Metroid Dread

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  1. 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.
  2. Andres-Arambula
    Nov 16, 2021
    10
    Una joya de juego y se ve el trabajo serio del desarroador español.muy bien
  3. 21gramos
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Una delicia jugar esta nueva aventura de samus
    de lo mejorcito que ofrece el catálogo de Nintendo
  4. vctroy
    Oct 29, 2021
    10
    Oustanding Metroid entry, just behind Super Metroid and on the same level of Metroid Fusion.
  5. dtks7
    Nov 5, 2021
    10
    Like Metroidvanias? Meet the King.
    I've completed this game maybe 6 times already, cannot stop playing.
  6. MD_Hirako
    Feb 9, 2022
    10
    Definitivamente es lo que debían haber hecho hace mucho tiempo, los fans de Metroid estaban esperando por una continuación de la saga y que mejor que sea un juegazo como lo es Dread :D.
    El apartado grafico esta bien para lo que es un juego tipo Metroidvania, la música es hermosa y la jugabilidad es como volver a jugar ese Metroid Fusion de GBA, un juego estupendo de principio a fin y punto.
  7. ADrunkenRabbit
    Nov 11, 2021
    10
    Beat it twice in one week because it's too much fun. Can't wait to return to it after watching some speed runs for the sequence breaks
  8. N3utr4lst4r
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    Very sexy game. Beautiful graphics. Great and joyfull gameplay. Very fluid.
  9. Mcmardigang
    Oct 10, 2021
    10
    Es un juegazo. Buena música, buenos gráficos, divertido. ¿Se puede pedir más?
  10. Pkm21
    Dec 17, 2021
    10
    Simplemente el mejor juego del año, muy completo con niveles desafiantes un apartado gráfico decente para estar corriendo en una switch y gran jugabilidad.
    Un gran trabajo para los chicos de Mercury steam
  11. 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
  12. KillerMcQueen
    Dec 8, 2021
    10
    Dread is essentially the most well rounded metroid game, as each of its predecessors have definitely iterated on the metroid formula, but not in all areas. Super metroid is often seen as the best metroid game, and its sequel fusion added more story, but less exploration. Zero mission struck a nice blend between the two but had many minor issues, partly due to it being a remake of the firstDread is essentially the most well rounded metroid game, as each of its predecessors have definitely iterated on the metroid formula, but not in all areas. Super metroid is often seen as the best metroid game, and its sequel fusion added more story, but less exploration. Zero mission struck a nice blend between the two but had many minor issues, partly due to it being a remake of the first metroid. Overall, it seems dread has done a zero mission, where it takes the best ideas from super, fusion and samus returns and compiles them into the ultimate package. It has the exploration of super, the storytelling of fusion and the improved combat action mechanics of samus returns. It then goes even further, choosing to spice exploration up with emmi sections that create super buttclenching encounters, improve story telling by using less dialogue and more facial expressions from samus (which definitely worked out better than something like other m), and the new combat speed and moves like the slide and flash shift make dread a fast paced thrill ride. This is amazing as the fast paced combat never interferes with the slow paced exploration. This beautiful combination makes dread stand high next to its predecessors, and even higher on the switches library, making it my favourite metroid game and one of the best switch games, right up with botw and Mario odyssey.
    Notice i am writing this review a while after the games release, as to get a proper opinion of it (many negative reviews were written 1-2 days after, which is just a bad joke) .
    The difficulty of dread has been a point of contention for many, but i never saw it as a problem once. The game is inherently skill based, and steadily teaches the player its combat mechanics. Aswell as this, respawning after a boss puts you at the boss door to avoid breaking the games pacing, and if you are entirely stuck, as a metroidvania dread allows the player to slow down, backtrack, explore and find more powerups to help them in battle. If you are stuck or having a hard time in dread, it is simply t the player who is at fault, as dread gives the player every opportunity to succeed. I can see why others may have an issue with learning boss counter timings, however this is a live and learn experience, dying in dread is like I said, not the end of the world.
    In general, dread has to be the best game of 2021, with huge story moments, intense and heart pumping boss fights, and tranquil moments of exploration, with soothing ambient music tracks to enable your explorative mind. The games great, and I cant fault it, buy it.    … Expand
  13. NelAle
    Oct 10, 2021
    10
    Lovely game, I was a little disappointed at the very beginning because of the emmi chasing me around gets old really fast. However, the game just went up high. All the Samus abilities, enviroment, enemies, background music mix up together in a great game overall. Very enjoyable. Awesome game.
  14. ion87
    Jul 7, 2022
    9
    Fun, beautifully rendered graphics and amazing gameplay. A must own for the switch console.
  15. JohnnArmstrong
    Jan 30, 2022
    10
    One of the best Metroid games and not just Metroid that I have ever played. Metroid has always been my favorite Nintendo saga even though it hasn't been the most pampered. Well, this game meets and even It exceeds my expectations for the game. The stage is beautiful, the setting is very good, the animations and designs are very good and a great advance from the Mercury Steam studio afterOne of the best Metroid games and not just Metroid that I have ever played. Metroid has always been my favorite Nintendo saga even though it hasn't been the most pampered. Well, this game meets and even It exceeds my expectations for the game. The stage is beautiful, the setting is very good, the animations and designs are very good and a great advance from the Mercury Steam studio after Metroid: Samus Returns. The music could improve but for the aesthetics of the game I think it's very good. An amazing game and one of my favorite Metroid games.… Expand
  16. Arechi320
    Oct 27, 2021
    8
    I give it a 8/10. -2 because they have overly complicated puzzle tricks you have to pull off in order to get 100% of the items to get the true ending and for the sake of being a completionist. The whole point of the game is to have fun suviving not wasting 30 minutes so filled with rage you want to shatter your switch, cry, and scream so loud your vocal cords snap and you choke on your ownI give it a 8/10. -2 because they have overly complicated puzzle tricks you have to pull off in order to get 100% of the items to get the true ending and for the sake of being a completionist. The whole point of the game is to have fun suviving not wasting 30 minutes so filled with rage you want to shatter your switch, cry, and scream so loud your vocal cords snap and you choke on your own blood and die. Other than that it's a fantastic game. Love the boss fights, it's like learning a new dance as you glide past all their attacks. The robot partner voice was an annoying choice. The fact that you have to go through 98% of the game to unlock all of your abilities is a poor choice. I'd rather have had at least half the game with all her abilities to freely explore everything and test out her true potential, maybe even get creative in how i beat each boss instead of just having to make do with what i got, and immediately hitting a dead end again and again when trying to explore and collect. How are you supposed to enjoy Samus' powers if you dont get everything until the last boss? Everything up to that point wasn't the abilities carrying you. It was your skill to outmaneuver your enemies. Which yes i do enjoy that but why not both? Parrying be kinda dumb at times. I see the flash, i hit parry, they don't actually attack until after she's already attempted to parry and you can't spam it. Samus wont stay in her ball when you fall, but like you REALLLY need her to stay in morph ball form to get off a cross bomb the moment you roll off a ledge. This made it so much more difficult than it had to be. The shinespark is entirely too short. Like 8 seconds would have been solid. Speed boost conditions are wayyy too specific. Like the conditions have to be exactly right. One change and its ruined. But yeah. Great story. Fun time when I'm not having to spend 40 minutes honing my skills just to get +2 rockets or 1/4 of a health bar. The space jump is also busted. At times it works perfectly, other times she just refuses to do it and dies as a result. I understand there's a rhythm to it but like I'll do the rhythm and it refuses to work. I dont even see why they felt like it was necessary to restrict the ability to the rhythm. Like it could be rhythmic or not as long as we can get by easier who cares the choice should be there to do either. If you are willing to put on these metaphorical handcuffs and restraints on abilities then you'll enjoy yourself.… Expand
  17. FlaurosRex
    Nov 15, 2021
    10
    El mejor Metroid de la saga! una carta de amor a los fans, un juego épico de principio a fin con cierto grado de dificultad que hará reiniciar varias veces algunos combates, vale totalmente el costo de los 60 dólares, sinceramente es mi GOTY de este 2021 un gran juego de parte de Nintendo y Mercury Steam, si eres amante del MetroidVania este juego es obligatorio, a gusto personal de loEl mejor Metroid de la saga! una carta de amor a los fans, un juego épico de principio a fin con cierto grado de dificultad que hará reiniciar varias veces algunos combates, vale totalmente el costo de los 60 dólares, sinceramente es mi GOTY de este 2021 un gran juego de parte de Nintendo y Mercury Steam, si eres amante del MetroidVania este juego es obligatorio, a gusto personal de lo mejor del catalogo de Switch entrando fácilmente en el top 5 100% recomendado… Expand
  18. ByzantineCondui
    Nov 10, 2021
    10
    This game made me a Metroid fan. After wanting so badly to get into this series for years, Dread has finally made me a superfan. Excellent controls, blissfully fluid and satisfying movement, challenging but fair combat, fun puzzle mechanics, wonderfully satisfying upgrades and devilishly clever level design. This game got me to go back and play all the other Metroids, and this led to meThis game made me a Metroid fan. After wanting so badly to get into this series for years, Dread has finally made me a superfan. Excellent controls, blissfully fluid and satisfying movement, challenging but fair combat, fun puzzle mechanics, wonderfully satisfying upgrades and devilishly clever level design. This game got me to go back and play all the other Metroids, and this led to me finally playing what is now one of my favorites of all time, Metroid Prime 1. My two cents on the difficulty: It is unbelievably refreshing to have a challenging, first-party Nintendo game and I don’t think the game would work the same without its level of challenge. I mean, the game is called “Dread”; you’re supposed to feel powerless. But having said that, you aren’t *actually* powerless. All boss attacks have clear tells and it feels so good to learn the patterns and mop the floor with them after learning. Checkpoints for bosses and enemy encounters are extremely generous, so it just feels like each death is another learning experience, and it feels SO incredibly rewarding to progress through this game as a result of the challenge. I think the difficulty level is perfect, and that’s coming from someone who’s never played more than an hour of a Metroid game before, and doesn’t have the design language or mechanical staples in their head. I really hope some of the game journalist reviews calling the game too hard don’t sway Nintendo for the next one. The fans love it!… Expand
  19. 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
  20. Awanka
    Apr 27, 2023
    7
    Pretty good Metroidvania that gets the basics of the genre right. My main complaint is the same as Doom Eternal. There are too many abilities to remember, and too many complicated controls. Press 2 buttons and you fire missiles. Press another 2 buttons and you launch a grappling hook. Press another 2 buttons and you turn into a ball and drop a bomb. It gets confusing.

