Metroid Dread

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  1. Vannikun
    Oct 31, 2021
    10
    Really good game, lots of upgrades and lore to be had here, especially for the hardcore Metroid fans like myself.
  2. KristiancraK
    Nov 18, 2021
    10
    Goty 2021 Switch and Goty 2021 all plataforms!! The best Metroid 2D forever
  3. Hoob
    Oct 29, 2021
    10
    PROS:

    The controls are tight, plenty of moves and tools and ways to combine them, but also a high learning curve that goes with it. It feels very rewarding once you mastered your movement and learned the patterns of your enemies. The EMMI sections are something fresh and really made my palms sweaty, for once your not the powerful one and have to escape and sneak around, often just    PROS:

    The controls are tight, plenty of moves and tools and ways to combine them, but also a high learning curve that goes with it. It feels very rewarding once you mastered your movement and learned the patterns of your enemies.

    The EMMI sections are something fresh and really made my palms sweaty, for once your not the powerful one and have to escape and sneak around, often just barely making it through the exit in time.

    I loved the bosses, first they seems impossible, after a while you're dodging and parrying everything they can throw at you.

    Music, graphics and atmosphere are outstanding.

    Sequence breaking of course is a thing in this game.

    CONS:

    You're often locked in an area you're supposed to progress, when I thought I'd rather go back and get some items or explore somewhere else, before I want to progress.

    No button remapping, colorblind mode, or other accessibility options.

    If you struggle with complex controls and movements, or have trouble with staying orientated on a map, this game may not be for you.

    You also probably should know what a Metroidvania type of game is, judging from other reviews here. Also, don't buy it if you can't handle dying and learing from your mistakes.    … Expand
  4. MaxsterChief121
    Nov 3, 2021
    9
    An absolutely brilliant return to form that fully embraces the series use of non-linear progression to craft a truly unique entry into the series. This game also features by far my favorite iteration of Samus, fully leaning into her badass charm, while also allowing her to have scenes where we see a much tender side to her character.
  5. MelvinG24
    Nov 30, 2021
    8
    Very good game, beautiful graphics, great sounds and very addicted. It hooked me up since minute 1 of gameplay.

    However, as good as this game is, I can not say the same for the controller. The controller layout are very bad. They have mixed the jump with the dash and the ball with slide and it just made the gameplay frustrating and irritating. They have been mulpitles, a lot of occations    Very good game, beautiful graphics, great sounds and very addicted. It hooked me up since minute 1 of gameplay.

    However, as good as this game is, I can not say the same for the controller. The controller layout are very bad. They have mixed the jump with the dash and the ball with slide and it just made the gameplay frustrating and irritating. They have been mulpitles, a lot of occations where I want to do something but Samus ends up doing something else because the controller layout are all together at with the same buttons. It is not like the have enough buttons to used. Because the are a few buttons that have not use in the game    … Expand
  6. Alvz9
    Nov 2, 2021
    10
    Años sin jugar un Metroid en 2D, y la progresión ha sido estupenda de cara a la quinta entrega de esta saga (sin contar Prime). Dread incorpora una guía mínima como en Fusión, pero en la mayoría de las ocasiones sentirás esa sensación de exploración de las primeras entregas; aunque esto es un tanto ilusorio: pues, el diseño de niveles funciona de tal forma, que casi siempre se te sugiereAños sin jugar un Metroid en 2D, y la progresión ha sido estupenda de cara a la quinta entrega de esta saga (sin contar Prime). Dread incorpora una guía mínima como en Fusión, pero en la mayoría de las ocasiones sentirás esa sensación de exploración de las primeras entregas; aunque esto es un tanto ilusorio: pues, el diseño de niveles funciona de tal forma, que casi siempre se te sugiere el camino a seguir (aunque a lo metroidvania: esto quiere decir, siempre intercalando e interconectando distintos niveles de un gran mapa). Los EMMIS como dinámica jugable son un soplo de aire fresco, aunque su sensación de agobio se podría haber trasladado a cualquier lugar del mapa (y no sólo a las áreas centrales donde habitan estos seres). El resto de jefes y subjefes son variados y muy desafiantes; aunque un poco repetitivos después de unas horas de juego. Terminé el juego en poco menos de 20 hrs., pero ganas de rejugarlo no faltan (apetece mucho en este tipo de juegos). Los powers ups de Samus están muy bien implementados, obligándote a explorar cuando te quedas atrapado con tal de obtener un nuevo poder. A nivel gráfico es muy sobresaliente respecto al resto del catalogo de Switch, y tiene un excelente rendimiento (con algunos bajones de FPS en los combates contra jefes). Su historia es simplemente el broche de oro que necesitaba la saga para finalizar; y es un adorno perfecto para una jugabilidad exquisita y refinada con el pasar de las distintas entregas. Dread es la versión definitiva de Samus, y sin lugar a dudas el mejor Metroid en 2D.… Expand
  7. figjam
    Oct 28, 2021
    9
    excellent game. Im not disappointed but there's a few things I wish they addressed. 1. Its not very self aware. Why doesn't Samus remark on how she alwayys loses her powers. 2. The world in metroid is always set up as if its just waiting for Samus to arrive. Her story would be better if she was exploiting aliens for her powers instead of conveniently finding missiles and recharge stations.excellent game. Im not disappointed but there's a few things I wish they addressed. 1. Its not very self aware. Why doesn't Samus remark on how she alwayys loses her powers. 2. The world in metroid is always set up as if its just waiting for Samus to arrive. Her story would be better if she was exploiting aliens for her powers instead of conveniently finding missiles and recharge stations. 3. The old games carried a sense of realism because you could beat them without finding very cool powers. This one theres a feeling of being led by the designers throughout.… Expand
  8. DMJReviews
    May 5, 2022
    8
    I loved the return to Super Metroid and I appreciated the game's simplicity. Like Super Metroid and a proper Metroidvania the exploration was the star of the show. Traversal was a highlight of my experience. Just moving through the rooms is satisfying. The game is just the right length. Something that a lot of developers get wrong. Many pride themselves on bigger is better and go open world.
  9. temiklis
    Jan 9, 2023
    10
    great atmosphere, full of action, research. The game is quite short (about 10-15 hours), but it's good, it doesn't have time to get bored and keeps the interest.
  10. GreenMenace
    May 22, 2023
    8
    One of the main reasons why I bought the switch was the promise of Metroid Prime 4. That hasn’t happened. I decided to give 2d Metroid a shot, and while I can comfortably say I prefer a Prime game, I had a blast with Metroid Dread.

