Metroid Dread

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8.7

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  1. prayformojo33
    Nov 15, 2021
    9
    Simplemente magnífico , si le pudiera encontrar un pero, sería la banda sonora que no es tan memorable y demasiados encuentros con los emmys
  2. Arfon
    Oct 10, 2021
    9
    Action-packed gameplay, astounding visuals, fun mechanics, hard bosses, big areas and a cool interesting story make this game an instant favorite in Metroidvanias. Metroid Dread is fun to control and explore from beginning to end, it is a solid Metroid game that was worth the wait.
  3. Spinner198
    Oct 10, 2021
    9
    Phenomenal Metroid game. Very few flaws. High difficulty, but fair. Tight controls. Good music. Epic engaging boss battles. Great visuals and atmosphere. This is why the genre is called METROIDvania. Better than Super Metroid? It's a tough call, but I'm leaning towards yes. Yes, really.
  4. fanmadeendings
    Feb 4, 2022
    9
    The first trailer of this game made me play trough the entire 2D Metroid timeline, and I could't be happier about it! Incredible entry in an incredible series! It is a close second to Zero Mission for me, tied with Fusion.
  5. davidwill4real
    Oct 12, 2021
    9
    MercurySteam make one of the bests Metroid games ever. An honest tribute to the games that make this genre so incredible.
  6. Climhazzard101
    Oct 26, 2021
    9
    An amazing Metroid game through and through. It incorporates all the classic elements of the older games and expands on the formula with new gameplay mechanics. I especially like the melee counter and the dynamic aiming. The bosses are some of the best in the series. It's a challenge that is welcome compared to the previous tamer enemies and bosses that acted as bullet sponges. It's niceAn amazing Metroid game through and through. It incorporates all the classic elements of the older games and expands on the formula with new gameplay mechanics. I especially like the melee counter and the dynamic aiming. The bosses are some of the best in the series. It's a challenge that is welcome compared to the previous tamer enemies and bosses that acted as bullet sponges. It's nice to see the franchise being inspired by other Metroidvania. Also, the EMMI bring a whole new element of fear and vulnerability, just like the SA-X in Metrood Fusion.

