Metroid Dread

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  1. Ferrarius
    Sep 11, 2023
    9
    Expertly designed metroidvania with fluid, fast-paced gameplay. The story is great. The only disappointment is the music.
  2. Daxner
    Sep 11, 2023
    8
    Uff me encantó, dure pegado a la pantalla de principio a fin, jefes con una dificultad elevada y muy buen progreso, sientes que Samus se vuelve más fuerte con el pasar de las horas recolectando habilidades, lo malo que me pareció que los E.M.M.I que eran una amenaza constante al principio del juego quedaron en segundo plano ya al final de juego por no decir que completamente olvidados, suUff me encantó, dure pegado a la pantalla de principio a fin, jefes con una dificultad elevada y muy buen progreso, sientes que Samus se vuelve más fuerte con el pasar de las horas recolectando habilidades, lo malo que me pareció que los E.M.M.I que eran una amenaza constante al principio del juego quedaron en segundo plano ya al final de juego por no decir que completamente olvidados, su jefe final es un reto bastante gratificante y su modo historia fue de lo mejorcito … Expand
  3. Lukart59
    Aug 30, 2023
    10
    The best Metroidvania I have ever played, with fun platformimg, creative upgrades, and challenging and well designed boss fights.
  4. kimre69
    Aug 26, 2023
    10
    This is The BEST Metroid game in franchise history. Totally must have.

    BESTs:
    1. Level design
    2. Graphics and framerate.
    3. Story and lore.
    4. Emmi's
    5. Difficulty
    6. The last Boss.

    Really that's in a short but in my opinion this could be a better game than Zelda BOTW.
  5. drdavidow
    Aug 19, 2023
    9
    I initially had a tough time getting into this game. This was only my second 2d metroid ive played (super metroid being the first).That said, after I finally got into it, I literally replayed this game multiple times. I've beaten it on normal, hard, and dread mode. Super tight and responsive controls, great visuals, and a frenetic gameplay pace is what defines this game. It is true thatI initially had a tough time getting into this game. This was only my second 2d metroid ive played (super metroid being the first).That said, after I finally got into it, I literally replayed this game multiple times. I've beaten it on normal, hard, and dread mode. Super tight and responsive controls, great visuals, and a frenetic gameplay pace is what defines this game. It is true that the game can be beaten in under 4 hours (in fact, the developers expect you to do so) but that is actually a good thing. With the multitude of open world grind fests and fetch quests, the fast paced game play is refreshing and makes the game highly repayable. Music isnt great - for example, the music in metroid prime is iconic; in dread, its a bit understated and forgettable. EMMI sections can be both tense (at first) and tedious, but they are short and forgiving checkpoints make them palatable. Boss rush mode just makes the game better. A genuinely enjoyable experience and worth multiple playthroughs… Expand
  6. Venomized101
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    Nintendo out did themselves in a fantastic way with the animation and mechanics. It is linear but not too much that it is like “oh you got to go here now”.
  7. Kur0
    Aug 8, 2023
    7
    Una sorpresa muy agradable, esperaba menos de lo que me ha dado, es sobresaliente en casi todo menos por un aspecto, por alguna razón el juego espera que estés disparando todo el tiempo para "desbloquear" el camino que sigue con la historia, una vez te haces con esa mecánica digamos que el juego fluye mejor, pero me parece una mala decisión de diseño de niveles.

    Por lo demás todo muy    Una sorpresa muy agradable, esperaba menos de lo que me ha dado, es sobresaliente en casi todo menos por un aspecto, por alguna razón el juego espera que estés disparando todo el tiempo para "desbloquear" el camino que sigue con la historia, una vez te haces con esa mecánica digamos que el juego fluye mejor, pero me parece una mala decisión de diseño de niveles.

    Por lo demás todo muy bien.    … Expand
  8. Combatking42
    Aug 5, 2023
    8
    Great graphics and gameplay!! But I get lost a lot of times which is a shame but I am happy Nintendo got an award for this game aka Best Action Adventure game of 2021!! Well Deserved!!
  9. DinoBeam
    Aug 5, 2023
    2
    Got stuck in the demo, had to use a guide to progress because it is very poor at communicating, then I got to these annoying enemies you have to run away from. First of all that isn't fun, second of all you have to be fast so then you can't get your bearings and memorize the level, which is very important in these games. No I'm looking at other reviews and hearing of repeated bossGot stuck in the demo, had to use a guide to progress because it is very poor at communicating, then I got to these annoying enemies you have to run away from. First of all that isn't fun, second of all you have to be fast so then you can't get your bearings and memorize the level, which is very important in these games. No I'm looking at other reviews and hearing of repeated boss fights, that's just sad, what an overhyped mess.… Expand
  10. DiclofenacNa
    Jul 30, 2023
    5
    This game is pretty good, but the problems hold it back a lot. When you get to just explore, it feels amazing. The controls are great and you feel like you can do anything. Then you go through a one-way door. You can't spam power bombs.
  11. Hack
    Jul 29, 2023
    2
    One of the most frustrating, unfun games I have ever played. I got about halfway through and turned it off and put it onto eBay. It just has zero redeeming features, nothing about Metroid Dread made me want to continue playing but the constant one-shot deaths, obscure puzzles and backtracking certainly made me want to turn it off. Don't go in expecting rewarding difficulty like Dark Souls,One of the most frustrating, unfun games I have ever played. I got about halfway through and turned it off and put it onto eBay. It just has zero redeeming features, nothing about Metroid Dread made me want to continue playing but the constant one-shot deaths, obscure puzzles and backtracking certainly made me want to turn it off. Don't go in expecting rewarding difficulty like Dark Souls, it's just pure BS that will infuriate you. I feel like the game just assumes you've played every Metroid game which I haven't, and that made it a terrible experience as someone new to the franchise.… Expand
  12. BharborButcher0
    Jul 25, 2023
    10
    Muito bom, um titulo a altura do super metroid do snes. Só que melhor ainda. jogabilidade muito boa, upgrades de personagens muito bacana, enfim, vale muito a pena.
  13. Lirde9244
    Jul 23, 2023
    10
    A brilliant 2D Metroid ! The best i've ever played. It's very fun and challenging.

    Looking forward to Prime 4 !

    Thank you Nintendo
  14. Skice
    Jul 22, 2023
    10
    Excellent game. The best 2d metroid ever. I already completed a thousand times.
  15. grillonbleu
    Jul 22, 2023
    8
    A dense, tough as nails game. I was surprised as this is the sort of difficulty I’ve come to expect from indie studios, rather than the established ones. It is rather short and linear as recent Metroidvania goes, which is fine considering how intense the game is.
  16. Abelardo14
    Jul 13, 2023
    9
    Larga vida a la Reyna.

    Seguramente esta en el top de los metroidvanias de la decada, codo a codo con Hollownight, Ori, Blasphemous, etc. Casi todo perfecto, movimientos, powerups, sonido, apartado grafico y artístico, una historia que da fin e inicio a lo que se le ocurra a Nintendo. La única pega de este juego es que ES ALGO LINEAL, claro si eres un completista darás mil y un vueltas    Larga vida a la Reyna.

    Seguramente esta en el top de los metroidvanias de la decada, codo a codo con Hollownight, Ori, Blasphemous, etc. Casi todo perfecto, movimientos, powerups, sonido, apartado grafico y artístico, una historia que da fin e inicio a lo que se le ocurra a Nintendo. La única pega de este juego es que ES ALGO LINEAL, claro si eres un completista darás mil y un vueltas al mapa (que lo recomiendo en este tipo de juegos).
    Quiero hacer hincapié en la mecánica de combate y movimiento del juego, son excelentes y ni que decir de los EMI, los Bosses y mini Bosses, excelsos.

    Por ultimo me encanta lo madura que se le nota a samus, es increíble como hacen notar que tiene una amplia experiencia en el combate... uff brutal.