    The EMMI    Pretty good Metroidvania that gets the basics of the genre right. My main complaint is the same as Doom Eternal. There are too many abilities to remember, and too many complicated controls. Press 2 buttons and you fire missiles. Press another 2 buttons and you launch a grappling hook. Press another 2 buttons and you turn into a ball and drop a bomb. It gets confusing.

    The EMMI robot sections are awful. Like the worst stealth sections you've ever encountered x6. There are some great boss fights in Metroid: Dread that are dances of death like Hollow Knight, but then there are a lot of gimmicky boss fights that depend on using a grappling hook to hop around, or hit some weak spot. Overall, this game is still a lot of fun, and a fine addition to the Metroid series.    … Expand
  21. 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
  22. Abrahamaguirre
    Oct 10, 2021
    10
    El mejor juego de metroid que he jugado, excelente diseño de niveles y jefes.
  23. DaraenSw1ft
    Oct 10, 2021
    10
    Una delicia de gameplay, complementado por un excelente diseño de escenarios. Sin dudas la reina ha vuelto por todo lo alto.
  24. AjmiAhmed
    Feb 22, 2022
    10
    This is my first Metroid game to play, and I'm getting so excited in every level and that reward system is just the best.. hard enemies and easy to master control of Samus. This is how we love nintendo games. Visually stunning no doubt, Emmi challenge is always making me fired up with the music and being defeated over and over , I see how the map shows clear image to be able to go back andThis is my first Metroid game to play, and I'm getting so excited in every level and that reward system is just the best.. hard enemies and easy to master control of Samus. This is how we love nintendo games. Visually stunning no doubt, Emmi challenge is always making me fired up with the music and being defeated over and over , I see how the map shows clear image to be able to go back and forth whenever you need to discover more areas and collect extra items. I didn't expect myself to like it this much.. and I'm looking forward for another Metroid 2D game. Yes 2D!!… Expand
  25. DieterU
    Oct 16, 2022
    8
    finished playing this game earlier today because i have nothing else to do because i am deathly ill and will likely pass away soon. it was dece. I really liked most of the exploration and level design aspects, but the combat was kinda doodoo. a lot of the main bosses had some interesting aspects to their combat, but there were WAY too many reskins of the same boss imo. If i have to fightfinished playing this game earlier today because i have nothing else to do because i am deathly ill and will likely pass away soon. it was dece. I really liked most of the exploration and level design aspects, but the combat was kinda doodoo. a lot of the main bosses had some interesting aspects to their combat, but there were WAY too many reskins of the same boss imo. If i have to fight ONE MORE GODDAMN ROBOT BIRD WARRIOR DUO BOSS ISTFG. That being said, the best part of the game is definitely exploring the world and discovering items and finding shortcuts and all that. They definitely have the metroidvania formula down, so that was pretty fun. The EMMI robots that stalk you around the planet were definitely scary, but i wish the stakes were a bit higher with them. When you get killed by one of the EMMIs, it’s kinda stressful n scary but the player isn’t really punished that much for dying. Art direction was good; storyline wasn’t all that deep but i mean it’s not really a story driven game so who cares.

    This game certainly earns a 75% on the Dieter Meter. I enjoyed it    … Expand
  26. Lopezmadrid7
    Nov 1, 2021
    10
    Game of the year; plain and simple. Believe the hype if you are even a 1% fan of metroidvania's. What a game, an experience, with one of the best and satisfying epilogues I have ever played.
  27. 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
  28. 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.
  29. 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.
  30. 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
  31. NomadScorpio
    Nov 10, 2021
    10
    Well.. i really got a kick out of the negative reviews on this game on metacritic, so much so that i had to create an account to laugh at them and how profoundly ridiculous they all are LOL :) Look...here's the deal, full disclosure i am a huge Metroid fan, played the original at launch and played them all since, not all of the games in the series are great, some are better than othersWell.. i really got a kick out of the negative reviews on this game on metacritic, so much so that i had to create an account to laugh at them and how profoundly ridiculous they all are LOL :) Look...here's the deal, full disclosure i am a huge Metroid fan, played the original at launch and played them all since, not all of the games in the series are great, some are better than others and some like Super Metroid are certified classics. Having said that and putting over 45 hours into Metroid Dread and finishing it twice, it's safe to say that it is officially the best game in the series hands down. Yes it's better than Super Metroid and Fusion. Sorry not sorry but it is. It's fast, its fluid, the controls are perfect, the graphics are amazing, the story is the best it has ever been and has a great plot twist at the end. I wont give spoilers and ruin it for anyone but the complaints are just ridiculous and they either didn't play at all and give it a chance or they didn't take the time to get good at it. 100% this game is the hardest one in the series. YES it is challenging, yes you have to practice boss fights and get good as they say, but i can tell you with 100% certainty not one part of this game is unfair at any point. period. The game is amazing and i will continue to replay it several years from now whenever i get the itch to revisit it which will be a lot.… Expand
  32. piglordofallham
    Apr 17, 2023
    7
    its not as if Metroid is out of ideas, its just getting very good at reincorporating the same old ones to suit a narrative that is frankly just getting more embarrassing as time goes by and each subsequent post-Other-M title comes out. Is Samus just a legacy character now? Was their really enough there after all these years to continue writing a plot for her in these action games? Asits not as if Metroid is out of ideas, its just getting very good at reincorporating the same old ones to suit a narrative that is frankly just getting more embarrassing as time goes by and each subsequent post-Other-M title comes out. Is Samus just a legacy character now? Was their really enough there after all these years to continue writing a plot for her in these action games? As convoluted as most, if not all of them are, I'd dare say it may be time to let this character retire. Gone are the days of merry, even carefree adventuring with occasional puzzle elements like the Metroid Prime games, instead we get an actual action game based more off the weird pseudo-remake of Metroid 2 from the original Gameboy.

