orgasmo.

    Samus esta melhor que nunca, porém o jogo é muito difícil, mas compensador.

    A trilha sonora é cativante, e o clima de terror é surreal.
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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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