    Es un "TIENES QUE TENER" de la Switch, fácil esta en el Top 20 de esta increíble consola.    … Expand
  17. Babajaga88
    Jul 5, 2023
    8
    A very good game with wonderful level and map design but an anacrohonistc reward system.
  18. PanteraHouse
    Jul 2, 2023
    6
    Never seen a game with so many good mechanics used so poorly. 99% of your time is running around having no idea where to go. Re doing the same rooms over and over again hoping to find the next 30 seconds of new content before you're back to having no clue where to go
  19. VickenGamer
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Demasiado bueno! Animaciones increíbles, un mundo elaborado de una manera magistral una obra de arte que rinde culto a una de las mejores sagas de videojuegos de la historia como lo es Metroid
  20. torjo
    Jun 22, 2023
    10
    Great game from a great Studio.
    I loved "old" style metroids and this one allows me to remember old days while living a new and modern experience.
  21. FearlessPheonix
    Jun 11, 2023
    10
    I want to start out this review with a bit of a warning; this game is hard. That said, I never felt frustrated during my playthrough of this game. The difficulty is fair and fun, and that is coming from someone who doesn't usually enjoy playing difficult games. When you die on a boss for the third time in a row, it doesn't feel demotivating, it encourages you to try again. Speaking ofI want to start out this review with a bit of a warning; this game is hard. That said, I never felt frustrated during my playthrough of this game. The difficulty is fair and fun, and that is coming from someone who doesn't usually enjoy playing difficult games. When you die on a boss for the third time in a row, it doesn't feel demotivating, it encourages you to try again. Speaking of difficulty, the main premise of this game is the E.M.M.I. Zones. In these sections, you are stalked by rogue robots that want nothing more than to kill you and extract your DNA. You pass through these zones quite often, and every time it fills you with a sense of dread (in a good way), hence the name Metroid Dread. From the way they move to the ominous beeps they make, they are easily the scariest part of the game. Did I mention they can hear you? Nowhere is safe when you are in an E.M.M.I. Zone. Although these areas are a central part of the game, you won't spend all of your time there, as a majority of the game takes place outside these zones, with them acting as a hazard you must travel through to reach certain areas. Moving on to the rest of the game, for the first half of the game, everything is shrouded in mystery. As you traverse the vast, underground facility, you uncover many strange things, some of which are never explained. It isn't until later in the game when the story really begins. Even then, the game starts out by giving you bits and pieces of the story, leaving it up you to figure out what is going on. The controls are great, although they take a little bit of getting used to. Samus unlocks tons of unique abilities throughout the game, but it doesn't feel like a fetch quest like it does in some other Metroid games. I would recommend using a guide as little as possible, as a large part of the fun in this game is exploring and finding things on your own. All in all, I would say this is the best Metroid game that I have played (Although the only ones I have played are Prime, Fusion, and Super). If you have never played a Metroid game before, this is a great one to start with, and if you are already a fan of Metroid, then you will surely love this game. I hope this review was helpful to at least one person.… Expand
  22. CTAN
    May 31, 2023
    10
    After playing Metroid Prime Remastered, I bought this game Metroid Dread to try, oh gosh, such this is such a a great game. Certainly this is a perfect metroidvania game to me, it's fun to lost in map and sloely power up Samus by defeating enemies. The part to encounter with EMMI is definitely something new to me. TBH, boss fights are challenging, but definitely worth my time to figure outAfter playing Metroid Prime Remastered, I bought this game Metroid Dread to try, oh gosh, such this is such a a great game. Certainly this is a perfect metroidvania game to me, it's fun to lost in map and sloely power up Samus by defeating enemies. The part to encounter with EMMI is definitely something new to me. TBH, boss fights are challenging, but definitely worth my time to figure out the way to fight them.… Expand
  23. RaggyB
    May 29, 2023
    0
    Incredible game, best since Super Metroid maybe even slightly better. Metroid Returns was just a warmup act, this is the main attraction. Best in show graphics, music, gameplay, and map of the Switch (excluding the current era of Zelda perhaps). Does a far stronger job of establishing character than all of the cutscenes Metroid Other M.
  24. GreenMenace
    May 22, 2023
    8
    One of the main reasons why I bought the switch was the promise of Metroid Prime 4. That hasn’t happened. I decided to give 2d Metroid a shot, and while I can comfortably say I prefer a Prime game, I had a blast with Metroid Dread.

    Pros Tight controls Great theme Satisfying playstyle Cons Camouflaged blocks inhibit early progress in story A hidden move mechanic I got stuck a    One of the main reasons why I bought the switch was the promise of Metroid Prime 4. That hasn’t happened. I decided to give 2d Metroid a shot, and while I can comfortably say I prefer a Prime game, I had a blast with Metroid Dread.

    Pros
    Tight controls
    Great theme
    Satisfying playstyle

    Cons
    Camouflaged blocks inhibit early progress in story
    A hidden move mechanic

    I got stuck a couple times in the early game because it felt like a Mario boo house. When you’re stuck, shoot at the wall! The game says. Didn’t like that. It’s formulaic enough though to where you can learn what to expect, but still...Also, the developers put a lot of enhancements (though not required to beat the game) behind a complicated move mechanic that isn’t even mentioned in the game. And, to add insult to injury, they put that mechanic on the most breakable part of the joy-con. It was stressful to use the technique, fail, and try again a dozen times because I was worried I was harming the controller.

    While the music doesn’t detract from the theme, it doesn’t carry much weight. Thankfully, the rainbow robots (why all the colors though?) pulled through. The E.M.M.I. put the dread in Dread. It was fun and satisfying to sneak around them until you could finally take them out. This is a very well made game because once you get some momentum, the game is really fun.

    The items didn’t really add anything new to the game, but boss fights were fun enough to where I found myself mashing to shoot as fast as I could. The game looks fantastic and the controls are very satisfying to pull off. There are quality of life features too like the map marking where you found, but couldn’t reach, areas and or enhancements. Loading screens were put in spots that didn’t interrupt the immersion of the game. It’s a short game costing $60, but it gave me something that most Nintendo games don’t offer an adult: a challenge.

    In summary, I don’t like games with guns. I don’t like platformers. I don’t like horror themes. But I like Metroid Dread and have no regrets.    … Expand
  25. Daniel_Lourenco
    May 21, 2023
    9
    Adorei o jogo. Muito desafiante e empolgante, e algumas partes com um grau de dificuldade muito elevado.
    Jogabilidade muito boa.
  26. XMarkX
    May 19, 2023
    10
    I played Super Metroid in 1994 and waited several years for this game.
    Nintendo doesn't care about making their games with state-of-the-art graphics, as graphics get outdated with time and what motivates us to play the same game after several years and game quality. Nintendo games are timeless.
    the other companies are so concerned with the graphics that they forget to focus on the    I played Super Metroid in 1994 and waited several years for this game.
    Nintendo doesn't care about making their games with state-of-the-art graphics, as graphics get outdated with time and what motivates us to play the same game after several years and game quality. Nintendo games are timeless.
    the other companies are so concerned with the graphics that they forget to focus on the quality of the game and with time they are forgotten.    … Expand
  27. GeoKorf
    May 18, 2023
    5
    Overhyped game. Good for newbies.

    True good games have got an insufficient amount of cupcakes to make them. And the people who wish to make a good sequel should be put in the position of amateurs like R&D1 staff were at the time... The room was too small and was stinky, with sweat and tears. If you had money and were patronized by Nintendo in every way there is no chance that you are    Overhyped game. Good for newbies.

    True good games have got an insufficient amount of cupcakes to make them.
    And the people who wish to make a good sequel should be put in the position of amateurs like R&D1 staff were at the time... The room was too small and was stinky, with sweat and tears. If you had money and were patronized by Nintendo in every way there is no chance that you are going to create a masterpiece. This is just an over-hyped piece of trash, even with Chozo they cant hold up to Japanese development roots. And also Nintendo being outsourced their franchise to 3rd party. By doing so they completely neglect the fanbase... after Metroid Fusion it was over. AM2R was a good remake, long enough and beautiful enough. if Nintendo had only could see their potential, they were one those who be able to recreate the perfect Metroid 2.5 d remake of M SR. It's a shame but I think Nintendo became something like Konami, too much power too much money too much risks.
    OH, here are some facts the spanish guys who made this game rely on post-modern their destroyed canon of Metroid. Metroid was a good game (DREAD,OTHERM,MSR,FFORCE not included) and its system was very rewarding, you get an upgrade after a really long detour to get it. First, it was a puzzle to find them! Before the puzzle however you have encountered a foe to defeat, and the pace in-game was right and the item was very close to the foe's location, it was challenging and rewarding. But now it's not. Also, do you remember how the staff who made Metroid fusion rely on the changes in the landscape in the game, you know I am not saying there ain't happening in dread, but it's different in a lousy way! Emmi sequences get very repetitive and after a while, you get used to it and it's getting boring. That's my facts. and the difficulty was above normal so you didn't see a lack of details there aren't put in the game, and the puzzles were still solely for this reason. mic drop. welcome to the new age of gaming, they feeding you the wrong retro product!