    The Gameboy, in all its black and white glory was incredibly limited, but at the time they made do with what they had. It turns out, some of the simplest elements from the Metroid II - Return of Samus original stick out in my mind a whole lot more than the things they added to elongate a rather short affair in the remake on the Nintendo DS. Color is always a good addition, but some of the other things are kind of irritating. Manually aiming is cool, but finicky and the original control scheme going back to the Gameboy Advance series was intuitive enough. Desiring more complexity for no reason isn't exactly the best goal for a Metroid title when so much that works for the series is KISS. Keep it simple, stupid.

    Metroid Dread, sounding more like a black metal band than a proper sequel to any Metroid game in general, is one of the more bizarre and genuinely bland experiences I've had with the series. From the opening cutscene I think something got lost in translation, because nobody has been playing the Metroid Fusion timeline nor was anyone particularly attached to that timeline either. In short, the intro is terrible and makes the Galaxy that Samus roams rather small and inconsequential. Everything is Chozo now. Everything is connected to metroid or metroid DNA or metroid this and metroid that. Its silly, its been done to death. Its just recycling older and better ideas to cram into your tired narrative, as mentioned above.

    The game play is tedious. I have no other real word for it. I suppose if you were really hoping that Samus Aran would become Megaman overnight, then I guess you got your wish, but I don't like Megaman games. I kind of enjoyed that Super Metroid game on the Super Nintendo. Having all of these new features slapped onto Mrs. Metroid's move-set is exhausting. Mostly due to the fact that the analog stick is required for everything now, which is so foreign of a concept to me in a Metroid game that I just still can't understand why its so necessary. The parrying is silly, the power ups all end up being the same or with a slight twist, but they are only exclusive to this one game, and will I'm sure strangely disappear when the next sequel comes out.

    Lets talk about the bots. No, I don't mean the bots on metacritic, I mean the robot adversaries in this game that are copy-pasted with all of your abilities that all have to be beaten the exact same way, and all feature the same gameplay loop up until the end of the game. The EMMI or EMMI'S, are the same robot thing that pursue Samus in order to give you a big hug and then want to either inject you with something or steal your virginity. Its tough to tell because the screen fades to black. You can QTE them away, but the timing window to stop them and escape is rather short. These are flat out the most boring element about this game. its actually kind of sad that this was the best they could come up with while recycling boss encounters from even older games for no real reason.

    As far as I'm concerned, this game ends on the most ridiculous premise ever. Samus is now some sort of Jesus figure with the blood of the metroids or something blah, blah, blah. Its garbage. This series is over. What else can you even do now besides remake the older games?    … Expand
  33. 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
  34. BeeSting1
    Jan 24, 2022
    8
    Good

    - can be a linear experience if you want, or it can backtrack for power ups if you want as well. - no more bs hidden passages like in the old games where you need to bomb every nook and cranny. They finally got the scan right - visuals look great - manual aiming is a great addition - new power ups are a great addition. And new environment interactions. - parry system    Good

    - can be a linear experience if you want, or it can backtrack for power ups if you want as well.

    - no more bs hidden passages like in the old games where you need to bomb every nook and cranny. They finally got the scan right

    - visuals look great

    - manual aiming is a great addition

    - new power ups are a great addition. And new environment interactions.

    - parry system is amazing. Rewards players who have good reflexes. Parrying an attack feels satisfying.

    - crouching slide is really fun to use. Having samus automatically turn into morph ball when climbing into vents is really convenient.

    - Turning into morph ball with one button is convenient as well.

    - Space jump is finally not too annoying to use.

    - a good variety of enemies, and most have unique attacks.

    Bad

    - I wish there were more cutscenes where Samus would react more, or show more emotion, or possibly say something. Or even take off her helmet for a bit, just some kind of interaction aside from fighting or listening to someone.    … Expand
  35. ElTommyStrummer
    Nov 7, 2021
    10
    Diseño propio de alienígenas, mecánicas pulidas a la perfección, intriga, suspense, persecución... Obra maestra!
  36. flashstep111
    Feb 9, 2022
    10
    This game has to be one of the best if not the best 2D Metroid game to ever exist, from fluid gameplay, to story to amazing graphics this game deserves an even higher score than what's given, because of the sheer level of different ways players can play the game and beat certain levels before others and there's multiple ways to beat it and not just one mundane path to victory. I recommendThis game has to be one of the best if not the best 2D Metroid game to ever exist, from fluid gameplay, to story to amazing graphics this game deserves an even higher score than what's given, because of the sheer level of different ways players can play the game and beat certain levels before others and there's multiple ways to beat it and not just one mundane path to victory. I recommend this game to newer players and old fans of the series alike. Definitely one of my top 5 favorite switch games… Expand
  37. DuBT
    Oct 29, 2021
    10
    Metroid Dread was my first Metroid game, and without a doubt it has peaked my interest in the Metroid series. This game is fun, thrilling and action packed. However, this game is extremely hard, and I **** love it. Every death never felt like the games fault, and that’s extremely important. And with all that said I’m off to play the rest of the Metroid games
  38. Swarthy_bandit
    Jan 16, 2022
    5
    I've never felt more Metroid. I'm 40. So fun and cool. The game, I mean. Me, somewhat.
  39. JordiMesen
    Nov 17, 2021
    10
    El mejor Metroid 2D hasta la fecha, esperemos y hayan más en poco tiempo!!
  40. Rezaayoobi
    Oct 27, 2021
    10
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  41. cfc1998
    Jun 12, 2022
    8
    This definetly is a worthy succesor in the Metroid series, amazing to control, good combat and nice visuals. For a Metroidvania i think it lacks a little bit more of exploration and feeling of being lost and isolated. Sometimes the game just gives you one path to go or directly tells you were is your next location to visit wich i didn´t like too much. Overall a good experience but a littleThis definetly is a worthy succesor in the Metroid series, amazing to control, good combat and nice visuals. For a Metroidvania i think it lacks a little bit more of exploration and feeling of being lost and isolated. Sometimes the game just gives you one path to go or directly tells you were is your next location to visit wich i didn´t like too much. Overall a good experience but a little short in length for my liking.… Expand
  42. Iggy41
    Oct 28, 2022
    10
    This game is **** perfect. I played Zero Mission afterwards and I plan playing the Metroid Prime trilogy. This game made me a Metroid fan.
    It's not too easy and not too difficult and if you disagree, you can just switch to another difficulty.
  43. SuperClaudio64
    Jan 15, 2022
    8
    Non son un gran fan dei giochi della serie di Metroid, ma posso dire che Dread è un ottimo gioco!
    Il gameplay è fluido e intuitivo, i nemici sono vari e sopratutto ha delle sezioni molto interessanti di gestione stealth contro gli E.m.m.i. I boss sono molto interessanti, l'ultimo è punitivo inizialmente ma basta studiarselo e il gioco è fatto. Tuttavia il gioco blocca spesso il    Non son un gran fan dei giochi della serie di Metroid, ma posso dire che Dread è un ottimo gioco!
    Il gameplay è fluido e intuitivo, i nemici sono vari e sopratutto ha delle sezioni molto interessanti di gestione stealth contro gli E.m.m.i. I boss sono molto interessanti, l'ultimo è punitivo inizialmente ma basta studiarselo e il gioco è fatto. Tuttavia il gioco blocca spesso il backtracking generando ostacoli dal nulla o impedimenti che richiedono power up molto avanzati. Per la sua struttura di viaggi da una locazione all'altra rende l'idea di un esplorazione, ma in realtà è molto più lineare di quello che sembra. In ogni caso molto bello, mi è piaciuto!    … Expand
  44. Charsquatch
    Nov 6, 2021
    10
    This is among the best Metroid games. The game uses clever tricks to reduce your risk of getting lost, without hindering your exploration, Samus moves quickly and all of her moves are easier to pull off. The quality of life changes are contrasted with difficult boss fights, gorgeous environments, and a better story than you normally get with aetroid game. Aust play for fans of Metroidvanias
  45. TruthfulGamer67
    Nov 22, 2021
    8
    This being my First Metriod game and my second MetriodVania
    This game makes me really want to get into the Genre more and play the other Metriod games (Which is a good thing)

