Metroid Dread

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8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 2790 Ratings

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  1. Jpender
    Oct 9, 2021
    1
    This game does nothing for casual gamers. This metroid game is not much different than earlier metroid 2D titles. There are no difficulty modes until you beat the game and you unlock a harder difficulty. There should be an eaiser difficulty. In general, not only is this game VERY DIFFICULTY it has no appeal outside the metroid 2D base.
  2. davidkolman
    Oct 9, 2021
    10
    this game marks the incredible return of Samus Aran to consoles. 10/10 grade
  3. Vorg
    Oct 9, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Siento que el juego no tiene un avance. Solo una fórmula repetida que van usando desde los 90… Expand
  4. Alelric
    Oct 9, 2021
    8
    EL mismo nombre nos lleva en automático a colocare un 10 y llamarlo joya, pero algunos elementos impide que esta sea una joya,
    la dificultad en algunos jefes hacen que algún jugador casual desista de tener un juego entretenido y no encuentre satisfacción y solo se tope con frustración y en el esquema de controles sean confusos y hasta torpes, para un jugador curtido en la saga le    EL mismo nombre nos lleva en automático a colocare un 10 y llamarlo joya, pero algunos elementos impide que esta sea una joya,
    la dificultad en algunos jefes hacen que algún jugador casual desista de tener un juego entretenido y no encuentre satisfacción y solo se tope con frustración y en el esquema de controles sean confusos y hasta torpes, para un jugador curtido en la saga le parecerá justo, SIN EMBARGO no se puede clasificar como que el juego no es para todos cuando Nintendo se autodenomina family friendly
    En el apartado visual es muy buen trabajo de la desarrolladora Mercury steam odiado por sus trabajos anteriores en la serie Castlevania y ahora laureado por el trabajo llevado bajo supervisión del mismo Nintendo, el cual nos trae mecánicas del parry vistas en la saga de LOS y el nuevo apuntado de 360 grados que si bien es buen agregado por la desarrolladora no termina de convencer
    En lo musical no hay un tema memorable que nos lleve a glorificar el juego como se escriben algunas opiniones.
    Es de extrañar las batallas con los enemigos clásicos de la saga sin embrago es pasable enfrentar a nuevos villanos aun que no dejen una huella duradera.
    Los enfrentamientos con los EMMIS son mas que un mero tramite y no brinda la sensación de medio con las que se compara con Nemisis de Resident evil
    Fue gratificante llegar a la pantallas de créditos y es de agradecer que Nintendo nos siga trayendo mas juegos de esta saga, pero como les comparto no es necesario ser tan lastimeros como para colocarlo como una pieza maestra

    Feliz día a todos    … Expand
  5. TickleMeHarder
    Oct 9, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It doesn’t do the game justice to say that it’s a near masterpiece. Hit me right in the nostalgia having played previous 2D Metroid games like Fusion and Zero Mission. Literally the only thing I would have liked to be included was a section with zero suit Samus. I’m sure that gameplay would have been super fun given how the game plays with the power suit. The gallery makes up for that a bit though easy 11/10, A++, will buy twice just to let Nintendo know I want another 2D Metroid.… Expand
  6. MablePooHead
    Oct 9, 2021
    10
    개잘만듦. 명작이니 무조건 사세요.

    What a well-made masterpiece! Dread is my best Switch game of 2021. No doubt.
  7. DarkUA
    Oct 9, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. So I admit that I am a huge fan of the difficulty of this game. It reminds me of the first time playing Metroid on the Nes in the 80's as a kid. Something new is the sliding and using your environment to fight the E.M.M.I.… Expand
  8. KCLMK32
    Oct 9, 2021
    10
    This game is excellent. A fun challenge that’s for sure my personal game of the year.
  9. Riv09
    Oct 9, 2021
    10
    Great movility and the Best sensation of pure and genuin scary of all the saga, the parry makes the inmersion so real and help with the momentum and tempo alongside the Game.
  10. OberiousLocke
    Oct 9, 2021
    10
    GOTY bar none. I remember when the Dread rumors came about, and to finally see it release and cap off the OG Metroid arc is a wondrous thing.