    P.S.
    I AM PRAYING FOR RETRO DON"T LET US DOWN TRY TO BRING BACK ANDROID JONES ONCE MORE SHOW CHOZO HOW THEY SHOULD BE LIKE HOLY AND TRANSCENDENT, with NO HORIZONTAL EYE LINE. Give em proper design!.

    P.P.S
    PARDON MY FRENCH but 10/10 reviewers have reminded me of a simp who gets to touch **** for 60 bucks for the first time. Or Gollum who gets corrupted by the ring.

    And last but not least i think Yokoi Gunpei san doing shinespark in his grave, bless his soul, you should be ashamed mr Sakamoto! For the last time gather R&D1 and stop outsourcing my beloved franchise. Alien FS is already fallen but Metroid one could take a more interesting route once more! Try to Tell a story from a different point of view, change it get deeper be more thoughtful Metroid always was a more than a game it was mystical experience not emotional rollercoster or speedrun feature was just a addition to alien landscapes and deep narrated "show don't tell" stylized story!

    Ppp.S FOR CHIRST SAKE, How can Kraid Came did came back? You were must to bring back good ol Crocomire aswell lol!    … Expand
  28. radulle
    May 14, 2023
    0
    This is no better then other indie metroidvania games. Very mediocre game at best. You really have to wander why it's receiving such universal praise by critics.
  29. SgtSocks
    May 12, 2023
    8
    Atmosphere is the name of the game, it rocks making Metroid Dread one of the best games of 2021, It’s a must have for anyone’s switch game library, hopefully it means a bright future for the Metroid franchise
  30. Ancaligon
    May 12, 2023
    10
    It has been a while since I could wait to get home to play a game. Metroid Dread did this for me.
  31. 113
    May 12, 2023
    4
    This game is revolutionizing, They have never made a game like this before. The only downfall of this game is that I dont like having a cute girl (which is my wife to be) being put in horrifying situations... 7/10
  32. Breadbitten
    May 8, 2023
    10
    While the world design might not be as elaborate or double-backing as some of the games which have been inspired by the Metroid franchise itself, Dread is still impeccably designed and well-paced with some of the best combat to ever grace a 2D side-scroller.
  33. Pasqui
    Apr 30, 2023
    9
    This game genuinely surprised me. Before this one, I had never played a metroidvania, I bought it just because it inspired me, and it got me shocked. This game is amazing, I loved the EMMI chases, the locations are cool, they don't really stand out from each other but they all give the same creepy and dark vibe, the music also helps to the setting of the game. It's one of my favouriteThis game genuinely surprised me. Before this one, I had never played a metroidvania, I bought it just because it inspired me, and it got me shocked. This game is amazing, I loved the EMMI chases, the locations are cool, they don't really stand out from each other but they all give the same creepy and dark vibe, the music also helps to the setting of the game. It's one of my favourite games but I don't feel like giving it a 10, since metroidvania isn't really a genre I like and this is an exception.… Expand
  34. Awanka
    Apr 27, 2023
    7
    Pretty good Metroidvania that gets the basics of the genre right. My main complaint is the same as Doom Eternal. There are too many abilities to remember, and too many complicated controls. Press 2 buttons and you fire missiles. Press another 2 buttons and you launch a grappling hook. Press another 2 buttons and you turn into a ball and drop a bomb. It gets confusing.

    The EMMI    Pretty good Metroidvania that gets the basics of the genre right. My main complaint is the same as Doom Eternal. There are too many abilities to remember, and too many complicated controls. Press 2 buttons and you fire missiles. Press another 2 buttons and you launch a grappling hook. Press another 2 buttons and you turn into a ball and drop a bomb. It gets confusing.

    The EMMI robot sections are awful. Like the worst stealth sections you've ever encountered x6. There are some great boss fights in Metroid: Dread that are dances of death like Hollow Knight, but then there are a lot of gimmicky boss fights that depend on using a grappling hook to hop around, or hit some weak spot. Overall, this game is still a lot of fun, and a fine addition to the Metroid series.    … Expand
  35. Oltanizer
    Apr 18, 2023
    10
    Game feels like how a modern Metroid game should feel. The one major downside has to be the soundtrack, said soundtrack felt quite unmemorable and doesn't feel Metroid enough.
  36. keshudioo
    Apr 18, 2023
    10
    Very good level designs, great weapons, good story. Challenging but manageable normal mode. I really liked the game.
  37. piglordofallham
    Apr 17, 2023
    7
    its not as if Metroid is out of ideas, its just getting very good at reincorporating the same old ones to suit a narrative that is frankly just getting more embarrassing as time goes by and each subsequent post-Other-M title comes out. Is Samus just a legacy character now? Was their really enough there after all these years to continue writing a plot for her in these action games? Asits not as if Metroid is out of ideas, its just getting very good at reincorporating the same old ones to suit a narrative that is frankly just getting more embarrassing as time goes by and each subsequent post-Other-M title comes out. Is Samus just a legacy character now? Was their really enough there after all these years to continue writing a plot for her in these action games? As convoluted as most, if not all of them are, I'd dare say it may be time to let this character retire. Gone are the days of merry, even carefree adventuring with occasional puzzle elements like the Metroid Prime games, instead we get an actual action game based more off the weird pseudo-remake of Metroid 2 from the original Gameboy.

    The Gameboy, in all its black and white glory was incredibly limited, but at the time they made do with what they had. It turns out, some of the simplest elements from the Metroid II - Return of Samus original stick out in my mind a whole lot more than the things they added to elongate a rather short affair in the remake on the Nintendo DS. Color is always a good addition, but some of the other things are kind of irritating. Manually aiming is cool, but finicky and the original control scheme going back to the Gameboy Advance series was intuitive enough. Desiring more complexity for no reason isn't exactly the best goal for a Metroid title when so much that works for the series is KISS. Keep it simple, stupid.

    Metroid Dread, sounding more like a black metal band than a proper sequel to any Metroid game in general, is one of the more bizarre and genuinely bland experiences I've had with the series. From the opening cutscene I think something got lost in translation, because nobody has been playing the Metroid Fusion timeline nor was anyone particularly attached to that timeline either. In short, the intro is terrible and makes the Galaxy that Samus roams rather small and inconsequential. Everything is Chozo now. Everything is connected to metroid or metroid DNA or metroid this and metroid that. Its silly, its been done to death. Its just recycling older and better ideas to cram into your tired narrative, as mentioned above.

    The game play is tedious. I have no other real word for it. I suppose if you were really hoping that Samus Aran would become Megaman overnight, then I guess you got your wish, but I don't like Megaman games. I kind of enjoyed that Super Metroid game on the Super Nintendo. Having all of these new features slapped onto Mrs. Metroid's move-set is exhausting. Mostly due to the fact that the analog stick is required for everything now, which is so foreign of a concept to me in a Metroid game that I just still can't understand why its so necessary. The parrying is silly, the power ups all end up being the same or with a slight twist, but they are only exclusive to this one game, and will I'm sure strangely disappear when the next sequel comes out.

    Lets talk about the bots. No, I don't mean the bots on metacritic, I mean the robot adversaries in this game that are copy-pasted with all of your abilities that all have to be beaten the exact same way, and all feature the same gameplay loop up until the end of the game. The EMMI or EMMI'S, are the same robot thing that pursue Samus in order to give you a big hug and then want to either inject you with something or steal your virginity. Its tough to tell because the screen fades to black. You can QTE them away, but the timing window to stop them and escape is rather short. These are flat out the most boring element about this game. its actually kind of sad that this was the best they could come up with while recycling boss encounters from even older games for no real reason.