    This game is good but the Ost isn't perfect and tbh i just drowned it out with Youtube and I wish it was a Tad bit longer but overall its a good Experience
  46. Zski
    Nov 8, 2021
    7
    Metroid Dread feels like a modern sequel to Super Metroid. The game really stands out in the gameplay which is very true to the series, everything from the exploration, the backtracking, and the problem solving (which I think is the more appropriate term in these games, as opposed to puzzles). Everything feels very true to the series, including the difficulty. I found myself dying a lot,Metroid Dread feels like a modern sequel to Super Metroid. The game really stands out in the gameplay which is very true to the series, everything from the exploration, the backtracking, and the problem solving (which I think is the more appropriate term in these games, as opposed to puzzles). Everything feels very true to the series, including the difficulty. I found myself dying a lot, but I never got frustrated because I enjoyed the sense of progression as you figure out the patterns of the enemies and bosses. The gameplay and controls are super tight and well designed and everything looks and feels silky smooth. The controls feel particularly tight once you unlock all of the abilities, you really feel in control over Samus in the environment. However, the game did take a hit in the atmosphere. While the graphics are decent, the setting does not do the game any favors because most of it is that industrial setting that does not vary that much throughout the game. The music also adds to the inability to differentiate between areas of the game, as it is incredibly forgettable. But the part of the game that really annoyed me the most were the EMMI sequences. They are so bad, they really feel like they are 50% luck based on where the EMMI spawns, and the fact that they are so frequent really interrupts from the sense of exploration that Metroid games are always about. Metroid games usually have great atmosphere, whether it is created by the music or subtle design in the levels, this game unfortunately lacks that atmosphere that really pulls you in, and replaces them with pretty frustrating EMMI sections. All in all, its a fantastic game and a very exciting release for fans of the old 2D Metroid games, but it does fall short in several areas which takes away from the elements that makes the series great. I was very much into the first half of the game, but the second half really lost my interesting because of the boring atmosphere and the repetitive bosses, the only thing that really kept me entertained was the extremely precise controls. It’s a great game, but it was lacking in many ways.… Expand
  47. GameBoyAdv4002
    Nov 21, 2021
    8
    Now THIS is what I'm talking about! This game takes the ball that Super Metroid dropped in its second half and runs with it, combining the mechanics of every other 2D game to create the best controlling Samus in the whole series. It's that good! The world design leads you around splendidly and the backgrounds are always filled with neat details. The bosses are always challenging, and aNow THIS is what I'm talking about! This game takes the ball that Super Metroid dropped in its second half and runs with it, combining the mechanics of every other 2D game to create the best controlling Samus in the whole series. It's that good! The world design leads you around splendidly and the backgrounds are always filled with neat details. The bosses are always challenging, and a little unfair at times, but that always makes then satisfying to beat (when they don't throw repeat boss encounters at you). The enemy design is fresh, the story is a fascinating continuation of Fusion's themes and the pace almost never slows down in the wrong places. Seems like a 10/10, right? Well, note how I said 'almost' in terms of pacing. Yeah, the game slows down its brisk pace in the middle after a very important plot development. It does pick the ball back up again after another plot development. I also kind of wish the E.M.M.I. were used more effectively. I mean, their a great addition to the game, and Dead would definitely be lesser without them, but after the first playthrough, they lose their 'dread', and while you can still get tense scenarios, its a shame that the E.M.M.I. don't adapt all that well to your steadily increasing movement capabilities. Also the music is mostly forgettable, although I do like how little of it remixes past themes. But this is definitely my favourite Switch game since 2018.… Expand
  48. Edgardmichel84
    Nov 1, 2021
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Metroid Dread é um jogo muito bom. Mecânicas simples no estilo 2D.
    Level design está muito bom.    … Expand
  49. YokoHugo
    Jul 30, 2022
    8
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  50. sse85
    Oct 27, 2021
    9
    Один балл снял за странную механику двойного прыжка, иногда от этого подгорало. В остальном для меня это лучшая игра года.
  51. Omerm
    Nov 27, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Terrible level design. Since you need almost the full energy bar to beat the final boss, you end up going back to the previous maps to collect them all which requires you to spend so much time and this really sucks. I regret spending my hours for this game. Stay out of it and play other indie platform games that are more fun to play.… Expand
  52. Morsi
    Oct 10, 2021
    10
    Metroid dread is the best Metroidvenia game of all the time and it must to play game in switch ❤️❤️ Well done Nintendo
  53. LeonKn
    Oct 27, 2021
    10
    Fast paced, action packed, visualy stunning and extremely challenging. Loved it!
  54. hehemoai
    Nov 6, 2021
    10
    I want to first start of by saying that this is my very first Metroid game that I have completed and have wanted to complete. I played Super Metroid, but I never felt like actually wanting to beat the game and was super unfocused, so I never beat that game. Now with that out of the way, I want to say that this game is absolutely amazing! Seeing this game be revealed, I knew I wanted it. II want to first start of by saying that this is my very first Metroid game that I have completed and have wanted to complete. I played Super Metroid, but I never felt like actually wanting to beat the game and was super unfocused, so I never beat that game. Now with that out of the way, I want to say that this game is absolutely amazing! Seeing this game be revealed, I knew I wanted it. I was not a Metroid fan before I played the game, but now I feel like I should try to beat every game! It's an absolutely revolutionary title, having gameplay and level design similar to that of older Metroid games (so I have been told by my friends) while also adding in exciting new things to the table.

    First and foremost, the feel of the game is amazing! I cannot stress this enough! Every button feels perfectly mapped, Samus feels amazing to control, and the ease of using all her gadgets feels extremely natural! For those who may have heard a certain game developer say that the game must be played on a Pro Controller, please note that this is not the case and that I played both on gripped Joycons and handheld and the game works best on both. Gameplay consists of jumping and shooting projectiles and enemies while also trying to navigate on where you need to go. Although this can sound boring, it is indeed not, and the feeling of shooting every enemy in sight and focusing on your surroundings to navigate the world is exciting, and this is exactly what kept me hooked to the end.

    Graphically, this game is without a doubt the best looking game on the Switch. I have played this game both on my 4K TV and on handheld (on a launch day Nintendo Switch with 720p display), and they both look absolutely amazing. It's extremely polished, with some boss fights showing some of the best graphics in the game. These moments sometimes look like they rival graphics of games on PS4 Pro or even some PS5 games (although, this one is much more of a stretch).

