Metroid Dread

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  1. pancraman
    Oct 17, 2021
    10
    Juegazo, el mejor Metroid 2D sin duda. Grandes Mercury Steam. Jugabilidad perfecta, sensacional la tensión de los EMMI, combates frenéticos contra jefes y un inmenso mapa por explorar con un gran arsenal de poderes. Larga vida a Samus!!
  2. 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
  3. Katsuhiko
    Oct 17, 2021
    10
    Best Metroid game, I ever played. Is a lot better than many of 3D games. :)
  4. Shirohae
    Oct 15, 2021
    5
    I liked the game very much, but the emmi passages are just so so frustrating
  5. Reed618
    Oct 17, 2021
    10
    I'm surprised to say it but wow... this is the best metroid game... they actually did it.

    The boss fights are phenomenal, the areas are large, varied and filled with secrets to discover, the emmi sections are tense and a little different depending on which emmi you're facing. The ending is also straight up badass. Game of the year 2021... couldn't recommend it enough.
  6. 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
  7. manute12
    Oct 17, 2021
    10
    I´ve been waiting 19 years for this and it didn´t dissapoint. What a marvelous game.
  8. 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.
  9. Tigrey
    Oct 17, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. So far Metroid Dread is my favorite game this year and probably in my top 10 (maybe even top 5) favorite games at the moment. The movement is impeccable, the art style is gorgeous and the sense of progression really great. This is my first Metroid game and I have to say, I am enjoying it so much. The game is a bit difficult for a newcomer to the series but I getting the hang of it. Right now I am hooked and I can't wait to play more. I love the E.M.M.I. rooms and encounters. It works really well in this game. I have just beat the Chozo Warrior robot (the third boss) so I will update my review depending on what my thoughts are at the end of the game.

    Overall 10/10 (so far)    … Expand
  10. dharma
    Oct 17, 2021
    10
    Metroid Dread is probably one of the best Switch game released, and one of the best Metroid game after Prime and Super Metroid. Mercury Steam finally has perfected their own formula, started back with Samus Returns, and created a challenging game that will make you glued to your Switch. What more can I say? Just buy it.
  11. 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
  12. Fenixkam
    Oct 17, 2021
    9
    Es un maravilloso regreso a la esencia de lo que es un Metroid en 2D, el diseño de niveles y entornos de los mismos están muy bien ambientados y con unos fondos que te invitan a adentrarte en ese mundo, la movilidad y animaciones tanto de Samus como de sus enemigos es exquisita, cuenta con una gran variedad de enemigos y con algunos jefes te verás obligado a hacer uso de todo tu arsenal yEs un maravilloso regreso a la esencia de lo que es un Metroid en 2D, el diseño de niveles y entornos de los mismos están muy bien ambientados y con unos fondos que te invitan a adentrarte en ese mundo, la movilidad y animaciones tanto de Samus como de sus enemigos es exquisita, cuenta con una gran variedad de enemigos y con algunos jefes te verás obligado a hacer uso de todo tu arsenal y movimientos disponibles, dicho arsenal es muy amplio y fácil de usar. Los únicos puntos flojos que encontré; fue en su apartado sonoro que; siendo apropiado, es poco memorable y termina siendo rescatado por uno que otro tema de entregas anteriores, también hicieron falta más opciones de configuración.… Expand
  13. JametzBrother
    Oct 17, 2021
    10
    I already beat it twice and this is my first time playing a metroid game, for me personally level design is soo good. there is element of discovering where u should go next. the elephant in the room is the boss fight, its challenging but still fair, you should use every arsenal you’ve got in order to beat them. Samus is fast fluid and so good to play. The game is fast pace and tight, thisI already beat it twice and this is my first time playing a metroid game, for me personally level design is soo good. there is element of discovering where u should go next. the elephant in the room is the boss fight, its challenging but still fair, you should use every arsenal you’ve got in order to beat them. Samus is fast fluid and so good to play. The game is fast pace and tight, this is one of the best experience this year’s has been delivered, give it a chance to play it. Bravo for the team that nailed metroid… Expand
  14. Nakkeez
    Oct 17, 2021
    10
    Metroid Dread is definitely my Game of The Year so far.
    It has tight and responsive controls.
    The image quality is great (for a Switch game) and the enviroments are detailed. Frame rate was solid 60 for most of the time but I got some random drops in some rooms. I played on the launch Switch btw. The atmosphere is really strong and devs are using backgrounds to tell a story. The main story    Metroid Dread is definitely my Game of The Year so far.
    It has tight and responsive controls.
    The image quality is great (for a Switch game) and the enviroments are detailed. Frame rate was solid 60 for most of the time but I got some random drops in some rooms. I played on the launch Switch btw. The atmosphere is really strong and devs are using backgrounds to tell a story. The main story is also the most interesting I have seen in a 2D Metroid.
    The sound design is also REALLY good. I advice you to use either headphones or surround sound system when playing. OST isn't as memorable as in other games in the series but it still reinforces the atmosphere.