    Unfortunately, Metroid dread was a bit too short. Itll take you 8 to 10 hours on average. But thats not the main problem. The problem is that theres very little replay value. The only reward you get for finishing the game quicker is some artwork, even on Hard thats all you get. Even in the old games you could unlock different suits. A new game+ wouldve helped. Once you're done with the game, theres very little reason to go back. I also wished that the game wasnt as linear but that's understandable given the focus on the story.    … Expand
  7. 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
  8. Parzival127
    Oct 11, 2021
    9
    One of the best games I have played on the Switch. My introduction to the Metroid series and I am a huge fan now. The game is beautiful and movement and combat fluid.
    The game is difficult but does not pretend like it isn't. From the get go, the game let's you know that it is trying to earn the "Dread" subtitle. It's not for everyone, but it is definitely for me.
  9. Daisuk
    Oct 21, 2021
    9
    Phenomenal gameplay - the smoothest gaming experience I've had since Hades. Everything just works so effortlessly. It looks stellar, the map is incredible, the weapons and power-ups are a joy to behold, the enemies and bosses are fun to fight. I only deduct a point for what I personally think is a very run of the mill type of story, and the music, which is average at best. ButPhenomenal gameplay - the smoothest gaming experience I've had since Hades. Everything just works so effortlessly. It looks stellar, the map is incredible, the weapons and power-ups are a joy to behold, the enemies and bosses are fun to fight. I only deduct a point for what I personally think is a very run of the mill type of story, and the music, which is average at best. But gameplay-wise, it doesn't get much better than this.… Expand
  10. lalahand
    Oct 25, 2021
    9
    A very interesting game even though it is my first Metroid game. However, there are so many lock in the map so that you do not have freedom to explore in your first play through. Sometimes I also get lost and not sure which place to go.
  11. gyus
    Oct 13, 2021
    9
    Compared to previous Metroid games, this one picks up the pace. A lot. Samus moves faster than ever, with her new skills giving her much more mobility and efficiency in battle (no longer will you just shoot, jump, reposition: here, you dash, parry, slide, desperately fighting for survival against really tough opponents that make this one of the hardest metroids to date). Dread is overallCompared to previous Metroid games, this one picks up the pace. A lot. Samus moves faster than ever, with her new skills giving her much more mobility and efficiency in battle (no longer will you just shoot, jump, reposition: here, you dash, parry, slide, desperately fighting for survival against really tough opponents that make this one of the hardest metroids to date). Dread is overall much more combat oriented than its predecessors. And let's not forget the EMMIs, whose haunted rooms brilliantly balance the pacing by bringing in the suspense and tension needed to keep things interesting. Regrettably, the game will often block your path backwards to push you on, to keep that tight, fast pacing that really sets it apart from any other metroidvania, at the cost of losing the freedom to choose for yourself when to backtrack and get stronger and when to push onwards. It feels like there are only two or three moments when the game lets you off the hook and tells you to just explore on your own and relax a bit. But it works. You really want the next powerup because "if I go back now I won't be able to get that energy tank", and so you go straight into the mouth of the beast, the really fun and well designed bossfights that will put your skill to the test and make you feel awesome when you beat them.
    However, this heavy focus on combat doesn't mean the game forgot its essence: exploration. Dread does a really good job at leading you on the right path while giving the illusion of freedom, allowing you to get lost only when it wants you to, and once you have enough powerups to see how far you've come, you'll be able to really mess around with the map, opening all kinds of shortcuts and alternate routes. Thanks to a well-thought out teleportation system (with each portal connecting two specific areas, opening up only much later in the game to lead you to any other portal on the map) you'll always find yourself with some new area to explore. The map is very detailed and will have all kind of information, from powerups, to what kind of door or obstacles you've seen, and even hints at where the next secret might be, plus a welcome addition of pin ups the player can use to mark areas of interest. However, it never tells you where to go to progress the story, respecting your intelligence as a player and its own level design. You'll still get hints from Adam, but only in the form of speech, without any stupid pointer leading you there unless you put one yourself.
    Sadly, some paths will be one-way only, locking themselves after your passage and forcing you to circumnavigate them to go back, even in the endgame when you have all the upgrades and should be able to open whatever passage you please (although this doesn't happen as much as it did in Fusion). As for the potential to break the sequence, while that remains to be explored in depth by the community (which will no doubt find many exploits, such as getting the bombs before fighting Kraid, leading to a nice little reward from the devs), the game keeps the player on a leash. The wall jump will be of little use, and you get the morph ball and the bombs surprisingly late, meaning you won't be able to infinite bomb jump till about halfway through the game (and of course the same goes for the speed booster and shine-sparking). This means tricks like reverse boss order will probably be out of the question, which is the only factor holding the game back from being on the same level as Super and Zero Mission. However, it is still possible to get one or two small upgrades earlier than intended (I managed to get a power bomb expansion before getting the power bombs themselves). Still, the excellent pacing and atmosphere more than make up for it.
    The backgrounds are incredibly detailed and often include some animations that will make the planet feel more alive than ever, thanks to an exceptional work from the artistic team.