    The story is very interesting, to say the least. This is my first Metroid game, but I did see a recap video which helped me catch up. For those who want to experience the complete story before playing this game, please note that this is the fifth game in the main timeline and that there are 7 other games that you should play if you really want to experience the complete story (I will link an image to the timeline at the bottom of this review). There are not many story cutscenes in the game, and yet the story is as engaging and action-packed as I anticipated.

    Finally, I want to say that this game is insanely difficult. I will not get into the details of what makes this game hard, but it is definitely the type of game that requires prior Metroidvania experience if you want to beat it with no sweat. That is the same type of experience that I didn't have, and yet I beat it. It took me a long 13 hours (as stated by my game file), but it was all worth it. The hard difficulty of the game is pretty basic for how most hard modes are (the usual take more damage, cause more damage), and yet it still felt a lot different from the normal difficulty. I constantly found myself being more careful around enemies when in hard mode.

    Overall, this game is one of the best games on the Switch, and one of the best games I have ever played. This is a crowning achievement of how a modern 2D platform-shooter should be made and how a game should be made.    … Expand
  55. Patedus
    Mar 16, 2022
    9
    A great Metroidvania and one of the best exclusive titles for the Nintendo Switch.
  56. EasyGamerBoi
    Oct 26, 2021
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. SPOILERS!!!:

    Wow. I’m so shocked & happy this game finally came out. I remember hearing of it years ago after it was teased & eventually canceled, only to be revived after Samus Returns was remade. As a lifelong Metroid fan, this game’s existence was enough to make my inner child explode out as I watched the E3 reveal (one of the only good things from this year’s god awful show). So how is the game? Well if you’ve been on the internet in the last few weeks you know this game is excellent, and it definitely is!! I’m so happy it lived up to the enormous expectations and is doing so well critically & commercially, the series has long deserved this spotlight. I’ve seen a lot of fans throw “best 2D Metroid” around though and I can’t say I really agree there.. I think it’s mostly from the excitement of a new 2D Metroid being released but I think Super Metroid is still objectively the best one. There are flaws here that I wish I could overlook, I think the biggest sin this game commits is that the Soundtrack isn’t really memorable.. Which pains my heart because Metroid soundtracks almost always slap. Not a single track besides the title screen theme caught my attention while playing unfortunately. Also, this game can be brutally hard at times. I’m well seasoned in these games but I got my ass handed to me MANY times, mostly by bosses. I have no issue with learning patterns and overcoming adversity after a few deaths, there’s a whole genre called Souls for that feeling lol. But hitting a brick wall over and over really isn’t my thing. I would go as far to say Dread is around as hard as Fusion (Admittedly I played Fusion when I was a pre-teen so my gaming skills weren’t as they are today, most say it’s among the harder Metroid games to this day though). Yes I felt satisfied after each tough enemy/boss encounter was done for, but some really pushed my patience to the limit, ESPECIALLY the final boss. I LOVE how Kraid came back (I’m pretty sure he’s canonically dead but I really don’t care). Speaking of canonically dead, I’m so bummed that Ridley never showed up! I don’t care what explanation needs to be given! This was the last Metroid game of Samus’ story (for now) he should’ve at least TRIED to show his dead ass! I love Ridley sorry. Anyway, Dread’s big gimmick are the EMMI robot stealth sections, which are exactly what I expected them to be. I’d say around half of them aren’t that tough to bypass and eventually defeat, but the last couple are a pain to deal with at times, especially the Purple one. The fact that it can track you from anywhere was a difficulty spike I wish was more smoothly implemented. It’s basically a mad sprint for the exit, which locks when this thing WILL see you and stun you. Overall though, I thought I would despise the EMMI sections pre-release just because of the trial & error design of their sections, but I really enjoyed the amount of anxiety they gave me! And I’ve never said that for ANYTHING! They were thrilling! I even had my partner feel my chest for my pounding heartbeat right after one of them chased me down after a couple of times of successfully pulling off a difficult counter to avoid death. Difficulty spikes aside, (nothing new for Metroid), this is a fantastic game. I also appreciate the slightly more story we got with this entry. I’m in the minority on this, but I’d always love if Metroid went for a more cinematic approach, I know it goes completely against a lot of what the series is, but as sparse as they are I can’t held but nerdgasm at some of these late game exposition dumps! My jaw dropped at some parts! Yes I’m also a Other M apologist so don’t hate me. If Metroid is one day able to balance bombastic story with bombastic gameplay without pissing the fans off like Other M did, I think that’s a net positive! Dread also easily plays & controls the best out of any game in the series since the Prime series imo. Samus is so much fun to maneuver and engage in combat with. Once you get good you will ZOOM around the map & it never got old for me. I’ve played so many of these games that I felt right at home as soon as Samus woke up from her little nap after getting rekt by the main antagonist, Raven Beak, who has VERY interesting ties to Samus’ past. Overall this game feels like a full circle for the series, despite a few flaws; Bland soundtrack & massive difficulty spikes that made my hands cramp up, I still walked away with a big smile on my face. Metroid is BACK!! Now please don’t take another 20 years to make another, we can’t live forever yet, Nintendo.    … Expand
  57. IncognitoCheez
    Oct 10, 2021
    10
    Being the first new 2D game since Fusion, this is actually the first new mainline game that doesn’t have a pixel art style, and the new artstyle is SO NICE

    Graphics are great, framerate is buttery smooth, playing Samus is is what can only be described as really really fun. Game is challenging but thats not new to the genre. If you’ve never played a metroidvania tho, it’s still a great    Being the first new 2D game since Fusion, this is actually the first new mainline game that doesn’t have a pixel art style, and the new artstyle is SO NICE


    Graphics are great, framerate is buttery smooth, playing Samus is is what can only be described as really really fun.

    Game is challenging but thats not new to the genre. If you’ve never played a metroidvania tho, it’s still a great game to try the genre out in    … Expand
  58. BarbedReverie
    Nov 9, 2021
    9
    Almost as good as the fantastic Super Metroid.

    Controls 10/10
    Visuals 9/10
    Story 9/10
    Level Creation 9/10
    Boss fights 9/10
    After completion extras 8/10
  59. Snakebert
    Oct 25, 2021
    10
    Amazing story, graphics and gameplay. Best Nintendo game since breath of the wild
  60. Mark6440
    Mar 21, 2022
    8
    very good but hard game, I would recommend the game if you are a fan of Metroid or Metroidvania games in general
  61. sourasparagus
    Oct 15, 2021
    9
    I 100%'d the game then immediately started another file. Never done that before. I have nits to pick here and there (the prologue, some of the writing and music choices, I'd love for the areas to be truly connected), but on the whole this easily beat my expectations. The movement is what makes it - the game feels like parkour, capping with the shinespark puzzles. The Experiment boss fightI 100%'d the game then immediately started another file. Never done that before. I have nits to pick here and there (the prologue, some of the writing and music choices, I'd love for the areas to be truly connected), but on the whole this easily beat my expectations. The movement is what makes it - the game feels like parkour, capping with the shinespark puzzles. The Experiment boss fight is one of the coolest in the entire series.… Expand
  62. OtraPerspectiva
    Nov 11, 2021
    9
    Siento que la nota que voy a dar, independiente de cuál sea no hará justicia al tremendo juegazo que es Metroid Dread, simplemente uno de los mejores videojuegos que he jugado en muchoooo tiempo; vamos por partes.

    En primer lugar, el apartado audio visual; en este aspecto el juego cumple con lo que uno se espera de un juego de estas características teniendo algunos de las imágenes más    Siento que la nota que voy a dar, independiente de cuál sea no hará justicia al tremendo juegazo que es Metroid Dread, simplemente uno de los mejores videojuegos que he jugado en muchoooo tiempo; vamos por partes.