    As far as I'm concerned, this game ends on the most ridiculous premise ever. Samus is now some sort of Jesus figure with the blood of the metroids or something blah, blah, blah. Its garbage. This series is over. What else can you even do now besides remake the older games?    … Expand
  38. panosgamer
    Apr 10, 2023
    9
    i know, ''why 9?!'' but il lexplain soon. alr so this franchise FINALLY got another sequal and its amazing, best graphics i have seen in my life (which i wished it was pc so i could see them better) and everything is great but its really ez to get lost (for me atleast) which you know, its a really important to not make the player lost. i havent managed to beat the game sadly so for now itsi know, ''why 9?!'' but il lexplain soon. alr so this franchise FINALLY got another sequal and its amazing, best graphics i have seen in my life (which i wished it was pc so i could see them better) and everything is great but its really ez to get lost (for me atleast) which you know, its a really important to not make the player lost. i havent managed to beat the game sadly so for now its a 9, i am stuck to the first **** boss but of course that wasnt the reason i gave it a 9 it was cuz of the ''easily lost'' part. anyways great game wished it didnt make you easily lost tho. i had to look up a tutorial just to find the palce i was ment to go.… Expand
  39. hhedd
    Mar 31, 2023
    6
    6 out of 10. It does not look and play as AAA game and does not cost 60$. The game is made cheap and lazy, a lot of strange puzzles where you have to guess which wall to shoot at. A lot of repetition, which is very boring. I've played other metroidvania and it wasn't so bad there, like The Fist. That game pulled me in with its story, the variety of locations, game mechanics, visuals,6 out of 10. It does not look and play as AAA game and does not cost 60$. The game is made cheap and lazy, a lot of strange puzzles where you have to guess which wall to shoot at. A lot of repetition, which is very boring. I've played other metroidvania and it wasn't so bad there, like The Fist. That game pulled me in with its story, the variety of locations, game mechanics, visuals, music. In metroid there is nothing of this, the music from the last century and there is very little of it, almost the same locations, boring same battles with EMMI, even the cutscenes are almost absent, and on those that are you just look at the emotionless faces, listening to a monotonous dialogue. No wonder I skipped a lot of things in this game, just to get it over with quicker. Battles with bosses are also nothing interesting. I don't understand why fans love this game, they probably just haven't played other games.… Expand
  40. Flickerack
    Mar 30, 2023
    3
    A refreshing take held back by traditionalist game design

    Over the last decades, the metroidvania genre has come a long way. Especially from the indie scene, we've got many great entries. Metroid Dread feels like a time capsule due to its traditional design choices for better and worse. It is always encouraged to expect investment of the player like old games did, but the game is    A refreshing take held back by traditionalist game design

    Over the last decades, the metroidvania genre has come a long way. Especially from the indie scene, we've got many great entries.

    Metroid Dread feels like a time capsule due to its traditional design choices for better and worse. It is always encouraged to expect investment of the player like old games did, but the game is also littered with mechanics that you would not expect from a game released in 2021.

    Here are some examples. The controls expect you to hold 3 buttons, just to fire a rocket, while one would have sufficed, boss difficulty is artificially raised by sponginess and quick time events are back, even necessary to beat nearly every boss. A lot of the bosses are repeated up to 6 times.

    These choices would be fine years ago, but due to fantastic examples like Hollow Knight or Ori and the Will of the Wisps, one knows that the metroidvania genre has come a long way and can do better. A comparison: In Metroid Dread and Hollow Knight, you are given a kind of super-jump in the game. It Hollow Knight you cling to a wall, hold a button and perform this jump. In Metroid Dread, you have to click your stick, run a bit, press down, then B, then the direction while holding B, and then you perform the jump.

    Why this artificial complexity? For a game, that advertises its tight controls, this feels unlike Nintendo, who usually simplify things, which take other games three sub-menus to explain.    … Expand
  41. fruitbat1015
    Mar 23, 2023
    0
    This is NOT Metroid. Plays nothing like past installments. Hate the melee counter, hate that you can't use the dpad to move. Bland atmosphere. Mercurysteam ruined the formula that makes Metroid a great game. Hate that company! They also ruined Castlevania.
    Samus Returns was trash, and I knew this game would be trash as well. Please Nintendo and others, for the love of all that's holy, DO    This is NOT Metroid. Plays nothing like past installments. Hate the melee counter, hate that you can't use the dpad to move. Bland atmosphere. Mercurysteam ruined the formula that makes Metroid a great game. Hate that company! They also ruined Castlevania.
    Samus Returns was trash, and I knew this game would be trash as well. Please Nintendo and others, for the love of all that's holy, DO NOT let mercurysteam make the next 2d game!    … Expand
  42. GCDeadshot
    Mar 22, 2023
    10
    The best 2D Metroid, you never feel bored playing this game and I love the parry so much.
  43. Bioskline
    Mar 21, 2023
    10
    It's finally here and the wait has been worth it. The best mapping and controls of the franchise, a great storytelling, a good and atmospheric soundtrack... And, most important: The Samus we wished for. Already replayed it two times. Maybe the best in the franchise.
  44. Queso924
    Mar 17, 2023
    10
    Sin duda el mejor juego 2D de la saga. Super entretenido y extremadamente satisfactorio de jugar (en serio es super gratificante el control y las nuevas habilidades)
    Por no hablar de la cantidad de lore que hay.
    La dificultad está un poco desbalanceada pues morir fuera de los jefes y las zonas emmi es casi imposible. Y los propios jefes ,no son difíciles, pero si necesitan varios intentos,    Sin duda el mejor juego 2D de la saga. Super entretenido y extremadamente satisfactorio de jugar (en serio es super gratificante el control y las nuevas habilidades)
    Por no hablar de la cantidad de lore que hay.
    La dificultad está un poco desbalanceada pues morir fuera de los jefes y las zonas emmi es casi imposible. Y los propios jefes ,no son difíciles, pero si necesitan varios intentos, (sobretodo en el jefe final)
    El diseño de niveles es simplemente inmejorable, todo está pensado desde un principio y por algún motivo, siempre sabrás a donde ir aunque el juego no te lo diga.
    Y junto con su final tan épico no puedo no ponerle un 10 ( y lo más importante, está hecho por un estudio español, lo cual ya le da muchos puntos jajajaj)    … Expand
  45. ReviewThangs
    Mar 17, 2023
    8
    Pretty difficult even on rookie setting with some difficulty spikes. Many enemies are often bullet sponges. That being said, silky smooth fun game with manageable exploration (much better than something like hollow Knight) and great combat. Story is whatever. Graphics are alright for switch. There are too many E.M.M.I sections, at best they're a chance of pace at worse they're justPretty difficult even on rookie setting with some difficulty spikes. Many enemies are often bullet sponges. That being said, silky smooth fun game with manageable exploration (much better than something like hollow Knight) and great combat. Story is whatever. Graphics are alright for switch. There are too many E.M.M.I sections, at best they're a chance of pace at worse they're just annoying constant retry attempts. They're not atrocious but they're not great either.… Expand
  46. kraftw33rk
    Mar 16, 2023
    5
    The game series "Metroid" has been at the top of the gaming tron for me since Super Metroid. For me, the peak of the series is Metroid Prime 1 and then nothing comes for a long time!
    I'm even a fan of the taunted "OtherM" part. Pretty much everything about this game is extraordinary and interesting.
    Of course, I pre-ordered Metroid Dread immediately when it was possible. I enjoyed    The game series "Metroid" has been at the top of the gaming tron for me since Super Metroid. For me, the peak of the series is Metroid Prime 1 and then nothing comes for a long time!
    I'm even a fan of the taunted "OtherM" part. Pretty much everything about this game is extraordinary and interesting.
    Of course, I pre-ordered Metroid Dread immediately when it was possible. I enjoyed playing this game to the max. Music, location and gameplay again create a powerful reverberation that will probably provide a sugar-sweet aftertaste for life.
    Unfortunately, the final boss is way over it, dear developers. The whole game has wonderfully delicately increasing challenges and then comes the final boss, who almost scratches the edge of unfairness and causes me far too much stress. I can't defeat it either. I bought the game at release and after a few days I was in front of the final boss. In the meantime, I've been trying to get this over with with easily five hundred plus attempts in over a year without success. Sorry dear developers, this is not well done! It would be nice if I could change the combat to "easy", but then I have to play the whole game again! I will probably never buy another Metroid game from this developer. Gaming should be fun, not frustrating!
    --
    Die Spieleserie "Metroid" steht seit Super Metroid für mich ganz oben ungeschlagen auf dem Gaming-Tron. Den Gipfel der Serie stellt für mich Metroid Prime 1 dar und dann kommt lange nichts!
    Ich bin sogar ein Fan des verschmäten Teils "OtherM". An diesem Spiel ist so ziemlich alles aussergewöhnlich und interessant.
    Metroid Dread habe ich natürlich instant vorbestellt, als es möglich war. Mit Genuss habe ich dieses Spiel bis an den Anschlag gespielt. Musik, Location und Gameplay erzeugen hier wieder einen wuchtigen Nachhall, der wohl lebenslang einen zuckersüßen Nachgeschmack liefert.
    Leider ist der letzte Endboss deutlich drüber liebe Entwickler. Das ganze Spiel gibt es herrlich zart ansteigende Herrausforderungen und dann kommt der Endboss, der schon nah an der Unfairness kratzt und erheblich zuviel Stress bei mir erzeugt. Es gelingt mir auch nicht diesen zu besiegen. Ich habe das Spiel bei Release gekauft und stand nach wenigen Tagen vor dem Endboss. Diesen versuche ich inzwischen mit locker fünfhundert plus Anläufen in über einem Jahr immer wieder erfolglos hinter mir zu bringen. Tut mir leid liebe Entwickler, das ist leider nicht gut gemacht! Es wäre ja schon gut, wenn ich den Kampf auf "leicht" umstellen könnte, aber dann muss ich gleich das ganze Spiel neu spielen! Ich werde wohl kein Metroid-Spiel dieses Entwicklers mehr kaufen. Spielen soll Spaß machen und keinen Frust erzeugen!    … Expand
  47. triadne
    Mar 15, 2023
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I can't remember the last time I played a game with such a ridiculously complex and unintuitive controls. I'm spending the majority of the time trying to remember which button combination I need to press, rather than enjoying the game world. it's incredibly furstrating, a mess of cussing and frayed temper. not satisfying at all. the level design is bad. the entire map is a mess, with not much in the way of recognisable areas that would be familiar when you look at the map. you spend most of the time lost, with arbitrary roadblocks shoved in your way for no discernible reason. the suit design is nonsense, with 'lights' behaving like painted lines and meandering all over her body without rhyme or reason. puzzle design is inconsistent. for example, the game tells you specifically that your scan ability will show you blocks that you can break with your abilities, HOWEVER there is a wall that can be destroyed by power bombs that is not marked in any way. just one example. the narrative is disjointed and nonsensical. there is ample opportunity for various concepts and character history to be dripfed to us so we are reminded of context of the situation, instead it feels like the end is one massive context dump and shock reveal all in one. the game just expects you to accept all this stuff seemingly out of the blue.
    lastly, when did they decide to blow up a planet, and how exactly did they physically do that?