    Overall I the game was just joy to play from start to finish. I don't have that much time for gaming these days so I'll usually complete a game once and then move to the next game. But this time around second playthrough may be needed. Dread is so freaking good!    … Expand
  15. Imgrier6
    Oct 17, 2021
    6
    This is the worst 2d Metroid.
    I have played all of them. QTE was obnoxious.
    Boss fights were too frequent and too boring.
    Being hunted got old fast, it was done better in Fusion. The game is great when it plays like older metroids. I wouldn't recommend it to Metroid fans. I would recommend it to fans of the 3ds castlevania game.
  16. bitlcs
    Oct 17, 2021
    10
    What a great game!
    What a great game!
    What a great game!
    What a great game!
  17. Simerz
    Oct 17, 2021
    0
    I cannot understand the positive reviews. I have to counteract with my 0 rating. This game is not worth playing. It's just not fair in many places. The play with the E.M.M.I. and other enemies / bosses is just a trial and error and ends in unfair Game Over screens. Especially at zone Ferenia. You have to pass the E.M.M.I. zone. The purple one can hear and see you from anywhere throughI cannot understand the positive reviews. I have to counteract with my 0 rating. This game is not worth playing. It's just not fair in many places. The play with the E.M.M.I. and other enemies / bosses is just a trial and error and ends in unfair Game Over screens. Especially at zone Ferenia. You have to pass the E.M.M.I. zone. The purple one can hear and see you from anywhere through walls. Then beat an electric beetle and then two Chozo robot soldiers at once. Harder than Dark Souls. There is no station to refill your life. You have to cross rooms with OP enemies and have no chance to reach the 2-Chozo-room with full life. ... I have now quit the game and removed it. What's wrong with you guys? The rest of the game isn't bad. But come on, these things described here are not worth a rating above 7.… Expand
  18. Devilus
    Oct 17, 2021
    10
    Metroid dread has almost been a religious experience for me. The wait for a continuation of this series has been long but man this game was so good! By al means nothing is perfect, are there other directions i would have wanted the developers to take? Sure, the map isnt as clean as in previous games so you have to take a bit longer watching it. The emmis could have been handled a litleMetroid dread has almost been a religious experience for me. The wait for a continuation of this series has been long but man this game was so good! By al means nothing is perfect, are there other directions i would have wanted the developers to take? Sure, the map isnt as clean as in previous games so you have to take a bit longer watching it. The emmis could have been handled a litle diffrent but If it would be all I wanted I wouldnt have been suprised either or kept in suspence, Amazing boss fights, one day I hope im good enought to preform the amazing secret one pounch takedown as well. The game is a welcomed return to form without this anoying handholding we are so used to today. Its so satisfying to solve these thing yourself. An absolute epic and a true metroid game. My hope is we wont have to wait as long for the next installment. Now we wait for Metroid Prime 4 and Metroid 6!… Expand
  19. jeancarlos09
    Oct 17, 2021
    10
    this is the best metroid i played because? simple its controls its graphics and the suspense that each emmi brings you only the best
  20. 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!
  21. Xerkxes
    Oct 16, 2021
    10
    Managed to dethrone Super as the best 2D Metroid game for me. I think the only thing Super has over dread in my opinion is memorable music.
    The flow of movement. The Sequence Breaking, and just being able to have fun with the Shine Spark.
    I find the melee counter a vast improvement over Samus Returns because this time not every enemy can be countered. your abilities n can handle a greater    Managed to dethrone Super as the best 2D Metroid game for me. I think the only thing Super has over dread in my opinion is memorable music.
    The flow of movement. The Sequence Breaking, and just being able to have fun with the Shine Spark.