    Pros Tight controls Great theme Satisfying playstyle Cons Camouflaged blocks inhibit early progress in story A hidden move mechanic I got stuck a    One of the main reasons why I bought the switch was the promise of Metroid Prime 4. That hasn’t happened. I decided to give 2d Metroid a shot, and while I can comfortably say I prefer a Prime game, I had a blast with Metroid Dread.

    Pros
    Tight controls
    Great theme
    Satisfying playstyle

    Cons
    Camouflaged blocks inhibit early progress in story
    A hidden move mechanic

    I got stuck a couple times in the early game because it felt like a Mario boo house. When you’re stuck, shoot at the wall! The game says. Didn’t like that. It’s formulaic enough though to where you can learn what to expect, but still...Also, the developers put a lot of enhancements (though not required to beat the game) behind a complicated move mechanic that isn’t even mentioned in the game. And, to add insult to injury, they put that mechanic on the most breakable part of the joy-con. It was stressful to use the technique, fail, and try again a dozen times because I was worried I was harming the controller.

    While the music doesn’t detract from the theme, it doesn’t carry much weight. Thankfully, the rainbow robots (why all the colors though?) pulled through. The E.M.M.I. put the dread in Dread. It was fun and satisfying to sneak around them until you could finally take them out. This is a very well made game because once you get some momentum, the game is really fun.

    The items didn’t really add anything new to the game, but boss fights were fun enough to where I found myself mashing to shoot as fast as I could. The game looks fantastic and the controls are very satisfying to pull off. There are quality of life features too like the map marking where you found, but couldn’t reach, areas and or enhancements. Loading screens were put in spots that didn’t interrupt the immersion of the game. It’s a short game costing $60, but it gave me something that most Nintendo games don’t offer an adult: a challenge.

    In summary, I don’t like games with guns. I don’t like platformers. I don’t like horror themes. But I like Metroid Dread and have no regrets.    … Expand
  11. Meme_beam
    Jan 23, 2023
    8
    The game was fun, but it's way too short so you do have to replay harder difficulties to get your money's worth as there is no new game plus. EMMI's didn't add to much to the game as they will be the reason you die majority of the game but i did have a few tense moments with the EMMI. i liked how many cutscences there were and how good the action was in them. A few abilities feelThe game was fun, but it's way too short so you do have to replay harder difficulties to get your money's worth as there is no new game plus. EMMI's didn't add to much to the game as they will be the reason you die majority of the game but i did have a few tense moments with the EMMI. i liked how many cutscences there were and how good the action was in them. A few abilities feel underutilized in combat and more enemies should have been designed around the abilities more as it feels parrying is always the best option. I would only recommend if you are a metroid or metriodvania fan.… Expand
  12. spencerplewe
    Dec 5, 2022
    10
    The Metroid series officially, and finally, advances forward with a new main entry that builds on its entire history and then some! The story is subtle but tastefully visualized, the controls are extremely smooth, the visual design is a dream, and the bosses, while not letting up on the challenge, are so satisfying to finish.
  13. RashFaustinho
    Oct 31, 2021
    9
    Short and sweet. Following both Fusion's and Samus Return's steps, Dread is an even greater improvement of that formula.

    I loved the return to the "horror", the EMMI were a very nice addition, and overall the game feels wonderfully packed. The music is probably less memorable than it was in the past, but it's still a great game that I truly enjoyed. After waiting for so long, Metroid got    Short and sweet. Following both Fusion's and Samus Return's steps, Dread is an even greater improvement of that formula.

    I loved the return to the "horror", the EMMI were a very nice addition, and overall the game feels wonderfully packed.