    also, whoever came up with the idea of QTE as a major required game mechanic, fire them. that trash gimmick does not belong in a metroid style game.    … Expand
  48. weskergamer
    Mar 10, 2023
    10
    I played every metroid game and i never enjoyed any of the other games as much as i enjoyed this one. Don't get me wrong, I love Metroid, it's my favorite franchise of all time, but this game made me love the franchise even more. Why? Because this is the best example of how GREAT this franchise can get. I don't want to talk about the good things of Dread, because it would take me hours, II played every metroid game and i never enjoyed any of the other games as much as i enjoyed this one. Don't get me wrong, I love Metroid, it's my favorite franchise of all time, but this game made me love the franchise even more. Why? Because this is the best example of how GREAT this franchise can get. I don't want to talk about the good things of Dread, because it would take me hours, I just want to say Thank You Mercury Steam for bringing Metroid back and thank you Sakamoto for never giving up on it.… Expand
  49. Jerg4n
    Mar 7, 2023
    9
    The perfect sequel to all the previous 2d Metroid games. The movement and combat are slick and one of the best in any 2d game, the bosses are the best in the series and it truly modernizes the formula in a fantastic way. The weakest point is probably the music which is a shame but other than that it is just awesome.
  50. netbattler15
    Mar 6, 2023
    9
    This game really challenged me and I could feel myself improving as I played it. I had never played a 2D metroid game before, but I now find myself looking forward to playing rereleases of the older games. Great entry point into the series.
  51. JackMcloed
    Mar 3, 2023
    10
    It uses all the buttons.

    Yeah.
    That basically sums it all up.
    Like a Swiss watch.

    Showing everyone who spawned this genre.
  52. jocariba
    Mar 2, 2023
    9
    Wow, es una obra maestra, arte increíble, jugabilidad inmejorable, buena dificultad, buena variedad de enemigos, lo único que reclamo es que es demasiado corto, deja con muchas ganas de más
  53. GamerDad2023
    Feb 28, 2023
    4
    Fans of great Metroidvanias like Hollow Knight or Ori will likely be disappointed by what amounts to 4 hours of quality content stretched into 8 hours of annoying gameplay. Great art and some cool concepts can't make up for the tons of quick-time events, sub-par controls (which start great), punishing bosses, terrible story, mediocre music, limited back-tracking (it funnels you), andFans of great Metroidvanias like Hollow Knight or Ori will likely be disappointed by what amounts to 4 hours of quality content stretched into 8 hours of annoying gameplay. Great art and some cool concepts can't make up for the tons of quick-time events, sub-par controls (which start great), punishing bosses, terrible story, mediocre music, limited back-tracking (it funnels you), and attacking every other block (not-so-fun exploration). 3 mini-bosses (one of which one-shots you) are each rehashed 6 times.… Expand
  54. Cjm_cola_cole
    Feb 26, 2023
    10
    Beautiful animation. The boss fights are phenomenal. The scenery is fantastic. This might be my favorite metroid game. The ending was MWAH
  55. Ringsofpowerbad
    Feb 26, 2023
    10
    This game had me at the first E.M.M.I section, being chased while simmultaniously being forced to navigate the claustrophobic corridors to find an escape door was terrifying, exhilirating and also a great puzzle game all at the same time. It's very atmospheric, the art, sound and music are authentic and immersive, if you want a real challange like hollow knight but more streamlined andThis game had me at the first E.M.M.I section, being chased while simmultaniously being forced to navigate the claustrophobic corridors to find an escape door was terrifying, exhilirating and also a great puzzle game all at the same time. It's very atmospheric, the art, sound and music are authentic and immersive, if you want a real challange like hollow knight but more streamlined and elegant this is a great game. Metroid is an important franchise because like Mario and Zelda it has a very unique formula which no other game can emmulate or has succesfully emulated, and like those games it takes its game design seriously, maximising entertainment and treating the level design as more of an art form than just a space for the game to exist in, like it has been specifically designed for you.

    If you want that feeling helplessness, danger and isolation and of being all alone while surviving the dangers of an Alien planet this is for you. Absoloutely incredible game design, it's Metroid.    … Expand
  56. Sam195
    Oct 9, 2021
    9
    This is a 2d Metroid game for Nintendo Switch!!!
    Probably my game of the year.
  57. AbsoPoy
    Feb 21, 2023
    9
    Tight and satisfying controls, gorgeous graphics and an overall blast weighed down only by its mediocre soundtrack. A must play.
  58. Prizm
    Feb 16, 2023
    1
    This game sucks, Nintendo! What's with the stupid 90s pre-rendered graphics? How embarrassing. I loved Metroid II, Super Metroid, Metroid Zero Mission, and to a lesser extent, Metroid Fusion. There are a lot of old-style graphic styles that work today, but pre-rendered CGI sprites still look like garbage no matter how hard you try.