    I find the melee counter a vast improvement over Samus Returns because this time not every enemy can be countered. your abilities n can handle a greater range of foes earlier on so that stopping/waiting/countering is by no means the most efficient tactic for everything like the previous title. Heck for a number of the enemies they took out the waiting part and that was a hug plus in and of itself.

    Bosses felt like they had a fair learning curve, seeming difficult at first but every boss is animated so that each attack has a distinctive tell that lets you know where and when to move, attack, or counter. The only thing I,'d want to add to this game is a Prime Style logbook to give you more concrete lore on the world but that's just me and has no bearing on the gameplay.

    I was afraid this game would fail because of the mixed opinions of Samus Returns and the clear reuse of mechanics and assets but this title FAR exceeded my expectations.    … Expand
  22. MikComposer
    Oct 16, 2021
    4
    Dreadful Metroid Game Over

    First time I've played Super Metroid was in 2007 after a recommendation from one of my clients. At that point I've been gaming for nearly 20 years. Fell in love with the game and played it again immediately after completing it. Since then I've played them all(including the fan game)and some of them more than once. And I've got to say I am more disappointed    Dreadful Metroid Game Over

    First time I've played Super Metroid was in 2007 after a recommendation from one of my clients. At that point I've been gaming for nearly 20 years. Fell in love with the game and played it again immediately after completing it. Since then I've played them all(including the fan game)and some of them more than once. And I've got to say I am more disappointed with this one then I was with OtherM. With OM I really disliked the story and how they've approached it, but gameplay wise it was a pretty good game - maps were pretty good and logically connected, which is a trope of this series, music was decent, combat fine, thought exploration suffered somewhat due to move to that style of 3d movement.Was good game.

    Obviously I was super exited to play Dread. I thought that Samus Returns was pretty good, even thought I wasn't super convinced to counter attack and free aim in that one, the team behind it showed premise. How I was wrong! Playing dread made me realise that what was good about the M2 remake,was the original aspects of the design brought in to much improved visuals and controls, not new additions.Those additions are pushed even more to front in Dread.

    In Dread I'm nearly the end, and I just stopped and can't force myself to play it any more. Its level layouts are abysmal. It becomes more and more disjointed the further you get. With old games there was some logic to them but here they feel very random and it's very easy to confuse them. They lack character and vibe with exception of couple of areas,which still are lacking but not as much.Map is clareted and not clear.

    Lack of tunes is one of the reasons.In Metroid it used to be a mixture of funky electronic and quazi-film music.All of the new music is just bland and boring, lack tunes and actually I hate it.

    When it comes to progression it is also really bad.After the initial linear introduction to the game, game opens up the area a little bit, but quickly goes back to completely linear progression.Once I've realised that it doesn't matter if I want to go somewhere I've just got power up for, or just stack up on missiles or tanks I've seen on the way and have power to get, I stopped even thinking about the layout and was just following the path like a robot, completely detached, because the game gives you pretty much only one path to follow.In that regard it is only tiny bit more open then Fusion.

    Other aspects of the design also suck.Emi killer robots are boring, and they don't fit visually in world of the game. They are just annoying. I did quickly learned how to avoid them, however that whole part of the game could be cut out and game would be better off without it. It really feels like it was pushed on the devs by the PR Marketing overlords(to have something new in Metroid that could be talked about).But if PR Marketing overlords would be any good at game dev, they wouldn't be working PR Salesman, wouldn't they?This took over all entertainment and it is killing it and has to end.

