Metroid Dread

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8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 2790 Ratings

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  1. BrainSmoothie
    Oct 12, 2021
    10
    I have played every 2D metroid game and even some fan games, and I feel like Mercury Steam have honed this formula into something excellent. The controls are snappy, the combat is satisfying, the map allows you to backtrack while rarely getting lost. The bosses are challenging but rewarding to overcome and the EMMI sequences are interspersed into the gameplay pretty well (I can see someI have played every 2D metroid game and even some fan games, and I feel like Mercury Steam have honed this formula into something excellent. The controls are snappy, the combat is satisfying, the map allows you to backtrack while rarely getting lost. The bosses are challenging but rewarding to overcome and the EMMI sequences are interspersed into the gameplay pretty well (I can see some less experienced players becoming frustrated with them though).

    I personally loved the story, and I think they took a real chance continuing from fusion, which was a risk in and of itself. I think the finale was one of the most epic things I've experienced in gaming in a long time, and I HOPE that Nintendo gives Mercury Steam the opportunity to continue this series.    … Expand
  2. Scarredwolf94
    Oct 12, 2021
    10
    i got this game for my love of metriod and i wasn't dissapointed in any way this game is hard but rewarding
  3. Ralsenoi
    Oct 12, 2021
    10
    A beautiful return for an extraordinary series, Metroid Dread managed to take the best ideas and mechanics from its predecessors and bled it into possibly the definitive Metroid game. Perhaps even the definitive metroidvania. Although you can play similar, longer games from the same genre for much cheaper, none have the vast level of polish found in this game. It's clear from the momentA beautiful return for an extraordinary series, Metroid Dread managed to take the best ideas and mechanics from its predecessors and bled it into possibly the definitive Metroid game. Perhaps even the definitive metroidvania. Although you can play similar, longer games from the same genre for much cheaper, none have the vast level of polish found in this game. It's clear from the moment the title screen boots up that the game is a triple A title.

    I'm glad this game wasn't released on the DS as the movement feels fluid and precise with the switch's additional controls. I would like an option to use the right stick to aim, but it never felt like it was the games fault when I missed a shot or failed a parry. (although parrying an E.M.M.I was a wonderful feeling) I will note the shinespark seems easier to use than the last entries, however that may just be because I'm more comfortable with it than when I first played zero mission and fusion. However the inclusion of the shine spark makes 100% less plausible to new players and it's never taught in game, which was what made Super Metroid's level design go down in gaming history.

    The loading screens for fast traveling are a bit long and broke the flow of gameplay a little bit, however they aren't really noticeable until you go back to 100% the game.

    The difficulty is reasonably high, challenging but not hard, so it's not a game you should pick up for small children, but that's part of why it has an age rating. Adam doesn't hold your hand like in fusion, however he does still give you direction. A nice blend and it's always nice to speak to him after beating a challenging boss or escaping an E.M.M.I room.

    I also think it's quite linear. Not a necessarily bad thing, and I defiantly spent less time blasting walls wondering where to go than usual, but quite early on you run across a boss called Kraid and with the map so closed off early in the game, you don't have the option to backtrack to upgrade your health as you've probably picked up all the energy tanks you can on your way there. The difficulty of Kraid was defiantly higher than he should have been at that point in the game, however the other bosses felt well balanced and genuinely fun to fight.

    The E.M.M.I rooms where a fantastic addition and where I died the most. They are a fun extension of the stealth that made my blood pump in fusion with the SA-X. It trully feels like the perfect next step. I do hope they can expand it again in the next game, however long that takes to make.

    The story was exiting yet fairly simple and went a direction I didn't expect. It's not required to play any other games before this to understand the plot, but I'd recommend playing at least Fusion first as to avoid spoilers in case you want to go back and play that game. It doesn't spoil any of the other games much and never mentions the prime games, but Fusion has a heavy impact on the story of Dread. That being said, the old games aren't very accessible at the moment unless you have a Wii U or a GBA, so maybe hold out for a fusion remake or port.