    En primer lugar, el apartado audio visual; en este aspecto el juego cumple con lo que uno se espera de un juego de estas características teniendo algunos de las imágenes más bonitas que he visto en mucho tiempo como paisajes y maquinaria que se mueve al unísono con el personaje jugable, viendo como algunos animales se mueven al verte pasar o como estos paisajes van cambiando a medida que progresas en la historia y realizas otros eventos, como activar generadores o distribuir corriente. El título está dividido en 9 zonas las cuales debes ir explorando con el objetivo de descubrir que está pasando en este planeta, cada zona tiene una ambientación "principal" como puede ser magma, agua, bosque, entre otros. Los cuales dan al juego un aire a qué estás en un mundo muy basto con muchos biomas y lugares que explorar; en cuanto al apartado auditivo el juego cumple, presentando una buena ambientación así como sonidos que provienen del "fondo" los cuales te hacen sentir que estás explorando este extraño planeta; en cuanto al apartado más visual y técnico el juego corre excelentemente tanto en modo de sobremesa como en modo portátil, aunque a mí parecer se ve mejor en este último, en cuanto al rendimiento del mismo es muy constante y muy fluido, creo que en toda mi experiencia solo tuve una única baja de fps la cual fue muy leve.

    A nivel de jugabilidad el juego cumple y podría decir que supera a sus antecesores Metroid incorpora algunas mecánicas que no se habían visto antes como el multi misil o el hecho de poder disparar tan rápido como tus dedos lo permitan, un apartado que no me gusta del todo es el hecho de que algunos jefes son simplemente "sacos de balas" a los cuales se les debe atacar como loco hasta derrotarlo, no digo que sea un punto completamente negativo pero es cuanto menos molesto, el estar 5 o 8 minutos en una misma etapa de un jefe y que este no parezca que se inmute a tus ataques y que de la idea que nunca vas a poder acabarlo acompañado del hecho de que es muy fácil que te hagan un 100 a 0 hace que sea frustrante; de igual forma la dificultad de este título a veces se vuelve un poquito alta, no digo que sea como un Dark souls pero de que pega unos saltos de la dificultad muy brusca lo hace y se nota mucho. Un punto positivo en este aspecto son los movimientos y la fluidez de los mismos es increíble ver los detalles que hay en este aspecto, como Samus se aferra a una saliente, como mira a través de una piedra o con la fluidez que pasa de un movimiento a otro, es muy satisfactorio de apreciar y de realizar.

    A nivel narrativo el juego no se queda corto, cuenta con una historia muy entretenida, llena de guiños a títulos anteriores (principalmente Metroid fusion y Samus returns) cuenta con momentos memorables así como giros de tramas muy interesante y respuestas a preguntas que probablemente muchos teníamos de títulos anteriores, las cinemáticas con las que cuenta este título estás muy bien cumplidas y logran trasmitir muy bien lo que está sintiendo Samus así como el riesgo que está corriendo antes estos enemigos tan imponentes. A grandes rasgos la historia gira en torno a Samus, la cual fue enviada al planeta ZDR lugar donde se había avistado un parásito X, al llegar al planeta algo sucede y Samus queda atrapada en las profundidades de este planeta y debe abrirse paso para ascender y así llegar hasta su nave para poder escapar de este planeta conociendo a diversos enemigos y problemas que llevan a poner a nuestra enemiga contra las cuerdas.

    En resumen Metroid Dread es un excelente juego que deberías probar, tiene momentos muy icónicos así como cinemáticas muy hermosas que demuestran la calidad que tiene este título, el principal problema que le veo yo son algunos de sus jefes y la dificultad que a veces tiene, no digo que sea algo malo simplemente es frustrante, cabe resaltar que en este análisis hice referencia al modo normal solamente, el modo difícil es una cosa distinta, como su nombre indica mucho más difícil y por ende más frustrante pero con recompensas diferentes a las del modo normal (al terminar el juego te dan imágenes y artes del título y de títulos anteriores)    … Expand
  63. Lumber_Jones
    Nov 9, 2021
    9
    I have made several attempts to play Metroid games before. The story is always interesting, and the game always looks great compared to other games released at the same time but I have always felt the controls were horrible. Dread totally rewrites the script. the story is still great, told mostly though visual cues and and the excellent sound design in the various worlds it puts you in.I have made several attempts to play Metroid games before. The story is always interesting, and the game always looks great compared to other games released at the same time but I have always felt the controls were horrible. Dread totally rewrites the script. the story is still great, told mostly though visual cues and and the excellent sound design in the various worlds it puts you in. But the controls on the Switch game feel like butter and it handles like a dream. the game itself is a lot of fun and because it controls so well I feel like I am able to enjoy the visuals as I jump, swing, and roll around planet ZDR.… Expand
  64. Elite_Institute
    Mar 5, 2022
    9
    "We have been waiting a long time for Metroid 5, and Metroid Dread does not disappoint. There are certainly small gripes, to be sure, but the game deserves a place alongside Super Metroid, Metroid Zero Mission, and Metroid Fusion. If MercurySteam continue to remain in charge of the 2D entries, I think it’s safe to say it’s in good hands.""We have been waiting a long time for Metroid 5, and Metroid Dread does not disappoint. There are certainly small gripes, to be sure, but the game deserves a place alongside Super Metroid, Metroid Zero Mission, and Metroid Fusion. If MercurySteam continue to remain in charge of the 2D entries, I think it’s safe to say it’s in good hands."

    https://theeliteinstitute.net/2021/10/30/metroid-dread/    … Expand
  65. PMG-Writer
    Nov 1, 2021
    10
    Nintendo and the developers at MercurySteam have created an excellent game for the Switch with Metroid Dread. From the storyline to the exciting and very challenging battles with the EMMI and boss opponents. Above all, the great controls and options will make not only fans, but also new owners of the console and newcomers to the genre happy. You can do a lot in the game and the technologyNintendo and the developers at MercurySteam have created an excellent game for the Switch with Metroid Dread. From the storyline to the exciting and very challenging battles with the EMMI and boss opponents. Above all, the great controls and options will make not only fans, but also new owners of the console and newcomers to the genre happy. You can do a lot in the game and the technology has also become simply fantastic. So we're going straight back into the adventure with Samus Aran. A clear buy recommendation from our side! A free demo version of the game is also available.

    (https://www.playmoregames.de/post/metroid-dread-switch-test)    … Expand
  66. lucastelon
    Mar 18, 2022
    10
    I love the story and the gameplay, to be honest is, in my opinion the best game of Metroid Saga and make me feel grear the experience that provide to me.
  67. slaine130177
    May 26, 2022
    8
    Fini Metroid Dread en 12h à 99% (il me manque un objet missile qui me rend fou. Impossible de l’atteindre. Je sais comment faire mais le timing est trop dingue et ça me gave…).

    Très sympa même si beaucoup de choses me déçoivent un peu. Je lui mettrais 8/10, on est loin du jeu de l’année comme ils le disaient dans les tests. Points positifs: - le scénario pas mal. Qui apporte son    Fini Metroid Dread en 12h à 99% (il me manque un objet missile qui me rend fou. Impossible de l’atteindre. Je sais comment faire mais le timing est trop dingue et ça me gave…).

    Très sympa même si beaucoup de choses me déçoivent un peu. Je lui mettrais 8/10, on est loin du jeu de l’année comme ils le disaient dans les tests.