    Controls are smooth, but again free aim is iffy, and overall the amount of buttons you got to use simultaneously to do an action is ridiculous. Using 2 buttons and an analog stick is enough complexity for normal human being, but here often you got to hold 2 triggers, use two sticks and press a button at the same time making it a chore for humans.Human octopuses will do fine thought. And yet, to they aren't responsive all the time, sometimes triggering a different move.With free aim you actually hit half of the time.

    Bosses suppose to be difficult, and they are, but not in any good way.Metroid games didn't really had very good bosses for the most part, outside of their visual appeal and inventiveness, they were often annoying more than anything. But they weren't killing you with couple of hits, and you could learn their patterns more easily. Here they are overdone, requiring you to not only be a human octopus but also a formula 1 driver.Bosses are also annoying and reused to the point of pain.

    As for the story, I'm not interested in stories in games in general. However, I didn't like the X parasite in Fusion and I don't like it here. Game is called Metroid,not X.Other aspects of the story aren't even worth mentioning.

    Graphically it's ok. I've increased contrast and saturation of my tv and it looks ok.

    Wrapping this up-Metroid Dread is a frankenstein of many concepts and ideas, put together in to a blender, resulting in very bland game that has no identity and no flare. It actually looks and plays much like Strider remake(which I really liked and was a much better game); it has bosses and some enemies insta killing you like Dark Souls, and overall game is copying its aspects a lot.But I don't like Dark Souls. I wanted to play Metroid. But instead I've got a mental hospital patient, made by teens with (probably) decent budget who do not understand that Metroid was about forward momentum, exploration and atmospher.    … Expand
  23. Cofee671
    Oct 16, 2021
    10
    Metriod Dread definitely brought new and innovative gameplay to the genre and I found the story overall very pleasing. Metriod Dread is game I will have to play multiple times due to its addictive gameplay.
  24. ilikecustard
    Oct 16, 2021
    6
    Metroid Dread is certainly an enjoyable game, however only the first half. The second half becomes a repetitious bore and an absolute slog of a game.

    I've played most of the 2D Metroids including Super Metroid (played 3+ times), Metroid Fusion and also gave Samus Returns a go. The Spanish studio that made Samus Returns co-developed Metroid Dread and brought a lot of the bad aspects of    Metroid Dread is certainly an enjoyable game, however only the first half. The second half becomes a repetitious bore and an absolute slog of a game.

    I've played most of the 2D Metroids including Super Metroid (played 3+ times), Metroid Fusion and also gave Samus Returns a go. The Spanish studio that made Samus Returns co-developed Metroid Dread and brought a lot of the bad aspects of Samus Returns. Samus Returns had too many parry attacks and repeat bosses, yep you heard right, the same bosses over and over again with minor tweaks.

    Metroid Dread came out with positive reviews so I decided to try it out with an expected game length of 10 hours.

    Pros:
    * cool blend of 2D and 3D
    * EMMIs towards the beginning of the game are kinda cool
    * some good cut-scenes
    * some of the bosses were fun

    Cons:
    * EMMIs became more of a gimmick towards mid-game and didn't add much value to the game
    * the power upgrades are all over the place and you barely have a few moments to use it before you get another power upgrade
    * this game is actually very linear in that it provides teleportation points every where
    * some parts of this game have awful level design and you can barely tell the cue points, particularly when you're on a small screen
    * mini-bosses are repeated over and over again and it's OK to be seen twice but not 3 or 4 times
    * counters in boss fights are awful if you miss the counter you have to do some repetitious moves for a few minutes before the counter becomes available again, counters seem more appropriate in a Playstation button-smash game
    * some of the cut-scene close-ups has PS1-level graphics
    * some noticeable frame-rate drops, particularly in boss battles