    The music is probably less memorable than it was in the past, but it's still a great game that I truly enjoyed. After waiting for so long, Metroid got Dread with the quality it deserved    … Expand
  14. CTAN
    May 31, 2023
    10
    After playing Metroid Prime Remastered, I bought this game Metroid Dread to try, oh gosh, such this is such a a great game. Certainly this is a perfect metroidvania game to me, it's fun to lost in map and sloely power up Samus by defeating enemies. The part to encounter with EMMI is definitely something new to me. TBH, boss fights are challenging, but definitely worth my time to figure outAfter playing Metroid Prime Remastered, I bought this game Metroid Dread to try, oh gosh, such this is such a a great game. Certainly this is a perfect metroidvania game to me, it's fun to lost in map and sloely power up Samus by defeating enemies. The part to encounter with EMMI is definitely something new to me. TBH, boss fights are challenging, but definitely worth my time to figure out the way to fight them.… Expand
  15. ResetButton
    Nov 7, 2021
    8
    Pros:
    Excellent satisfying controls.
    The maps are challenging but not frustrating. Graphics, sound and overall presentation is great. Good pacing. The length of time between acquiring new abilities feels right. Cons: Other than replying the campaign, there isn't much post-game things to do. There isn't that "wow" moment where they went above-and-beyond. The game plays it pretty    Pros:
    Excellent satisfying controls.
    The maps are challenging but not frustrating.
    Graphics, sound and overall presentation is great.
    Good pacing. The length of time between acquiring new abilities feels right.
    Cons:
    Other than replying the campaign, there isn't much post-game things to do.
    There isn't that "wow" moment where they went above-and-beyond. The game plays it pretty safe.
    Overall:
    Solid game. I don't like 2D side scrollers, but this won me over immediately.    … Expand
  16. keshudioo
    Apr 18, 2023
    10
    Very good level designs, great weapons, good story. Challenging but manageable normal mode. I really liked the game.
  17. hector_bcn98
    Nov 2, 2022
    9
    +
    La continuación de la saga 2D que todo fan estaba esperando. Una fórmula jugable perfecta a lo largo de las década llega a su cúlmen técnico.
    A nivel gráfico y sonoro explota las capacidades de la consola, aunque deja el sabor de que se puede incluso superar por mucho en el futuro. Uno de los videojuegos más divertidos de todo el catálogo de Switch, además de accesible para todo el    +
    La continuación de la saga 2D que todo fan estaba esperando. Una fórmula jugable perfecta a lo largo de las década llega a su cúlmen técnico.
    A nivel gráfico y sonoro explota las capacidades de la consola, aunque deja el sabor de que se puede incluso superar por mucho en el futuro.
    Uno de los videojuegos más divertidos de todo el catálogo de Switch, además de accesible para todo el mundo: puede ser el punto de partida para el que no conozca o haya jugado nunca a Metroid.
    Novedades como la zona EMMI convierten en única la propuesta e intensifican la experiencia.
    Gran diseño de mapas y niveles, con muchísimo backtracking y exploración.

    -
    Podría haber desarrollado un sistema de mejoras y evolución del personaje, al estilo Castlevania, que permita una experiencia más única para cada tipo de jugador.
    Una duración justa y con una rejugabilidad que no permite de demasiadas sorpresas o nuevos caminos. Una vez acabado, no hay mucho más a descubrir.    … Expand
  18. torjo
    Jun 22, 2023
    10
    Great game from a great Studio.
    I loved "old" style metroids and this one allows me to remember old days while living a new and modern experience.
  19. CptCaleb
    Dec 6, 2021
    10
    Maybe the best Metroid ever! I’m a huge fan of the series, but this new iteration is something special. They truly nailed it! It’s not as much of a reinvention of the franchise as I had suspected it would be, for better or worse.

    Mechanics: the controls here are maybe the tightest I’ve seen in any game. Everything feels responsive and exact. I only really found myself fumbling with the    Maybe the best Metroid ever! I’m a huge fan of the series, but this new iteration is something special. They truly nailed it! It’s not as much of a reinvention of the franchise as I had suspected it would be, for better or worse.

    Mechanics: the controls here are maybe the tightest I’ve seen in any game. Everything feels responsive and exact. I only really found myself fumbling with the controls when during puzzles requiring very quick execution of the more advanced actions, which is fine because it’s intentional so. Overall, I was extremely pleased with how precisely and immediately Samus’ movements responds to input. The animations for Samus are fluid and much appreciated!

    Upgrades: We saw the return of the series’ staples, as well as some really nice new gear. There were a few upgrades that I found lackluster, but still a very strong set. I appreciated that the very last major upgrade was the item that it was, rather than stacking the coolest gear at the end (as Prime 3 did).

    Emmis: I really loved these things! They were genuinely thrilling to deal with, but didn’t feel totally unreasonable either. I did find on my second playthrough (switched to hard) that avoiding them had become too easy. It’s difficult to implement such an enemy, and still have them feel threatening, given how extremely maneuverable Samus is. So, given that, I don’t know how they could have improved them without compromising on making it cheap/unfair.

    Environments: This is truly a beautiful game; the lighting and aesthetics are splendid. The water effects in particular stand out. Overall the mood and atmosphere of the environments are well developed and full, which is common in Metroid games. I did find that I never wondered where to go/what to do next, which was a bit disappointing, but probably necessary to aid newcomers to the series. Music is also very fitting.

    Story: I quite liked it, although some of the choices made went against the grain for me as a long time fan.

    Overall an excellent entry in a series that has set a very high bar! I’ve honestly never played a more flawless game: they got everything just right! Highly recommend.    … Expand
  20. SgtSocks
    May 12, 2023
    8
    Atmosphere is the name of the game, it rocks making Metroid Dread one of the best games of 2021, It’s a must have for anyone’s switch game library, hopefully it means a bright future for the Metroid franchise
  21. ReviewThangs
    Mar 17, 2023
    8
    Pretty difficult even on rookie setting with some difficulty spikes. Many enemies are often bullet sponges. That being said, silky smooth fun game with manageable exploration (much better than something like hollow Knight) and great combat. Story is whatever. Graphics are alright for switch. There are too many E.M.M.I sections, at best they're a chance of pace at worse they're justPretty difficult even on rookie setting with some difficulty spikes. Many enemies are often bullet sponges. That being said, silky smooth fun game with manageable exploration (much better than something like hollow Knight) and great combat. Story is whatever. Graphics are alright for switch. There are too many E.M.M.I sections, at best they're a chance of pace at worse they're just annoying constant retry attempts. They're not atrocious but they're not great either.… Expand
  22. JackMcloed
    Mar 3, 2023
    10
    It uses all the buttons.