    I do however think that locking a collectable behind an amiibo pay wall is unfair. They did the same with Samus returns for 3DS and it meant that I could never truly complete the game.

    Metroid has always had a rough time with sales, so I hope that this game will be the one that brings the franchise out from Nintendo's dusty "to do sometime" list and back to being the third pillar of Nintendo. The perfect blend of Mario's platforming and Zelda's story and openness.    … Expand
  4. sascha22
    Oct 12, 2021
    10
    Perfect for Metroid Fans, for beginner and pro players, intense stealth action combined with exploration on a strange alien planet, with tons of secrets to discover and sequence breaks, you can be more powerful in progress when you go on exploration instead of just follow the pattern
  5. chrispyb92
    Oct 12, 2021
    10
    The best 2d metroid IMO, had sky high expectations for the game and they were exceeded. It's a combination of the best elements of fusion and super metroid, along with a few new elements(e.g. the EMMIs) that work fantastically.
  6. bderoo
    Oct 12, 2021
    10
    Great addition to the Metroid universe after a long time without anything new. Controls take a minute but are easy and smooth. The EMMI dynamic adds a layer of suspense.
  7. zandordestruct
    Oct 12, 2021
    10
    The Metroid we all have been waiting for 19 years. Feels like a tribute to Fusion rather than a sequel and that's a good thing. The EMMI phases work quite well.
  8. marcusniles
    Oct 12, 2021
    10
    The game was everything I hoped it would be. The atmosphere was amazing, and the music was original while also including some great remix’s
    The gameplay was also phenomenal. All the upgrades were amazing, and every upgrade was used in a meaningful way. Best 2d Metroid for me, I loved it
  9. ShinSeyren
    Oct 12, 2021
    10
    I have always been in love with the metroid series and this one is in the top 3 for sure right below super metroid and above metroid fusion. It is a fun and tense experience with amazing gameplay and beautiful 2D environments.
  10. Wreckless
    Oct 12, 2021
    10
    Metroid is back. This game had insanely high expectations and I'm happy to report it has met and even exceeded it in some cases. It's just simply a great video game. The story is compelling and and filled with suprises. It's sci-fi and horror and it makes you feel scared and tension at times like not many other games do. The gameplay is fast and thrilling. The action is wild. It'sMetroid is back. This game had insanely high expectations and I'm happy to report it has met and even exceeded it in some cases. It's just simply a great video game. The story is compelling and and filled with suprises. It's sci-fi and horror and it makes you feel scared and tension at times like not many other games do. The gameplay is fast and thrilling. The action is wild. It's primarily 2D and looks amazing. There are also 3D cut scenes/fight sequences that are visually stunning. The boss battles and EMMIs are challenging to conquer, and you'll need to learn to defeat them, which makes you feel great when you finally do. There's tons of creatures to fight. And the best part is the weapons and abilities. Samus has a lot of great ones returning and some astounding new ones. As a metrovania fan who has played and loved the new class like Ori and Hollow Knight, I was still blown away at times by Dread. It's a must play.… Expand
  11. cyvern
    Oct 12, 2021
    10
    Gorgeous, atomospheric graphics, addictive gameplay, snappy and intuitive controls, fun varied boss fights, perfect level of difficulty. This game is incredible
  12. blackheart1708
    Oct 12, 2021
    10
    I am a follower from nes and I really had some fear that the work was in the hands of mercury steam but in truth they have done a perfect job
  13. adri92
    Oct 12, 2021
    10
    Nunca me había acercado a la saga Metroid, y me esta pareciendo muy bueno, muy buenas mecánicas, muy adictivo. Un 10
  14. Thiagoag
    Oct 12, 2021
    10