    Overall it's great to have another 2D Metroid game however a lot of the bad aspects of Samus Returns are in Metroid Dread, there are noticeable glitches in the graphics and bad level design and repetitious bosses. It would have been better if Nintendo just produced it by themselves.    … Expand
  25. Arm_ands
    Oct 16, 2021
    4
    The game runs smooth, looks good and is quite satisfying to play. It encourages to explore and proceed deeper into the world in order to find its collectibles and power ups. This has been done before in all Metroid games so there was nothing new in that case. Me waiting for a Metroid game for 4 years and then finishing the game in like 9 hours is quite disappointing. For a NintendoThe game runs smooth, looks good and is quite satisfying to play. It encourages to explore and proceed deeper into the world in order to find its collectibles and power ups. This has been done before in all Metroid games so there was nothing new in that case. Me waiting for a Metroid game for 4 years and then finishing the game in like 9 hours is quite disappointing. For a Nintendo franchise and for such a big game studio I was expecting 40-50 hours of playtime. I loved playing hollow knight so my expectations ware somewhere there but unfortunately the game ended before I got even excited. All in all good game, who ever likes Metroid games will feel like home but for the price and length of the game…. Not worth it.… Expand
  26. Nerves82
    Oct 16, 2021
    0
    The controls suck so bad. And the stupid areas where you are chased and then killed are just stupid. What a damn waist of $60. I’m so pissed.
  27. kain1077
    Oct 16, 2021
    10
    Best Metroid game in since Super Metroid. Difficulty is a little on the high side but the ability to restart outside of the room you died makes this manageable. Similar counter system from Return of Samus but doesn’t rely on it. Music is on the simple side but adds to the mood of the game and helps to hear the E.M.M.I’s. Graphics are beautiful but set the contrast to dark. The storyBest Metroid game in since Super Metroid. Difficulty is a little on the high side but the ability to restart outside of the room you died makes this manageable. Similar counter system from Return of Samus but doesn’t rely on it. Music is on the simple side but adds to the mood of the game and helps to hear the E.M.M.I’s. Graphics are beautiful but set the contrast to dark. The story that unfolds is where the game really shines. It is simple story telling but ties the series together in a nice way. This is game is addicting once you get into it, so watch out.… Expand
  28. Batou1
    Oct 16, 2021
    3
    Fun game until you get to an e.m.m.i, boss, or have to counter. Metroid peaked with super Metroid and has gone down the **** with samus returns and Metroid dread. Wet fart of an way to end the series.
  29. Lang314
    Oct 16, 2021
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Should be a good time for newcomers and fans alike. Hard to say if its worth a $60 price point with its occasional graphic hiccups and its 1 screen, NES-esq "Thanks for Playing!" ending.… Expand
  30. daklar808
    Oct 16, 2021
    10
    The People crying about this game are just not good gamers they are casual candy crush players who cannot appreciate what this game is doing. They are just not versed enough in Metroid games to understand the brilliance that this game is.

    This game does not hold your hand, you have to USE your BRAIN. It allows you to feel the reward of learning the facts and mechanics and feeling    The People crying about this game are just not good gamers they are casual candy crush players who cannot appreciate what this game is doing. They are just not versed enough in Metroid games to understand the brilliance that this game is.

    This game does not hold your hand, you have to USE your BRAIN.

    It allows you to feel the reward of learning the facts and mechanics and feeling like you are becoming a better player. It nails the awesome feel of the Metroid games and you have explore to figure out where to go. Once you realize that you have to shoot walls to reveal hidden paths it becomes much more straight forward on where to go. There are a few tough areas to figure out, but that is the fun.

    Game is absolutely amazing, hands down the best game since Metroid Prime series. Super Metroid is the only other game that competes with this title.

    if you are a cry baby who needs their hands held you wont like this game, but if you enjoy being challenged and understand what a Metroid game IS. You will love this game and appreciate what the developers were doing.

    I applaud the developers for having the courage to produce a game as finely crafted as this, with the difficulty. Crybabies can cry and gamers can game. Peace out.    … Expand
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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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