    Yeah.
    That basically sums it all up.
    Like a Swiss watch.

    Showing everyone who spawned this genre.
  23. Sam195
    Oct 9, 2021
    9
    This is a 2d Metroid game for Nintendo Switch!!!
    Probably my game of the year.
  24. grillonbleu
    Jul 22, 2023
    8
    A dense, tough as nails game. I was surprised as this is the sort of difficulty I’ve come to expect from indie studios, rather than the established ones. It is rather short and linear as recent Metroidvania goes, which is fine considering how intense the game is.
  25. Queso924
    Mar 17, 2023
    10
    Sin duda el mejor juego 2D de la saga. Super entretenido y extremadamente satisfactorio de jugar (en serio es super gratificante el control y las nuevas habilidades)
    Por no hablar de la cantidad de lore que hay.
    La dificultad está un poco desbalanceada pues morir fuera de los jefes y las zonas emmi es casi imposible. Y los propios jefes ,no son difíciles, pero si necesitan varios intentos,    Sin duda el mejor juego 2D de la saga. Super entretenido y extremadamente satisfactorio de jugar (en serio es super gratificante el control y las nuevas habilidades)
    Por no hablar de la cantidad de lore que hay.
    La dificultad está un poco desbalanceada pues morir fuera de los jefes y las zonas emmi es casi imposible. Y los propios jefes ,no son difíciles, pero si necesitan varios intentos, (sobretodo en el jefe final)
    El diseño de niveles es simplemente inmejorable, todo está pensado desde un principio y por algún motivo, siempre sabrás a donde ir aunque el juego no te lo diga.
    Y junto con su final tan épico no puedo no ponerle un 10 ( y lo más importante, está hecho por un estudio español, lo cual ya le da muchos puntos jajajaj)    … Expand
  26. BharborButcher0
    Jul 25, 2023
    10
    Muito bom, um titulo a altura do super metroid do snes. Só que melhor ainda. jogabilidade muito boa, upgrades de personagens muito bacana, enfim, vale muito a pena.
  27. Ginger_Avenger
    Nov 16, 2022
    8
    Despite being a fan of Metroidvanias, this was the first actual Metroid game I have played (I have played many of the Castlevania series games).So, what do you know? I like the genre, so I liked this game a lot. Really fun to play with nice visuals. I used my turbo button sometimes, but overall, the game was fun and a decent challenge.
  28. Wertypite
    Feb 10, 2023
    10
    Too perfect to complain about. Masterpiece for ages. This game really shows why Metroid franshise so special. Brilliant gameplay, awesome music, crazy bosses and beautiful animations with cinematic touch. I'm really thankful towards Yoshio Sakamoto and MercurySteam for this incredible game.
  29. Relia
    Feb 23, 2022
    9
    One of the best games ive played in years!
    Challanging game with great Puzzles, Details and Atmosphere!
    Greetings from Germany!
  30. Elias373
    Mar 17, 2022
    10
    The best Metroid ever.
    The EMMIS are very nice and make the game more alive.
    There is also a high replayability.
    So points 10 from 10
  31. FuntimeWeb
    Nov 16, 2022
    10
    Metroid Dread is not a perfect videogame, but it deserves full marks for what it manages to achieve after so many years of silence from the 2D franchise. Mercury Steam and Nintendo had already crafted an excellent 'return' with the 3DS remake of The Return Of Samus, but this game is leagues above and shows off the true talent of the developers. It's masterfully designed, certainly moreMetroid Dread is not a perfect videogame, but it deserves full marks for what it manages to achieve after so many years of silence from the 2D franchise. Mercury Steam and Nintendo had already crafted an excellent 'return' with the 3DS remake of The Return Of Samus, but this game is leagues above and shows off the true talent of the developers. It's masterfully designed, certainly more linear than some other games in the series, but not without some excellent sequence breaks and branching paths. The visuals are gorgeous and immersive; the story is a great conclusion which retro-actively adds more details to the lore and leaves us hanging for more; the gameplay is SMOOTH, better than anything before in the series; the music is great, despite what most people seem to think. If you haven't bough this game yet, do yourself a favour and try the free demo. Metroid is not for everyone, especially not for casual players, but the game guides you well throughout the planet. This is my favourite game in the entire franchise and my 2nd favourite game on the Switch.… Expand
  32. Daniel_Lourenco
    May 21, 2023
    9
    Adorei o jogo. Muito desafiante e empolgante, e algumas partes com um grau de dificuldade muito elevado.
    Jogabilidade muito boa.
  33. TODD17
    Feb 1, 2023
    10
    Perfection. Enough said. It’s so gooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooood.
  34. Skice
    Jul 22, 2023
    10
    Excellent game. The best 2d metroid ever. I already completed a thousand times.
  35. Derpcat
    Nov 6, 2022
    10
    As someone who has never played a Metroid game, I found this game to be vastly different from other 2D platformers I’ve played. Is that a good thing? Sometimes yes sometimes no. But this time is a definite yes.

