Metroid Dread

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  1. Rodionglu
    Jan 2, 2022
    10
    Metroid dread is a pretty good game and a game of the year contender. The gameplay is worth getting.
  2. Epic_Gamerrater
    Jan 3, 2022
    9
    Great game, if youve never heard of it…youll LOVE it!! Way more fun than super mario bros deluxe
  3. Aticus
    Jan 9, 2022
    3
    Despite the name, don't expect this to be in the metroidvania genre -- it's much too linear for that. Rather than exploring an world that gradually opens up, you're ferreted down a set of corridors where the set dressing could pretty much be swapped out for another. There's no world building, no environmental storytelling. I think part of what made Super Metroid, SotN, Hollow Knight,Despite the name, don't expect this to be in the metroidvania genre -- it's much too linear for that. Rather than exploring an world that gradually opens up, you're ferreted down a set of corridors where the set dressing could pretty much be swapped out for another. There's no world building, no environmental storytelling. I think part of what made Super Metroid, SotN, Hollow Knight, and even Dark Souls so appealing was that they presented a cohesive and interconnected world. That feeling is lost as you're through teleporters to completely unrelated areas. So far, it feels like Metroid:Dread is to Super Metroid what Final Fantasy XIII was to Final Fantasy VI.

    The new gimmick added to the game is a set of enemies which are all carbon copies of each other which can instakill you and most of the time are unkillable. This tries to be suspenseful as you run around the portion of the map that they're in -- hence the "Dread" subtitle. They even rumble the joycons like a heartbeat to let you know that you're *supposed* to be scared. But this ends up being tedious, annoying, and boring more than anything else. So it seems like it tried and failed at being a survival horror as well.

    Lastly, the load times. The game has them. For a 2.5D platformer. In the year 2021.

    All in all, if you remove the Nintendo and Metroid branding you end up with a harmless but forgettable title that would have sold on steam for $15-$20 but few people would pick up unless it as on sale for $10 or less. Certainly not with the money.    … Expand
  4. jodaze
    Jan 11, 2022
    7
    I totally get those that say this game is a 10. I say it's close but no so fast my friend! There are sections of this game that force you to play only one way. There's no avoiding it, you play the way the developers want you to play, forget freedom. Push through that crap because there is so much here to like. Why did I give it a 7? The bosses are ridiculous at times. Some I had to fightI totally get those that say this game is a 10. I say it's close but no so fast my friend! There are sections of this game that force you to play only one way. There's no avoiding it, you play the way the developers want you to play, forget freedom. Push through that crap because there is so much here to like. Why did I give it a 7? The bosses are ridiculous at times. Some I had to fight 15 times. The final boss, I can make it pretty far in the fight but can't kill him. There's a difference between tough and totally insane. I know plenty of people can get 100%. Some of the missles and what not are impossible for me. And that leads me to my final point: I am old and you need crab/lobster like hands to be able to "get good" at this game. I have carpal tunnel now thanks to this game. Did the developers try playing this game in handheld mode? My joycons are not the best.… Expand
  5. llegare-new
    Jan 18, 2022
    9
    METROID DREAD

    an excellent experience in my opinion, samus's mobility is very agile, the difficulty is one that all video games should have, the graphics and cinematics are works of art, and it performs like a good metroid vania
  6. Dingbatman69
    Jan 16, 2022
    10
    If I could I'd leave a 9.5 review. The game was great, but it is easy to get lost. The game was made for fans, and I appreciate that. If your a new player, I wouldn't start here, but if you want to, it's an amazing game to play and enjoy. Samus feels for fluid than ever, the enemies are harder than ever, all bosses will have you figure out what to do each time, and every second is a funIf I could I'd leave a 9.5 review. The game was great, but it is easy to get lost. The game was made for fans, and I appreciate that. If your a new player, I wouldn't start here, but if you want to, it's an amazing game to play and enjoy. Samus feels for fluid than ever, the enemies are harder than ever, all bosses will have you figure out what to do each time, and every second is a fun game. The world design is a little bland with samey metallic hallways in the early game, but the polish given makes it one of the best looking Switch games out there, putting it on par with something like Xenoblade 2. It delivers a lot. Sci-fi, adventure, action, and with the E.M.M.I robots adds an element of horror. So if your a Nintendo fan that want's more Metroid, buy the game, and you'll get more of it.… Expand
  7. Midna6392
    Jan 23, 2022
    10
    This game is insane for the Switch, and Switch Lite and Switch OLED users will have one hell of a time! The last Metroid game, Federation Force, was pretty mediocre. But THIS? This is one of the best Metroid games ever!
  8. Volphied
    Jan 30, 2022
    9
    Después de esperar unos 19 años para Metroid 5, tenía muchas expectativas en la secuela de Fusion y me daba miedo que la continuación me defraudara. Para mi sorpresa, me encontré con el mejor Metroid a cuanto movilidad se refiere y es que es una gozada el manejo y se siente genial jugar con Samus en esta entrega.
    Las batallas en este juego son a mi parecer su punto fuerte y todos los    Después de esperar unos 19 años para Metroid 5, tenía muchas expectativas en la secuela de Fusion y me daba miedo que la continuación me defraudara. Para mi sorpresa, me encontré con el mejor Metroid a cuanto movilidad se refiere y es que es una gozada el manejo y se siente genial jugar con Samus en esta entrega.
    Las batallas en este juego son a mi parecer su punto fuerte y todos los combates me han parecido originales y memorables; sobre todo el jefe final de este título que es sin duda mi jefe final favorito de toda la saga.
    Un juego que te insta a rejugarlo y te recompensa al hacer los llamados "secuence-breaker" pudiendo conseguir habilidades mucho antes de lo que tocaría a la hora de seguir la historia con el avance original. Un título recomendado para los amantes de la saga.    … Expand
  9. Peacenight
    Jan 27, 2022
    9
    Graphics and Story are amazing the appeal of this game is absolutely marvellous. The motions and attacks are all fluid. Arguably the best controls in an action game for the switch. The only downside is the length of the game which lasts 12-15 hours.
  10. Ehl
    Feb 2, 2022
    8
    If you enjoyed metroidvania style games, this game is for you. Over all a very good game.
  11. DanimalLover01
    Mar 6, 2022
    9
    The long awaited “Metroid 5” released in October 2021 under the title Metroid Dread, and after 19 years since the last main series game Metroid fusion, did the game deliver? Simply yes, very much so. Metroid Dread brings the classic Metroidvania gameplay, (which has recently become even more popular with games such as Hollow Knight and Ori) and takes it to a whole new level with amazingThe long awaited “Metroid 5” released in October 2021 under the title Metroid Dread, and after 19 years since the last main series game Metroid fusion, did the game deliver? Simply yes, very much so. Metroid Dread brings the classic Metroidvania gameplay, (which has recently become even more popular with games such as Hollow Knight and Ori) and takes it to a whole new level with amazing never before seen gameplay features. Samus begins finding herself in the multi-level planet ZDR with the goal of escaping back to her ship. After being attacked, she wakes up without any of her abilities other then a basic blaster and missiles. Then you begin, the game throws you right into the excitement immediately. The first few hours of the game can feel a little bit too linear, but as you progress and get more abilities the world starts to open up and make you feel like you can go almost anywhere. Of course, classic abilities like the morph ball and bombs make a return, but brand new are the Aeon abilities which allow all new gameplay options never before seen in the series. The Aeon abilities use the Aeon gage which is always on screen and is a bar that when is full allows you to use your abilities. This bar system keeps them from being too powerful. All of the abilities and movement options are seamless to control and feel great to pull off. The moment to moment gameplay will have you exploring the various areas, and destroying enemies. Learning enemy patterns and how to counter them is key to taking them down fast. The vast areas might make you feel lost and not know where to go, but the map system helps you figure out where you are, and places you haven’t yet been, which helps you seek out places to go. There are two major parts of the gameplay that bring Metroid Dread to the next level, and those are the boss fights and E.M.M.I. zones. The E.M.M.I. zones are by far the most unique and interesting part of the game. Basically a massive part of the map (which you’ll know you’re in because of the E.M.M.I. doors) where a robotic creature named, the E.M.M.I. lives with one goal, destroy samus. If the E.M.M.I. catches up to you, YOU WILL DIE, you have 2 very small windows to counter but they are insanely hard to pull off so don’t rely on it. The E.M.M.I. zones really add a nice change of pace from the rest of the game that is heavily appreciated. Now the most challenging part of Metroid Dread: the boss battles. Some of the most challenging boss fights I’ve ever done in a Nintendo game are these… so hard but very fair at the same time. You get a savepoint right before each boss battle so you can keep trying as much as you’d like. This means that you get multiple attempts to learn the bosses attack patterns until you master it and can do the battle in one run. This simple feature can keep the fights fun, yet insanely challenging. To finish off, the games presentation. The backgrounds of each room really helps immerse you in the experience and its really wonderful to see so much detail in every part of the map the visuals are just absolutely stunning. The game has a few instances where it seamlessly transitions between gameplay and cutscene, sadly the cutscenes run in 30fps while the rest of the game is 60fps. Its not a big deal, but it is very noticeable. One of the biggest weaknesses is the music, none of it is bad, but theres also no standout hits which is disappointing considering how good some of the past metroid games soundtracks are. But the music doesn’t take away from the experience. In conclusion, Metroid Dread brings a satisfying gameplay loop, challenging bosses, and beautiful art direction, I’m excited to see the future of the series!… Expand
  12. Lucas359
    Feb 17, 2022
    9
    Regreso triunfal de una las franquicias mas emblemáticas de nintendo y que no decepciona de ninguna manera. Poder volver a disfrutar de un metroid clásico pero con graficas geniales, una historia mas que interesante revelando mas del pasado de Samus y el lore de su universo, y todo esto llevado a la pantalla grande.
    La espera valio la pena.
  13. Memnochs
    Feb 20, 2022
    8
    Juego muy entretenido, con un control espectacular ,es uno de los imprescindible switch .
  14. KAMATADA
    Feb 20, 2022
    10
    o jogo é simplesmente fantástico, com sistema de batalha incrível e bem trabalhado e inovador, trilha sonora muito boa, e a história também segue de lei muito acima da média, além de ser muito nostálgico por reviver o 2D na série, a "franquia 2D" de METROID sempre vai ser minha favorita, e por isso dou essa nota pra esse jogo incrível, METROID sempre vai estar no meu coração, por isso éo jogo é simplesmente fantástico, com sistema de batalha incrível e bem trabalhado e inovador, trilha sonora muito boa, e a história também segue de lei muito acima da média, além de ser muito nostálgico por reviver o 2D na série, a "franquia 2D" de METROID sempre vai ser minha favorita, e por isso dou essa nota pra esse jogo incrível, METROID sempre vai estar no meu coração, por isso é minha franquia preferida!… Expand
  15. MajorPC92
    Feb 24, 2022
    10
    Premier Metodi est surement pas le dernier ce jeu est incroyable. gameplay nerveux !!
  16. primitiveworker
    Mar 9, 2022
    10
    If Super Metroid was your jam, you're going to love Metroid Dread. This is the perfect 2D Metroid game. The exploration is not overwhelming, in that you can never _really_ get lost due to the various ways paths can close behind you. In this way "backtracking" is usually a new path through an old area rather than literally retracing your steps. The powerups always feel great when youIf Super Metroid was your jam, you're going to love Metroid Dread. This is the perfect 2D Metroid game. The exploration is not overwhelming, in that you can never _really_ get lost due to the various ways paths can close behind you. In this way "backtracking" is usually a new path through an old area rather than literally retracing your steps. The powerups always feel great when you get them because a place where they would have come in handy is almost always fresh in your mind. The EMMI keep the danger high even when the ordinary enemies have become trivial. And the boss fights are varied, all feeling special and unique, and demand that you use most of the abilities you've acquired. I want more of exactly this, and luckily there are 2 unlockable difficulty settings.… Expand
  17. jmor2208
    Mar 13, 2022
    9
    The rise of metroid, I don't have more to say it is probably, the best metroid in two dimensions
  18. ChiefScarneck
    Mar 13, 2022
    9
    Metroid Dread was a torrential monsoon that came out of left field during a time of drought in the Metroid community. Samus Returns on 3DS was a decent addition, albeit a remake of an older title, but Dread was a game that surpassed expectations of a Fusion remake and instead delivered one of the most solid, fluid, and rewarding Metroid games to exist.

