Metroid Dread

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8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 2790 Ratings

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  1. CriBabey
    Oct 10, 2021
    10
    All this time waiting was honestly worth it. Metroid Dread is easily one of my top games of, especially on the switch. The gameplay is fast paced, but also really smooth and fluid. The control scheme is honestly been the best out of any Metroid game so far, and has improved drastically. The cutscenes are honestly amazing, the boss fights are challenging but really enjoyable, and the storyAll this time waiting was honestly worth it. Metroid Dread is easily one of my top games of, especially on the switch. The gameplay is fast paced, but also really smooth and fluid. The control scheme is honestly been the best out of any Metroid game so far, and has improved drastically. The cutscenes are honestly amazing, the boss fights are challenging but really enjoyable, and the story was so good. This game doesn't joke around, and you will die a LOT, though after a few deaths here and there you will learn and eventually push through; the game just requires some learning. I've played this game and completed it 100% and I can say this is a must play.… Expand
  2. Ensaquin85
    Oct 10, 2021
    10
    Es un gran juego clásico y con lo moderno excelente trabajó..yo le doy un 10, es una obra de arte..
  3. TulioDan
    Oct 10, 2021
    10
    Un juego hermoso visual y artisticentehablando, divertido, dificultad desafiante, dinamico y con una esencia que ya no se ve en juegos actuales. Si a alguien lo le gusto, debera admitir almenos 1 de las grandezas del juego o te esta mintiendo
  4. CatchPhrase
    Oct 10, 2021
    10
    9.1/10
    Pros:
    Best control response in the series Best visuals in the series Best Atmosphere in the series Counter mechanics are fluid, stylish and fun Bosses are fantastic and layered with hidden mechanics most players don't know-- there are multiple bosses with one-hit kills Final boss is best in the series Cons: Music is forgetabble/ Not really something fun to listen to like    9.1/10
    Pros:
    Best control response in the series
    Best visuals in the series
    Best Atmosphere in the series
    Counter mechanics are fluid, stylish and fun
    Bosses are fantastic and layered with hidden mechanics most players don't know-- there are multiple bosses with one-hit kills
    Final boss is best in the series

    Cons:
    Music is forgetabble/ Not really something fun to listen to like other titles
    Plot's confusing-- communities are arguing over the endings' meanings
    Ending in general after the last boss fight is lacluster    … Expand
  5. javieerGarcia
    Oct 10, 2021
    10
    Great conclusion to the Metroid arch!! Great plot twists, amazing boss fights and beautiful controls. As a Metroid fan, I am not dissappinted, at all! One of the best Metroid games of all time.
  6. Ferzeblaze
    Oct 10, 2021
    10
    Despues de terminar el juego, me quede impresionado por toda la dedicacion de parte de MercurySteam y Nintendo en realizar este juego, que sin duda alguna sera un candidato a GOTY, sin hacer spoiler, si te gusta la exploracion, un combate fluido, buenos controles, graficos buenos, todos los apartados estan bien cuidados, la batalla de jefes es de las mejores que se han mostrado en laDespues de terminar el juego, me quede impresionado por toda la dedicacion de parte de MercurySteam y Nintendo en realizar este juego, que sin duda alguna sera un candidato a GOTY, sin hacer spoiler, si te gusta la exploracion, un combate fluido, buenos controles, graficos buenos, todos los apartados estan bien cuidados, la batalla de jefes es de las mejores que se han mostrado en la franquicia y eso es decir mucho.

    Gameplay: 10
    - Un combate fluido, recomiendo el uso del pro controller ya que permite un agarre comodo y fluido, al principio te tomara tiempo agarrarle la onda a los controles pero una vez que sabes que hace casa boton te responde tan bien, Samus literalmente se mueve hacia donde tu quieres, el power beam, los misiles, la morph ball, todos los añadidos estan bien utilizados, la batalla contra los jefes es de las mejores que he visto en un juego en 2D y el uso de los controles, el gameplay fluido, una samus versatil en todo momento hacw de esto un gameplay 10 de 10

    Historia: 10
    - Al inicio te dan una explicacion de los puntos clave de lo que tienes que saber para entender esta historia, Metroid no se caracteriza por tener una historia dificil de entender pero se caracteriza por tener un mundo enriquecedor en donde puedes adentrarte en su ambiente, en Metroid hay mucha historia contada por movimientos de enemigos hacia Samus, sin hacer spoiler esta historia es la epica conclusion de Samus con los enemigos conocidos como Metroid, sin duda alguna los fans veteranos y los nuevos quedaran impresionados con lo que sucede en este juego.

