Metroid Dread

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8.7

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  1. mddavila
    Oct 16, 2021
    9
    The overall experience was so delightful. Although, I have never played a whole Metroid or any 2D game, I love the mechanics and the game play! Definitely a new fan of Metroid here!
  2. Marmaalad
    Oct 17, 2021
    9
    As a metroid veteran, I think this game is excellent. It's still faithful to the serie but adds nice improvements and quality of life features. Samus is super agile and the action-part of the game is great. The difficulty adds tension and encourages the player to stay aware, it's challenging and rewarding. The story is great too and the EMMIs are a good thing. Plus, the formula has someAs a metroid veteran, I think this game is excellent. It's still faithful to the serie but adds nice improvements and quality of life features. Samus is super agile and the action-part of the game is great. The difficulty adds tension and encourages the player to stay aware, it's challenging and rewarding. The story is great too and the EMMIs are a good thing. Plus, the formula has some twists, but I won't spoil here. See you next mission!… Expand
  3. Dharleem06
    Oct 17, 2021
    9
    Game super fun when running around figuring out puzzles and what not. Reason why it’s not 10 is THE BOSSES HOLY CRAP!! It get good until bosses, then the game has a big spike in difficulty, especially the final boss. Also I think the damage is a little high on some enemy’s. Overall 9.2, would highly recommend.
  4. FallenArkangel
    Oct 17, 2021
    9
    Metroid Dread might be my favorite Metroid game.
    It provides the best feeling controls for Samus in the entire series, a surprisingly varied arsenal of classic items and new useful abilities, gorgeous looking environnments and distinct enemy designs, an extremely detailed map that can be overwhelming at first but ends up being very useful, a sense of mistery and surprise that pays respect    Metroid Dread might be my favorite Metroid game.
    It provides the best feeling controls for Samus in the entire series, a surprisingly varied arsenal of classic items and new useful abilities, gorgeous looking environnments and distinct enemy designs, an extremely detailed map that can be overwhelming at first but ends up being very useful, a sense of mistery and surprise that pays respect to the legacy of this series and just a level of care in the game design that you don't see in every game.    … Expand
  5. TGious
    Oct 17, 2021
    9
    Metroid dread is one of my favorite games of the year. It has extremely tight controls and addicting gameplay. The EMMI robot chases make for strategic movement around the large maps, but i got slightly annoyed of them by the time I reached Dairon. There are also some cool new gadgets that Samus has in her arsenal to make the game feel fresh. My main complaint about this game is it is aMetroid dread is one of my favorite games of the year. It has extremely tight controls and addicting gameplay. The EMMI robot chases make for strategic movement around the large maps, but i got slightly annoyed of them by the time I reached Dairon. There are also some cool new gadgets that Samus has in her arsenal to make the game feel fresh. My main complaint about this game is it is a little bit short, at 6 hours to complete for me personally, but I am aware that the 2D Metroid games were never very long to begin with. Hard mode can extend your experience if you are interested in dying hundreds of times. The game is already fairly difficult to begin with, and hard mode takes it a little over the top for the average player. Overall, this game makes for a fun experience, and I can recommend it with confidence.… Expand
  6. Barabaratrad
    Oct 22, 2021
    9
    It’s a really great game, an evolution of Super and Fusion ideas. Awesome picture quality, combat and movement fluidity, style, lore and beloved exploration gameplay.
  7. borgman
    Oct 18, 2021
    9
    The thing I admire most about this game is that it's hard. So many Nintendo games have little to no difficulty but Metroid Dread brings the challenge with open ended exploration and tough as nails boss fights. Metroid Dread is a faithful sequel to fusion and brings back elements from previous games that were sorely missed, It forgoes every problem I had with Samus Returns and snags theThe thing I admire most about this game is that it's hard. So many Nintendo games have little to no difficulty but Metroid Dread brings the challenge with open ended exploration and tough as nails boss fights. Metroid Dread is a faithful sequel to fusion and brings back elements from previous games that were sorely missed, It forgoes every problem I had with Samus Returns and snags the title of best 2D Metroid in my opinion. This game is for the fans and people who are good at videogames.… Expand
  8. CookieCrum
    Oct 19, 2021
    9
    Metroid Dread is a superb metriodvania if your bored waiting for games like hollow knight silk song or just want a short sweet Stella 5 hour experience then this game is for you. The bosses are tough but fair and the world is a blast to explore the Emmi zones had me shaking my hands as I tried to run from the spider like robots. some hindrances keep this game from a ten out of ten butMetroid Dread is a superb metriodvania if your bored waiting for games like hollow knight silk song or just want a short sweet Stella 5 hour experience then this game is for you. The bosses are tough but fair and the world is a blast to explore the Emmi zones had me shaking my hands as I tried to run from the spider like robots. some hindrances keep this game from a ten out of ten but this is still a must play for any Metroid fan and a easy contender for game of the year.… Expand
  9. tubbyy-custard
    Oct 20, 2021
    9
    Phenomenal 2D adventure game. Beautiful maps, never a dull moment exploring the world with satisfying duels and puzzles to solve. The Boss fights though challenging are very rewarding and the element of horror captured with the EMMI brings out the 'Dread' element. The intrinsic movements and power ups have been so well thought out by the developers of the game, its just all roundPhenomenal 2D adventure game. Beautiful maps, never a dull moment exploring the world with satisfying duels and puzzles to solve. The Boss fights though challenging are very rewarding and the element of horror captured with the EMMI brings out the 'Dread' element. The intrinsic movements and power ups have been so well thought out by the developers of the game, its just all round beautiful.