    The optional puzzles for some of the harder-to-get upgrades for 100% are very challenging and will put both your mind and your skills to the test, being pretty much as hard as the ones in Zero Mission. It's a little sad, however, that while you do get extra lore in the form of chozo archives for your item collection percentage, the only way to unlock different "endings" (not story endings, of course, just different postcards after the credits) is to speedrun the game. It would have been nice to still get a different Samus animation for 100% completion the way Fusion, Zero Mission and Samus Returns did. But really, any flaw is very minor compared to the excellent work that has been done: a Metroid game that, after so many years, can finally stand tall amongst its peers, from its legendary ancestor, Super Metroid, to other excellent contemporaries such as Hollow Knight. Here's hoping this is only the beginning of a new era for Metroid, and that MercurySteam and Nintendo will keep collaborating on many great games to come.    … Expand
  12. Jsaiyan
    Oct 30, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Pros:
    The gameplay is nearly flawless. This is the smoothest moving Metroidvania I've ever played, and that included being better than Ori and the Will of the Whisps. Samus moves effortlessly as she runs, guns, flips, counters, grabs edges, and tucks into her morph ball. The difficulty is excellent; I died plenty of times against EMMIs and bosses, but I always had the right mix of frustration and determination within me to try again and again until I persevered. The weapon unlocks are well-paced through the game. I normally hate being stuck in water levels when moving like a slug, but this game managed to balance it out well enough so that getting the Gravity Suit felt like an excellent award without making me feel annoyed beforehand.
    The one flaw I see in the gameplay is that ending certain boss battles requires you to successfully counter the enemy. I rarely failed the boss-counters, and I enjoyed the flashy cinematic sequence that took place, but I could see it being extremely annoying to be at low health and then needing to counter a boss to win; just let the player bombard the enemy a bit more if needed rather than requiring a counter.
    Samus is portrayed to perfection in this game. Like when she lands in Kraid's pit, she has her cannon raised. When Kraid steps into the light, she lowers her guard; she's fought this fatso twice in her life already, and her body language in this scene does so well to portray her thoughts, like, "Oh. . . its Kraid. This guy again. . ." And then she blasts him in the mouth with a charge shot. Later on, when you fight an experiment creature that clogs up the heating systems, there is an ending cutscene where the creature is falling off the edge and into the lava, and Samus is marching forward while bombarding it with merciless cannon fire. There are cutscenes in the game where you see Samus's eyes, and they express moments like anger, determination, fear, and curiosity. One cutscene has her speak the Chozo tongue, showing her stoicism and confidence that she can save the day, even with the odds stacked against her. In the end, she completely unleashes her rage on the final foe for an epic DOOM SLAYER kind of moment.
    Exploration is challenging and simple. The map does an excellent job of telling you which areas are available for you based on the abilities you've obtained, and using custom markers helps you pinpoint where you want to go. The game rarely tells you WHERE to go, but it does a good job telling you where you CAN go to further progress. Since Samus moves so fluidly, you'll find yourself going from one corner of an area to the other in a few minutes.
    Cons:
    The graphics could have used some polish. The art direction is good, but there are many areas that looked bland where they could have used some detail. There are plenty of jaggies in this game, including the Metroid veins on the outside of the suit. The lighting made many of the creatures look like they were covered in some kind of slime. From the first time I saw the E3 reveal for Dread, I among many other people thought that the graphics were a bit lacking. I personally wanted them to take the art style from Samus Returns and upscale it to Switch levels of power.
    The music was forgettable. Seriously, I can only remember the songs that originated from previous games, None of the original Dread songs stuck out well enough for me to get the tune repeating in my head. I was also hoping for more orchestra/opera-style music. I'm a sucker for the music in the Prime series, so I was hoping to get more of that in this game.
    The plot was weak. If you played Samus Returns and saw the Chozo Memories, you'd have a small idea of who the main antagonist of this game is, but even with that you barely know anything about him. It's like throwing Darth Vader into Return of the Jedi without mentioning him in any previous Star Wars movies. The end of the game does reveal a bit more detail about how the villain is connected to Samus, and it does add some cool lore in regards to Samus that helps certain little details of the previous games make a little more sense, but it didn't answer any questions that people were asking about the overall game series lore. Also, why is the Federation so chill after Samus thwarted their plans in Other M (yes it is canon and that sucks) and Fusion? I thought there was going to be a big twist that revealed the EMMI units were made to hunt her down; why else would they be immune to her weapons and have some of her abilities?
    Speaking of EMMIs, they didn't fill me with Dread. Have you ever played Subnautica? My first playthrough of that game literally made my heart race as I approached the Reaper areas or the Ghost areas. The EMMIs were fun, but felt like a police chase rather than impending death.
    Where is the third difficulty?
    Finally, where are the special endings? Samus Returns did an excellent job of giving you a different ending based on the difficulty and your speed.    … Expand
  13. LasseRon
    Oct 14, 2021
    9
    Loved the game, and its probably my favorite Switch game. Fantastic level design and bosses.
  14. Game_Critical
    Oct 10, 2021
    9
    An excellent game! I absolutely loved it, a worthwhile successor to the original Metroid games. The graphics are smooth and great looking, combining the 2D style with modern technology. The controls are fantastic and improve on the original, combined with an interesting story.
    Only downside is that it's a pretty short game.
  15. srinu634
    Oct 31, 2021
    9
    This game is nothing less than a masterpiece.

