Metroid Dread

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8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 2790 Ratings

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  1. guizaum
    Oct 9, 2021
    10
    Eu estou tão apaixonado com esse jogo. Já fazem 10 horas de um gameplay complexo, desafiador, inovador e divertido.
    O game está muito bem polido e acabado, estou muito satisfeito com o jogo, estou torcendo para durar muitas e muitas horas!!!
  2. 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
  3. Gust800
    Oct 9, 2021
    10
    Best metroid ever . The game is superb . Great graphics, great gameplay, great atmosphere. The only word to describe this game is Wow . Well done Nintendo .
  4. SainxtrichX
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    Simplemente el mejor juego de metroid a la fecha, el combate es esquisto y cierra la historia de manera perfecta.
    Si te gusta metroid juegalo.
  5. 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.
  6. bootlekang
    Oct 13, 2021
    10
    Best metroid game since SUPER.Best metroid game since SUPER.Best metroid game since SUPER.
  7. 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.
  8. Marmota1987
    Oct 20, 2021
    10
    Es un juegazo hace tiempo que no disfrutaba De un juego de este tipo así. Creo que el último que me gusto tanto como este fue castelvania symphony of the night.
  9. OkSureYeah
    Oct 14, 2021
    10
    I could not have hoped for a better experience with any Metroidvania, let alone an actual Metroid game. They got this so right. The movement is amazingly fluid, the controls are great, the level design is nothing short of genius, and the atmosphere holds its own when comparing to even the best entries in the series. I made a MetaCritic account just to give this game a 10/10. This game isI could not have hoped for a better experience with any Metroidvania, let alone an actual Metroid game. They got this so right. The movement is amazingly fluid, the controls are great, the level design is nothing short of genius, and the atmosphere holds its own when comparing to even the best entries in the series. I made a MetaCritic account just to give this game a 10/10. This game is an absolute masterpiece and I hope the developers are proud of themselves because they deserve to be.… Expand
  10. Alphonsefde
    Oct 10, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. What a wonderful game,a challenge, a master piece to control the character, a amazing graphic especially in portable mode and a top level desing speciality from Nintendo and mercury steam… Expand
  11. MaxieKarn
    Oct 21, 2021
    10
    Masterpiece doesn't even begin to describe how fantastic of a game this is. Sleek and smooth controls, stylish and engaging visuals with many areas having so much going on in the background, challenging bosses that are a thrill to learn, and sheer panic and dread from having to face off sgainst the robotic EMMIs you've probably already heard about.

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

    If you are a Metroid fan, or have got into Metroidvanias over the past few years, do yourself a favour and buy this game ASAP.    … Expand
  12. Anthonyanda
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    An incredible experience from visuals to story.
    Don't listen to those complaining about price. This game as a triple A price because it has a triple A polish and is worth the price tag.
  13. 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.
  14. Xenobladestars4
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best game in the series. All of it really flows together. The ending especially is beautiful. I believe this is the start of a new Era of Metroid with this and Metroid Prime 4.… Expand
  15. KristiancraK
    Nov 18, 2021
    10
    Goty 2021 Switch and Goty 2021 all plataforms!! The best Metroid 2D forever
  16. ThrowingTNT
    Oct 21, 2021
    10
    Even tough this is my first Metroid game, I absolutely cannot wait to play the other games if they're all of the same phenomenal quality as Metroid Dread, with it's amazing level design, Challenging but fun bosses and it's ability to convey a story in such few words.
  17. Hoob
    Oct 29, 2021
    10
    PROS:

    The controls are tight, plenty of moves and tools and ways to combine them, but also a high learning curve that goes with it. It feels very rewarding once you mastered your movement and learned the patterns of your enemies. The EMMI sections are something fresh and really made my palms sweaty, for once your not the powerful one and have to escape and sneak around, often just    PROS:

    The controls are tight, plenty of moves and tools and ways to combine them, but also a high learning curve that goes with it. It feels very rewarding once you mastered your movement and learned the patterns of your enemies.