    Exploración: 10
    - Sin duda alguna la exploración es algo clave en los juegos de Metroid, este juego no solo te invita a que explores sino que te hace evaluar bien la situacion de peligro en la que se encuentra Samus, el mapeado es increible te dice cada detalle para que te ubiques mejor durante tu experiencia, el ambiente se siente increible los fondos en 3D son impresionantes sin duda alguna añaden la inmersion durante el gameplay.

    Musica/Sonido: 10
    -La musica del juego cumple su funcion, tal vez no sea la mejor de un juego de metroid pero sin duda alguna te mete en el juego, escuchar esa musica en donde te hace sentir tension sin mencionar que durante la batalla de jefes la musica te hace sentir adrenalina, el sonido esta bien hecho, los disparos suenan bien, el rebote de la morphball contra el piso tambien suena, en general muy buen sonido.

    Graficos y FPS: 10
    Los graficos estan perfectos sin mencionar que la switch tiene ciertas limitaciones pero lograron mantener el juego a 60 fps lo cual hace que el juego se sienta mucho mas fluido.

    Conclusion:
    Metroid Dread es una obra maestra, Nintendo y MercurySteam hicieron magia con este juego, es un clasico moderno, un videojuego que se siente fiel a la formula de los videojuegos clasicos de Metroid adaptado a una formula de los juegos modernos, sin duda este juego se hablara por mucho tiempo y es un must have si tienes una Nintendo Switch, lo lograron, hiceron un juego digno de la franquicia de Metroid y una epica conclusion a la historia de Samus con los Metroids.    … Expand
  7. NEMESISRE
    Oct 10, 2021
    10
    The game is a love letter to long time fans, this wasn’t my first metroid, it is fun to see the progression of the gameplay of the metroid franchise It feel new and familiar at the same time, definitely one of the best metroid games
  8. Goose12
    Oct 10, 2021
    10
    An amazing experience and well worth the wait! Cannot stress enough how awesome this game is!
  9. Kuzco
    Oct 14, 2021
    10
    This is my first Metroid game and it’s phenomenal, go buy it you will not be disappointed!
  10. PauBrisi
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    Juego que mantiene el reto constante y una historia con ambientación envolvente, mis expectativas eras altas y me encontré con un juego colosal… muy contento de los resultados.
  11. Pipboy10187
    Oct 10, 2021
    10
    A non-stop thrill ride from beginning to end. Intense and fun combat. A beautifully created 2.5 D world with the most detailed map the franchise has ever seen making 100 percenting accessible to all players.
  12. BI-PlanePilot
    Oct 13, 2021
    10
    I started out with fusion when i was young and metroid dread is a phenomenal title in the metroid series. my only gripes being the load times between areas and that the ost was a bit lacking however it was fun to play and handling samus was not a big chore and felt as smooth as peeling a banana. most of the bosses and fights were really decent including the final boss fight. I hope to seeI started out with fusion when i was young and metroid dread is a phenomenal title in the metroid series. my only gripes being the load times between areas and that the ost was a bit lacking however it was fun to play and handling samus was not a big chore and felt as smooth as peeling a banana. most of the bosses and fights were really decent including the final boss fight. I hope to see more of this kind of polish in the series as more entries are made into this beautiful series.… Expand
  13. Karpisd
    Oct 10, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A worthy 5th Installment of the Metroid main-series, the smoothest and best Gameplay (wise) experience. So far one of the best Switch and Nintendo Games so far. The Emmi's bring a fresh experience. MercurySteam and Nintendo show us with Metroid Dread how a real Metroid(vania) work.… Expand
  14. MARS1983
    Oct 12, 2021
    10
    Majestic, beautiful!! Este juego es hermoso, lo que todo fan de Metroid hubiese querido...
  15. CryticSoul
    Oct 10, 2021
    10
    It’s such a good game! I have been waiting for a long while for this game as most of us have. The story is great the gameplay is great! The control has been majorly improved. This was one of the coolest ways to end the story arc!

    To that minority of haters sorry you don’t know how to play a game and are so irrational, because you don’t know how to enjoy a game.
  16. Cmartdri17
    Oct 10, 2021
    10
    Played over 20hrs and I can say it was one of the best experiences I had. Been waiting for a proper continuation to Fusion and we got it. If you want to play the best of Super and Fusion this is the game for you can't recommend it enough!
  17. yandycandy
    Oct 10, 2021
    10
    Best 2D Metroid game yet, my personal game of the year! Some of the best boss fights I have ever experience in a game. Tough, but sooo satisfying!
  18. 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
  19. Enrique0912
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    Amazing Game. It's the game of the year, at least for me. I can't wait to get a sequel.
  20. sparky1905
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. VERY MINOR SPOILERS in this review.