    Let's start with E.M.M.I interactions, The interactions with E.M.M.I's are phenomenal. The developers did a great making the combat tense. You barely get a split second to escape if you get caught by an E.M.M.I which makes the E.M.M.I interactions even more interesting. The bosses in this game are solid. Take for example the combat with    This game is nothing less than a masterpiece.

    Let's start with E.M.M.I interactions, The interactions with E.M.M.I's are phenomenal. The developers did a great making the combat tense. You barely get a split second to escape if you get caught by an E.M.M.I which makes the E.M.M.I interactions even more interesting.

    The bosses in this game are solid. Take for example the combat with Kraid, the combat is so smooth and joyful yet I barely noticed any frame drops during the combat. Each new boss takes a few attempts to understand the boss but once you get the hang of it, the intense fights are commendable. The boss fights aren't too long, they aren't repetitive (not the soldier bosses), the combat is smooth & intense, the bosses are also not too hard and not too easy. They did a great job striking such a good balance.

    The game slowly opens up making Samus more powerful after each upgrade, unlocking new abilities that Samus didn't have before making the character more powerful and joyful to play. As the game opens up, the Samus's combat abilities increase which allows more ways to tackle a boss/explore.

    The final few minutes of the game is so well implemented. I'm skipping this section to avoid spoiling the good content.