    It is a Metroidvania game at its core. What did you expect? It made the genre (well, half of it anyway). And it has aged well. It is a lot of fun to play. At the start it can feel    As someone who has never played a Metroid game, I found this game to be vastly different from other 2D platformers I’ve played. Is that a good thing? Sometimes yes sometimes no. But this time is a definite yes.

    It is a Metroidvania game at its core. What did you expect? It made the genre (well, half of it anyway). And it has aged well. It is a lot of fun to play. At the start it can feel frustrating because you can’t go anywhere, but there is a serious sense of progression and it is very satisfying to find something new. I have to say that the controls are crispy clean, and I personally wouldn’t change them. Its difficulty is the main thing people talk about with this game. It is the first Nintendo game in a long time with perfect difficulty. Some of the bosses were really hard to figure out, but you just have to keep trying, and it’ll get easier. But I still died 200 times. The E.m.m.i.s didn’t help as they provide chase sections which are easy to slip up on, but as long as you stay calm you should be fine during them. In the start of the game they are everywhere, but later you don’t have to worry about them a ton. The game guides you along a little bit, so you shouldn’t be terribly lost. The gameplay is 9/10. It's sometimes pretty hard to find what to do next, but I still love the gameplay.

    The story is that Samus (or Metroid if you know literally nothing) crashlanded on an alien planet called ZDR. Prior story knowledge is required, but you get a quick recap when you open up a save file. I won’t go into further detail because it is quite a good story.

    It looks very nice, as far as an alien planet goes. One of the locations is an underground jungle, and it looks gorgeous. I don’t like how there’s just blackness beyond the platforms, but I get why they did it and I don’t know what to put there myself. The music isn’t amazing. However it fits the environment very well, and it didn’t matter a ton.
    The presentation is an 10/10. It's memorable, and gorgeous.

    It has a pretty good main campaign taking 15 hours to beat. You can go for a 100% which would probably take 30 hours. It is also very replayable. But post-story, you get a boss rush mode and some bonus difficulties. This isn’t the kind of game you play for 50 hours, though. The content is a 9/10. Personally I wouldn't play it forever, but that's just me.

    Some people say, ”Is it worth $60?” I can gladly say it is, and it is a very good purchase. If you aren’t invested in games then I wouldn’t buy it, but if you are looking for something to play for a while then definitely check out Metroid Dread.    … Expand
  36. batzee2257
    Dec 29, 2022
    10
    Great level designs and awesome boss battles. Levels are structured in such a way that we are directed directly to the power and back to unlock the new path. The map is such a complicated maze but handled in awesome way that we get a sense of accomplishment each time we find the correct way.
  37. Ringsofpowerbad
    Feb 26, 2023
    10
    This game had me at the first E.M.M.I section, being chased while simmultaniously being forced to navigate the claustrophobic corridors to find an escape door was terrifying, exhilirating and also a great puzzle game all at the same time. It's very atmospheric, the art, sound and music are authentic and immersive, if you want a real challange like hollow knight but more streamlined andThis game had me at the first E.M.M.I section, being chased while simmultaniously being forced to navigate the claustrophobic corridors to find an escape door was terrifying, exhilirating and also a great puzzle game all at the same time. It's very atmospheric, the art, sound and music are authentic and immersive, if you want a real challange like hollow knight but more streamlined and elegant this is a great game. Metroid is an important franchise because like Mario and Zelda it has a very unique formula which no other game can emmulate or has succesfully emulated, and like those games it takes its game design seriously, maximising entertainment and treating the level design as more of an art form than just a space for the game to exist in, like it has been specifically designed for you.