    Best Metroid 2d! Good graphics, soundtrack, difficult, level design and great boss fights.
  15. JordanCup
    Oct 12, 2021
    10
    This is probably my favorite Metroid game with Super Metroid, it's just that good!
  16. Chamuco8819
    Oct 12, 2021
    10
    Excelente juego, estuvo a la altura de lo que esperamos por años de esta saga. La historia atrapa al jugador, un gran juego que revive a Metroid.
  17. Stillwell
    Oct 12, 2021
    10
    This game has a lot going for it. It has perfect feeling controls and handling. At first, I was not too enthusiastic about the visuals, but as I played the game, rather than watching pre-release content, I realized how alive and detailed the environments felt. The sound design is great and the music is pretty good. The pacing is good and it is easy to tell where to go next, but you areThis game has a lot going for it. It has perfect feeling controls and handling. At first, I was not too enthusiastic about the visuals, but as I played the game, rather than watching pre-release content, I realized how alive and detailed the environments felt. The sound design is great and the music is pretty good. The pacing is good and it is easy to tell where to go next, but you are given the opportunity to adventure around and upgrade your character if you feel the need. The bosses are interesting and a good level of challenging. The game also includes an introduction that will catch you up on the story if you haven't played any of the others. I would absolutely recommend this game if you have a Switch.… Expand
  18. Davyn
    Oct 12, 2021
    10
    Con Metroid Dread Mercury Steam ha alcanzado el cénit en la excelencia. Jugabilidad (es increíble la fluidez del control), gráficos, rendimiento (60fps rocosos en portátil y sobremesa), BSO, historia...todos y cada uno de sus apartados está cuidado al milímetro. Sin tener en cuenta detalles como la manera en que interactúa Samus con el entorno, te acercas a una pared y Samus se poya enCon Metroid Dread Mercury Steam ha alcanzado el cénit en la excelencia. Jugabilidad (es increíble la fluidez del control), gráficos, rendimiento (60fps rocosos en portátil y sobremesa), BSO, historia...todos y cada uno de sus apartados está cuidado al milímetro. Sin tener en cuenta detalles como la manera en que interactúa Samus con el entorno, te acercas a una pared y Samus se poya en ella de manera super orgánica y como éste muchos más. Es una experiencia super inmersiva, hacía mucho tiempo que no disfrutaba tanto un título, me alegro mucho por Mercury Steam, con Samus Returns en 3DS ya apuntaban a maneras pero con Dread se han superado asi mismos y han parido la mejor obra de su historia… Expand
  19. Hardsoft
    Oct 13, 2021
    10
    This game awakened something I only experienced with very few games else... The will of not turning off until **** clearing it at its 100%. And this game does a lot to be a challenge but also something that will make you try again over and over every time you try. Surely, exploration may be frustrating for some people, but that's what are Metroidvanias about: Getting lost and then findingThis game awakened something I only experienced with very few games else... The will of not turning off until **** clearing it at its 100%. And this game does a lot to be a challenge but also something that will make you try again over and over every time you try. Surely, exploration may be frustrating for some people, but that's what are Metroidvanias about: Getting lost and then finding a path with a strong satisfaction and being impatient to know what is awaiting you behind your path.
    Combat and mobility system are by far the best on the 2D saga, you'll just need a little bit of practice to adapt to them, but mastering Samus' abilities aren't that hard.
    If I can find some sort of "excuses" to say it's imperfect, the only two things I'd say are soundtrack (fitting, but a little generic for such saga and music legacy) and linearity from beggining to end (that's debatable, since between beggining and end you have to get back almost always to %100 it)