    Overall, Metroid Dread is a very well implemented game. With intense combat, right balance for bosses difficulty, super smooth gameplay and fast combat, great bosses, intense E.M.M.I gameplay, great level designs make this game a masterpiece.    … Expand
  16. Hiendani
    Oct 12, 2021
    9
    Excelente juego, me encantó escapar de los emmis y los combates eran muy retadores y entretenidos. Creo que le faltó un poco más de exploración y por eso le doy un 9. Un excelente regreso de la franquicia y espero que puedan hacer más metroids 2d
  17. Flamingo1
    Jan 9, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. What an absolutely phenomenal game! This is now my favorite Metroid game. this is one of the best 2d games ever in my opinion. Some bosses are harder than order ones after you beat the game you unlock a hard mode which is even more challenging. Only the Chozo soldiers get a little repetitive after a while.… Expand
  18. Dredd86
    Oct 17, 2021
    9
    A really awesome game. Nice graphic, good story, really cool fights and difficulties.
  19. ion87
    Jul 7, 2022
    9
    Fun, beautifully rendered graphics and amazing gameplay. A must own for the switch console.
  20. Dominicl
    Oct 31, 2021
    9
    Controllers and challenge is just right. Game guides you just enough to stay on track while feeling like you figured it out. You die a lot but you start very close to where you died so it’s not a major set back. Bosses take a few a tries but it’s rewarding to win. Only issue is the music. I briefly played super Metroid and the music was so creepy and memorable. It really set the mood ofControllers and challenge is just right. Game guides you just enough to stay on track while feeling like you figured it out. You die a lot but you start very close to where you died so it’s not a major set back. Bosses take a few a tries but it’s rewarding to win. Only issue is the music. I briefly played super Metroid and the music was so creepy and memorable. It really set the mood of the game. There is none of that in this game. That’s the only let down in my eyes.… Expand
  21. Vick93
    Oct 10, 2021
    9
    Live.Die.Repeat.
    I have never died so much in a metroid game before but I love it for the same reason as the game pushes me to become better at playing it. The E.M.M.I are the dread the title alludes to and getting caught by them is instant death most times. The game also never spoonfeeds it lets you explore and find your way so be ready to get lost a few times. Overall Metroid dread is a    Live.Die.Repeat.
    I have never died so much in a metroid game before but I love it for the same reason as the game pushes me to become better at playing it. The E.M.M.I are the dread the title alludes to and getting caught by them is instant death most times. The game also never spoonfeeds it lets you explore and find your way so be ready to get lost a few times. Overall Metroid dread is a challenging yet an excellent action game. Go for it but just be read to die alot.    … Expand
  22. Flammie
    Jan 11, 2022
    9
    Metroid dread is the newest 2d metroid. Based on classical metroid formula it's a very tight package from beginning to end, everything is very well designed, the maps, the items and skills you unlock and so on. A bit too linear at times in that some paths are blocked randomly to guide you in the right direction but that is probably a good thing for most beginners at least, and youMetroid dread is the newest 2d metroid. Based on classical metroid formula it's a very tight package from beginning to end, everything is very well designed, the maps, the items and skills you unlock and so on. A bit too linear at times in that some paths are blocked randomly to guide you in the right direction but that is probably a good thing for most beginners at least, and you eventually get to backtrack and collect the hidden items with the skills gained. The only unique new thing that is supposed to be the "dread" part is the kind of stealth and escape part when fighting against the emmi bots, for me it was kind of boring, you retry the emmi parts generally 1-10 times to find the correct path and then it's done, but I'm not a horror fan so I probably just miss that point; for the comparison I do find the bots in breath of the wild more menacing. The music and sounds are great. The controls are perfect, perhaps a bit tricky with triggers at times but in general if you make mistake it's on you and not bad controls. The boss fights are challenging but all have recognisable patterns to learn so it really is all about learning the boss patterns, rather than having lightning reflexes and good luck, which is one of the main point that sets it apart from poorly designed indie metroidvanias.… Expand
  23. Storms13
    Oct 16, 2021
    9
    If you think for a moment you might like this game, then just buy it. This game is a masterpiece! I played Fusion growing up, and the only reason I think it is better than this game is strictly nostalgia. Metroid Dread is superior in all other metrics. Is it challenging? Yes. But the bosses are never unfair, you just have to be patient and learn how to beat them. Also, it’sIf you think for a moment you might like this game, then just buy it. This game is a masterpiece! I played Fusion growing up, and the only reason I think it is better than this game is strictly nostalgia. Metroid Dread is superior in all other metrics. Is it challenging? Yes. But the bosses are never unfair, you just have to be patient and learn how to beat them. Also, it’s impossible to get soft locked. Just FYI… Expand
  24. gmez_ivan
    Nov 4, 2021
    9
    Sublime game. Respectful with the past while always feeling new is something very hard to achieve, and this game does it. Know days the usual problem with triple A companies and their games is that they tend forget that games must be fun and amusing, and Nintendo usually delivers here. Metroid Dread is atmospheric, intense, well rounded and very very very enjoyable game, while having 0Sublime game. Respectful with the past while always feeling new is something very hard to achieve, and this game does it. Know days the usual problem with triple A companies and their games is that they tend forget that games must be fun and amusing, and Nintendo usually delivers here. Metroid Dread is atmospheric, intense, well rounded and very very very enjoyable game, while having 0 performance issues or graphical bugs, just pure fun. This is all i can ask for a game, for me, game of the year without any doubt and an easy recommendation . I just hope Mercury Steam receives the respect and praise they deserve, probably their best work to date.… Expand
  25. 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
  26. Tom_Supreme
    Nov 8, 2021
    9
    The game is a classic Metroid experience. The graphics are top notch, the atmosphere is outstanding and the EMMIs add a lot of suspense. Sometimes it's a bit confusing to find the right path, but aside from that, the game has no flaws. A contender for GOTY.
  27. SeaSphynx
    Oct 30, 2021
    9
    An absolutely incredible game. Not my favorite Metroid but one of the best nonetheless. The controls, bosses, and sense of bad-assery are definitely the best in the series but everything else has been better in other Metroid games (music, atmosphere, story, etc.). Still, I had a phenomenal time, it is absurdly addicting, and an absolute must-buy for any Switch owner.
  28. blalack
    Oct 11, 2021
    9
    A great game overall, with a few minor blemishes along the way.