    If you want that feeling helplessness, danger and isolation and of being all alone while surviving the dangers of an Alien planet this is for you. Absoloutely incredible game design, it's Metroid.    … Expand
  38. venigma
    Nov 1, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Just loved the game, just miss some armor skins, imagine that as unlockables... Better than pictures… Expand
  39. OriginalMan
    Dec 4, 2022
    8
    It’s a great game but toward the end I began to feel demoralized and overwhelmed by the sheer amount of controls to use and power ups. One of the robots was crazy hard and seemed more like a roll of dice to make it through there. Some of the bosses were hard and take a lot of memorization and trying over and over. The traversal is amazing. The soundtrack is atmospheric and set the moodIt’s a great game but toward the end I began to feel demoralized and overwhelmed by the sheer amount of controls to use and power ups. One of the robots was crazy hard and seemed more like a roll of dice to make it through there. Some of the bosses were hard and take a lot of memorization and trying over and over. The traversal is amazing. The soundtrack is atmospheric and set the mood well. The movement and power up noises are quality and even has voice acting. The cutscenes are beautiful. The graphics are amazing and really push the switch to the max. Some of the game felt a little padded. It took me 15 hours to complete and I think they could have trimmed a few of the power ups and zones to be a little smaller. It’s definitely longer than I was expecting. Overall this game is an amazing Metroid game that is a little more action oriented with stealth as a gimmick and the bosses as the standout development. Play this game.… Expand
  40. vasilias21
    Nov 13, 2022
    10
    An excellent example how a 2d can steal your heart.Never play any metroid but you have just win a big fan.Give us more please!
  41. ZYMROD
    Jan 29, 2023
    8
    El juego mantiene la esencia , pule las mecánicas y añade nuevas mejoras en la calidad de juego. Sin embargo, las mecánicas de los EMMI son bastante predecibles, el uso del "parry" en los jefes les resta importancia junto a que te pueden eliminar de un solo ataque si fallas la mecánica, el apartado artístico es bastante Meh! y si vienes de los metroid antiguos, falla en la sensación deEl juego mantiene la esencia , pule las mecánicas y añade nuevas mejoras en la calidad de juego. Sin embargo, las mecánicas de los EMMI son bastante predecibles, el uso del "parry" en los jefes les resta importancia junto a que te pueden eliminar de un solo ataque si fallas la mecánica, el apartado artístico es bastante Meh! y si vienes de los metroid antiguos, falla en la sensación de exploración e inmersión.… Expand
  42. rafamarruda
    Nov 30, 2022
    10
    I had never played a Metroid before. I'm impressed! Excellent game! Very happy to have discovered this franchise!
  43. Martinnbafiba
    Jan 11, 2023
    10
    This is probably one of the best 2d platformers I have ever played. Is so well made and so addictive. Definitely one of the best games of this generation. After burning my brain with open world adventures like Zelda and Witcher it feels amazing playing Metroid. This game has a great theme, good design, is fast and it has a good sense of exploration. I totally recommend it. Play the demoThis is probably one of the best 2d platformers I have ever played. Is so well made and so addictive. Definitely one of the best games of this generation. After burning my brain with open world adventures like Zelda and Witcher it feels amazing playing Metroid. This game has a great theme, good design, is fast and it has a good sense of exploration. I totally recommend it. Play the demo before you make the purchase… Expand
  44. Ragenx12
    Jan 28, 2023
    8
    Que dificil, me compre este juego cuando salio y a día de hoy no he avanzado mucho. Osea esta bien, nunca había jugado un Metroid y esta bien, no lose la verdad, no lo odio, no es que no me gusta, solo juego 15 minutos y cambio a otra cosa pero es un problema mio porque comprendo su calidad real y que es perfecto en cuanto a mecanicas y que graficamente se ve bonito y que tiene una buenaQue dificil, me compre este juego cuando salio y a día de hoy no he avanzado mucho. Osea esta bien, nunca había jugado un Metroid y esta bien, no lose la verdad, no lo odio, no es que no me gusta, solo juego 15 minutos y cambio a otra cosa pero es un problema mio porque comprendo su calidad real y que es perfecto en cuanto a mecanicas y que graficamente se ve bonito y que tiene una buena tasa de FPS. Es recomendado? por supuesto que si.… Expand
  45. Yallahs9
    Feb 2, 2023
    10
    La jugabilidad es muy insana y divertida, entretiene mucho lo malo es que por eso el juego te lo puedes pasar rápido
  46. irishyardball
    Feb 10, 2023
    10
    This game is rewarding as heck to play. Yeah it's tough, and that's not a bad thing. You get wrecked you keep trying. And you eventually beat and it feels very earned. Fun mechanics, loved the EMMI and the first time I fully beat a Metroid game. Can't recommend this game enough.
  47. GreenSquid
    Feb 10, 2023
    9
    Esse jogo merecia uma nota acima de 90, isso só não aconteceu por causa das pessoas que reclamam de besteira, sendo honesto eu amei o jogo, sua história, seu mapa, seus controles, tudo nesse jogo é incrível, bem, tirando a música que são muito fracas e nada memoráveis
  48. AshuraZoro
    Feb 13, 2023
    10
    this game is my first metroid game, and now my favourite game in switch. worth buying
  49. RefLEcTionLXW
    Feb 13, 2023
    10
    Best Metroid game evey made .In my opinion .I cant wait to see the release of the New sequel
  50. kristianpro
    Feb 16, 2023
    10
    El mejor juego de la Nintendo 3DS de largo, compra recomendada!
    Graficos punteros y jugabilidad extrema!
    Banda sonora sublime!
  51. Jerg4n
    Mar 7, 2023
    9
    The perfect sequel to all the previous 2d Metroid games. The movement and combat are slick and one of the best in any 2d game, the bosses are the best in the series and it truly modernizes the formula in a fantastic way. The weakest point is probably the music which is a shame but other than that it is just awesome.
  52. AbsoPoy
    Feb 21, 2023
    9
    Tight and satisfying controls, gorgeous graphics and an overall blast weighed down only by its mediocre soundtrack. A must play.