    The EMMI sections are something fresh and really made my palms sweaty, for once your not the powerful one and have to escape and sneak around, often just barely making it through the exit in time.

    I loved the bosses, first they seems impossible, after a while you're dodging and parrying everything they can throw at you.

    Music, graphics and atmosphere are outstanding.

    Sequence breaking of course is a thing in this game.

    CONS:

    You're often locked in an area you're supposed to progress, when I thought I'd rather go back and get some items or explore somewhere else, before I want to progress.

    No button remapping, colorblind mode, or other accessibility options.

    If you struggle with complex controls and movements, or have trouble with staying orientated on a map, this game may not be for you.

    You also probably should know what a Metroidvania type of game is, judging from other reviews here. Also, don't buy it if you can't handle dying and learing from your mistakes.    … Expand
  18. DavLai3
    Oct 14, 2021
    10
    Best Metroid game of all time. Tight controls, epic story, beautiful world, epic abilities. Game. Of. The. Year. Congratulations Nintendo and MS!
  19. misalima
    Oct 9, 2021
    10
    Fast paced action, gorgeous scenarios, survival horror elements and a incredible sound design make this one of The Best games of The year
  20. mishi631
    Oct 10, 2021
    10
    Wow, what a hell of a game. Have always loved Metriod since 1989 on the NES. My favourite is Super Metroid for SNES!! I love this saga!
  21. GaboZeb
    Oct 10, 2021
    10
    This is how you do a Metroidvania, the Nintendo polish and the magnificent level design shines through.
  22. Rpg89
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    This game is well made. I love how challenging the boss battles are, It makes you think strategy than shooting sporadically. A great way of making it challenging for people looking for something not overly easy or complicated. For those flagging this game with zero stars don't pay attention to them. They're paid trolls, who will stop at nothing to discredit the good works of the developers.
  23. riccyjay
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    Contender for the title of best 2D Metroid. Too early to tell because some of the others have stood up over decades, but on a first playthrough this hits al the right buttons. Samus has never moved faster or more fluidly, the range of abilities is phenomenal and you pick them up at lightning pace meaning (until you get stuck lol) you always feel like you're moving forward and advancing.Contender for the title of best 2D Metroid. Too early to tell because some of the others have stood up over decades, but on a first playthrough this hits al the right buttons. Samus has never moved faster or more fluidly, the range of abilities is phenomenal and you pick them up at lightning pace meaning (until you get stuck lol) you always feel like you're moving forward and advancing. That sense of momentum is something previous games lacked - deliberately, I'd say, but they still lacked it.

    The way the game gently leads you to the 'right' path is absolutely expert. I only got properly lost once and that was because I did something that, looking back, was very clearly sequence breaking. Once I went back to where I was 'supposed' to be, I moved on soon after. This is one of the best areas of the game, but it's hard to explain quite how it does this so well. You have, of course, almost total freedom, and can revisit almost any area at almost any time. However, it's also almost always obvious roughly in which area the next continuation path is located. This aspect of the game is brilliantly done.

    The EMMI sections are well done. They're tense encounters and the satisfaction of beating each one is always very real. They border on getting repetitive but never quite cross the boundary into becoming a negative.

    The visuals are stunning. So many different environments that extend deep into the third dimension and are often filled with life and movement. Some of the wider vistas are incredibly impressive. The game usually has a tight and claustrophobic focus on Samus and her immediate surrounds so on the occasions when it pans out for some grand view, the sense of scale feels magnificent.

    Music adds to the atmosphere wonderfully, and the enemies, bosses and other creatures you encounter are varied both in appearance and in challenge, keeping you constantly on your toes in the best way possible.