    However, I seriously hope on any future games that whoever dreamt up the final boss fight isn't allowed any degree of creative independence. I'll keep it short to avoid spoilers, but the final boss being a 3 phase slapfight with no checkpoints, I    GOTY bar none. I remember when the Dread rumors came about, and to finally see it release and cap off the OG Metroid arc is a wondrous thing.

    However, I seriously hope on any future games that whoever dreamt up the final boss fight isn't allowed any degree of creative independence. I'll keep it short to avoid spoilers, but the final boss being a 3 phase slapfight with no checkpoints, I was so bored of the first 2 phases by the time I finally cleared the fight I ended up studying the details of the skybox in the background as I mostly auto-piloted my way through. This isn't the early days of video games where you were lucky if you could get 3 things on screen without massive flicker, checkpoints are a concept and should be used, I shouldn't be bored on a boss fight. Frustrated? Sure? Bored, never.

    Still I can't not give it a 10.    … Expand
  11. LuigiD23
    Oct 9, 2021
    10
    I'm a player that enjoys story heavy games, but I had to try Metroid dread. I got the game 2 days early. Finished it just now. Robots chasing you were really good. Loved how good the movement and bosses were. Combate Is really rewarding. Some bosses were tough but felt great when I finally got them. Art Style Is cool. Enjoyed the genre. I honestly didn't know I liked metroidvania games.I'm a player that enjoys story heavy games, but I had to try Metroid dread. I got the game 2 days early. Finished it just now. Robots chasing you were really good. Loved how good the movement and bosses were. Combate Is really rewarding. Some bosses were tough but felt great when I finally got them. Art Style Is cool. Enjoyed the genre. I honestly didn't know I liked metroidvania games. Will play some others after this great experience. My goty this year, and I own a ps5 and Xbox.… Expand
  12. TigVieira
    Oct 9, 2021
    10
    The game that fans of classic metroid always wanted to play. It's a trully masterful experience, gameplay and level design, exploration with awesome control and immersive soundtrack. Not a single bad point here.
  13. The_Prodigy
    Oct 9, 2021
    9
    First of i would just like to say HOLY WOW this game is good, I'm about an hour into the game and i just have to applaud for the devs at Nintendo because this game proves that Nintendo is still a heavy hitter even with their slightly more obscure titles, but i have to disclaim, this review is from the perspective to a newcomer to the metroidvania style games and my only experience is aboutFirst of i would just like to say HOLY WOW this game is good, I'm about an hour into the game and i just have to applaud for the devs at Nintendo because this game proves that Nintendo is still a heavy hitter even with their slightly more obscure titles, but i have to disclaim, this review is from the perspective to a newcomer to the metroidvania style games and my only experience is about an hour playtime of hollow night, but as for METROID DREAD this game has such atmosphere and gives you this feeling of being alone in a place thats out to get you from the first moment you encounter one of the Robots that you see in the trailer and you see it tracking you and eventually finding you, you get this “oh **** I'm so **** feelings the combat is smooth, the movement is buttery smooth (although if your new to Metroid you’re gonna need to adjust a little) the graphics are really effective of showing you that your trapped on an alien planet and its good to look at especially when your playing on your TV at 1080p to get the maximum resolution i definitely recommend this to newcomers to the metroidvania style games and even hard core veterans looking for a new challenge, the only “issue” i can find with this game is that you don't exactly have a guide to show you what you need to do to progress especially since your only true objective is to return to your ship but this “issue” encourages exploration in the game and guides to be made on youtube so i give this game a 9/10 from the newcomer perspective.… Expand
  14. KevinMiao
    Oct 9, 2021
    10
    作為銀河戰士惡魔城這種遊戲種類的開創者，最新一代銀河戰士（密特羅德）再一次的給出一個教科書等級的遊戲設計，區塊式的地圖設計、巧妙的路線引導、充滿挑戰的Boss戰、流暢的動作與動畫…，還有說不盡的精彩內容，喜歡動作冒險遊戲的玩家絕對不能錯過。(題外話：這款難度非常非常高，但完成挑戰真的很有成就感。)作為銀河戰士惡魔城這種遊戲種類的開創者，最新一代銀河戰士（密特羅德）再一次的給出一個教科書等級的遊戲設計，區塊式的地圖設計、巧妙的路線引導、充滿挑戰的Boss戰、流暢的動作與動畫…，還有說不盡的精彩內容，喜歡動作冒險遊戲的玩家絕對不能錯過。(題外話：這款難度非常非常高，但完成挑戰真的很有成就感。)
  15. Blundell92
    Oct 9, 2021
    9
    About 3 hours in, and having a great time. Movement is super responsive and combat feels good so far. I really enjoy the E.M.M.I sections, I do love the slightly panicked hunter-becomes-the-hunted vibe they create with the atmosphere in those parts. Story seems ok, although story has always kind of taken a back seat to the gameplay in 2D Metroid games for me. I’ve played enough to know I'mAbout 3 hours in, and having a great time. Movement is super responsive and combat feels good so far. I really enjoy the E.M.M.I sections, I do love the slightly panicked hunter-becomes-the-hunted vibe they create with the atmosphere in those parts. Story seems ok, although story has always kind of taken a back seat to the gameplay in 2D Metroid games for me. I’ve played enough to know I'm going to thoroughly enjoy this all the way through. Giving it a 9 because I don't believe in 10s.… Expand
  16. GitanoUrbano
    Oct 9, 2021
    9
    Juego divertidisimo con alma de metroid de super nintendo pero con un entorno grafico increible y una fluidez que acompaña un gameplay espectacular, la verdad en los trailer no me llamo tanto la atención pero al jugarlo fue adictivo. Muy recomendado!!
  17. Beanboy69
    Oct 9, 2021
    10
    This is definitely my goty, and maybe my new favorite metroid game.

