Metroid Dread

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  1. Vannikun
    Oct 31, 2021
    10
    Really good game, lots of upgrades and lore to be had here, especially for the hardcore Metroid fans like myself.
  2. KristiancraK
    Nov 18, 2021
    10
    Goty 2021 Switch and Goty 2021 all plataforms!! The best Metroid 2D forever
  3. 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
  4. MaxsterChief121
    Nov 3, 2021
    9
    An absolutely brilliant return to form that fully embraces the series use of non-linear progression to craft a truly unique entry into the series. This game also features by far my favorite iteration of Samus, fully leaning into her badass charm, while also allowing her to have scenes where we see a much tender side to her character.
  5. MelvinG24
    Nov 30, 2021
    8
    Very good game, beautiful graphics, great sounds and very addicted. It hooked me up since minute 1 of gameplay.

    However, as good as this game is, I can not say the same for the controller. The controller layout are very bad. They have mixed the jump with the dash and the ball with slide and it just made the gameplay frustrating and irritating. They have been mulpitles, a lot of occations    Very good game, beautiful graphics, great sounds and very addicted. It hooked me up since minute 1 of gameplay.

    However, as good as this game is, I can not say the same for the controller. The controller layout are very bad. They have mixed the jump with the dash and the ball with slide and it just made the gameplay frustrating and irritating. They have been mulpitles, a lot of occations where I want to do something but Samus ends up doing something else because the controller layout are all together at with the same buttons. It is not like the have enough buttons to used. Because the are a few buttons that have not use in the game    … Expand
  6. 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
  7. figjam
    Oct 28, 2021
    9
    excellent game. Im not disappointed but there's a few things I wish they addressed. 1. Its not very self aware. Why doesn't Samus remark on how she alwayys loses her powers. 2. The world in metroid is always set up as if its just waiting for Samus to arrive. Her story would be better if she was exploiting aliens for her powers instead of conveniently finding missiles and recharge stations.excellent game. Im not disappointed but there's a few things I wish they addressed. 1. Its not very self aware. Why doesn't Samus remark on how she alwayys loses her powers. 2. The world in metroid is always set up as if its just waiting for Samus to arrive. Her story would be better if she was exploiting aliens for her powers instead of conveniently finding missiles and recharge stations. 3. The old games carried a sense of realism because you could beat them without finding very cool powers. This one theres a feeling of being led by the designers throughout.… Expand
  8. DMJReviews
    May 5, 2022
    8
    I loved the return to Super Metroid and I appreciated the game's simplicity. Like Super Metroid and a proper Metroidvania the exploration was the star of the show. Traversal was a highlight of my experience. Just moving through the rooms is satisfying. The game is just the right length. Something that a lot of developers get wrong. Many pride themselves on bigger is better and go open world.
  9. 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.
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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.
  13. RashFaustinho
    Oct 31, 2021
    9
    Short and sweet. Following both Fusion's and Samus Return's steps, Dread is an even greater improvement of that formula.

    I loved the return to the "horror", the EMMI were a very nice addition, and overall the game feels wonderfully packed. The music is probably less memorable than it was in the past, but it's still a great game that I truly enjoyed. After waiting for so long, Metroid got    Short and sweet. Following both Fusion's and Samus Return's steps, Dread is an even greater improvement of that formula.

    I loved the return to the "horror", the EMMI were a very nice addition, and overall the game feels wonderfully packed.

    The music is probably less memorable than it was in the past, but it's still a great game that I truly enjoyed. After waiting for so long, Metroid got Dread with the quality it deserved    … Expand
  14. 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
  15. ResetButton
    Nov 7, 2021
    8
    Pros:
    Excellent satisfying controls.
    The maps are challenging but not frustrating. Graphics, sound and overall presentation is great. Good pacing. The length of time between acquiring new abilities feels right. Cons: Other than replying the campaign, there isn't much post-game things to do. There isn't that "wow" moment where they went above-and-beyond. The game plays it pretty    Pros:
    Excellent satisfying controls.
    The maps are challenging but not frustrating.
    Graphics, sound and overall presentation is great.
    Good pacing. The length of time between acquiring new abilities feels right.
    Cons:
    Other than replying the campaign, there isn't much post-game things to do.
    There isn't that "wow" moment where they went above-and-beyond. The game plays it pretty safe.
    Overall:
    Solid game. I don't like 2D side scrollers, but this won me over immediately.    … Expand
  16. keshudioo
    Apr 18, 2023
    10
    Very good level designs, great weapons, good story. Challenging but manageable normal mode. I really liked the game.
  17. 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.

    -
    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
  18. 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.
  19. CptCaleb
    Dec 6, 2021
    10
    Maybe the best Metroid ever! I’m a huge fan of the series, but this new iteration is something special. They truly nailed it! It’s not as much of a reinvention of the franchise as I had suspected it would be, for better or worse.

    Mechanics: the controls here are maybe the tightest I’ve seen in any game. Everything feels responsive and exact. I only really found myself fumbling with the    Maybe the best Metroid ever! I’m a huge fan of the series, but this new iteration is something special. They truly nailed it! It’s not as much of a reinvention of the franchise as I had suspected it would be, for better or worse.

    Mechanics: the controls here are maybe the tightest I’ve seen in any game. Everything feels responsive and exact. I only really found myself fumbling with the controls when during puzzles requiring very quick execution of the more advanced actions, which is fine because it’s intentional so. Overall, I was extremely pleased with how precisely and immediately Samus’ movements responds to input. The animations for Samus are fluid and much appreciated!

    Upgrades: We saw the return of the series’ staples, as well as some really nice new gear. There were a few upgrades that I found lackluster, but still a very strong set. I appreciated that the very last major upgrade was the item that it was, rather than stacking the coolest gear at the end (as Prime 3 did).

    Emmis: I really loved these things! They were genuinely thrilling to deal with, but didn’t feel totally unreasonable either. I did find on my second playthrough (switched to hard) that avoiding them had become too easy. It’s difficult to implement such an enemy, and still have them feel threatening, given how extremely maneuverable Samus is. So, given that, I don’t know how they could have improved them without compromising on making it cheap/unfair.

    Environments: This is truly a beautiful game; the lighting and aesthetics are splendid. The water effects in particular stand out. Overall the mood and atmosphere of the environments are well developed and full, which is common in Metroid games. I did find that I never wondered where to go/what to do next, which was a bit disappointing, but probably necessary to aid newcomers to the series. Music is also very fitting.

    Story: I quite liked it, although some of the choices made went against the grain for me as a long time fan.

    Overall an excellent entry in a series that has set a very high bar! I’ve honestly never played a more flawless game: they got everything just right! Highly recommend.    … Expand
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. 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.
  23. Sam195
    Oct 9, 2021
    9
    This is a 2d Metroid game for Nintendo Switch!!!
    Probably my game of the year.
  24. 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.
  25. 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
  26. 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.
  27. 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.
  28. 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.
  29. Relia
    Feb 23, 2022
    9
    One of the best games ive played in years!
    Challanging game with great Puzzles, Details and Atmosphere!
    Greetings from Germany!
  30. Elias373
    Mar 17, 2022
    10
    The best Metroid ever.
    The EMMIS are very nice and make the game more alive.
    There is also a high replayability.
    So points 10 from 10
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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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