    Let me preface by saying that I am a new Metroid fan, having never played a game before in the series. I had to create an account to post this review, that should say a lot about how much I love this game, barely 3 days after launch. This game is SOOOO GOOD and such a joy to play! Samus's movement is really smooth and fluid, the platforming feels really good, and over the course of the game, the various power-ups you receive make it even more of a joy to traverse the environments.

    The enemies start off pretty weak but as you explore newer areas in planet ZDR, you start encountering tougher ones, some that can even take out an entire energy bar. But the combat options are very good, the melee counter in particular is excellent and even absurdly powerful at times. The bosses are pretty tough, but fair, and you feel satisfied after beating them.

    As for the EMMI zones and the EMMIs themselves, I really love this mechanic, makes the game live up to its name "Dread", the fear you experience while evading capture from these enemies is really fun to experience. The EMMIs progressively get tougher, but like the bosses, it feels super satisfying to beat them. I have only reached mid-game and the difficulty has gradually ramped up.

    Performance of the game is pretty much near perfect, except for some of the elevator and train sections where the framerate takes a hit, but that's nothing to lose sleep over. The combat and platforming are pretty smooth and look really good in near constant 60 fps.

    Honestly, my only complaints are the boss themes seem slightly generic, not too unique, and that you can't remap the controls in-game (although you do get used to it after a while). Even then, I rate this 10/10 and an absolute must have, even if you have never played a Metroid game before. I've read a lot about how the duration is pretty low, and while I'm someone who prefers longer duration games (cost is a big deal for me, so I prefer a good price-playtime ratio), in this case I do not regret spending $60 on this game, purely because every moment playing it feels so amazing and enjoyable.    … Expand
  21. 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.
  22. Raumork
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    Jugabilidad perfecta, desbloqueo de habilidades constante, hasta que te sientes la super cazarrecompensas definitiva que es Samus Aran. Diseño de niveles excelente. La compañía española Mercury Steam ha hecho un gran trabajo y me alegra que Metroid esté en sus manos.
    Los jefes os petarán el culo más de una vez, son enfrentamientos desafiantes pero justos y aprendiendo sus mecánicas y    Jugabilidad perfecta, desbloqueo de habilidades constante, hasta que te sientes la super cazarrecompensas definitiva que es Samus Aran. Diseño de niveles excelente. La compañía española Mercury Steam ha hecho un gran trabajo y me alegra que Metroid esté en sus manos.
    Los jefes os petarán el culo más de una vez, son enfrentamientos desafiantes pero justos y aprendiendo sus mecánicas y analizando la situación los puedes vencer, eso que terminas de matarlo con una sonrisa y dices "Muérete cabr%n"
    La duración es la que tiene que tener. Todo bien en ese aspecto.

    Si me pongo super gilipollito diría que me gustarían todavía más cinemáticas (que el juego ya tiene), y todavía más desarrollo de la historia. Sé que esto es más característico de la saga Prime, pero me da igual.

    En fin es una excelente forma de iniciarte con Metroid. Hay una intro, te ponen al día.
    Calentando motores para Metroid Prime 4.
    Llevo el 50% y no puedo dejar de jugar a esta mierda. Engancha mucho.    … Expand
  23. Failagorscope
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    Yo que quieres que te diga, es buenísimo para mi el juego de Nintendo switch más importante este año y el gameplay es fluido los controles más de lo mismo y empiezas a jugar ya no sales de ese vició
  24. Iacomus
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    One of the best games ever released. One of my top 5 gaming experiences. Get this game!!
  25. IagoBorges
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    Awesome. No words are enough for describe how awesome this game is. Even the problems are trivial. How proud I am to be a Metroid fan.
  26. grodes
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    All what we can ask for a metroid.
    Fantastic backtracking, controls, design, powers and cinematics.
  27. ShadowDome
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    After nearly 2 decades since the last new entry in the 2D Metroid, Mercury Steam have done the seemingly impossible. They surpassed Super Metroid.
    Metroid Dread is the new Standard not only for the Metroid series but all of Metroidvania going forward.All we now can hope is that Metroid Dread sells well enough for Nintendo to Greenlight the next Metroid.
  28. Jony123
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    Excelente juego , te regresa a esos tiempos de súper Metroid.Excelentes controles , una atmósfera que te sumerge totalmente en el juego.
  29. damitar99
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    El mejor juego del año y el mejor Metroid en 2D, animaciones super fluidas, controles precisos, variedad de ataques, mapeado fantástico, sesaciones de todo tipo, jefes increibles y juego retante. Para mi mejor imposible, 10/10. Obra maestra. Gracias a Mercury Steam y a Nintendo. Larga vida a Metroid¡¡
  30. Shurt_
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    Great return to 2D metroid after 19 years!
    Might be difficult at some parts but once you find the patterns it should be a breeze.
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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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