    Dread is hard, the hardest in the franchise, but it never felt unfair. The controls felt a bit wonky at first, but after some time to get used to them, it feels so smooth to control samus.

    Must buy for all switch owners.
  18. AmongstYou
    Oct 9, 2021
    10
    I have to acknowledge first my own bias: Metroid means a lot to me, and I'm an unabashed enthusiast of the Metroid-vania genre. If you're someone who finds games like Hollow Knight, Axiom Verge, Ori, past Metroid titles, etc... too difficult or frustrating (or just uninteresting), then this game isn't for you.
    However, if you're either a veteran fan of the genre like me, or you're just    I have to acknowledge first my own bias: Metroid means a lot to me, and I'm an unabashed enthusiast of the Metroid-vania genre. If you're someone who finds games like Hollow Knight, Axiom Verge, Ori, past Metroid titles, etc... too difficult or frustrating (or just uninteresting), then this game isn't for you.
    However, if you're either a veteran fan of the genre like me, or you're just looking for something tougher than the standard Switch release and are looking to try something new, then this is a MUST play. MercurySteam has easily crafted their finest game to date, and created another worthy entry to the 2D Metroid saga. The design and form here is so tight that I legitimately can't conjure any criticisms. It's simply that good.

    Welcome back, Samus. We missed you. See you again when we finally get Metroid Prime 4.    … Expand
  19. MauriVilla
    Oct 9, 2021
    10
    Excelent Inteligent Artificial, the E.M.M.i is the best playable experience in all my life
  20. PlutoIcecream
    Oct 9, 2021
    10
    Absolutely brilliant. The bosses are hard, and the traversal is smoother than any other metroidvania out there.
  21. Ducksarebots
    Oct 9, 2021
    10
    Game of the year, everything feels so fresh. Amazing job from Mercury steam!
  22. davygravy93
    Oct 9, 2021
    4
    On one hand there are some fun moments but on the other Dread commits some of the biggest sins in the entire metroid series.