    Potential Game of the Year contender!    … Expand
  10. Quilly89
    Oct 19, 2021
    9
    An amazing game. Ignore the negative reviews this game is a masterpiece. Tight controls, great graphics and environments, hard bosses, it’s such a good game
  11. MunhozMCM
    Jul 28, 2022
    9
    My Score:

    (9) - Great!

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  12. Bigboyedu
    Oct 22, 2021
    9
    An excellent addition to the Metroid franchise and one of the best games on the switch to date
  13. EdCorollis
    Oct 24, 2021
    9
    Excellent episode, a tribute to the series for those convinced, and a superb approach for new players who would not have had the opportunity to play the previous games. Always impressed to see the switch deliver great graphics whenever it wants. Excellent replayability potential
  14. NitL7
    Oct 25, 2021
    9
    Since the original(too many hours) after that... I played a few moment on the other METROID game, This is the METROID, I always dream of ... it's very fluid in its movements and all with an accessible difficulty without being in the impossible for most people ... A Future Classic Game
  15. KingKeBaba
    Oct 27, 2021
    9
    This year (2021) I played through all of the mainline 2D Metroid games (Zero Mission and Samus Returns over the original 2) and got lucky enough that Dread was announced shortly after. It was incredibly exciting to see that a new entry would be released 19 years after Metroid: Fusion but I remained skeptical as Samus Returns was not my favourite entry and Mercury Steam was returning toThis year (2021) I played through all of the mainline 2D Metroid games (Zero Mission and Samus Returns over the original 2) and got lucky enough that Dread was announced shortly after. It was incredibly exciting to see that a new entry would be released 19 years after Metroid: Fusion but I remained skeptical as Samus Returns was not my favourite entry and Mercury Steam was returning to develop Dread. However, I was proven very wrong.

    Metroid Dread is the best metroidvania game I have ever played. I enjoyed all of the other Metroid games but the only one that comes even close is Super Metroid. Metroid Dread is visually stunning, being easily one of (if not the best) looking games on the Nintendo Switch, especially in handheld. It runs like water and the colour work, lighting and designs are all phenomenal. Samus has never been controlled with so much fluidity and ease. The evolution of the parry from Samus Returns and the inclusion of the slide are sure to remain staples of the series, assuming another 2D game follows.