    Points positifs:

    - le scénario pas mal. Qui apporte son lot de révélation sur notre personnage
    - jeu ultra fluide et très propre pour une switch
    - bande son toujours très sympa
    - des boss bien cool
    - tout de même addictif

    Points négatifs:

    - les objets à collecter qui ne servent à rien. A quoi ça sert d’avoir 260 missiles ??? ou 20 grosses bombes ? je pige pas le sens. Si au moins on trouvait beaucoup plus de vie, ou de vrai upgrade, ok. Là c’est du remplissage sans intérêt
    - extrêmement guidé jusqu’à la dernière partie du jeu. Le manque de liberté se montre rapidement
    - finalement peu d’environnements différents dans les niveaux, ça se ressemble beaucoup (à part le niveau de la « jungle » qui sort du lot)
    - rien de révolutionnaire    … Expand
  68. Jh5
    Nov 15, 2021
    10
    good game. recommend !
    must play game for you
    I want to play previous Metroid
  69. charliewhiting
    Dec 29, 2021
    9
    Very hard but very fun also. 60fps are fabulous and kill the boss is a real pleasure and every time you learn something.

    I lost in it sometimes and the game crashed after the last boss so the 10 score is vanished :)
  70. amigo13
    Dec 18, 2021
    10
    Боже, как же круто она играется! Пофиг, что все говорят, что механика устарела, ничего нового. Это чушь. Шамус управляется так, как никто и нигде ни в каких играх. Ни в Hollow Knight, ни в Ori герой так шикарно не слушается управления! Это нечто крутое и особенное. Ни разу за игру не было случая, когда хочется кинуть ге1мпад в стену с воплями: что ж ты делаешь, скотина! Прям невероятноеБоже, как же круто она играется! Пофиг, что все говорят, что механика устарела, ничего нового. Это чушь. Шамус управляется так, как никто и нигде ни в каких играх. Ни в Hollow Knight, ни в Ori герой так шикарно не слушается управления! Это нечто крутое и особенное. Ни разу за игру не было случая, когда хочется кинуть ге1мпад в стену с воплями: что ж ты делаешь, скотина! Прям невероятное удовольствие просто нестись по локация как богиня смерти, как ураган, неистово всех уничтожая. Короче, это идеально, хочу ещё!… Expand
  71. Antony991
    Mar 29, 2022
    10
    Majestic return of Metroid 2D...
    A perfect Metroidvania...
    Judge a title like this its very difficult... simply because this is how to build a Metroid and a Metroidvania and develop also innovations...story will not disappoint fan and all other and time spend for finish this is right for this genre
  72. LXIV
    Oct 15, 2021
    9
    Hands down the best 2D entry in the franchise!
    Have been completely hooked and love the introduction of the E.M.M.I.
  73. Origamist
    Mar 27, 2022
    10
    con game này thực sự rất đặc biệt, nó thực sự gây nghiện người chơi vì nó khai thác tính thích khám phá của mỗi con người, bên cạnh đó các màn đánh boss cũng là một điểm mạnh khi chúng không hề dễ xơi và mức độ hoành tráng của mỗi màn đánh boss là cực kì cao, trải nghiệm rất phê
    bên cạnh đó đồ họa và âm thanh cũng là một điểm mạnh và trau chuốc    con game này thực sự rất đặc biệt, nó thực sự gây nghiện người chơi vì nó khai thác tính thích khám phá của mỗi con người, bên cạnh đó các màn đánh boss cũng là một điểm mạnh khi chúng không hề dễ xơi và mức độ hoành tráng của mỗi màn đánh boss là cực kì cao, trải nghiệm rất phê
    bên cạnh đó đồ họa và âm thanh cũng là một điểm mạnh và trau chuốc
  74. PeteyPirahna
    Feb 13, 2022
    8
    8/10
    The best Metroid game in years. Probably the best game of 2021. I don't know yet.
  75. Tikur
    Oct 30, 2021
    9
    This Game is challenging, very challenging. The E.M.M.i's are difficult, their KI is smart and every moment with them is thrilling. Luckily there part is not as big as I thought it would be, when the Game was announcend.
    The pacing here is really good, just when you think it will become repetitive after the fourth E.M.M.I-encounter the game changes it's focus and you get more time to    This Game is challenging, very challenging. The E.M.M.i's are difficult, their KI is smart and every moment with them is thrilling. Luckily there part is not as big as I thought it would be, when the Game was announcend.
    The pacing here is really good, just when you think it will become repetitive after the fourth E.M.M.I-encounter the game changes it's focus and you get more time to explore the world without pressure.

    The Story it'self is really good and for those who played Metroid Fusion, like me, it is intresting to follow. However I write at the beginning, that this is a challengeing game and the reasons be the E.M.M.I's of course, but especially the bosses are really hard this time. The first boss, Corpius, has three battles phases and all bosses punish you in an oldschool way, if you are inattentive.

    And here is the step were the game become a bit unfair. I hate how some bosses only can be finished by the melee counter. Especally the last one. After four intensive phases you battle throug the last hit MUST be done with the melee counter. If you failed in this crucial moment, you have to damage him again to trigger the sequence for a second time. That's awful and is the only big complain I have about the game.

    The visuals are gorgeous, everything feels organic and alive but most importantly, the design is so unique that you really get this feeling to be on an alien planet.