    Taking a page out of Samus    Metroid Dread was a torrential monsoon that came out of left field during a time of drought in the Metroid community. Samus Returns on 3DS was a decent addition, albeit a remake of an older title, but Dread was a game that surpassed expectations of a Fusion remake and instead delivered one of the most solid, fluid, and rewarding Metroid games to exist.

    Taking a page out of Samus Returns' book in control and gameplay, Dread perfected the free moving reticle its 3DS processor introduced. It drops you into a new world to explore with some of the most nefarious lore in a Nintendo game, even for Metroid standards. The dark, foreboding atmosphere is back and the navigation once again is top notch! I'm always impressed on how well designed Metroid maps are and how much forethought went into them to prevent you from getting soft locked. The attention to detail is very praise worthy.

    While slightly more difficult than most 2D Metroids, Dread feels completely fair, if not very testing of how well you're able to utilize all the skills you've acquired throughout the game. A lot of the enemies are tough, but unlike other games (*cough*Souls*cough*), you feel like all of your deaths were from mistakes you made that can easily be corrected rather than feeling like you got B.S.ed out of a fair fight. The victories are rewarding, motivating you to continue playing with new abilities to make your exploration more fun; you'll want to keep playing despite its difficulty, especially towards new players to the Metroid series. I would not recommend this be the first 2D Metroid game people play, as I feel like saving this game for last in your Metroid journey will help you appreciate the evolution the series has gone through and see how the controls have evolved.

    Story-wise, there's so much shown here to connects so many events together from previous games. It may not be the most seamless and flawless story and at times feels like a couple of things have been retconned, but that doesn't take away from the subtle story telling hints you find along the way and uncovering the behind-the-scenes lore that fans have only theorized about previously. It's not perfect, but it fills a gap and it's a satisfying story that unmasks possibly my new favorite villain in the Metroid universe!

    This is a definite must-own game for the Switch! It's a game that not only the series needed, but the console needed as well. While fans were rain dancing for updates about Metroid Prime 4, they were delivered with one of the greatest 2D platformers ever made, let alone on the Switch! The pride and passion put into the game is commendable and makes me confident to know that the Metroid franchise is in good, loving hands.    … Expand
  19. S4N714G0MOIST
    Mar 13, 2022
    9
    I've never played a Metroid game before this one, and i´ve gotta say, I LOVED IT!. It's such a fun game, the combant is fluent, is extremely fun to experiment with your attacks, the devs thought about the possibility of getting the "flash shift" and "bomb" items before a boss you have to fight in order to progress because if you get these items (wich you aren't supposed to get before thisI've never played a Metroid game before this one, and i´ve gotta say, I LOVED IT!. It's such a fun game, the combant is fluent, is extremely fun to experiment with your attacks, the devs thought about the possibility of getting the "flash shift" and "bomb" items before a boss you have to fight in order to progress because if you get these items (wich you aren't supposed to get before this boss) you can use them to fight this boss, you can even find a certain platform that allows you to use the bombs against this boss.
    The story isn't very special, but it's interesting enough to get you engaged, and as I said, the gameplay is the main reason this game is so fun and the map design is beautiful and filled with attention to details most people wouldn't even see and it makes you use logic to get certain items.
    You start with nothing and you end up slowly becoming an invincible killing machine, the game is quite hard but never to the degree it feels impossible, making the challenge extremly fun and rewarding.

    My only few complains are:
    1) Sometimes is not obvious where you have to go and the game doesn't help you, it's so easy to get lost I had to look at a playthrough a couple times, it's kind of annoying until you get a certain item further in the game that helps aliviate this problem

    2) Most bosses are extremly fun, but the minibosses are kind of repetitive and do almost the same things, especially the little BRAIN bosses, those where very uninspired and repetitive they're the only bosses I didn't liked

    3) Just like a lot of switch games, I've experienced a few FPS drops, in my fisrt playthrough I didn't have as many (Mainly in loading screens but I don't count them because at that poin I ain't playing, im just waiting for the game to load), but in the second playthrough I did encounter more, is not extremly annoying but it's a valid criticism to keep in mind.

    4) The lenght, this game is relatively short if you know where to go, you can realisticaly finish it in 4 hours if you don't die a single time and know where to go, but thankfully this game has replay value by unlocking new dificulties and unlocking a gallery of photos that you earn depending on how long it took you to finish the game and how many items you collected and they're adding new free content wich is nice (Easier mode, 1 hit kill mode and soon a boss rush mode)

    5) This game, just like every AAA game, is $60, I feel for what it offers is quite high, thankfully I bought a phisical copy that was discounted. I would reccomend you to wait for a discount but if you really want it and wanna spend full price feel free to do so.

    IN CONCLUSION: Amazing game, good story, amazing progress feeling, amazing and fun gameplay. It has it's flaws like repetitiveness, easy to get lost, a few tiny FPS issues and a high price. But those bad things didn't ruined the experience for me, I enjoyed a lot and now im a Metroid fan    … Expand
  20. Markianer
    Mar 15, 2022
    10
    This game is one of the best games i played in the last few years. the graphic and gameplay is sooo nice and for the people that say its to hard, well metroid was always a hard game series and they even added a easy mode so its really not that hard and even for veterans there is the dread mode which is very hard
  21. Rep_
    Mar 24, 2022
    9
    The perfect standard for Metroidvanias, even though it was my first metroidvania (I played 10 minutes of hollow knight previously but never got further because I didn’t understand where to go) it blew me out of the park, everything is designed in such a way that if you’re skilled enough you can literally never take a single hit; bosses are extremely fun, the setting of ZDR brings theThe perfect standard for Metroidvanias, even though it was my first metroidvania (I played 10 minutes of hollow knight previously but never got further because I didn’t understand where to go) it blew me out of the park, everything is designed in such a way that if you’re skilled enough you can literally never take a single hit; bosses are extremely fun, the setting of ZDR brings the perfect amount of dread the game needs, I’d say the E.M.M.I. aren’t as big a feature as they were made out to be in the trailers (specially in the late game), but they’re still quite terrifying to go up against; game is an incredible masterpiece.… Expand
  22. Darkred401
    Apr 2, 2022
    8
    Metroid dread is a great metroidvania with a very balanced difficulty, fun bosses, snappy combat, amazing animations, incredible cinematography, strong characters art direction, and impressive graphics. But does suffer from bland and somtimes ugly evironment art direction, weak sense of atmosphere/world building, an ending sequence after the final boss that felt rushed, and disappointingMetroid dread is a great metroidvania with a very balanced difficulty, fun bosses, snappy combat, amazing animations, incredible cinematography, strong characters art direction, and impressive graphics. But does suffer from bland and somtimes ugly evironment art direction, weak sense of atmosphere/world building, an ending sequence after the final boss that felt rushed, and disappointing music, the final point is what I'd say needs improving the most as nintendo put people in charge of a soundtrack for their series known for very experimental music to people with little to no experience