    Story wise, it's easily the most involved 2D game. I have not played the Prime series (yet) and I have not heard nice things about Other M's story. The plot takes interesting turns but is not a huge part of the game and takes a backseat to the gameplay. The loop of exploration and upgrades continues here and I was not disappointed. The developers throw so many upgrades and abilities your way all the way up until the end of the game. This sounds overwhelming but in reality, Dread just gives you more options to handle encounters with these moves. The only ability that was wasted was the Phantom Cloak which I may have used 4 times during my whole time playing (around 8 hours). Only 8 hours sounds very short but I can assure that the game is a challenge and will most definitely be very difficult for anybody unfamiliar with this style of game. I felt it was a perfect length and any extra areas or tasks would have potentially dragged the game on too much.

    The level design is amazing, I took great notice in the choices the development team took in placing interactions and doors and even the water level in an area steers the players progression. Sequence breaking is available in this game for those talented enough to figure it out (not me) and this game is ripe for speed running. My only gripe with the level design is that I thought it was annoying when backtracking to areas to pick up extra upgrades and would've appreciated some sort of universal fast travel that unlocked upon reaching the final boss. That is only a small nit pick on my part but I decided to include it anyways.

    To conclude, Metroid Dread is probably the best in the series and is a fantastic return to the Metroid franchise. This game is suitable for newcomers, however be warned that it is a challenge. This game feels like Nintendo taking ownership of the metroidvania subgenre once again with great triumph. I hope to see the Metroid franchise return to 2D again, but for now we all patiently wait for Prime 4.    … Expand
  16. mateixe
    Oct 30, 2021
    9
    Best Game of the year! Not the easiest but like any other Metroid you have to train all the skills. But sometimes the music get a little repetitive.
  17. Jony405
    Oct 31, 2021
    9
    A really fun experience

    Gave it a 9 because it’s a little bit on the short side
  18. Criscros14
    Nov 7, 2021
    9
    It's just awesome, my first metroidvania and it's just breathtaking and graphics look great
  19. MatteBalla
    Nov 7, 2021
    9
    Everything I’ve hoped for! Fast and precise game play, great looking graphics and a great storyline. Great game for any Metroid fan.
  20. greenwood101
    Nov 10, 2021
    9
    really fun game!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11
  21. pgndck
    Dec 5, 2021
    9
    This is the first Metroid game I've played, which is ironical, because I really like the whole metroidvania genre. The game was a blast! It actually is _a_game_, not an interactive movie or anything like it. It is hard: a couple of times I've been completely lost and spend some time searching for what to do next. It doesn't build the best routes for you: you gotta think and analyze inThis is the first Metroid game I've played, which is ironical, because I really like the whole metroidvania genre. The game was a blast! It actually is _a_game_, not an interactive movie or anything like it. It is hard: a couple of times I've been completely lost and spend some time searching for what to do next. It doesn't build the best routes for you: you gotta think and analyze in order to progress. The bosses were creative, difficult but fair. It's possible to defeat each one if you spend some time learning their moves, then what seemed impossible becomes quite easy to achieve.