    +Controls: Very fluid, probably my favorite aspect of the game. Running has a good speed to it and the speed booster feels great, grabbing ledges is fast and easy, and the new abilities tie into movement rather well. -Repeated boss fights: The first time you    On one hand there are some fun moments but on the other Dread commits some of the biggest sins in the entire metroid series.

    +Controls: Very fluid, probably my favorite aspect of the game. Running has a good speed to it and the speed booster feels great, grabbing ledges is fast and easy, and the new abilities tie into movement rather well.

    -Repeated boss fights: The first time you destroy the robot pursuer is pretty cool but its not something that needed to be repeated six times, the spear wielding enemies suffer in that regard too since they all have the same attack pattern. The few(only two) bosses outside of those are pretty good but its not enough to compensate for how formulaic it all feels.

    -Terrible map and level design: Cluttered is the word I would use to describe the map of Dread. There's simply too many icons plastered all over the screen anytime you want to look at the map, its pretty sad that a metroid game of all things has such a sloppily designed map. The areas also don't flow into one another since they are all disconnected via tram systems or teleporters, all of which use loading screens.

    -Forced linearity: This is probably the most hand-holdy game since fusion for pretty much the same reasons, there's very few opportunities to just explore because the game is always railroading you to the next objective that the computer explains to you in boring detail. The game even goes a step further by making item locations bright and flashing on the map so even babies can understand.

    -Poor technical performance: There are noticeable framerate drops when you use the speed booster(probably why there are so few shinespark locations) and when you use the lock on missile on multiple enemies. I think the technical limitations of the switch are starting to show, at best it runs slightly better than the 3ds game samus returns but that isn't exactly a high bar.

    Newcomers will like Dread but as a longtime fan of the series I wasn't impressed and at worst I was annoyed, but I'm sure the hype machine will lable it as "teh best gaem evaaar" so don't let my criticism deter you.    … Expand
  23. Dragonight
    Oct 9, 2021
    10
    Really amazing game. The best Metroidvania of the decade! Emmi encounters are terrifying and bosses are difficult. I 100% recommended buying this game if you are a fan of adventure games, metroidvanianas or the like!
  24. Fred95921
    Oct 9, 2021
    10
    This game is fantastic! Great storyline, a thrilling and fast paced experience. I will say that this game IS HARD. This could be a positive or a negative depending on personal preferences, but personally I think it is great to have a challenge and a game that actually takes effort to beat.
  25. mcrocks250
    Oct 9, 2021
    10
    An excellent return to form for the Metroid series. Engaging boss battles and maze like planet to explore full of inventive power ups both new and old are used to effectively tell the most cinematic Metroid game to date. This final entry in the original Metroid v X saga is a fitting conclusion to the legendary saga. 10/10
  26. GurkanGherkin
    Oct 9, 2021
    10
    Amazing game, the movement and combat are the best I've seen on any Metroidvania game
  27. Wyrome
    Oct 9, 2021
    10
    Mercury Steam really took the criticism of Samus Returns to heart huh. This game's a masterpiece.
  28. marco1602
    Oct 9, 2021
    10
    The best game I played this year.
    The game is fun and agile, the gameplay is fluid and tasty, I hope it has a continuation and dlc.
  29. springhh
    Oct 9, 2021
    10
    I don't consider myself a Metroid fan by any means, but holy hell did I enjoy every moment of this game. I did NOT expect the difficulty of the bosses or how god damned smoothly you move as Samus. Mercury Steam absolutely nailed the atmosphere, movement, and combat of this game. I've already started my second playthrough and will probably play the game multiple times.
  30. Glmedeiros
    Oct 9, 2021
    9
    Uma verdadeira obra prima! A jogabilidade com a Samus está extremamente fluida e o game em si expande tudo que já era bom nos metroids anteriores.
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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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