    While it doesnt make the game worse it does feel like dread barely tried to give a sense of horror the series is known for even though they hyped it to be    … Expand
  23. Kadaz
    Mar 29, 2022
    9
    The definition of fun to play. Didn't give it 10 cause the music wasn't as iconic as older titles. Art style was a bit bland on some places. Could be 2d and look fantastic. Gameplay was what you'd expect of a good 2d Metroid title.
  24. Gais
    Oct 12, 2022
    0
    It's an excellent videogame. It's the best Samus' adventure in 2D of the whole saga
  25. Unknown3139954
    Mar 31, 2022
    9
    Now I this game is the reason I got a Nintendo Switch In the first place I am a big fan of metroid (possibly even more than Zelda) and have been ever since prime and Fusion on the GBA/GameCube this game does everything that super Metroid,Samus returns, and fusion did right all rolled into one glorious game of 2021 package it hard to believe this game was originally in development for theNow I this game is the reason I got a Nintendo Switch In the first place I am a big fan of metroid (possibly even more than Zelda) and have been ever since prime and Fusion on the GBA/GameCube this game does everything that super Metroid,Samus returns, and fusion did right all rolled into one glorious game of 2021 package it hard to believe this game was originally in development for the DS and was a sequel to one of the most Beloved GBA games of all time Can’t wait to see What MercurySteam has in store next for the Metroid series in the future the only problem with the game is it’s Difficulty curve… Expand
  26. weeezes
    Apr 13, 2022
    10
    Great game like Metroid Fusion back in the days, loved it. The boss fights gave a nice challenge.
  27. MoGee
    Apr 23, 2022
    9
    普通难度100%
    没玩过前作懵逼的剧情。
    大师级的关卡设计。 玩过不少银河恶魔城游戏，第一次玩到银河战士，发觉这种游戏变成线性也这么好玩。 能力贼多，各种操作不习惯，刚上手发觉不能用十字键控制人物移动有些不习惯。 后期又各种流畅，boss战都很有难度也很有意思。 萨姆斯牛逼！！！！    普通难度100%
    没玩过前作懵逼的剧情。
    大师级的关卡设计。
    玩过不少银河恶魔城游戏，第一次玩到银河战士，发觉这种游戏变成线性也这么好玩。
    能力贼多，各种操作不习惯，刚上手发觉不能用十字键控制人物移动有些不习惯。
    后期又各种流畅，boss战都很有难度也很有意思。
    萨姆斯牛逼！！！！
  28. Guzmang
    Apr 21, 2022
    9
    Metroid Dread, en mi humilde opinión, fue la mejor entrega de Nintendo en 2021.
    Un juego, como es costumbre en esta saga, que te hace empaparte de la soledad que rodea a la protagonista. Un juego en 2D con escenarios muy bien detallados y una banda sonora bastante inmersiva. La maestría de este juego es su jugabilidad; el trabajo hecho en este aspecto ha sido sobresaliente, un juego que    Metroid Dread, en mi humilde opinión, fue la mejor entrega de Nintendo en 2021.
    Un juego, como es costumbre en esta saga, que te hace empaparte de la soledad que rodea a la protagonista. Un juego en 2D con escenarios muy bien detallados y una banda sonora bastante inmersiva. La maestría de este juego es su jugabilidad; el trabajo hecho en este aspecto ha sido sobresaliente, un juego que por sus mecánicas y lo bien fluido de los controles te hacen querer seguir jugando a pesar de que los enemigos logren eliminarte rápido. Los jefes son un reto, y, algo magnífico de este juego es que, a principios, sientas que estás de muy bajo nivel para derrotarlos;el juego te hace experto en las mecánicas del jefe y cada intentó haces mejor las cosas.
    Pará avanzar en el juego aunque carezca de indicadores es muy intuitivo; lo sientes muy personal y te da ánimos de explorar y mejorar tus stats.
    Algo muy característico de la saga de Metroid es el toque survival horror, esta entrega no es la excepción ;sentirás la angustia, sin spoilear, con sólo escuchar unos sonidos meramente mecánicos para saber que te encuentras ante un peligro enorme.
    La duración del título ha sido una de las críticas más constantes, y, es meramente subjetivo,;me lo pasé en 13 horas. Las cinemáticas son cortas y te dan todo el trama que necesitas sin tener la necesidad de usar el "skip". Siento que la duración de esta entrega es la suficiente, no hay huecos argumentales y te cierran cualquier duda, ;no hay valles en el juego, ; a todo momento es muy dinámico, y te sentirás muy entretenido hora por hora. El precio, como todos los juegos de switch, no es para nada barato;los videojuegos son un lujo en cuanto precio y siento que eso jamás cambiará y todas las críticas contra esto es entendíble ya que cada céntimo invertido por nosotros debe de reflejarse en la calidad del juego. Así que en la comparativa entre precio y calidad es razonable en este título,, para mi ha válido la inversión en dinero y tiempo que le di y por ello lo recomiendo y doy esta reseña. La única crítica que pudiera darle al juego podría ser que ya es tiempo que Nintendo haga de Samus su personaje más adulto de todas sus IPs, me refiero a que, aunque este juego no es para niños, ya se le podría dar en un futuro un toque más crudo, con una violencia justificada sin llegar a lo burdo. Samus tiene el potencial para ello, pero no creo que Nintendo lo llegue a hacer en algún momento.
    Metroid: Dread es un título que debes de dar la oportunidad de probarlo independientemente de que consola seas fan.
    Los videojuegos son nuestro escapismo, y debemos de verlos sin prejuicio de marcas. Prueben Metroid:Dread, no se arrepentirán    … Expand
  29. Jofe
    Apr 30, 2022
    7
    The first half was pretty great. It was a bit commanding, it's the modern Nintendo. It was very (too?) classic. Then comes the second half where it deteriorates. The bestiary no longer renews at all, the objects accumulate that the game itself no longer knows what to do with them, we end up collecting a power every quarter of an hour, they are used two or three times and they have no noThe first half was pretty great. It was a bit commanding, it's the modern Nintendo. It was very (too?) classic. Then comes the second half where it deteriorates. The bestiary no longer renews at all, the objects accumulate that the game itself no longer knows what to do with them, we end up collecting a power every quarter of an hour, they are used two or three times and they have no no more use for the main quest, just to recover the collectibles. Along with the storytelling, the game's ending feels extremely rushed in every aspect. The bosses, except for one, are all too simple, unfortunately. The developers were unable to give them a difficult game design other than by making them spam dozens of projectiles for the most part. In short, it's a nice game but which falls short of ideas from the middle of the game.… Expand
  30. Major_PC_92
    May 19, 2022
    10
    Premier Metroid et surement pas le dernier ce jeu est incroyable. gameplay nerveux !!
  31. dgooding
    Jun 1, 2022
    7
    Absolutely gorgeous Art Direction, new lore was really nice.
    Emmi was obviously overused to hell.
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    Game Can be pretty frustrating, but around the time I had 6 Energy tanks it genuinely feels pretty good, and at the end searching around for all the hidden items felt just like old SNES.
    I'm glad a stuck through to the end.
  32. pizzastation
    May 26, 2022
    10
    Completed version of Metroid
    melee counter is my favorite combat action
    i love this game
  33. UniqueFork
    Jun 4, 2022
    8
    Very good. Love the EMMI. The rest of thi text is to fill review requirements lol
  34. stupidopinion
    Jun 22, 2022
    8
    This was my 2nd Metroidvania and it certainly doesn't disappoint. Tight yet fluid controls. Excellent bossfights that will truly test your skills. Solid art direction, and some really interesting, dense world design that will allow you to use the abilities you attain to the fullest. You truly feel like an explorer when moving through the world of ZDR. Lush environments and strangeThis was my 2nd Metroidvania and it certainly doesn't disappoint. Tight yet fluid controls. Excellent bossfights that will truly test your skills. Solid art direction, and some really interesting, dense world design that will allow you to use the abilities you attain to the fullest. You truly feel like an explorer when moving through the world of ZDR. Lush environments and strange creatures are abundant, making traveling through the mostly abandoned planet a surprisingly immersive experience for a 2D game. The story is lacking, but considering I'm missing most of the story from the other games I went in expecting that. The EMMI sections are the highlight, providing intense subsections to the game where you oftentimes feel completely powerless, no matter how much you prepare yourself. If anything I was a bit disappointed that the EMMIs weren't further developed, as some are pretty similar to one another. There's an issue of getting stuck in the game though. Had to get outside help when I got trapped between the 1st and 2nd area. The solution was destroying several hidden tiles, but there was another set of tiles nearby that seemed like the obvious solution that the game was directing me toward so I never noticed the hidden ones. This is pretty dumb design IMO, but it was really the only instance of this happening. Overall, I'd highly recommend it to anyone who is a fan of Metroidvanias, or for anyone looking for a challenge. I hope this isn't the last 2D Metroid game we will see on the switch.