    This doesn't feel like a Metroid game at all. If this    This game sucks, Nintendo! What's with the stupid 90s pre-rendered graphics? How embarrassing. I loved Metroid II, Super Metroid, Metroid Zero Mission, and to a lesser extent, Metroid Fusion. There are a lot of old-style graphic styles that work today, but pre-rendered CGI sprites still look like garbage no matter how hard you try.

    This doesn't feel like a Metroid game at all. If this had a different name, you'd think it was a budget, mediocre, indie game. All I've experienced so far is ugly graphics that all look the same, linear gameplay where you keep getting blocked from going back where you came from, and stupid robot chases.
    Constantly running away from an invincible enemy is not fun. It's just annoying and ruins the best part about Metroid: exploration. What a flop.    … Expand
  59. fortyonfortyon
    Feb 16, 2023
    4
    Sadly, despite good controls and beautiful visuals, this game is not fun after a couple hours. It feels like a 20 dollar game. The whole EMMI thing is fun maybe the first two times but then just drags the game and its momentum down.
  60. kristianpro
    Feb 16, 2023
    10
    El mejor juego de la Nintendo 3DS de largo, compra recomendada!
    Graficos punteros y jugabilidad extrema!
    Banda sonora sublime!
  61. RefLEcTionLXW
    Feb 13, 2023
    10
    Best Metroid game evey made .In my opinion .I cant wait to see the release of the New sequel
  62. AshuraZoro
    Feb 13, 2023
    10
    this game is my first metroid game, and now my favourite game in switch. worth buying
  63. irishyardball
    Feb 10, 2023
    10
    This game is rewarding as heck to play. Yeah it's tough, and that's not a bad thing. You get wrecked you keep trying. And you eventually beat and it feels very earned. Fun mechanics, loved the EMMI and the first time I fully beat a Metroid game. Can't recommend this game enough.
  64. GreenSquid
    Feb 10, 2023
    9
    Esse jogo merecia uma nota acima de 90, isso só não aconteceu por causa das pessoas que reclamam de besteira, sendo honesto eu amei o jogo, sua história, seu mapa, seus controles, tudo nesse jogo é incrível, bem, tirando a música que são muito fracas e nada memoráveis
  65. Wertypite
    Feb 10, 2023
    10
    Too perfect to complain about. Masterpiece for ages. This game really shows why Metroid franshise so special. Brilliant gameplay, awesome music, crazy bosses and beautiful animations with cinematic touch. I'm really thankful towards Yoshio Sakamoto and MercurySteam for this incredible game.
  66. Pembroke_Watts
    Feb 10, 2023
    10
    This game is a great new original 2d Metroid after almost 20 years. It combines what made the older 2d Metroid games great, while removing some of the flaws. Furthermore, new welcome additions were added that expand Samus’ movement options. The game felt a bit difficult, but always fair, and finishing a boss fight felt like an accomplishment. My only complaints about the game are that theThis game is a great new original 2d Metroid after almost 20 years. It combines what made the older 2d Metroid games great, while removing some of the flaws. Furthermore, new welcome additions were added that expand Samus’ movement options. The game felt a bit difficult, but always fair, and finishing a boss fight felt like an accomplishment. My only complaints about the game are that the music at times felt bland, and for some boss fights, it might be hard to determine how well you are doing, as there are no visible health bars. For the first playthrough, it took me a bit over 8 hours to finish the game, but this game has great replayability, as there are some sequence breaks, that can completely alter the way you experience the game the second time around. This game is one of the best on the switch, and I would definitely recommend it.… Expand
  67. xxAcesHighxx
    Feb 10, 2023
    10
    Who’d have thought that a 2D game that isn’t a Mario title would have elevated itself into one of the top five Switch games to date. Fantastic gameplay, gorgeous 2.5D environments, stellar boss fights and incredible exploration make Dread one of the very best Metroid games ever made and an absolute no-brainer for any Nintendo fan who owns a Switch. In my books, this is a rare genuine 10/10Who’d have thought that a 2D game that isn’t a Mario title would have elevated itself into one of the top five Switch games to date. Fantastic gameplay, gorgeous 2.5D environments, stellar boss fights and incredible exploration make Dread one of the very best Metroid games ever made and an absolute no-brainer for any Nintendo fan who owns a Switch. In my books, this is a rare genuine 10/10 game and an exceptional experience regardless of platform. Do not miss out on this game!… Expand
  68. NintendoNerdYT
    Oct 10, 2021
    10
    I picked up Metroid Dread at GameStop and it’s an easy 10 out of 10. I played 3 hours of super Metroid but otherwise this was my first experience with any type of metroidvania and if you didn’t pick the game up. This is an easy recommendation.
  69. Yallahs9
    Feb 2, 2023
    10
    La jugabilidad es muy insana y divertida, entretiene mucho lo malo es que por eso el juego te lo puedes pasar rápido
  70. Fortius
    Feb 1, 2023
    10
    The atmosphere, controls, soundtrack, and gameplay was amazing. I loved the fear that the EMMI invoke. The game was a little short for the high price but it was a great experience.
  71. TODD17
    Feb 1, 2023
    10
    Perfection. Enough said. It’s so gooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooood.
  72. ZYMROD
    Jan 29, 2023
    8
    El juego mantiene la esencia , pule las mecánicas y añade nuevas mejoras en la calidad de juego. Sin embargo, las mecánicas de los EMMI son bastante predecibles, el uso del "parry" en los jefes les resta importancia junto a que te pueden eliminar de un solo ataque si fallas la mecánica, el apartado artístico es bastante Meh! y si vienes de los metroid antiguos, falla en la sensación deEl juego mantiene la esencia , pule las mecánicas y añade nuevas mejoras en la calidad de juego. Sin embargo, las mecánicas de los EMMI son bastante predecibles, el uso del "parry" en los jefes les resta importancia junto a que te pueden eliminar de un solo ataque si fallas la mecánica, el apartado artístico es bastante Meh! y si vienes de los metroid antiguos, falla en la sensación de exploración e inmersión.… Expand
  73. Ragenx12
    Jan 28, 2023
    8
    Que dificil, me compre este juego cuando salio y a día de hoy no he avanzado mucho. Osea esta bien, nunca había jugado un Metroid y esta bien, no lose la verdad, no lo odio, no es que no me gusta, solo juego 15 minutos y cambio a otra cosa pero es un problema mio porque comprendo su calidad real y que es perfecto en cuanto a mecanicas y que graficamente se ve bonito y que tiene una buenaQue dificil, me compre este juego cuando salio y a día de hoy no he avanzado mucho. Osea esta bien, nunca había jugado un Metroid y esta bien, no lose la verdad, no lo odio, no es que no me gusta, solo juego 15 minutos y cambio a otra cosa pero es un problema mio porque comprendo su calidad real y que es perfecto en cuanto a mecanicas y que graficamente se ve bonito y que tiene una buena tasa de FPS. Es recomendado? por supuesto que si.… Expand
  74. Ironfalcon997
    Jan 28, 2023
    0
    I could say so much about this game, but I'll just say this: Metroid is back, and it's incredible. Play it.
  75. Meme_beam
    Jan 23, 2023
    8
    The game was fun, but it's way too short so you do have to replay harder difficulties to get your money's worth as there is no new game plus. EMMI's didn't add to much to the game as they will be the reason you die majority of the game but i did have a few tense moments with the EMMI. i liked how many cutscences there were and how good the action was in them. A few abilities feelThe game was fun, but it's way too short so you do have to replay harder difficulties to get your money's worth as there is no new game plus. EMMI's didn't add to much to the game as they will be the reason you die majority of the game but i did have a few tense moments with the EMMI. i liked how many cutscences there were and how good the action was in them. A few abilities feel underutilized in combat and more enemies should have been designed around the abilities more as it feels parrying is always the best option. I would only recommend if you are a metroid or metriodvania fan.… Expand
  76. OmegaJ17
    Jan 21, 2023
    1
    Good thing I only bought a demo for this mess. I was really looking forward to this game, and I bought a demo to make sure I was ready. But boy was I wrong…

    The intro makes NO SENSE AT ALL. So, Samus basically gets word that the x-parasites (from fusion) are on a new planet she probably never heard of and found on complete accident. There are also some robots that they’re using to kill    Good thing I only bought a demo for this mess. I was really looking forward to this game, and I bought a demo to make sure I was ready. But boy was I wrong…

    The intro makes NO SENSE AT ALL. So, Samus basically gets word that the x-parasites (from fusion) are on a new planet she probably never heard of and found on complete accident. There are also some robots that they’re using to kill the x-parasites? Couldn’t the maker of the Robots just notify Samus that they’ve got the situation under control? The robots stop working ( because the game would’ve been over before it began if that wasn’t the case), so Samus ( with a hideous close up on her face to boot) beams down to the planet And encounters this Bird who drains all her power and turns her armor blue? WHAT!?

