Metroid Dread

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8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 2790 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 246 out of 2790
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  1. Rudepaul90
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    I couldn't be happier with this game. It's the 2D Metroid formula modernized to perfection. Controlling Samus is challenging but so rewarding and the boss fights are based on skill as opposed to (only) spamming missiles. Not an easy game but that's part of the fun. Will be playing for years to come.
  2. KevinPlay
    Oct 10, 2021
    10
    Metroid Dread ha superado todas mis expectativas, juego del año junto a NEO: The World Ends with You, no duden de comprarlo esto es calidad
  3. NapalmGz
    Oct 10, 2021
    10
    El mejor metroid que he jugado en mi vida sin duda! Una compra totalmente recomendable
  4. RedLord90
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    Once you get past all the dying and getting lost you’ll start to realise how damn good this game is. Once it really gets rolling it’s impossible to put down. Feels like the biggest, most ambitious Metroidvania yet; exactly what you’d hoped and then some. Awesome visuals and soundscape, fluid movement and brilliantly paced. GOTY contender.
  5. LiquidCG
    Oct 9, 2021
    10
    This game is an excellent metroidvania and an excellent evolution in the metroid franchise, controls and movement are superb with great additions such as melee counter and free aiming, great map design and a lovely way to put an end to the main metroid saga.
    Totally recommended if you own a nintendo switch
  6. Xenon24
    Oct 9, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Metroid's return to form! The developers of Metroid: Samus Returns makes yet another well thought out games that gives homage to 1/2 of the progenitors of the Metroidvania genre while still making it seem fresh and from this time period. It is well worth the wait and definitely worth the $60.… Expand
  7. ffp
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    this is exactly what made metroid games the father of one of the most praised genres of all video games history.
    intricate mechanics, lots of exploration, perfect balanced between linear and open ended.
    i think i've never been this frustrated while playing a metroid, this game has the most difficult bosses on the franchise. i just 100% the whole game, the whole 100% of the items. THIS    this is exactly what made metroid games the father of one of the most praised genres of all video games history.
    intricate mechanics, lots of exploration, perfect balanced between linear and open ended.
    i think i've never been this frustrated while playing a metroid, this game has the most difficult bosses on the franchise.
    i just 100% the whole game, the whole 100% of the items. THIS GAME IS AMAZING!!!!
    i cannot wait for prime 4    … Expand
  8. RafaTamer
    Oct 10, 2021
    10
    Finalmente depois de tantos anos, Metroid 2D voltou e em grande estilo, Samus Aran nunca foi tão ágil, a jogabilidade está muito fluida, incrível!
  9. 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.
  10. 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
  11. Jt14
    Oct 10, 2021
    9
    This game is amazing. It’s difficulty paired with the awesome setting makes it really fun and immensely satisfying when you find a secret or beat the boss you’ve been dying on for 30 minutes. My only gripe with the game is that sometimes I got so confused with the map that I had to look up what to do, but i’m sure many people like the sense of challenge in figuring out what to do on theirThis game is amazing. It’s difficulty paired with the awesome setting makes it really fun and immensely satisfying when you find a secret or beat the boss you’ve been dying on for 30 minutes. My only gripe with the game is that sometimes I got so confused with the map that I had to look up what to do, but i’m sure many people like the sense of challenge in figuring out what to do on their own.… Expand
  12. Xdrainx
    Oct 10, 2021
    9
    Un juego entretenido, con dificultad (pero sin exagerar) con una fluidez en los controles que sorprende mucho para los joycon, es una experiencia que se extrañaba, te hace pensar para resolver los puzzlez, tiene mucho contenido oculto. La reina del genero a vuelto por la puerta mas grande y es deagradecer lo bien que lo hizo el estudio de desarrollo, ojala hagan mas juego.
  13. Redfox18
    Oct 10, 2021
    8
    To be honest, I had only played Super Metroid for the snes before this one, and now with Dread I just have to say it's a good game, it's not a masterpiece of course but loved it.
  14. Nando_STL
    Oct 10, 2021
    9
    Metroid Dread es el ejemplo perfecto de cómo podemos utilizar todos los elementos clásicos que hicieron grandes los videojuegos en su día y crear un juego actual que mire a la cara a producciones mucho más ambiciosas sin que le tiemble el pulso. No hay que confundirse, el juego es lo que es, pero lo que busca lo consigue con sobresaliente. Unos controles exquisitos, un diseño de nivelesMetroid Dread es el ejemplo perfecto de cómo podemos utilizar todos los elementos clásicos que hicieron grandes los videojuegos en su día y crear un juego actual que mire a la cara a producciones mucho más ambiciosas sin que le tiemble el pulso. No hay que confundirse, el juego es lo que es, pero lo que busca lo consigue con sobresaliente. Unos controles exquisitos, un diseño de niveles excelente y y un diseño artístico pensado para quedarle a Nintendo Switch como un guante hacen de este juego no solo una grata sorpresa, si no uno de los imprescindibles de la pequeña híbrida.… Expand