    First, this game 's combat is essentially a sequel to Samus Returns on the 3DS. It is 2D, and the melee counter makes a return. This is not in the vein of Metroid Prime. (3D FPS) Just because it is 2D doesn't mean it isn't complex; the combat has a lot of depth and a good, fair difficulty. Definitely have to learn some boss    A great game overall, with a few minor blemishes along the way.

    First, this game 's combat is essentially a sequel to Samus Returns on the 3DS. It is 2D, and the melee counter makes a return. This is not in the vein of Metroid Prime. (3D FPS) Just because it is 2D doesn't mean it isn't complex; the combat has a lot of depth and a good, fair difficulty. Definitely have to learn some boss patterns in a classic, "git gud" fashion.

    Story wise, this is a sequel to Metroid Fusion and has a lot of callbacks to that game. If you are nostalgic for that game, this game will give you the tinglies. Definitely a bit of fan service here (which is a good thing.)

    The game is relatively linear; even though you can explore, there is usually only one "correct" path at a time, and if you listen, the game will tell you. Some might be turned off by the lack of hand-holding though. Gameplay goes like: Find new power, go back to wherever that power was needed, rinse repeat. A satisfying loop. This game isn't super long either, I beat my first playthrough in about 6 hours. However, these games are EXTREMELY replayable, so that should add some value for the price tag. It's about quality and not excess quantity here; it isn't bloated like other metroidvanias in the genre.

    The stealth sections are a mixed bag. On the one hand, they are fun and interesting at first. On the other, they become a bit tedious and not fun, especially the later ones. They aren't particularly "dread" inducing as you the game implies; the EMMI aren't scary and since respawns were so close I'd legit just let them kill me sometimes so I could reset the room. Thankfully, the game ended right as these wore out their welcome.

    Overall, amazing game and a return to form utilizing the Switch hardware. This style of Metroid game is usually on a handheld so it looks and sounds a lot better here.    … Expand
  29. Sam1998
    Oct 14, 2021
    9
    This is a great game that deserves it's praise. The difficulty is no joke, you will die, and die again. You explore lots of different environments, and find all sorts of different weapons and gadgets; you need to get good with them all or you won't survive. The E.M.M.I encounters can become a bit tedious and repetitive, but the more you play the better you understand the map and how theyThis is a great game that deserves it's praise. The difficulty is no joke, you will die, and die again. You explore lots of different environments, and find all sorts of different weapons and gadgets; you need to get good with them all or you won't survive. The E.M.M.I encounters can become a bit tedious and repetitive, but the more you play the better you understand the map and how they will approach you. The boss fights are exciting and a great challenge, with Samus moving the fastest and most fluid she ever has. The game is lots of fun, I recommend.… Expand
  30. da_one23
    Feb 24, 2022
    9
    Metroid: Dread was dreaded for many dreadful years before Dread's release, but not for Dread's game itself being dreadful, but for the dreadful development. However, our dread was put to rest when Dread was announced to release a dreadfully short 3 month away. Now since it's been dreadfully long since dreads release, I feel dreadfully entitled to share my potentially dreadful opinion onMetroid: Dread was dreaded for many dreadful years before Dread's release, but not for Dread's game itself being dreadful, but for the dreadful development. However, our dread was put to rest when Dread was announced to release a dreadfully short 3 month away. Now since it's been dreadfully long since dreads release, I feel dreadfully entitled to share my potentially dreadful opinion on Dread. With that said, I found Dread to be dreadfully entering, with it having dreadfully hard but dreadfully fun combat, a interesting yet dreadful story, and an atmosphere so dreadfully strong. If I had to describe this game on one word, I think the obvious choice would be, of course, fearful.… 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
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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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