    I only wish the map was more comfortable to use and maybe more meaningful secrets would be also great to have. Other than that, I spent 11 hours and it was worth it.    … Expand
  22. Saint-moreno
    Nov 15, 2021
    9
    Tiene muy buena jugabilidad y es muy entretenido, sin importar que no seas conocedor de la saga es una buena oportunidad para empezar.
  23. Timber1102
    Nov 17, 2021
    9
    Overall it is the best Metroid game I have ever played, and I have played every 2D Metroid. The game is actually challenging, which is surprising for a new Nintendo game. The pacing is great, you will never feel bored while playing. The graphics are really great. Some upgrades are found easily while some are really hard to find, which I like. The enemy and boss diversity is amazing. TheOverall it is the best Metroid game I have ever played, and I have played every 2D Metroid. The game is actually challenging, which is surprising for a new Nintendo game. The pacing is great, you will never feel bored while playing. The graphics are really great. Some upgrades are found easily while some are really hard to find, which I like. The enemy and boss diversity is amazing. The only gripes I have with this game is that the EMMI's at the end are way too overpowered and I would have liked to be able to use the D-Pad to control Samus.… Expand
  24. luccoborl
    Nov 30, 2021
    9
    Ottimo gioco, graficamente molto pulito, fps stabili a 60, con qualche piccola eccezione ma ci può stare, un ottimo prodotto che comunque non compensa la mancanza/ritardo dell'uscita di metroid prime 4, ma comunque si fa valere nonostante sia un metroid 2D, che non sono di mio grande gradimento, con un gameplay veramente eccezionale. Lo consiglio assolutamente anche ai non fan del genere,Ottimo gioco, graficamente molto pulito, fps stabili a 60, con qualche piccola eccezione ma ci può stare, un ottimo prodotto che comunque non compensa la mancanza/ritardo dell'uscita di metroid prime 4, ma comunque si fa valere nonostante sia un metroid 2D, che non sono di mio grande gradimento, con un gameplay veramente eccezionale. Lo consiglio assolutamente anche ai non fan del genere, io stesso non lo sono, eppure mi ha divertito tantissimo.… Expand
  25. JacobTheToadMan
    Dec 8, 2021
    9
    Never played a Metroid game before this one, and I gotta say I'm hooked on the series now lmao. Almost everything in this game is masterfully designed, the difficulty, the power-up progression, and the challenging bosses. Oh and plus I gotta give credit to the animation department, they did an absolutely phenomenal job! Only real complaint is that the E.M.M.I get a little tiresome as theNever played a Metroid game before this one, and I gotta say I'm hooked on the series now lmao. Almost everything in this game is masterfully designed, the difficulty, the power-up progression, and the challenging bosses. Oh and plus I gotta give credit to the animation department, they did an absolutely phenomenal job! Only real complaint is that the E.M.M.I get a little tiresome as the game goes on, but other then that, damn-near perfect game.… Expand
  26. Wenaesaoficial
    Dec 9, 2021
    9
    Very good 2D metroid game. The controls are fantastic, slick and responsive. Samus animations are very good and there is a big attention to detail.

    The story is correct, but not amazing. The twist towards the end is well done, but it feels like some things are left without good explanation in the end. The new abilities are very good additions, especially "the one thst gives flashy    Very good 2D metroid game. The controls are fantastic, slick and responsive. Samus animations are very good and there is a big attention to detail.

    The story is correct, but not amazing. The twist towards the end is well done, but it feels like some things are left without good explanation in the end.

    The new abilities are very good additions, especially "the one thst gives flashy mobility".

    The emmi sections were good but a bit repetitive towards the end.

    The bosses were amazing.

    The different regions were distinct and looked gorgeous.

    The music was a bit forgettable, but good for atmosphere building.    … Expand
  27. nowells5
    Dec 28, 2021
    9
    Lo mejor de este Metroid es la jugabilidad. Es el juego de la saga en el que más satisfactorio es manejar a Samus, tanto cuando no tiene nada como cuando ya cuenta con todas las habilidades. Además, otro punto fuerte que me sorprendió fue su dificultad, ya que es bastante más alta que el resto de juegos de la saga. Esto se nota sobre todo en las últimas zonas EMMI y en general en los jefesLo mejor de este Metroid es la jugabilidad. Es el juego de la saga en el que más satisfactorio es manejar a Samus, tanto cuando no tiene nada como cuando ya cuenta con todas las habilidades. Además, otro punto fuerte que me sorprendió fue su dificultad, ya que es bastante más alta que el resto de juegos de la saga. Esto se nota sobre todo en las últimas zonas EMMI y en general en los jefes finales. El diseño de niveles es muy bueno y el backtracking es altamente satisfactorio. Sin duda, uno de los 3 mejores juegos exclusivos de Nintendo Switch junto con Breath of the Wild y Mario Odyssey. Duración aproximada: 12 horas (16 para el 100%)… Expand
  28. Waluigi0007
    Dec 27, 2021
    9
    Absolutely amazing. Dynamic and stunning. Very difficult, confusing at times, but worth every penny.
  29. Epic_Gamerrater
    Jan 3, 2022
    9
    Great game, if youve never heard of it…youll LOVE it!! Way more fun than super mario bros deluxe
  30. llegare-new
    Jan 18, 2022
    9
    METROID DREAD

    an excellent experience in my opinion, samus's mobility is very agile, the difficulty is one that all video games should have, the graphics and cinematics are works of art, and it performs like a good metroid vania
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 124 Critic Reviews

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  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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