  15. WizardOfBlood
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Sin duda alguna es un juego 100% recomendable, no es un juego fácil, ni para los experimentados, si quieres desfrutar al máximo su lore y entender todo y fascinarte con todo su esplendor te recomiendo ver videos explicando los primeros 4 juegos, las controles son engorrosos, si, pero, tienen muchas habilidades y combinaciones posibles y una vez dominados eres dios ante tus rivales. cuando entiendes donde viene la historia, (desde el manga, hasta metroid 4, incluyendo metroid other M), el final te dejara tiritando de la emoción con los ojos con lagrimas y emocionado por ver como continuara.… Expand
  16. Dekar1989
    Oct 9, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El mejor de los Metroid en 2d sin duda, buen trabajo del equipo español MercurySteam… Expand
  17. M4jin
    Oct 9, 2021
    10
    Fantastic game!3 hours in...and I can't get enough of it!The Dread is real and I can feel it during the gameplay!
    I know the game won't hit 90's as a score...thanks to review bombing of the Ponies that are blue of envy cuz they don't get to play it!:))
  18. mZuzek
    Oct 9, 2021
    10
    The first new 2D Metroid game in 19 years is also the best Metroid game in 19 years (at least). There's a lot of weight on Dread's shoulders but the game deals with it effortlessly. It's not afraid to take risks and change up the series' staples, both in terms of gameplay and story, and it hits the mark everytime. Everything from the controls to the atmosphere, the visuals and soundtrack,The first new 2D Metroid game in 19 years is also the best Metroid game in 19 years (at least). There's a lot of weight on Dread's shoulders but the game deals with it effortlessly. It's not afraid to take risks and change up the series' staples, both in terms of gameplay and story, and it hits the mark everytime. Everything from the controls to the atmosphere, the visuals and soundtrack, the progression and map design, the story, everything is absolutely spot on. 88 might be a good score but it doesn't do this game justice. It easily surpassed my highest expectations and I believe it'll do the same for most people, long-time fans or newcomers alike.… Expand
  19. jose-antonio-5
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    Exactamente lo que esperaba de un nuevo Metroid, ambientación, exploración, perderme y pararme a pensar en cual será mi siguiente paso.
    Añádele un control jodi******* exquisito y un mapa por el que da gusto volver sobre tus pasos con nuevas habilidades, y tienes un juego a la altura de la leyenda de Super Metroid
  20. Kostie100
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    Best 2D Metroid game I’ve ever played! So glad to see Mercury steam produce this masterpiece. Smoothest gameplay, controls and animations I’ve seen for a metroidvania. Emmi provide an interesting challenge and add to the overall atmosphere. Bosses are tough and rewarding.
  21. OsOs01
    Oct 9, 2021
    9
    Beat it in 11 hours, 70%, speedrunning during my first playthrough isn't an objective to me.
    One of the longest 2D metroids out there and one of the best ones that might introduce well new comers and satisfy old fans, though it won't surprise me that purists will find it disapointing.
    Challenge was fine, movements and sound design were also very nice and the lore was the most interesting    Beat it in 11 hours, 70%, speedrunning during my first playthrough isn't an objective to me.
    One of the longest 2D metroids out there and one of the best ones that might introduce well new comers and satisfy old fans, though it won't surprise me that purists will find it disapointing.
    Challenge was fine, movements and sound design were also very nice and the lore was the most interesting thing to me in this game.
    Had to subtract one point due to me not liking the soundtracks and aesthetically, the game could have looked better (but it's really really not that big of a problem).
    Excellent game, buy it and play the hell out of it people.    … Expand
  22. 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
  23. Keaton
    Oct 9, 2021
    10
    The people giving this game low scores are only because they are simply bad at video games. This isn't your moms metroid game, this game is pretty hard, even for people who play video games frequently. However, I welcome that challenge. The controls are fluid, dodging feels fair, and overall the game is just fantastic. The story wraps up nicely and we get a lot of context for Samus's lifeThe people giving this game low scores are only because they are simply bad at video games. This isn't your moms metroid game, this game is pretty hard, even for people who play video games frequently. However, I welcome that challenge. The controls are fluid, dodging feels fair, and overall the game is just fantastic. The story wraps up nicely and we get a lot of context for Samus's life and the chozo. Everyone I've seen give this game a low score complained about it being too hard in some way, and while it is difficult, those players simply lack the skill to beat it. I don't like gatekeeping, but it is sad to see this game get a lower score than it deserves because people are frustrated at their own skill. 10/10, buy it.… Expand
  24. BabaYega
    Oct 9, 2021
    10
    O suprassumo dos jogos 2D.