    The game is about 10 hours long, so keep that in mind when purchasing    … Expand
  35. Nintendist
    Jun 29, 2022
    10
    this game is AMAZING this game is SO GOOD. one of the best game on Nintendo Switch and the BEST from Metroid Series
  36. CMH57
    Jun 30, 2022
    10
    A fantastic return to the mainline 2d Metroid style. Dread is a game well worth your money.
  37. enthusiastvevo
    Jul 6, 2022
    9
    As someone who's never really been into the metroidvannia genre, this game certainley changed that for me, all the boss fights felt very fun. My main problem with any metroidvannia is the aspect where you're left clueless on how to get the next item to progress. I didn't feel that nearly as much with Dread, I'm very excited to play more of the Metroid series.
  38. DolphinReviews
    Jan 14, 2023
    0
    Metroid does not know how to make video games. It takes forever to load and when it does the gameplay is straight out of the Gameboy colour. 60$ for a 2D game is a SCAM! The only 2D game that should be $60 is Monkey Kong.
  39. george_bondo
    Jul 24, 2022
    9
    great game with nice visual and skill bosses that broke my brain so i love this and reccomend
  40. Claimh
    Jul 30, 2022
    9
    Seré rápido.
    Es un excelente juego. Un mapa que si bien añade muchas comodidades "actuales" como marcadores, indicadores de tesoros escondidos, no deja de presentar a veces retos para intentar completar el 100%, diría que con la suficiente dificiltad para no ser molesto y no considerarlo un "alargamiento artificial de la duración", historia convincente e importante para la saga,    Seré rápido.
    Es un excelente juego. Un mapa que si bien añade muchas comodidades "actuales" como marcadores, indicadores de tesoros escondidos, no deja de presentar a veces retos para intentar completar el 100%, diría que con la suficiente dificiltad para no ser molesto y no considerarlo un "alargamiento artificial de la duración", historia convincente e importante para la saga, re-jugabilidad aceptable, enemigos memorables aun que quizás un poco fáciles, y por supuesto gráficos geniales. El diseño de niveles es "lógico" considerando que es un juego 2d. Quizás, el único punto que no miro tan bueno es que la ambientación en comparación con los otros metroids 2D como Fusion y Super Metroid no es "abrumadora". Muchas comillas XD.    … Expand
  41. Labkor
    Jul 31, 2022
    9
    J'avais peur... Peur de ma surhype pour ce jeu, elle qui à temps gâcher mon expérience de jeu à cause d'attentes beaucoup trop ambitieuse ( cc Red dead 2, cc Shadow of the colossus) mais celle-ci à été vaincu par Metroid Dread cette fois ci.

    Alors d'abord, Le gameplay est tout simplement JOUISSIF, je n'ai jamais autant aimé contrôler un personnage dans un jeu 2D, une agilité extrême,    J'avais peur... Peur de ma surhype pour ce jeu, elle qui à temps gâcher mon expérience de jeu à cause d'attentes beaucoup trop ambitieuse ( cc Red dead 2, cc Shadow of the colossus) mais celle-ci à été vaincu par Metroid Dread cette fois ci.

    Alors d'abord, Le gameplay est tout simplement JOUISSIF, je n'ai jamais autant aimé contrôler un personnage dans un jeu 2D, une agilité extrême, capable de tirer dans n'importe quelle position, glisse, double saut, dash dans une fluidité de malade, on ressent toute la puissance de Samus à travers le gameplay, il m'a fallu 5 minutes pour être conquis par les contrôles, c'est assez impressionnant.

    Second chose qui m'a surpris, la DA est d'une telle beauté, y'a une réel sensation de profondeur et de détails prononcé par les décors d'arrière-plan, ça m'est arrivé plusieurs fois de m'arrêter pour contempler, y'a eu un réel taf là-dessus, dommage que la technique ne suivent pas derrière, oui car, hors séquence 2D, pour le peu que ça zoom un peu, on voit quelques textures bien baveuses et la perte de FPS se fait ressentir dès que ça s'anime à l'écran, bien que ce n'est pas omniprésent et heureusement, ça briserai trop l'immersion

    Les combats sont juste excellents, les **** mobs sont satisfaisant à tuer avec cette Samus virevoltante et les boss ont une difficulté bien dosé, comme j'aime, on meurt, on comprends les patterns, les points faibles, on s'exerce, on gagne, ça fait du bien de voir que Nintendo n'a pas fait de cadeau sur ce coté-là.

    Parlons de nouveautés, parlons des E.M.M.I, ces robots de reconnaissance piraté pour nous zigouiller, je les trouve particulièrement bien implémenté dans la formule Metroid, répartie sur certaines zones distinctes, pénétrée dans celle-ci et ils vous détecteront très facilement, vous laissant 1 chance sur 100 de les parer, leurs présences apportent un stress, un stress qui monte crescendo dès qu'on s'approche de la sortie, un sentiment de panique qui nous pousse à improviser, on rate parfois une plate-forme car on n'y perd nos moyens, et les développeurs ont eu la bonne idée de faire des EMMI différents pour bien casser notre routine de nos affrontements contre eux ( l'un à vitesse ahurissante, un autre voie à travers les murs, un autre nous transforme en glace), bien qu'ils ne soient pas aussi mémorable, imposant et intimidant qu'un BIG daddy de Bioshock, j'ai aimé les passages avec eux, c'est une bonne idée.

    En ce qui concerne la structure du jeu, c'est à dire un "Metroid-like" ou "Metroidvania" qu'importe, elle me laisse perplexe, j'ai la sensation qu'au bout de 2-3 heures, le game design est devenu linéaire, en bloquant des accès qui nous permettaient d'arpenter le jeu librement, mais en soit, on y gagne un rythme condensé et effréné et malgré sa linéarité, j'ai réussi à m'y perdre, à sortir ma map et à comprendre où je pourrais aller, une map qui est d'ailleurs sacrément bien désignée, avec des couleurs adaptée au type de salles, un zoom non limité, qui fait qu'on s'y repère facilement, finalement les marqueurs fournit par le jeu ne m'ont pas été utile, c'est une première dans ce genre de jeu.

    Ma plus grosse déception fut les musiques, elle sont correctes mais sont trop discrète et pas aussi marquantes qu'un Super Metroid qui renforcait la sensation d'isolement et de solitude du jeu, vraiment dommage.

    Un peu agacé aussi du recyclage de boss du soldat Chozo, qui m'a fait souffler du nez vers la fin, j'en avais un peu marre d'enchainer les même combats de boss, heureusement pour le jeu c'était le dernier.

    Et pour finir, l'histoire du jeu est agréable à suivre, narration très simpliste, très Nintendo, mais qui est assez efficace pour vouloir en savoir plus sur les intrigues du jeu, ce qui m'a motivé à mettre une raclée au boss de fin du jeu.

    Oui, ce Metroid ne réinvente pas la roue, oui le jeu est plus accessible que pas mal de jeu type Metroidvania, oui ça peut déplaire, mais je vois une motivation de Nintendo de vouloir faire connaitre cette licence à ses joueurs axé grand public, et je trouve que nous avons une bonne recette Metroid bien réussie, on s'y perd, on se casse les dents sur les boss, c'est fun, Samus est badass, j'y vois là comme un aboutissement de ce que pouvait apporter les Metroid 2D ( Se creuser la tête pour savoir où aller comme dans Super Metroid, le fait de se faire chasser comme dans Metroid Fusion, la gameplay dynamique qu'apporter les remakes).

    Et oui, il est pour le moment, et sera certainement le titre qui m'a apporté le plus de plaisir de jeu de cette année 2021, Merci à MercurySteam et à Nintendo, d'avoir fait briller à nouveau cette licence.    … Expand
  42. Johnny033
    Aug 16, 2022
    10
    This game is absolutely amazing. Style, mechanics, game play... everything. 100% recommended. The game is challenging sometimes but it's fine.
  43. FireBroFilms
    Aug 15, 2022
    8
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  44. Bigman82
    Aug 20, 2022
    9
    One of the best games on the switch the controls are amazing, the bosses are great and the story is really good i just think it is a bit too short
  45. lucinhagamer
    Aug 26, 2022
    10
    this game is an instant classic, the gameplay is very good. all the fun things you can do here
  46. acrololaznog
    Sep 3, 2022
    10
    I played the mainline games just to have a background before playing this, and it exceeded all expectation. I keep coming back to it from time to time. Good closure to the story, amazing gameplay and battles. The controls are so smooth. It's just a ton of fun.
  47. Jobni
    Sep 4, 2022
    9
    A great and challenging game you can spend many hours on. Great graphics, good controlfunction and fine storyline. I haven't played all the Metroid-games but this is absolutely my favorite.
  48. Wallace40
    Sep 11, 2022
    9
    Best gameplay, best graphics of all 2d metroids. It might not have the atmosphere of Super Metroid, but it's such a treat to play a recent classic take of this franchise. Best bosses, very cool art direction, atmospheric tunes (not the best ones, but great). The close-ups of Samus during loading times add a lot of flavor to the visuals.

    As a fan of Samus Returns on the 3DS, I can say    Best gameplay, best graphics of all 2d metroids. It might not have the atmosphere of Super Metroid, but it's such a treat to play a recent classic take of this franchise. Best bosses, very cool art direction, atmospheric tunes (not the best ones, but great). The close-ups of Samus during loading times add a lot of flavor to the visuals.

    As a fan of Samus Returns on the 3DS, I can say that Mercury Steam really gets what Metroid is and the franchise is in great hands with them. We'll get a sequel much sooner this time, no doubt. You owe it to yourself to play Metroid Dread if you're into the recent metroidvania games like Hollow Knight. Gamers have been praising this franchise for 30 years for a reason. It's all about fast gameplay, atmosphere, hidden items, amazing boss fights.

    About the navigation, you have to know how to read the map. Whenever you get a new power-up, you have to look where you can use it. If you don't know where to go next, a little backtracking will send you in the right direction. You have to learn how to follow the breadcrumbs. Not a deal breaker.