    All in all, this game is a great addition to the Metroid Series and every fan should try it out. For my taste the bosses are a bit to hard and the E.M.M.Is are too much trial and error. The presentation and the story on the other hand are the biggest strenghts of this game.    … Expand
  76. Gutcutta
    Feb 22, 2022
    10
    I enjoyed every Metroid game Nintendo put out and this one is superb. Very fun gameplay, I enjoyed myself from the very beginning. The boss fights are spectacular! Great job Nintendo!!
  77. Kyleren
    Jan 30, 2022
    10
    Pretty darn cool, it's a great return to the Metroid main series and does just about everything you would want out of it. Very polished and looks great, with silky smooth gameplay. Biggest graphical issue is the cutscenes having half the framerate of the actual game, but that's just a nitpick.
  78. Javimetalrf
    Oct 16, 2021
    9
    Increíble el trabajo de diseño que han realizado desde Mercury Steam. Un mimo y un cariño gigante en cada apartado del juego, se respira el amor a la saga.
    La Samus más ágil que recuerdo viene a escribir con letras de oro el final de la historia 2D con esta quinta entrega. En mi humilde opinión le daría el bronce en el podio de este universo junto a Super Metroid (Oro) y Metroid Prime    Increíble el trabajo de diseño que han realizado desde Mercury Steam. Un mimo y un cariño gigante en cada apartado del juego, se respira el amor a la saga.
    La Samus más ágil que recuerdo viene a escribir con letras de oro el final de la historia 2D con esta quinta entrega. En mi humilde opinión le daría el bronce en el podio de este universo junto a Super Metroid (Oro) y Metroid Prime (Plata).
    Uno de los juegos de este año 2021.    … Expand
  79. Seon94
    Oct 10, 2021
    10
    El increíble regreso de la mejor cazarrecompensas de la historia de los videojuegos.
  80. RapleXFlacK
    Oct 10, 2021
    10
    Nunca había calificado un juegos, pienso que este a sido de las mejores experiencias que el año nos a dado, tanto jugable como argumentalmente
  81. Sinuhe8
    Oct 10, 2021
    10
    Excellent game. Difficulty and fear factor is amped up from other Metroid games. Audio just awesome!!!
  82. Margal
    Oct 10, 2021
    10
    Metroid Dread es una de las mejores experiencias que puedes encontrar en el mundo de los videojuegos. Es un juego único que consigue ser un juego perfecto gracias a su atmosfera, su fluidez en el gameplay, su capacidad de inmersión, su banda sonora y su espectacular diseño de niveles.
  83. Tolteca
    Oct 10, 2021
    10
    Fenomenal um equilibrio de exploração, jogabilidade absurdo, é simplismente incrivel controlar a Samus. Metroid voltou com força.
  84. Ivanovcold
    Oct 10, 2021
    10
    Of the best games that I have had the opportunity to play, its design of zones, the music that accompanies them, the challenge that bosses and the E.M.M.I robots give you, the plot twists that contribute a lot to the story that we have been told Since 1986, its smooth controls and dynamic gameplay, how you have to learn to use and adapt to all of Samus's abilities to get all the items andOf the best games that I have had the opportunity to play, its design of zones, the music that accompanies them, the challenge that bosses and the E.M.M.I robots give you, the plot twists that contribute a lot to the story that we have been told Since 1986, its smooth controls and dynamic gameplay, how you have to learn to use and adapt to all of Samus's abilities to get all the items and as a young metroid fan, who got to know the franchise in 2017, I really appreciate it. to MercurySteam for this great game.… Expand
  85. SoraFranco
    Oct 10, 2021
    9
    Excelente la verdad Arriba Metroid!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  86. n0ri0n3x
    Oct 10, 2021
    10
    Hermosa jugabilidad, preciosa banda sonora, gráficas bellísimas e historia impecable, sin duda alguna valió la pena la espera y supera fácilmente a súper metroid aunque me duela decirlo, 100000000x¹⁰⁰⁰⁰⁰⁰⁰% recomendado
  87. Noctstrife
    Oct 10, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Uno de los mejores exclusivos de Nintendo Switch de seguro. Se siente la atmósfera, la fluidez de la jugabilidad y la personalidad que Samus tiene en esta entrega es fenomenal, nostalgia y el regreso de varias batallas como la de Kraid son escalofriantes y me llenan de nostalgia. La mecánica que ofrecen las zonas E.M.M.I literalmente son de tensión y ansiedad, por lo que se trata la mayor parte del título, amo este juegazo. Perfección 10.… Expand
  88. Salttea
    Oct 10, 2021
    10
    This was the best Metroid game I've ever played, the story is amazing!!! The gameplay is fluid! And overall this game was the most fun I've ever had playing a video game! I can't wait to see what Nintendo has in-store going forward for the series!!
  89. DX-VID
    Oct 10, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Metroid ha sido una franquicia que no ha tenido tanto éxito como otras ya sea Mario o Zelda, pero en esta ocasión MercurySteam ha hecho un excelente trabajo con Metroid dread, destacando cosas como el entorno del mapa, diseño de personajes, banda sonora, excelentes mecánicas de juego y una muy buena historia. Metroid dread se merece como mínimo ser nominado a GOTY y ya muero de ganas de de saber cual es el nuevo futuro para la saga.… Expand
  90. DjWolfine
    Oct 12, 2021
    10
    Ame el juego, simplemente hermoso y realmente espero que saquen alguna otra entrega en 2D.
  91. Sangymts
    Oct 10, 2021
    10
    the ambient music, the great scenes in which if you lose your way they consume you hours of speedrun, how well guided its plot. Unquestionably the best lateral scrolling control ever seen and they can give the examples they want and they won't reach this level. So as not to gut anything, he left it there, it's just a part
  92. Eddw4rf
    Oct 10, 2021
    10
    Una absoluta obra maestra desde el gameplay, controles, gráficos y banda sonora de los mejores juegos que han salido en Nintendo Switch muy recomendable. Si les gusta la inmersión en un video juego recomiendo usar audífonos con audio 3D porque es un completo hagasajo poderlo jugar de esta manera la dificultad va muy de la mano de los niveles que tiene y se disfruta de principio a fin sinUna absoluta obra maestra desde el gameplay, controles, gráficos y banda sonora de los mejores juegos que han salido en Nintendo Switch muy recomendable. Si les gusta la inmersión en un video juego recomiendo usar audífonos con audio 3D porque es un completo hagasajo poderlo jugar de esta manera la dificultad va muy de la mano de los niveles que tiene y se disfruta de principio a fin sin mencionar la notable evolución en los juegos de esta categoría.… Expand
  93. Dacora
    Oct 10, 2021
    10
    Im in love with this game, Mercury Steam didn't stutter making a game with a difficulty that not everyone can handle and at the same time, it doesn't feel over the top difficult. The world is complex, well design, love the backgrounds and environments, music and cutscenes, the final boss really is the Cherry on top!! 10/10 for Metroidvannia fans!
  94. AzafranX
    Oct 10, 2021
    10
    ¿Qué puedo decir? El juego ha sido una sorpresa para mi. Mis expectativas eran altas, porque debía ser la continuación de Metroid Fusion, y aún así Nintendo pudo superarlas. Tengo que comenzar con la agilidad increíble de Samus, es tan veloz que recorrer los mundos es una experiencia que supera la de las anteriores entregas. Las animaciones son muy pulidas y el juego está bastante¿Qué puedo decir? El juego ha sido una sorpresa para mi. Mis expectativas eran altas, porque debía ser la continuación de Metroid Fusion, y aún así Nintendo pudo superarlas. Tengo que comenzar con la agilidad increíble de Samus, es tan veloz que recorrer los mundos es una experiencia que supera la de las anteriores entregas. Las animaciones son muy pulidas y el juego está bastante optimizado porque se mantiene en 60fps en todo momento, excepto en algunas cinemáticas, que son espectaculares. El diseño de niveles es una obra maestra, su forma laberíntica se une con la agilidad de Samus para ofrecer una jugabilidad pocas veces vista. En cuanto a los mundos, me sentía constantemente perdido en un mundo alienígena debido a su complejidad, pero creo que ha sido una sensación que me gustó bastante: aunque estaba extraviado, nunca quedé atrapado sin poder avanzar. El juego muy sutilmente te va abriendo los caminos para que la exploración nunca cese. El estilo artístico es fenomenal. En cuanto a los E.M.M.I., son una de las partes más interesantes de esta entrega, como su propio nombre lo dice: Terror. No es necesariamente horror, sino terror de ser asesinado instantáneamente, pero huir de ellos es muy emocionante; es como el SA-X pero con muchísima más importancia, no son un enemigo lejano, sino que constante en las zonas que controlan. Y no solo se trata de correr, sino de ser estratégico, porque hay que resolver acertijos al mismo tiempo que escapas por tu vida. Simplemente fascinante. En cuanto a los demás jefes, debo confesar que son bastante difíciles, a pesar de ser experimentado en el género, han sido un desafío, lo que hace al juego divertido y nada genérico. Por último, me ha gustado cómo Samus Aran es presentada en este juego: la mera jefa de todos (por no usar otra expresión). Han reconstruido su personalidad como siempre la habíamos imaginado, un personaje empoderado que no le tiene miedo a nada, ni duda dos veces antes de acabar con las amenazas. La historia tiene un fin satisfactorio, no digo más para que lo descubras tú mismo. Es una obra de arte, le doy 97… Expand
  95. Seram40
    Oct 10, 2021
    10
    No me lo esperaba!!vaya obra maestra ..me encanta la jugabilidad que tiene ,como va aumentando la dificultad,etc…no he dejado de jugarlo en todo el finde..!enhorabuena NINTENDO!
  96. Nelson101
    Oct 10, 2021
    10
    Oh man so good I think that's all you need buy a copy! Give in to temptation it's worth it.
  97. Kokun23
    Oct 10, 2021
    10
    Un juego increíble, muy cuidado en todos los detalles y una jugabilidad muy buena.
  98. haydens
    Oct 10, 2021
    10
    i can understand why as a non-metroid fan you wouldn't really care for this game, but as a fan of the series it hits every note perfectly.
  99. SrQueso
    Oct 10, 2021
    10
    realmente este se lleva el premio a la mejor secuela de juego alguno, la espera de años valio la pena
  100. It_Dat_Boi
    Oct 10, 2021
    10
    This is basically my first metroid game and all I can say is WOW it's so fun, I was worried that this game would be very hard to new comers but I'm able to manage and make my way through the game the exploration is top notch and the upgrades are so satisfying so worth it
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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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