    The Combat in this is so boring and simple it’s not even funny. The way you kill every single enemy in this is to shoot them with your laser, that’s it. There’s this punch you can do to randomly instakill an enemy, which is actually a bit cool. Maybe there should’ve been some enemies that can only be damaged by that. But nope! Every enemy in this game can be considered palette swaps since they all die the same way.

    The only reason this is not a 0 is because the EMMI chases are actually quite fun. They’re big mazes that you have to get out of to defeat the EMMI, but you have to make sure the EMMI doesn’t catch you and trigger the game over screen. It’s a blast of adrenaline and challenge to an otherwise easy and boring game. If there was a game based entirely off this alone, I’d give it a solid 9 out of 10.

    But alas, the game itself is just tedious and I cannot imagine shelling out 60 bucks for this. Nintendo should fire mercury steam for ruining the Metroid IP. “Metroid Dread”? More like, “Metroid, I Dread what your next installment is if this is the direction you’re going”!    … Expand
  77. turnedwand
    Jan 20, 2023
    10
    I played this when it came out in 2021 but only just now getting around to writing this review. Great game. Best game I've played on Switch for a while. A "Must Play" if you ask me. I played MP on GBA years ago and enjoyed that a lot too. This is a potent successor.
  78. DolphinReviews
    Jan 14, 2023
    0
    Metroid does not know how to make video games. It takes forever to load and when it does the gameplay is straight out of the Gameboy colour. 60$ for a 2D game is a SCAM! The only 2D game that should be $60 is Monkey Kong.
  79. Martinnbafiba
    Jan 11, 2023
    10
    This is probably one of the best 2d platformers I have ever played. Is so well made and so addictive. Definitely one of the best games of this generation. After burning my brain with open world adventures like Zelda and Witcher it feels amazing playing Metroid. This game has a great theme, good design, is fast and it has a good sense of exploration. I totally recommend it. Play the demoThis is probably one of the best 2d platformers I have ever played. Is so well made and so addictive. Definitely one of the best games of this generation. After burning my brain with open world adventures like Zelda and Witcher it feels amazing playing Metroid. This game has a great theme, good design, is fast and it has a good sense of exploration. I totally recommend it. Play the demo before you make the purchase… Expand
  80. temiklis
    Jan 9, 2023
    10
    great atmosphere, full of action, research. The game is quite short (about 10-15 hours), but it's good, it doesn't have time to get bored and keeps the interest.
  81. Derpcat
    Nov 6, 2022
    10
    As someone who has never played a Metroid game, I found this game to be vastly different from other 2D platformers I’ve played. Is that a good thing? Sometimes yes sometimes no. But this time is a definite yes.

    It is a Metroidvania game at its core. What did you expect? It made the genre (well, half of it anyway). And it has aged well. It is a lot of fun to play. At the start it can feel    As someone who has never played a Metroid game, I found this game to be vastly different from other 2D platformers I’ve played. Is that a good thing? Sometimes yes sometimes no. But this time is a definite yes.

    It is a Metroidvania game at its core. What did you expect? It made the genre (well, half of it anyway). And it has aged well. It is a lot of fun to play. At the start it can feel frustrating because you can’t go anywhere, but there is a serious sense of progression and it is very satisfying to find something new. I have to say that the controls are crispy clean, and I personally wouldn’t change them. Its difficulty is the main thing people talk about with this game. It is the first Nintendo game in a long time with perfect difficulty. Some of the bosses were really hard to figure out, but you just have to keep trying, and it’ll get easier. But I still died 200 times. The E.m.m.i.s didn’t help as they provide chase sections which are easy to slip up on, but as long as you stay calm you should be fine during them. In the start of the game they are everywhere, but later you don’t have to worry about them a ton. The game guides you along a little bit, so you shouldn’t be terribly lost. The gameplay is 9/10. It's sometimes pretty hard to find what to do next, but I still love the gameplay.

    The story is that Samus (or Metroid if you know literally nothing) crashlanded on an alien planet called ZDR. Prior story knowledge is required, but you get a quick recap when you open up a save file. I won’t go into further detail because it is quite a good story.

    It looks very nice, as far as an alien planet goes. One of the locations is an underground jungle, and it looks gorgeous. I don’t like how there’s just blackness beyond the platforms, but I get why they did it and I don’t know what to put there myself. The music isn’t amazing. However it fits the environment very well, and it didn’t matter a ton.
    The presentation is an 10/10. It's memorable, and gorgeous.

    It has a pretty good main campaign taking 15 hours to beat. You can go for a 100% which would probably take 30 hours. It is also very replayable. But post-story, you get a boss rush mode and some bonus difficulties. This isn’t the kind of game you play for 50 hours, though. The content is a 9/10. Personally I wouldn't play it forever, but that's just me.