    Bring us a sequel, Mercury Steam!!!    … Expand
  49. chasky
    Nov 13, 2022
    0
    El mejor metroid y mi juego favorito, el diseño de niveles es muy bueno, el apartado grafico tambien, sigue manteniendo la esencia de anteriores metroid pero innova lo necesario para que no se sienta repetitivo.
  50. Sun_Sun
    Oct 5, 2022
    10
    Metroid Dread is one of the best 2.5D action-adventure platform game, and the best metroidvania game I play so far. Its graphic on Switch platform is amazing. The areas in the game were designed so smart, you need to upgrade your armor or learn new skills to discover hidden/locked rooms in those areas, and this make you very excited. The bosses are simply stunning and difficult. Don't needMetroid Dread is one of the best 2.5D action-adventure platform game, and the best metroidvania game I play so far. Its graphic on Switch platform is amazing. The areas in the game were designed so smart, you need to upgrade your armor or learn new skills to discover hidden/locked rooms in those areas, and this make you very excited. The bosses are simply stunning and difficult. Don't need to speak about EMMI, the feeling of being chased by them is very thrilled.… Expand
  51. DoktarioMyst
    Oct 14, 2022
    9
    - je moveset wordt niet voldoende uitgelegd

    + de Emmi's zijn inderdaad dreadful en was de lange wacht zeker waard + de game blijft je maar verrassen - ik zit vaak in de situatie waar ik veel naar de kaart moet kijken + de bazen zijn een highlight + Samus is een badass in deze game + de game is uitdagend conclusie: voor mijn eerste Metroidvania is dit een goeie eerste    - je moveset wordt niet voldoende uitgelegd

    + de Emmi's zijn inderdaad dreadful en was de lange wacht zeker waard

    + de game blijft je maar verrassen

    - ik zit vaak in de situatie waar ik veel naar de kaart moet kijken

    + de bazen zijn een highlight

    + Samus is een badass in deze game

    + de game is uitdagend

    conclusie:
    voor mijn eerste Metroidvania is dit een goeie eerste impressie. de game is zeker een aanrader    … Expand
  52. Dudethatexists
    Oct 23, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Love this game. It’s level design is superb and it is the only game that I’ve replayed immediately after initially beating it. Only flaw I find with it is that the only way to usually go is forward. There were moments in which I was very happy to get a power up because I could access an area I remember not being able to, but then realize I can’t go back there yet because it is now blocked off. Apart from that, I believe this to be the best game I’ve played of the last 5 years and I hope Nintendo keeps supporting this franchise.… Expand
  53. OmegaJ17
    Jan 21, 2023
    1
    Good thing I only bought a demo for this mess. I was really looking forward to this game, and I bought a demo to make sure I was ready. But boy was I wrong…

    The intro makes NO SENSE AT ALL. So, Samus basically gets word that the x-parasites (from fusion) are on a new planet she probably never heard of and found on complete accident. There are also some robots that they’re using to kill    Good thing I only bought a demo for this mess. I was really looking forward to this game, and I bought a demo to make sure I was ready. But boy was I wrong…

    The intro makes NO SENSE AT ALL. So, Samus basically gets word that the x-parasites (from fusion) are on a new planet she probably never heard of and found on complete accident. There are also some robots that they’re using to kill the x-parasites? Couldn’t the maker of the Robots just notify Samus that they’ve got the situation under control? The robots stop working ( because the game would’ve been over before it began if that wasn’t the case), so Samus ( with a hideous close up on her face to boot) beams down to the planet And encounters this Bird who drains all her power and turns her armor blue? WHAT!?

    The Combat in this is so boring and simple it’s not even funny. The way you kill every single enemy in this is to shoot them with your laser, that’s it. There’s this punch you can do to randomly instakill an enemy, which is actually a bit cool. Maybe there should’ve been some enemies that can only be damaged by that. But nope! Every enemy in this game can be considered palette swaps since they all die the same way.

    The only reason this is not a 0 is because the EMMI chases are actually quite fun. They’re big mazes that you have to get out of to defeat the EMMI, but you have to make sure the EMMI doesn’t catch you and trigger the game over screen. It’s a blast of adrenaline and challenge to an otherwise easy and boring game. If there was a game based entirely off this alone, I’d give it a solid 9 out of 10.

    But alas, the game itself is just tedious and I cannot imagine shelling out 60 bucks for this. Nintendo should fire mercury steam for ruining the Metroid IP. “Metroid Dread”? More like, “Metroid, I Dread what your next installment is if this is the direction you’re going”!    … Expand
  54. hhedd
    Mar 31, 2023
    6
    6 out of 10. It does not look and play as AAA game and does not cost 60$. The game is made cheap and lazy, a lot of strange puzzles where you have to guess which wall to shoot at. A lot of repetition, which is very boring. I've played other metroidvania and it wasn't so bad there, like The Fist. That game pulled me in with its story, the variety of locations, game mechanics, visuals,6 out of 10. It does not look and play as AAA game and does not cost 60$. The game is made cheap and lazy, a lot of strange puzzles where you have to guess which wall to shoot at. A lot of repetition, which is very boring. I've played other metroidvania and it wasn't so bad there, like The Fist. That game pulled me in with its story, the variety of locations, game mechanics, visuals, music. In metroid there is nothing of this, the music from the last century and there is very little of it, almost the same locations, boring same battles with EMMI, even the cutscenes are almost absent, and on those that are you just look at the emotionless faces, listening to a monotonous dialogue. No wonder I skipped a lot of things in this game, just to get it over with quicker. Battles with bosses are also nothing interesting. I don't understand why fans love this game, they probably just haven't played other games.… Expand
  55. GamerDad2023
    Feb 28, 2023
    4
    Fans of great Metroidvanias like Hollow Knight or Ori will likely be disappointed by what amounts to 4 hours of quality content stretched into 8 hours of annoying gameplay. Great art and some cool concepts can't make up for the tons of quick-time events, sub-par controls (which start great), punishing bosses, terrible story, mediocre music, limited back-tracking (it funnels you), andFans of great Metroidvanias like Hollow Knight or Ori will likely be disappointed by what amounts to 4 hours of quality content stretched into 8 hours of annoying gameplay. Great art and some cool concepts can't make up for the tons of quick-time events, sub-par controls (which start great), punishing bosses, terrible story, mediocre music, limited back-tracking (it funnels you), and attacking every other block (not-so-fun exploration). 3 mini-bosses (one of which one-shots you) are each rehashed 6 times.… Expand
  56. triadne
    Mar 15, 2023
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I can't remember the last time I played a game with such a ridiculously complex and unintuitive controls. I'm spending the majority of the time trying to remember which button combination I need to press, rather than enjoying the game world. it's incredibly furstrating, a mess of cussing and frayed temper. not satisfying at all. the level design is bad. the entire map is a mess, with not much in the way of recognisable areas that would be familiar when you look at the map. you spend most of the time lost, with arbitrary roadblocks shoved in your way for no discernible reason. the suit design is nonsense, with 'lights' behaving like painted lines and meandering all over her body without rhyme or reason. puzzle design is inconsistent. for example, the game tells you specifically that your scan ability will show you blocks that you can break with your abilities, HOWEVER there is a wall that can be destroyed by power bombs that is not marked in any way. just one example. the narrative is disjointed and nonsensical. there is ample opportunity for various concepts and character history to be dripfed to us so we are reminded of context of the situation, instead it feels like the end is one massive context dump and shock reveal all in one. the game just expects you to accept all this stuff seemingly out of the blue.
    lastly, when did they decide to blow up a planet, and how exactly did they physically do that?

    also, whoever came up with the idea of QTE as a major required game mechanic, fire them. that trash gimmick does not belong in a metroid style game.    … Expand
  57. XMarkX
    May 19, 2023
    10
    I played Super Metroid in 1994 and waited several years for this game.
    Nintendo doesn't care about making their games with state-of-the-art graphics, as graphics get outdated with time and what motivates us to play the same game after several years and game quality. Nintendo games are timeless.
    the other companies are so concerned with the graphics that they forget to focus on the    I played Super Metroid in 1994 and waited several years for this game.
    Nintendo doesn't care about making their games with state-of-the-art graphics, as graphics get outdated with time and what motivates us to play the same game after several years and game quality. Nintendo games are timeless.
    the other companies are so concerned with the graphics that they forget to focus on the quality of the game and with time they are forgotten.    … Expand
  58. Ajpunker1980
    Nov 20, 2021
    10
    Amazing! Worth the wait. I would say as good if not better than the classic 2D Metroid series. Tight controls, fast gameplay, and an incredible new adventure for Samus to once again explore.
  59. Fortius
    Feb 1, 2023
    10
    The atmosphere, controls, soundtrack, and gameplay was amazing. I loved the fear that the EMMI invoke. The game was a little short for the high price but it was a great experience.
  60. Deniman
    May 19, 2022
    9
  61. xxAcesHighxx
    Feb 10, 2023
    10
    Who’d have thought that a 2D game that isn’t a Mario title would have elevated itself into one of the top five Switch games to date. Fantastic gameplay, gorgeous 2.5D environments, stellar boss fights and incredible exploration make Dread one of the very best Metroid games ever made and an absolute no-brainer for any Nintendo fan who owns a Switch. In my books, this is a rare genuine 10/10Who’d have thought that a 2D game that isn’t a Mario title would have elevated itself into one of the top five Switch games to date. Fantastic gameplay, gorgeous 2.5D environments, stellar boss fights and incredible exploration make Dread one of the very best Metroid games ever made and an absolute no-brainer for any Nintendo fan who owns a Switch. In my books, this is a rare genuine 10/10 game and an exceptional experience regardless of platform. Do not miss out on this game!… Expand
  62. Sephet
    Nov 5, 2021
    10
    Classic Metroidvania experience with a hint of Alien games, where you're constantly chased by bosses far more powerful than you. Great atmosphere and platforming, quite possibly one of the greatest Metroids ever made. And the best part is it's available on Windows!
  63. ShadowofZexa
    Nov 4, 2021
    8
    While Metroid Dread is a great game it's really put down by some outdated controls and the not so great level design. If you want to play Metroid as a newcomer I wouldn't recommended this game at all. It's absolutely brutal at times and can be very frustrating. Unfortunately there is no easy mode to help a newcomer you'll just need to deal with the difficulty of not only the bosses andWhile Metroid Dread is a great game it's really put down by some outdated controls and the not so great level design. If you want to play Metroid as a newcomer I wouldn't recommended this game at all. It's absolutely brutal at times and can be very frustrating. Unfortunately there is no easy mode to help a newcomer you'll just need to deal with the difficulty of not only the bosses and also the not so great controls and level design.However If you're a Metroid fan this game is recommended from me… Expand
  64. Jcdbengals
    Apr 5, 2022
    8
    You will not find a bigger fan of Nintendo games than me. However, I was disappointed with Metroid Dread. The controls were good, amazing graphics...but the music, which is usually a highlight, was a major disappointment. Even the remake of Metroid 2 had vastly superior tracks. The boss battles were impressive, but so many mini bosses are the exact same, so got old quick. And the bossYou will not find a bigger fan of Nintendo games than me. However, I was disappointed with Metroid Dread. The controls were good, amazing graphics...but the music, which is usually a highlight, was a major disappointment. Even the remake of Metroid 2 had vastly superior tracks. The boss battles were impressive, but so many mini bosses are the exact same, so got old quick. And the boss before the final boss was weak weak, just a normal enemy but a few unique attacks. Pretty lazy. Beat it in 9 hours, no motivation for 100 percent completion, just kind of disappointed with it altogether. Emmi sections were stressful and a highlight, as were some of the main bosses, but probably my least favorite Metroid that I can remember… Expand
  65. Blackdog22
    Feb 12, 2022
    8
    Just finished this game and wanted to write a review. The final result left me feeling happy and satisfied. I didn't find the difficulty too hard, just right, and the final boss fight was one of the best fights ive ever had in a game. The sense of progression truly makes you feel like a god at the end.