    Simplesmente incrível, o level design beira o orgasmo.

    Samus esta melhor que nunca, porém o jogo é muito difícil, mas compensador.

    A trilha sonora é cativante, e o clima de terror é surreal.
  25. 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
  26. RafaRSV
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    Spoiler Free, podem ler sem medo.
    Acabei Metroid Dread agora, recomendo muito quem puder pegar o jogo, é maravilhoso
    Não achei tão difícil quanto as reviews indicavam que seria, mas acho que quem não é acostumado a jogar jogos do estilo pode ter bastante dificuldade. A jogabilidade é fluida, cada parte te desafia a aprender melhor como usar todas as habilidades da Samus para superar os    Spoiler Free, podem ler sem medo.
    Acabei Metroid Dread agora, recomendo muito quem puder pegar o jogo, é maravilhoso
    Não achei tão difícil quanto as reviews indicavam que seria, mas acho que quem não é acostumado a jogar jogos do estilo pode ter bastante dificuldade. A jogabilidade é fluida, cada parte te desafia a aprender melhor como usar todas as habilidades da Samus para superar os desafios, a história não é pesada de ler, as cinemáticas e os gráficos são muito legais... E ainda, mais pro final do jogo, tem uma referência a cultura pop que eu amei, e acho que a maioria dos nerds de plantão também irão amar.
    Me surpreendeu bastante, não esperava que eu fosse gostar tanto do jogo, quem for jogar, aproveite bastante o tempo que tiver, pois vai passar rápido.    … Expand
  27. AztecHawk
    Oct 11, 2021
    9
    A return to form in the Metroid series and a great conclusion of the current 2D saga, the game is extremely polished, the exploration is fun and the combat is challenging, the bosses will test your reaction time, strategies and pattern learning. If you are a fan of the Metroidvania genre this is a must play. In case you are new to these kind of games but are interested in trying them out,A return to form in the Metroid series and a great conclusion of the current 2D saga, the game is extremely polished, the exploration is fun and the combat is challenging, the bosses will test your reaction time, strategies and pattern learning. If you are a fan of the Metroidvania genre this is a must play. In case you are new to these kind of games but are interested in trying them out, this is your time to do so.… Expand
  28. churros
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    Pros:
    + beautiful graphics
    + amazing level design
    + perfect pacing
    + memorable moments
    + emmi sections
    + 60fps

    Cons:
    - some unfair speed boost items
  29. Metroid777
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. O melhor jogo do ano para mim, e um dos melhore Metroids de todos os tempos, vale cada centavo.… Expand
  30. SirArthur
    Oct 10, 2021
    10
    Después de Super Metroid y Metroid Fusion, este es el mejor juego de la saga en 2D. Fresco, moderno y a la vez sin perder un ápice de su esencia que hizo esta franquicia de las mejores del mundillo, los nintenderos y los amantes del género search action -que no metroidvania-, que te puedas hechar en las manos. GRACIAS NINTENDO, GRACIAS MERCURYSTEAM, por esta magna JOYA.
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88

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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