  53. netbattler15
    Mar 6, 2023
    9
    This game really challenged me and I could feel myself improving as I played it. I had never played a 2D metroid game before, but I now find myself looking forward to playing rereleases of the older games. Great entry point into the series.
  54. panosgamer
    Apr 10, 2023
    9
    i know, ''why 9?!'' but il lexplain soon. alr so this franchise FINALLY got another sequal and its amazing, best graphics i have seen in my life (which i wished it was pc so i could see them better) and everything is great but its really ez to get lost (for me atleast) which you know, its a really important to not make the player lost. i havent managed to beat the game sadly so for now itsi know, ''why 9?!'' but il lexplain soon. alr so this franchise FINALLY got another sequal and its amazing, best graphics i have seen in my life (which i wished it was pc so i could see them better) and everything is great but its really ez to get lost (for me atleast) which you know, its a really important to not make the player lost. i havent managed to beat the game sadly so for now its a 9, i am stuck to the first **** boss but of course that wasnt the reason i gave it a 9 it was cuz of the ''easily lost'' part. anyways great game wished it didnt make you easily lost tho. i had to look up a tutorial just to find the palce i was ment to go.… Expand
  55. Oltanizer
    Apr 18, 2023
    10
    Game feels like how a modern Metroid game should feel. The one major downside has to be the soundtrack, said soundtrack felt quite unmemorable and doesn't feel Metroid enough.
  56. 113
    May 12, 2023
    4
    This game is revolutionizing, They have never made a game like this before. The only downfall of this game is that I dont like having a cute girl (which is my wife to be) being put in horrifying situations... 7/10
  57. Pasqui
    Apr 30, 2023
    9
    This game genuinely surprised me. Before this one, I had never played a metroidvania, I bought it just because it inspired me, and it got me shocked. This game is amazing, I loved the EMMI chases, the locations are cool, they don't really stand out from each other but they all give the same creepy and dark vibe, the music also helps to the setting of the game. It's one of my favouriteThis game genuinely surprised me. Before this one, I had never played a metroidvania, I bought it just because it inspired me, and it got me shocked. This game is amazing, I loved the EMMI chases, the locations are cool, they don't really stand out from each other but they all give the same creepy and dark vibe, the music also helps to the setting of the game. It's one of my favourite games but I don't feel like giving it a 10, since metroidvania isn't really a genre I like and this is an exception.… Expand
  58. Ancaligon
    May 12, 2023
    10
    It has been a while since I could wait to get home to play a game. Metroid Dread did this for me.
  59. RaggyB
    May 29, 2023
    0
    Incredible game, best since Super Metroid maybe even slightly better. Metroid Returns was just a warmup act, this is the main attraction. Best in show graphics, music, gameplay, and map of the Switch (excluding the current era of Zelda perhaps). Does a far stronger job of establishing character than all of the cutscenes Metroid Other M.
  60. FearlessPheonix
    Jun 11, 2023
    10
    I want to start out this review with a bit of a warning; this game is hard. That said, I never felt frustrated during my playthrough of this game. The difficulty is fair and fun, and that is coming from someone who doesn't usually enjoy playing difficult games. When you die on a boss for the third time in a row, it doesn't feel demotivating, it encourages you to try again. Speaking ofI want to start out this review with a bit of a warning; this game is hard. That said, I never felt frustrated during my playthrough of this game. The difficulty is fair and fun, and that is coming from someone who doesn't usually enjoy playing difficult games. When you die on a boss for the third time in a row, it doesn't feel demotivating, it encourages you to try again. Speaking of difficulty, the main premise of this game is the E.M.M.I. Zones. In these sections, you are stalked by rogue robots that want nothing more than to kill you and extract your DNA. You pass through these zones quite often, and every time it fills you with a sense of dread (in a good way), hence the name Metroid Dread. From the way they move to the ominous beeps they make, they are easily the scariest part of the game. Did I mention they can hear you? Nowhere is safe when you are in an E.M.M.I. Zone. Although these areas are a central part of the game, you won't spend all of your time there, as a majority of the game takes place outside these zones, with them acting as a hazard you must travel through to reach certain areas. Moving on to the rest of the game, for the first half of the game, everything is shrouded in mystery. As you traverse the vast, underground facility, you uncover many strange things, some of which are never explained. It isn't until later in the game when the story really begins. Even then, the game starts out by giving you bits and pieces of the story, leaving it up you to figure out what is going on. The controls are great, although they take a little bit of getting used to. Samus unlocks tons of unique abilities throughout the game, but it doesn't feel like a fetch quest like it does in some other Metroid games. I would recommend using a guide as little as possible, as a large part of the fun in this game is exploring and finding things on your own. All in all, I would say this is the best Metroid game that I have played (Although the only ones I have played are Prime, Fusion, and Super). If you have never played a Metroid game before, this is a great one to start with, and if you are already a fan of Metroid, then you will surely love this game. I hope this review was helpful to at least one person.… Expand
  61. VickenGamer
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Demasiado bueno! Animaciones increíbles, un mundo elaborado de una manera magistral una obra de arte que rinde culto a una de las mejores sagas de videojuegos de la historia como lo es Metroid
  62. Babajaga88
    Jul 5, 2023
    8
    A very good game with wonderful level and map design but an anacrohonistc reward system.
  63. Abelardo14
    Jul 13, 2023
    9
    Larga vida a la Reyna.