    So why only an 8? Well, there are problems. Tons of people seem to love the game, so    Just finished this game and wanted to write a review. The final result left me feeling happy and satisfied. I didn't find the difficulty too hard, just right, and the final boss fight was one of the best fights ive ever had in a game. The sense of progression truly makes you feel like a god at the end.

    So why only an 8? Well, there are problems. Tons of people seem to love the game, so im aiming this one at the negatives mostly.

    Emmis.... Dear god what a... DREADFUL idea. Get it?.... Ehm... Anyways, yeah, not the most exciting concept. They basically block you from exploring and are presented as unkillable gods who one shot you. The AI seems to know where you are even when it shouldn't, and the Emmis just roam around only the area you are in. End result is it feels cheap, it feels annoying, I guess I did feel Dread anytime I would enter an Emmi room, but im not sure its the kind that actually adds anything to the game. Mostly hated them.

    Exploration. Well, thats what Metroid is about yeah? Well, I guess not, kind of.... For a good long while you dont actually get to explore much at all, like half the game actually. It felt like I was being forced into specific directions then blocked from exploring, much like the Emmis did. This game seems real set on ensuring you are cut off as often as possible. It does open up later, it does actually get really good, but getting there took some time and it was hard to keep interest.

    UI/Completion - This kind of follows up naturally to exploration. Its why you explore, the items! and well, some sense of achievement. However navigating through the maps was sometimes completely unfun. You would see a place close by, however, because of "interesting" design, a door would just be locked. Yep, locked, no way to open it, Sealed shut. You would then have to go through the awful map, zoom in, and try to figure out another way, which many times ended up being a case of going ALL THE WAY AROUND THE MAP. Please, god, dont ever do this again. If you have paths, just let them be paths. Dont artificially railroad me and make collecting more frustrating then fun. Beyond that, it was just really hard trying to figure out wtf I was looking at on the map. Items weren't always on blinking spots on the map, the game doesn't tell you this, so you would collect 80% of a map items and see nothing at all. You would then have to go through every inch of the map trying to find the one item you are missing and its just not obvious. I should at least KNOW what im missing from items ive already seen. Make it more obvious, I could barely tell what I had already collected vs what I needed to collect. Just not good.

    Information - This is a big one. Whats the most important thing in any game? Understanding how your pieces work, how the game works. Theres no way to play Chess unless you understand the pieces of Chess. This information shouldn't be hidden from you. So then WHY THE HELL DOES THE SHINESPARK HAVE BARELY ANY INFO COVERING IT?!!? How do you not relay information on this? Theres puzzles in this game I unfortunately had to look up how to beat on Youtube, and oh, I saw what was wrong. The game expects me to have expert knowledge of a concept that it hasn't bothered telling me almost anything about (The game briefly tells you to hold down after running, theres multiple mechanics outside of this it just never bothers to tell you). This is a major flop and its a requirement to 100% the game. I will say however once I understood the concept, it was quite fun doing the puzzles. I just shouldn't have to go watch Youtube videos to understand how my character functions.

    Outside of those issues, which are big, the game somehow manages to pull an 8 out of me. I was very, very frustrated at many instances, I had no motivation to finish this after playing about 4-5 hours. It starts slow and feels linear, but man it picks up. The most important thing is how it feels when you finish, and for me, the finish was pretty much a 10, the other aspects were just so awful I cant give the score that 10.

    Gameplay wise, I got just under 15 hours out of it. I spent probably 2-3 hours of that with it paused, not sure if that counts towards it, but either way 12-15 hours seems good to me. I 100% explored everything and theres a Hard Mode if I want to collect more art. If I wanted I could probably beat it again in half the time, thats about 20 hours of gametime. Now if only I can convince myself to want to go through Emmis sequences again...Yikes.    … Expand
  66. Breadbitten
    May 8, 2023
    10
    While the world design might not be as elaborate or double-backing as some of the games which have been inspired by the Metroid franchise itself, Dread is still impeccably designed and well-paced with some of the best combat to ever grace a 2D side-scroller.
  67. kamikava
    Nov 8, 2021
    10
    Brought up on Super Metroid so very nostalgic. Loved every second, great game!
  68. dryyyx
    Oct 29, 2021
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great game, not like Metroid Fusion or Zero Misson, but it's great. Good work Mercury steam, better than samus returns, but not perfect. Some resolution problems.… Expand
  69. marck
    Nov 3, 2021
    10
    Fantastic! If you played to older games in the series or not - this is what it is about! The game tickles your skills, while always being fair, because you keep getting better and better and it feels so good. To me the best ‚platformer‘ with the most diverse gameplay I have ever played. And it looks fantastic too! Genius game. Thank you Nintendo!
  70. turnedwand
    Jan 20, 2023
    10
    I played this when it came out in 2021 but only just now getting around to writing this review. Great game. Best game I've played on Switch for a while. A "Must Play" if you ask me. I played MP on GBA years ago and enjoyed that a lot too. This is a potent successor.
  71. PreciseMotion
    Apr 25, 2022
    9
    Metroid Dread: 8.5/10

    The good: Gameplay is extremely polished and satisfying. The boss fights are some of the best in the genre. The art, animations, and environments are all very beautiful. The game does a great job with guiding you through the map without being too linear. Backtracking always felt natural. This in direct contrast with Hollow Knight which I felt was too long and too    Metroid Dread: 8.5/10

    The good:
    Gameplay is extremely polished and satisfying. The boss fights are some of the best in the genre. The art, animations, and environments are all very beautiful. The game does a great job with guiding you through the map without being too linear. Backtracking always felt natural. This in direct contrast with Hollow Knight which I felt was too long and too open, often times traversing the map or figuring out where you should be started to feel like a chore in the late-game. Dread was just about the perfect length and did not overstay its welcome.

    The bad:
    There are pacing issues. The game starts off slow, which isn't unusual for the genre, but the time between unlocking new abilities was really long for quite a while and then all of a sudden when the game opens up they start getting fed to you at an overwhelming rate. There were also quite a few mini-boss enemies that were re-used way more often than they should have been. Soundtrack is too safe, and leaves a little to be desired. The Emmi sections can be hit or miss. Most of the time, I enjoyed them, but there were 2 that I did not.

    Last note I didn't pay $60 for this game, maybe if I did, I would have been more critical with my review, but oh well.    … Expand
  72. ITZZZPERRY
    Sep 12, 2022
    9
    Metroid Dread is the first Metroid game I have ever played. I was shocked at how addicted I became to the gameplay loop of unlocking new abilities that I had to master immediately to continue. This is a must play for Switch owners.
  73. indi01
    Dec 19, 2021
    9
    An incredible experience, I had plenty of fun. The controls are very smooth. Lots of thought went into the level design. The game is challenging but the right way, it has various mechanics to master. I only wished it was longer.
  74. Cjm_cola_cole
    Feb 26, 2023
    10
    Beautiful animation. The boss fights are phenomenal. The scenery is fantastic. This might be my favorite metroid game. The ending was MWAH
  75. Hack
    Jul 29, 2023
    2
    One of the most frustrating, unfun games I have ever played. I got about halfway through and turned it off and put it onto eBay. It just has zero redeeming features, nothing about Metroid Dread made me want to continue playing but the constant one-shot deaths, obscure puzzles and backtracking certainly made me want to turn it off. Don't go in expecting rewarding difficulty like Dark Souls,One of the most frustrating, unfun games I have ever played. I got about halfway through and turned it off and put it onto eBay. It just has zero redeeming features, nothing about Metroid Dread made me want to continue playing but the constant one-shot deaths, obscure puzzles and backtracking certainly made me want to turn it off. Don't go in expecting rewarding difficulty like Dark Souls, it's just pure BS that will infuriate you. I feel like the game just assumes you've played every Metroid game which I haven't, and that made it a terrible experience as someone new to the franchise.… Expand
  76. DinoBeam
    Aug 5, 2023
    2
    Got stuck in the demo, had to use a guide to progress because it is very poor at communicating, then I got to these annoying enemies you have to run away from. First of all that isn't fun, second of all you have to be fast so then you can't get your bearings and memorize the level, which is very important in these games. No I'm looking at other reviews and hearing of repeated bossGot stuck in the demo, had to use a guide to progress because it is very poor at communicating, then I got to these annoying enemies you have to run away from. First of all that isn't fun, second of all you have to be fast so then you can't get your bearings and memorize the level, which is very important in these games. No I'm looking at other reviews and hearing of repeated boss fights, that's just sad, what an overhyped mess.… Expand
  77. ShiningLion
    Jan 27, 2022
    9
    Incredible game! I loved just about everything about it. It's very action-packed, the environments are rich and feel truly like another world. There's a lot of cool abilities and moves you can learn. It's tough at times, but I liked that with every death I learned something new and could tweak my strategy until i got it right. I think this is how a game should be. Games that are too easyIncredible game! I loved just about everything about it. It's very action-packed, the environments are rich and feel truly like another world. There's a lot of cool abilities and moves you can learn. It's tough at times, but I liked that with every death I learned something new and could tweak my strategy until i got it right. I think this is how a game should be. Games that are too easy or you rarely ever die might as well be a movie. I love a challenge.