    All in all, an incredible experience and one that I suspect will hold up just as well in ten years as it does now, at which point I'd be more confident calling it the literal best 2D Metroid ever.    … Expand
  24. manute12
    Oct 17, 2021
    10
    I´ve been waiting 19 years for this and it didn´t dissapoint. What a marvelous game.
  25. StinkyPad
    Oct 13, 2021
    10
    Awesome game!!! Expectations weren't super high. One of the better Metroid titles. Wish they would release the older titles on Switch though.
  26. Varkster
    Oct 13, 2021
    10
    Fantastic return to the beloved Metroid formula. A massive step up from Samus Returns, introducing a lot of new story elements, great music, atmosphere and fast-paced action which didn't starve me for challenge. Really happy about this one and suggest any Metroid or 2D action game fans to pick this up.
  27. JametzBrother
    Oct 17, 2021
    10
    I already beat it twice and this is my first time playing a metroid game, for me personally level design is soo good. there is element of discovering where u should go next. the elephant in the room is the boss fight, its challenging but still fair, you should use every arsenal you’ve got in order to beat them. Samus is fast fluid and so good to play. The game is fast pace and tight, thisI already beat it twice and this is my first time playing a metroid game, for me personally level design is soo good. there is element of discovering where u should go next. the elephant in the room is the boss fight, its challenging but still fair, you should use every arsenal you’ve got in order to beat them. Samus is fast fluid and so good to play. The game is fast pace and tight, this is one of the best experience this year’s has been delivered, give it a chance to play it. Bravo for the team that nailed metroid… Expand
  28. Alvz9
    Nov 2, 2021
    10
    Años sin jugar un Metroid en 2D, y la progresión ha sido estupenda de cara a la quinta entrega de esta saga (sin contar Prime). Dread incorpora una guía mínima como en Fusión, pero en la mayoría de las ocasiones sentirás esa sensación de exploración de las primeras entregas; aunque esto es un tanto ilusorio: pues, el diseño de niveles funciona de tal forma, que casi siempre se te sugiereAños sin jugar un Metroid en 2D, y la progresión ha sido estupenda de cara a la quinta entrega de esta saga (sin contar Prime). Dread incorpora una guía mínima como en Fusión, pero en la mayoría de las ocasiones sentirás esa sensación de exploración de las primeras entregas; aunque esto es un tanto ilusorio: pues, el diseño de niveles funciona de tal forma, que casi siempre se te sugiere el camino a seguir (aunque a lo metroidvania: esto quiere decir, siempre intercalando e interconectando distintos niveles de un gran mapa). Los EMMIS como dinámica jugable son un soplo de aire fresco, aunque su sensación de agobio se podría haber trasladado a cualquier lugar del mapa (y no sólo a las áreas centrales donde habitan estos seres). El resto de jefes y subjefes son variados y muy desafiantes; aunque un poco repetitivos después de unas horas de juego. Terminé el juego en poco menos de 20 hrs., pero ganas de rejugarlo no faltan (apetece mucho en este tipo de juegos). Los powers ups de Samus están muy bien implementados, obligándote a explorar cuando te quedas atrapado con tal de obtener un nuevo poder. A nivel gráfico es muy sobresaliente respecto al resto del catalogo de Switch, y tiene un excelente rendimiento (con algunos bajones de FPS en los combates contra jefes). Su historia es simplemente el broche de oro que necesitaba la saga para finalizar; y es un adorno perfecto para una jugabilidad exquisita y refinada con el pasar de las distintas entregas. Dread es la versión definitiva de Samus, y sin lugar a dudas el mejor Metroid en 2D.… Expand
  29. Timeflies164
    Oct 10, 2021
    10
    This was my first Metroid game and I am completely blown away by it. I am now a Metroid fan! This game is challenging in the best way possible. Fantastic game!
  30. Thiagosan
    Oct 9, 2021
    10
    Estou com 15 horas de gameplay mas a cada minuto jogo supera as espectativas, acredito que este seja o GOTY 2021 digo isto sem peso na consciência, Que trabalho ótimo temos nesse jogo!
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#9 Best Switch Game of 2021
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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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