    Anyway, giving a 10 for those funny kids making review bombing, so I suggest to give back more 10s :D    … Expand
  20. FetzerisCool
    Oct 13, 2021
    10
    On of The best Games of The Year 2021 for Sure!
    I've don't seen this much Love frol Nintendo for a Metroid Game for so Long
  21. JoeyLi
    Oct 13, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 我给这个游戏十分，表面线性，实际通关方法很多，手感很好，画面也顶级，实在找不到缺点… Expand
  22. linkoid
    Oct 13, 2021
    10
    One of my favorite game of all time is Super Metroid so a new Metroid game is a big event for me but also I have very high expectation for a new entry in this franchise. Arguably the intro and ending of this game are not as iconic as the ones in Super Metroid, but the gameplay must be the best of the whole franchise. After I finished the game a first time, I was wondering if this episodeOne of my favorite game of all time is Super Metroid so a new Metroid game is a big event for me but also I have very high expectation for a new entry in this franchise. Arguably the intro and ending of this game are not as iconic as the ones in Super Metroid, but the gameplay must be the best of the whole franchise. After I finished the game a first time, I was wondering if this episode became my favorite of all, which is the first time I even consider that after playing a new entry since Super Metroid. After I started playing it again, watching also videos about sequence breaking and how deep the game becomes if you really try to discover all the secrets in this world design and gameplay, I really start to believe this is a true masterpiece, and the game designers really did an amazing job expecting the players experimenting many different ways to complete it. I recommend playing it multiple times to appreciate the deep taste of this episode. To summarize: long life for 2D Metroid!… Expand
  23. Maxwelldread
    Oct 13, 2021
    10
    Una obra maestra de mercury steam y de sakamoto. Lamentablemente siempre habrá haters exigentes que no quedaran complacidos con nada, a no ser que cumplan sus estándares. Merece mucho la pena jugarlo. Me gusto a un mas que hollow knight
  24. metroid_lover
    Oct 13, 2021
    10
    such a great game! i really recommendet it! mercury steam is the boss for create a nice masterpiece
  25. Matkdark
    Oct 13, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Lo mejor de esta año . cumplió con lo que esperaba para un titulo con una gran historia detrás de ella y la mejor manera para esperar de metroid prime 4… Expand
  26. Anoniman
    Oct 13, 2021
    10
    Metroid Dread absolutely destroyed me. If there's anybody who could hance this franchise it's Mercury Steam.
  27. Porkchawp
    Oct 13, 2021
    10
    This game is simply, incredible. It perfectly evolves the Metroid franchise for the modern day. The movement and momentum mechanics feel great and keep the speedrunning aspect that so many love from the previous games. The story is great, giving plenty of context for new players and rewarding those who have played the entirety of the series. The new E.M.M.I enemies are exciting andThis game is simply, incredible. It perfectly evolves the Metroid franchise for the modern day. The movement and momentum mechanics feel great and keep the speedrunning aspect that so many love from the previous games. The story is great, giving plenty of context for new players and rewarding those who have played the entirety of the series. The new E.M.M.I enemies are exciting and horrifying. MercurySteam did a fantastic job.… Expand
  28. Eduhc1234
    Oct 13, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great game! Finaly Metroid receive some love..
    Qnd finally, the people that call Samus 'metroid' até right.    … Expand
  29. Ajoo444
    Oct 13, 2021
    10
    This game is awsome! my opinion 10/10 thanks Nintendo for this Master piece!!!
  30. MandaLordian
    Oct 13, 2021
    10
    Back to the formula!! (And also not!) Amazing game. From start to finish. Amazing story arc, astonishing classic metroid non-linear gameplay with an agile Samus as we never seen before and delightful 60 fps graphics. This was totally worth waiting 19 years for. Metroid Dread is a true gift for it's fanbase and also a majestic entry into the series for newcomers. My only tip is: If you'reBack to the formula!! (And also not!) Amazing game. From start to finish. Amazing story arc, astonishing classic metroid non-linear gameplay with an agile Samus as we never seen before and delightful 60 fps graphics. This was totally worth waiting 19 years for. Metroid Dread is a true gift for it's fanbase and also a majestic entry into the series for newcomers. My only tip is: If you're new to the franchise, please bother to learn the full timeline before playing it, it will be totally worth it.… Expand
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#9 Best Switch Game of 2021
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#1 Most Discussed 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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