    My only complaints that keep it from being a 10 are:
    - The controls for the shinespark ability are very fidgety, and simply don't respond sometimes, even if you do them as directed
    - Tutorials teaching you how to use new abilities disappear right after you learn the ability and can't be dug up later if you need a reminder (or if you can, I couldn't find it)
    - Reskinned enemies and repeat bosses (or same but multiple this time) take the thrill out of it a few times. It's not terrible in that regard, a minor nuisance, but it caused me to growl a few times.
    - I guess the heavily text-based intro is a throwback to the side-scroller Metroids this one is based on, but it's the 2020s and let's be honest, a well-made cutscene would've been nicer than paragraphs of exposition and backstory.    … Expand
  78. thryce3
    May 16, 2022
    9
    Metroid Dread is possibly the most appropriate title of all time. First of all, this is a very Metroid metroidvania. It brings back all the great things that began in Super Metroid (and unfortunately the crap controls for the spin jump) and modernizes them. Second, there is definitely a sense of dread whenever you enter an EMMI zone. If you're like me, there's already a constant lowMetroid Dread is possibly the most appropriate title of all time. First of all, this is a very Metroid metroidvania. It brings back all the great things that began in Super Metroid (and unfortunately the crap controls for the spin jump) and modernizes them. Second, there is definitely a sense of dread whenever you enter an EMMI zone. If you're like me, there's already a constant low level dread in metroidvanias as far not wanting to go the wrong direction first. The EMMIs only compound that.
    It really just nails the metroidvania formula and has that familiarity of the similar powerups to Super Metroid. Plus the game looks phenomenal. The controls are super tight - except the aforementioned space jump, but thats tradition at this point. It can get VERY difficult at points, but I really felt that I was able to get better each time I died and replayed the same boss. It felt very satisfying to finally defeat it, and didn't feel cheap or overly frustrating. Also I never looked at a gamefaq until I finished the game. That's rare as even the best games have that one spot where you feel stuck.
    Overall, this is possibly the best Metroid yet.    … Expand
  79. Kaprawiec
    Mar 24, 2022
    10
    Definitely Switch GOTY of 2021. Great, polished gameplay, nice clean graphics and good story. Now I wait for other metroid games on Switch. Must have.
  80. krulemuk
    Oct 30, 2021
    10
    Metroid Dread is a worthy successor of Super Metroid and will be enthroned as the best Metroid game after a 27 years waiting period. It is easily my game of the year and one of the beste Switch exclusives to date.
  81. somedude14
    Apr 6, 2022
    8
    Good, but way too short for a full priced game in this day and age. You can get it on Amazon at a slight discount, these games rarely go on sale.
  82. rosnk30
    Oct 28, 2021
    9
    I never played any Metroid game before and Dread was my first one! I love it so much that I begun play entire saga!

    Metroid Dread is a awesome metroidvania with great challenge, graphics and bosses. This game runs smootly in Nintendo Switch. Well, if you is like me and never played Metroid before, try begin with Metroid Dread!
  83. shearow
    Oct 6, 2022
    9
    My personal game of the year in 2021. It was a pleasant and fun return to the old school Metroid formula with some extremely smooth gameplay and top notch controls. Definitely reccomend.
  84. facepwnage
    Oct 27, 2021
    9
    Dread goes toe to toe with best Metroid games of all time, and that says a lot. Literally the only thing holding Dread back from a 10/10 is the soundtrack being average, not bad, just not at the levels of similar games like Super Metroid or Metroid Primes soundtracks. Everything else, the combat, exploration, characters, and story are a hard 10. It doesn't hold your hand, it's difficultDread goes toe to toe with best Metroid games of all time, and that says a lot. Literally the only thing holding Dread back from a 10/10 is the soundtrack being average, not bad, just not at the levels of similar games like Super Metroid or Metroid Primes soundtracks. Everything else, the combat, exploration, characters, and story are a hard 10. It doesn't hold your hand, it's difficult but fair, and every minute of this game is an absolute blast to experience.… Expand
  85. PanteraHouse
    Jul 2, 2023
    6
    Never seen a game with so many good mechanics used so poorly. 99% of your time is running around having no idea where to go. Re doing the same rooms over and over again hoping to find the next 30 seconds of new content before you're back to having no clue where to go
  86. vspvitor
    Nov 1, 2021
    10
    Amazing - i just loved the story and gameplay - i liked how i got game overs and learned through the process .Samus gameplay is really fluid and we can feel powerful but with risks- if i would add something here is a boss rush mode and some skins from armors of other games :)
  87. jocariba
    Mar 2, 2023
    9
    Wow, es una obra maestra, arte increíble, jugabilidad inmejorable, buena dificultad, buena variedad de enemigos, lo único que reclamo es que es demasiado corto, deja con muchas ganas de más
  88. ConstantinS
    Dec 20, 2021
    8
    This would be a 10 if it wasn't for the very hard frustrating boss battles.

    Comme on, you have to think also for some more casual players! I am at the final battle now, and I'm still not sure if I'll finish the game. If it wasn't for amiibo cheats (repleanish energy) in the boss stages, I couldn't even get so far, and throw the game away. And as a side note, why the hack amiibos    This would be a 10 if it wasn't for the very hard frustrating boss battles.

    Comme on, you have to think also for some more casual players! I am at the final battle now, and I'm still not sure if I'll finish the game.

    If it wasn't for amiibo cheats (repleanish energy) in the boss stages, I couldn't even get so far, and throw the game away.

    And as a side note, why the hack amiibos gives random nr. of energy? Sometimes it gives me 200, sometimes 50. Another poor choise of game design for using these. Another layer of frustration.

    Overall, a superb game, but very difficult. If you don't like hadcore challenges you will barely play half the game.    … Expand
  89. vmartin
    Nov 7, 2021
    9
    The best metroid story ever by far! And one of the best in the franchise! Strong candidate for goty
  90. Aluk
    Feb 8, 2022
    10
    An incredible game, the development of samus is incredible, the story is very good, the way to get the improvements very successful, the feeling of terror that you feel with the EMMYS is incredible.
    The best Switch game of the year 2021 without a doubt.
    Quite difficult, but the progression is very good. Un juego increible, el desarrollo de samus es increíble, la historia muy buena, la    An incredible game, the development of samus is incredible, the story is very good, the way to get the improvements very successful, the feeling of terror that you feel with the EMMYS is incredible.
    The best Switch game of the year 2021 without a doubt.
    Quite difficult, but the progression is very good.

    Un juego increible, el desarrollo de samus es increíble, la historia muy buena, la manera de conseguir las mejoras muy lograda, la sensación de terror que sientes con los EMMYS es increíble.
    El mejor juego de Switch del año 2021 sin duda.
    Bastante dificil, pero la progresión es muy buena.    … Expand
  91. weskergamer
    Mar 10, 2023
    10
    I played every metroid game and i never enjoyed any of the other games as much as i enjoyed this one. Don't get me wrong, I love Metroid, it's my favorite franchise of all time, but this game made me love the franchise even more. Why? Because this is the best example of how GREAT this franchise can get. I don't want to talk about the good things of Dread, because it would take me hours, II played every metroid game and i never enjoyed any of the other games as much as i enjoyed this one. Don't get me wrong, I love Metroid, it's my favorite franchise of all time, but this game made me love the franchise even more. Why? Because this is the best example of how GREAT this franchise can get. I don't want to talk about the good things of Dread, because it would take me hours, I just want to say Thank You Mercury Steam for bringing Metroid back and thank you Sakamoto for never giving up on it.… Expand
  92. ZeoN
    Jan 4, 2023
    8
    Ha sido mi primer Metroid y ha sido una experiencia increíble.
    Su jugabilidad es muy adictiva, el sonido y banda sonora espectaculares y su historia engancha mucho, sobre todo al final.
    Recomendado
  93. PizzaW0lf
    Dec 15, 2021
    10
    Nintendo really took the word "Metroid" Literally in this game. "Metro" because it includes tunnels you go through. "Android" Because of the EMMIs! Anyway, here's the review.

    I will try to keep it brief but also include some game analysis stuff in here. I've played all the 2D Metroid games except for 2. And I can confidently say that this is easily my favourite Metroid game and also    Nintendo really took the word "Metroid" Literally in this game. "Metro" because it includes tunnels you go through. "Android" Because of the EMMIs! Anyway, here's the review.

    I will try to keep it brief but also include some game analysis stuff in here. I've played all the 2D Metroid games except for 2. And I can confidently say that this is easily my favourite Metroid game and also among my favourite games of all time.