    Some people say, ”Is it worth $60?” I can gladly say it is, and it is a very good purchase. If you aren’t invested in games then I wouldn’t buy it, but if you are looking for something to play for a while then definitely check out Metroid Dread.    … Expand
  82. ZeoN
    Jan 4, 2023
    8
    Ha sido mi primer Metroid y ha sido una experiencia increíble.
    Su jugabilidad es muy adictiva, el sonido y banda sonora espectaculares y su historia engancha mucho, sobre todo al final.
    Recomendado
  83. batzee2257
    Dec 29, 2022
    10
    Great level designs and awesome boss battles. Levels are structured in such a way that we are directed directly to the power and back to unlock the new path. The map is such a complicated maze but handled in awesome way that we get a sense of accomplishment each time we find the correct way.
  84. spencerplewe
    Dec 5, 2022
    10
    The Metroid series officially, and finally, advances forward with a new main entry that builds on its entire history and then some! The story is subtle but tastefully visualized, the controls are extremely smooth, the visual design is a dream, and the bosses, while not letting up on the challenge, are so satisfying to finish.
  85. OriginalMan
    Dec 4, 2022
    8
    It’s a great game but toward the end I began to feel demoralized and overwhelmed by the sheer amount of controls to use and power ups. One of the robots was crazy hard and seemed more like a roll of dice to make it through there. Some of the bosses were hard and take a lot of memorization and trying over and over. The traversal is amazing. The soundtrack is atmospheric and set the moodIt’s a great game but toward the end I began to feel demoralized and overwhelmed by the sheer amount of controls to use and power ups. One of the robots was crazy hard and seemed more like a roll of dice to make it through there. Some of the bosses were hard and take a lot of memorization and trying over and over. The traversal is amazing. The soundtrack is atmospheric and set the mood well. The movement and power up noises are quality and even has voice acting. The cutscenes are beautiful. The graphics are amazing and really push the switch to the max. Some of the game felt a little padded. It took me 15 hours to complete and I think they could have trimmed a few of the power ups and zones to be a little smaller. It’s definitely longer than I was expecting. Overall this game is an amazing Metroid game that is a little more action oriented with stealth as a gimmick and the bosses as the standout development. Play this game.… Expand
  86. stevemis
    Dec 4, 2022
    5
    Metroid Dread was one of the reasons I bought the console. This game is beautiful, it has great mechanis that make you enjoy the controls and has also a nice atmosphere. But sadly, this game has only that!
    The game has an awful development and no story at all. It forces you to jump between places just to look for power ups in order to move forward. You don't care about what is going on.    Metroid Dread was one of the reasons I bought the console. This game is beautiful, it has great mechanis that make you enjoy the controls and has also a nice atmosphere. But sadly, this game has only that!
    The game has an awful development and no story at all. It forces you to jump between places just to look for power ups in order to move forward. You don't care about what is going on. They created a 3h main story, made it complicated with "difficult" fights ( EMMIs and more ), created a chaos in the maps with the power ups, made it hard to move from one place to the other on the same territory..... I played 10-11 hours and I felt I threw 8 of them. It was not a fun experience and I found myself feeling obliged to finish this just because I bought it. When I realized that I quitted it. Its beauty can't save the bad implementation.    … Expand
  87. rafamarruda
    Nov 30, 2022
    10
    I had never played a Metroid before. I'm impressed! Excellent game! Very happy to have discovered this franchise!
  88. Usmart
    Nov 27, 2022
    9
    Simplemente me gustó mucho, la historia cierra el ciclo de Metroid de una manera muy epica generando a su vez un nuevo arco de la historia de Samus.
  89. Hackattaque
    Nov 22, 2022
    7
    Dread…? more like Metroid kitchen sink. It’s not easy updating a franchise that’s decades old and hit 2D perfection before Gen Z was even born, especially now that so many Indie metroidvanias exist. This game gets a lot right but ultimately can’t decide what it should be and tries to do everything at once. The overall arc remains the same as Super Metroid, but so much is thrown at theDread…? more like Metroid kitchen sink. It’s not easy updating a franchise that’s decades old and hit 2D perfection before Gen Z was even born, especially now that so many Indie metroidvanias exist. This game gets a lot right but ultimately can’t decide what it should be and tries to do everything at once. The overall arc remains the same as Super Metroid, but so much is thrown at the wall: the new EMMI sections are repetitive and gimmicky like the Batmobile in Arkham Knight, the parry-based combat tries to ape Dark Souls but slows the exploration to a crawl, and the map is so complex and bitty that power-ups unlock inches rather than miles. It’s not a bad game and there are some great moments, especially some of the bosses. But finicky controls and quick-time parries make this a frustrating, flawed experience.… Expand
  90. squidread
    Nov 20, 2022
    10
    One of the best games I’ve ever played. Playing this game fills me with so much adrenaline that my arms hurt after playing it for more than an hour. The bosses feel like Cuphead bosses in that, they seem super hard, but after a few tries, you can get the pattern down and easily defeat them. The sound design in this game is immaculate. I recommend playing with headphones so you can get allOne of the best games I’ve ever played. Playing this game fills me with so much adrenaline that my arms hurt after playing it for more than an hour. The bosses feel like Cuphead bosses in that, they seem super hard, but after a few tries, you can get the pattern down and easily defeat them. The sound design in this game is immaculate. I recommend playing with headphones so you can get all of the cool, alien ambience. This level of polish in models/animations is something rarely achieved in gaming. Hoping we see more 2D Metroid in the not-too-distant future.… Expand
  91. Gremlinpirate
    Nov 19, 2022
    10
    I have never experience a game that actually lived up to the hype of it's release before. I honestly loved everything about this game and am so happy it exists. This game balanced the action and horror in a way I have not seen since Metroid Fusion and the gameplay was some of the best in the entire franchise. I actually really liked the EMMI stuff, because it helped you feel vulnerable andI have never experience a game that actually lived up to the hype of it's release before. I honestly loved everything about this game and am so happy it exists. This game balanced the action and horror in a way I have not seen since Metroid Fusion and the gameplay was some of the best in the entire franchise. I actually really liked the EMMI stuff, because it helped you feel vulnerable and added a level of horror to everything. But I could see where some people didn't like it. But for me, this is one of my favorite games released in years.… Expand
  92. FuntimeWeb
    Nov 16, 2022
    10
    Metroid Dread is not a perfect videogame, but it deserves full marks for what it manages to achieve after so many years of silence from the 2D franchise. Mercury Steam and Nintendo had already crafted an excellent 'return' with the 3DS remake of The Return Of Samus, but this game is leagues above and shows off the true talent of the developers. It's masterfully designed, certainly moreMetroid Dread is not a perfect videogame, but it deserves full marks for what it manages to achieve after so many years of silence from the 2D franchise. Mercury Steam and Nintendo had already crafted an excellent 'return' with the 3DS remake of The Return Of Samus, but this game is leagues above and shows off the true talent of the developers. It's masterfully designed, certainly more linear than some other games in the series, but not without some excellent sequence breaks and branching paths. The visuals are gorgeous and immersive; the story is a great conclusion which retro-actively adds more details to the lore and leaves us hanging for more; the gameplay is SMOOTH, better than anything before in the series; the music is great, despite what most people seem to think. If you haven't bough this game yet, do yourself a favour and try the free demo. Metroid is not for everyone, especially not for casual players, but the game guides you well throughout the planet. This is my favourite game in the entire franchise and my 2nd favourite game on the Switch.… Expand
  93. Ginger_Avenger
    Nov 16, 2022
    8
    Despite being a fan of Metroidvanias, this was the first actual Metroid game I have played (I have played many of the Castlevania series games).So, what do you know? I like the genre, so I liked this game a lot. Really fun to play with nice visuals. I used my turbo button sometimes, but overall, the game was fun and a decent challenge.
  94. chasky
    Nov 13, 2022
    0
    El mejor metroid y mi juego favorito, el diseño de niveles es muy bueno, el apartado grafico tambien, sigue manteniendo la esencia de anteriores metroid pero innova lo necesario para que no se sienta repetitivo.
  95. vasilias21
    Nov 13, 2022
    10
    An excellent example how a 2d can steal your heart.Never play any metroid but you have just win a big fan.Give us more please!
  96. ChungoFett
    Nov 9, 2022
    10
    This game is an absolute masterpiece. i simply have never played a better game than this. 10's across the board.
  97. hector_bcn98
    Nov 2, 2022
    9
    +
    La continuación de la saga 2D que todo fan estaba esperando. Una fórmula jugable perfecta a lo largo de las década llega a su cúlmen técnico.
    A nivel gráfico y sonoro explota las capacidades de la consola, aunque deja el sabor de que se puede incluso superar por mucho en el futuro. Uno de los videojuegos más divertidos de todo el catálogo de Switch, además de accesible para todo el    +
    La continuación de la saga 2D que todo fan estaba esperando. Una fórmula jugable perfecta a lo largo de las década llega a su cúlmen técnico.
    A nivel gráfico y sonoro explota las capacidades de la consola, aunque deja el sabor de que se puede incluso superar por mucho en el futuro.
    Uno de los videojuegos más divertidos de todo el catálogo de Switch, además de accesible para todo el mundo: puede ser el punto de partida para el que no conozca o haya jugado nunca a Metroid.
    Novedades como la zona EMMI convierten en única la propuesta e intensifican la experiencia.
    Gran diseño de mapas y niveles, con muchísimo backtracking y exploración.

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    Podría haber desarrollado un sistema de mejoras y evolución del personaje, al estilo Castlevania, que permita una experiencia más única para cada tipo de jugador.
    Una duración justa y con una rejugabilidad que no permite de demasiadas sorpresas o nuevos caminos. Una vez acabado, no hay mucho más a descubrir.    … Expand
  98. venigma
    Nov 1, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Just loved the game, just miss some armor skins, imagine that as unlockables... Better than pictures… Expand
  99. Iggy41
    Oct 28, 2022
    10
    This game is **** perfect. I played Zero Mission afterwards and I plan playing the Metroid Prime trilogy. This game made me a Metroid fan.
    It's not too easy and not too difficult and if you disagree, you can just switch to another difficulty.
  100. Dudethatexists
    Oct 23, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Love this game. It’s level design is superb and it is the only game that I’ve replayed immediately after initially beating it. Only flaw I find with it is that the only way to usually go is forward. There were moments in which I was very happy to get a power up because I could access an area I remember not being able to, but then realize I can’t go back there yet because it is now blocked off. Apart from that, I believe this to be the best game I’ve played of the last 5 years and I hope Nintendo keeps supporting this franchise.… Expand
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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
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  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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