    Seguramente esta en el top de los metroidvanias de la decada, codo a codo con Hollownight, Ori, Blasphemous, etc. Casi todo perfecto, movimientos, powerups, sonido, apartado grafico y artístico, una historia que da fin e inicio a lo que se le ocurra a Nintendo. La única pega de este juego es que ES ALGO LINEAL, claro si eres un completista darás mil y un vueltas    Larga vida a la Reyna.

    Seguramente esta en el top de los metroidvanias de la decada, codo a codo con Hollownight, Ori, Blasphemous, etc. Casi todo perfecto, movimientos, powerups, sonido, apartado grafico y artístico, una historia que da fin e inicio a lo que se le ocurra a Nintendo. La única pega de este juego es que ES ALGO LINEAL, claro si eres un completista darás mil y un vueltas al mapa (que lo recomiendo en este tipo de juegos).
    Quiero hacer hincapié en la mecánica de combate y movimiento del juego, son excelentes y ni que decir de los EMI, los Bosses y mini Bosses, excelsos.

    Por ultimo me encanta lo madura que se le nota a samus, es increíble como hacen notar que tiene una amplia experiencia en el combate... uff brutal.

    Es un "TIENES QUE TENER" de la Switch, fácil esta en el Top 20 de esta increíble consola.    … Expand
  64. Lirde9244
    Jul 23, 2023
    10
    A brilliant 2D Metroid ! The best i've ever played. It's very fun and challenging.

    Looking forward to Prime 4 !

    Thank you Nintendo
  65. DiclofenacNa
    Jul 30, 2023
    5
    This game is pretty good, but the problems hold it back a lot. When you get to just explore, it feels amazing. The controls are great and you feel like you can do anything. Then you go through a one-way door. You can't spam power bombs.
  66. Combatking42
    Aug 5, 2023
    8
    Great graphics and gameplay!! But I get lost a lot of times which is a shame but I am happy Nintendo got an award for this game aka Best Action Adventure game of 2021!! Well Deserved!!
  67. Kur0
    Aug 8, 2023
    7
    Una sorpresa muy agradable, esperaba menos de lo que me ha dado, es sobresaliente en casi todo menos por un aspecto, por alguna razón el juego espera que estés disparando todo el tiempo para "desbloquear" el camino que sigue con la historia, una vez te haces con esa mecánica digamos que el juego fluye mejor, pero me parece una mala decisión de diseño de niveles.

    Por lo demás todo muy    Una sorpresa muy agradable, esperaba menos de lo que me ha dado, es sobresaliente en casi todo menos por un aspecto, por alguna razón el juego espera que estés disparando todo el tiempo para "desbloquear" el camino que sigue con la historia, una vez te haces con esa mecánica digamos que el juego fluye mejor, pero me parece una mala decisión de diseño de niveles.

    Por lo demás todo muy bien.    … Expand
  68. Ferrarius
    Sep 11, 2023
    9
    Expertly designed metroidvania with fluid, fast-paced gameplay. The story is great. The only disappointment is the music.
  69. Venomized101
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    Nintendo out did themselves in a fantastic way with the animation and mechanics. It is linear but not too much that it is like “oh you got to go here now”.
  70. drdavidow
    Aug 19, 2023
    9
    I initially had a tough time getting into this game. This was only my second 2d metroid ive played (super metroid being the first).That said, after I finally got into it, I literally replayed this game multiple times. I've beaten it on normal, hard, and dread mode. Super tight and responsive controls, great visuals, and a frenetic gameplay pace is what defines this game. It is true thatI initially had a tough time getting into this game. This was only my second 2d metroid ive played (super metroid being the first).That said, after I finally got into it, I literally replayed this game multiple times. I've beaten it on normal, hard, and dread mode. Super tight and responsive controls, great visuals, and a frenetic gameplay pace is what defines this game. It is true that the game can be beaten in under 4 hours (in fact, the developers expect you to do so) but that is actually a good thing. With the multitude of open world grind fests and fetch quests, the fast paced game play is refreshing and makes the game highly repayable. Music isnt great - for example, the music in metroid prime is iconic; in dread, its a bit understated and forgettable. EMMI sections can be both tense (at first) and tedious, but they are short and forgiving checkpoints make them palatable. Boss rush mode just makes the game better. A genuinely enjoyable experience and worth multiple playthroughs… Expand
  71. kimre69
    Aug 26, 2023
    10
    This is The BEST Metroid game in franchise history. Totally must have.

    BESTs:
    1. Level design
    2. Graphics and framerate.
    3. Story and lore.
    4. Emmi's
    5. Difficulty
    6. The last Boss.

    Really that's in a short but in my opinion this could be a better game than Zelda BOTW.
  72. Lukart59
    Aug 30, 2023
    10
    The best Metroidvania I have ever played, with fun platformimg, creative upgrades, and challenging and well designed boss fights.
  73. Daxner
    Sep 11, 2023
    8
    Uff me encantó, dure pegado a la pantalla de principio a fin, jefes con una dificultad elevada y muy buen progreso, sientes que Samus se vuelve más fuerte con el pasar de las horas recolectando habilidades, lo malo que me pareció que los E.M.M.I que eran una amenaza constante al principio del juego quedaron en segundo plano ya al final de juego por no decir que completamente olvidados, suUff me encantó, dure pegado a la pantalla de principio a fin, jefes con una dificultad elevada y muy buen progreso, sientes que Samus se vuelve más fuerte con el pasar de las horas recolectando habilidades, lo malo que me pareció que los E.M.M.I que eran una amenaza constante al principio del juego quedaron en segundo plano ya al final de juego por no decir que completamente olvidados, su jefe final es un reto bastante gratificante y su modo historia fue de lo mejorcito … Expand
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#9 Best Switch Game of 2021
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 124 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 116 out of 124
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 124
  3. Negative: 0 out of 124
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Feb 18, 2022
    100
    Quotation forthcoming.
  2. IGN Adria
    Jan 20, 2022
    90
    After almost 20 years we finally have a sequel to the 2D series of Metroid games! Considering that, Dread does a great job of combining the new modern combat with the old elements of research and advancement, and it doesn't hurt that we have some of the best boss fights in the series. A true gem and a must have for all Switch gamers.
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  3. JeuxActu
    Dec 13, 2021
    85
    Taking up the torch of a series interrupted nineteen years ago is never an easy task, but the MercurySteam studio is doing it with honors! The developers have chosen the path of security while perfectly respecting the spirit of the previous episodes, to the detriment of true modernity.
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