    The difficulty is my favourite part of this game as it's so refreshing to play something that really tests your skills. The past Metroid games weren't that difficult as I never even died in Super and Zero Mission. Fusion was actually slightly hard but I managed. With this game though? I died to Kraid a lot until I got better. And that's the best part, you die until you get better at playing the game and better understand the attack patterns. It was a triumph when I got past a boss. In an era where games are so easy, this game is really refreshing.

    The environments are really great in this game. I found that the graphics and how it's 3D add so much to the atmosphere you feel when going through the map. Burenia and Ghavron were magical when I stepped foot into them. I think this game also does an incredible job of subtly telling the story throughout the game by utilizing the 3D backgrounds. There were a lot of mysterious things and objects you could find when looking into the backgrounds. I would expect this game to pull it off better than the past games as the past games have pretty basic backgrounds. Also, this game uses original locations where as Super and Zero mission kept using Brinstar and other various locations like that. And one last point, Burenia gave me a very "liminal" feeling which was incredible as Super gave that same feeling when I went through the wrecked ship.

    The singlehandedly best part about this game is the scope they reached. The past Metroid games feel a lot more basic compared to this entry as the rooms were smaller, and the boss fights weren't nearly as involved. This game really captures the adventure aspect the best out of the series by simply offering way more depth to the maps and abilities.

    This game is a masterpiece through and through, and despite other metroidvanias existing, I think this game offers a grander experience compared to other games in the genre. It really earned its best adventure award at TGA.    … Expand
  94. Usmart
    Nov 27, 2022
    9
    Simplemente me gustó mucho, la historia cierra el ciclo de Metroid de una manera muy epica generando a su vez un nuevo arco de la historia de Samus.
  95. TidyWire
    Oct 28, 2021
    9
    Single handedly one of the greatest Metroid games of all time, and even moreso one of the best Metroidvanias ever made. Retains great atmosphere from the classics and blends it with modern game design and movement that feels ultra fluid. It keeps all that worked about Metroid Fusion, trims the linearity and supplements it with the open ended design of Super Metroid.

    The story is also    Single handedly one of the greatest Metroid games of all time, and even moreso one of the best Metroidvanias ever made. Retains great atmosphere from the classics and blends it with modern game design and movement that feels ultra fluid. It keeps all that worked about Metroid Fusion, trims the linearity and supplements it with the open ended design of Super Metroid.

    The story is also deceptively endearing. Simple and only a few lines of dialogue are uttered in the whole 10 hour runtime, but it does enough to make you sympathise with this gaming icon in a way other games have tried and failed to.

    My only real criticism is the lack of memorable songs in the soundtrack; but that is very unfair considering the backlog of this franchise and how legendarily diverse it's music has been. Not to say there aren't any good music tracks, most of it is serviceable to good, just nothing as impactful as Prime or Super.

    Fantastic game. Go buy it.    … Expand
  96. MarioKartfans
    Oct 26, 2021
    10
    One of best games this year and in my opinion Metroid Dread is best Metroid game in the series of Metroid (not Metroid Prime as it is different between First-Person Shooter-Adventure and 2D/2.5D Action Metroidvania. :)

    So I give this game my Game of the Year 2021. :) Metroid Dread offer you so much throughout game like lot of weapon and suit abilities for Samus, lot of areas    One of best games this year and in my opinion Metroid Dread is best Metroid game in the series of Metroid (not Metroid Prime as it is different between First-Person Shooter-Adventure and 2D/2.5D Action Metroidvania. :)

    So I give this game my Game of the Year 2021. :)

    Metroid Dread offer you so much throughout game like lot of weapon and suit abilities for Samus, lot of areas throughout game with many secret areas with their own specific to use to unlock secret areas or areas where you progressing through the story or explore around amazing and depth designs of areas and backgrounds. Graphics is fantastic looking and gameplay is depth, perfect fun and challenging. Metroid Dread is not easy or normal difficult game, it is hardcore challenge and difficulty feels thanks to between gameplay, bosses, dangerous areas and big robots chases you and you have to find way to escape until you kill brain thing alien and get powerful weapon abilities to takedown E.E.M.I. robots. :)

    I do understand some gamers found game is so hard which is wrong games for them. This is what Metroidvania and hardcore action games is. They need to research about game first before buy game incase too hard for them.

    Anyway Metroid Dread is my game of the year 2021!!! :)    … Expand
  97. Bullzz
    Dec 17, 2021
    8
    Sehr gutes Game. Die Emmi Szenen sind etwas eigen aber mit Übung schafft man auch das
  98. Gohax
    Oct 27, 2021
    8
    as someone who started his journey of metroidvanias with hollow knight and then i continued to the other popular games such as ori and bloodstained i was really hyped for Metroid dread because its kind of one of the creators of the genre after finishing the game i was left with this off feeling as if it wasn't enough

    story: Metroid Dread retells the story of the 2D Metroid games leading    as someone who started his journey of metroidvanias with hollow knight and then i continued to the other popular games such as ori and bloodstained i was really hyped for Metroid dread because its kind of one of the creators of the genre after finishing the game i was left with this off feeling as if it wasn't enough

    story: Metroid Dread retells the story of the 2D Metroid games leading up to it, ending with Metroid Fusion. Now, Samus is dispatched to investigate by a currently unknown party and travels to ZDR. As the only being in the universe with immunity against the X Parasites, Samus seeks to uncover whether they truly still exist

    pros:

    - the game is one of the prettiest games you can play on the switch its really smooth and barely had any hiccups in the graphic department

    - the map is super understandable and very detailed really made my life so much easier

    - the sound design is superb

    - Samus'es movements and weapons although clunky at times are really cool and after getting used to it i really loved it

    - the bosses in this game are the biggest stars beautifully designed and every fight had meaning and difficulty plus final boss is super hard in the good way

    - the game is good in the sense of completing the story that fans waited for at least 20 years if I'm not mistaken

    cons:

    - the game is super short for a metroidvania idk if its just me but in my opinion if a metroidvania isn't at least 15 hours its not worth full price

    - which leads me to the price of the game yes its a good game and all but 60 bucks for this ? really Nintendo ? that's a no go they should've took an example from kena bridge of spirits if the game isn't long don't put a high price on it !!!

    - the "dread" part of the game which are the immortal robots that chase after you is not scary and not "dread" worthy. annoying at best because if the killer robot catches you , you have a small escape window and you do it 7 times with 7 different E.M.M.I. as they call them i swear every time i stumbled upon one of the those robots all i had in mind was oh s@%t here we go again

    - after i finished the game i had this off feeling as if i didn't do much in my opinion metroidvanias today accomplished way to much and set the bar way to high even for the genre creator

    in conclusion the game is super fun and i do recommend it but only for a lower price i cant possibly recommend a 10 hour game at best for 60 bucks its beautiful cool and i really liked it at the end but i hope that in the next Metroid they'll go bigger and better because as i said the bar for metroidvanias is way to high these days which brings me to my final score an 8 out of 10    … Expand
  99. iConfabulated
    Oct 31, 2021
    10
    Absolutely loved this game. Atmosphere, movement, combat were just about everything I had hoped for in a modern Metroid game, especially after Samus returns on the 3ds. The map design seems to have caused a rift between players, some feel is too easy/hand holdy, some are adamant it's too obscure and easy to get lost. I'll admit there were several places/puzzles I got stuck on, but IAbsolutely loved this game. Atmosphere, movement, combat were just about everything I had hoped for in a modern Metroid game, especially after Samus returns on the 3ds. The map design seems to have caused a rift between players, some feel is too easy/hand holdy, some are adamant it's too obscure and easy to get lost. I'll admit there were several places/puzzles I got stuck on, but I still enjoyed my time roaming around. When you are familiar with the subversive hidden blocks from previous games they almost become obvious in this game. And to be fair, the designers explicitly tell you to bomb and shoot everything when you're stuck, often incentivizing you with pickups just on the other side of a wall. The smooth movement and teleportation rooms really speed up the navigation, so I really don't understand why 'backtracking' is such a dirty word in this context. It should be a joy to go back through a previous world so powered up and smash through it.

    Do I with some of the textures were higher resolution? Sure. But would I prefer that over 60fps or fast load times? Absolutely not. There is so much going on with the backgrounds, lighting, and particle effects it's still a gorgeous game.

    Not much of the music is memorable outside of the game, like you're not going to be humming it all day. But it fits the areas and their mood perfectly, and songs great on the tv or handheld. Songs effects are awesome, though the new item pickup jingle is a bit... 70s synth? Idk...

    Samus is a badass again, I'll take it.    … Expand
  100. TheHambro
    Nov 23, 2021
    8
    Metroid Dread brings that old-school, side-scrolling, platforming that we all love about the series. If you’ve played the previous games, you’ll feel right at home here. You’ve got a nicely handcrafted world, a little bit of story that is quick and to the point, and those damn EMMIs that’ll get your heart pumpin’. The movement and fluidity of Samus are incredible. Being able toMetroid Dread brings that old-school, side-scrolling, platforming that we all love about the series. If you’ve played the previous games, you’ll feel right at home here. You’ve got a nicely handcrafted world, a little bit of story that is quick and to the point, and those damn EMMIs that’ll get your heart pumpin’. The movement and fluidity of Samus are incredible. Being able to cohesively move, jump, and evade while attacking is something to behold. This is how a hardened, badass, and agile bounty hunter like Samus should feel like. My one and only gripe with this is that the music isn’t memorable to me whatsoever. Metroid has always had some catchy tunes, but this just doesn’t have that. It’s great, it’s fun, it’s Metroid, just get it and enjoy!… Expand
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  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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