Metroid Dread

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  1. Locklogic
    Oct 15, 2021
    6
    Great graphics and animations and the world is really deep and beautiful, the game just isn't very fun. LONG TIME Metroid fan and have played every game since Super Metroid but this one is different. The difficulty is pretty high all around but spikes to PUNISHING and often leads to frustrating repetitive deaths. Honestly kind of disowned. let's
  2. Devilus
    Oct 17, 2021
    10
    Metroid dread has almost been a religious experience for me. The wait for a continuation of this series has been long but man this game was so good! By al means nothing is perfect, are there other directions i would have wanted the developers to take? Sure, the map isnt as clean as in previous games so you have to take a bit longer watching it. The emmis could have been handled a litleMetroid dread has almost been a religious experience for me. The wait for a continuation of this series has been long but man this game was so good! By al means nothing is perfect, are there other directions i would have wanted the developers to take? Sure, the map isnt as clean as in previous games so you have to take a bit longer watching it. The emmis could have been handled a litle diffrent but If it would be all I wanted I wouldnt have been suprised either or kept in suspence, Amazing boss fights, one day I hope im good enought to preform the amazing secret one pounch takedown as well. The game is a welcomed return to form without this anoying handholding we are so used to today. Its so satisfying to solve these thing yourself. An absolute epic and a true metroid game. My hope is we wont have to wait as long for the next installment. Now we wait for Metroid Prime 4 and Metroid 6!… Expand
  3. Marmaalad
    Oct 17, 2021
    9
    As a metroid veteran, I think this game is excellent. It's still faithful to the serie but adds nice improvements and quality of life features. Samus is super agile and the action-part of the game is great. The difficulty adds tension and encourages the player to stay aware, it's challenging and rewarding. The story is great too and the EMMIs are a good thing. Plus, the formula has someAs a metroid veteran, I think this game is excellent. It's still faithful to the serie but adds nice improvements and quality of life features. Samus is super agile and the action-part of the game is great. The difficulty adds tension and encourages the player to stay aware, it's challenging and rewarding. The story is great too and the EMMIs are a good thing. Plus, the formula has some twists, but I won't spoil here. See you next mission!… Expand
  4. Dharleem06
    Oct 17, 2021
    9
    Game super fun when running around figuring out puzzles and what not. Reason why it’s not 10 is THE BOSSES HOLY CRAP!! It get good until bosses, then the game has a big spike in difficulty, especially the final boss. Also I think the damage is a little high on some enemy’s. Overall 9.2, would highly recommend.
  5. FallenArkangel
    Oct 17, 2021
    9
    Metroid Dread might be my favorite Metroid game.
    It provides the best feeling controls for Samus in the entire series, a surprisingly varied arsenal of classic items and new useful abilities, gorgeous looking environnments and distinct enemy designs, an extremely detailed map that can be overwhelming at first but ends up being very useful, a sense of mistery and surprise that pays respect    Metroid Dread might be my favorite Metroid game.
    It provides the best feeling controls for Samus in the entire series, a surprisingly varied arsenal of classic items and new useful abilities, gorgeous looking environnments and distinct enemy designs, an extremely detailed map that can be overwhelming at first but ends up being very useful, a sense of mistery and surprise that pays respect to the legacy of this series and just a level of care in the game design that you don't see in every game.    … Expand
  6. Katsuhiko
    Oct 17, 2021
    10
    Best Metroid game, I ever played. Is a lot better than many of 3D games. :)
  7. TGious
    Oct 17, 2021
    9
    Metroid dread is one of my favorite games of the year. It has extremely tight controls and addicting gameplay. The EMMI robot chases make for strategic movement around the large maps, but i got slightly annoyed of them by the time I reached Dairon. There are also some cool new gadgets that Samus has in her arsenal to make the game feel fresh. My main complaint about this game is it is aMetroid dread is one of my favorite games of the year. It has extremely tight controls and addicting gameplay. The EMMI robot chases make for strategic movement around the large maps, but i got slightly annoyed of them by the time I reached Dairon. There are also some cool new gadgets that Samus has in her arsenal to make the game feel fresh. My main complaint about this game is it is a little bit short, at 6 hours to complete for me personally, but I am aware that the 2D Metroid games were never very long to begin with. Hard mode can extend your experience if you are interested in dying hundreds of times. The game is already fairly difficult to begin with, and hard mode takes it a little over the top for the average player. Overall, this game makes for a fun experience, and I can recommend it with confidence.… Expand
  8. JossDeath7
    Oct 17, 2021
    10
    Me encantó, su jugabilidad es increíble a tal punto que te logra enganchar, sin mencionar que le da un cierre increíble a la franquicia, completamente recomendado
  9. Randomguyreview
    Oct 17, 2021
    10
    I’ve never reviewed a game on metacritic before but was so impressed with this game I thought I’d say something. It’s everything I’ve wanted in a Metroid game after waiting nearly 20 years for a sequel. It takes everything from Samus Returns and improves in it. The environments, the music, the movement, the abilities and the suspense of the unexpected. It’s a great game and I can’tI’ve never reviewed a game on metacritic before but was so impressed with this game I thought I’d say something. It’s everything I’ve wanted in a Metroid game after waiting nearly 20 years for a sequel. It takes everything from Samus Returns and improves in it. The environments, the music, the movement, the abilities and the suspense of the unexpected. It’s a great game and I can’t recommend it enough to anyone

    Hope this helps. Thanks,    … Expand
  10. Nightstalker301
    Oct 17, 2021
    10
    As someone who was raised in a family who are such huge nerds of the franchise, I can tell you that Metroid Dread doesn't dissapoint at all. If it's one thing I can say about the game, is that the graphics are excellent, and I was absolutely blown away by how good the game looks. The gameplay was never stale from the hunting secrets, to the E.M.M.I zones, to the bosses , this game didn'tAs someone who was raised in a family who are such huge nerds of the franchise, I can tell you that Metroid Dread doesn't dissapoint at all. If it's one thing I can say about the game, is that the graphics are excellent, and I was absolutely blown away by how good the game looks. The gameplay was never stale from the hunting secrets, to the E.M.M.I zones, to the bosses , this game didn't fail to make me think outside of the box and think of different solutions to solve things. At some points it was frustrating, but that was more of my own incompetence. The game was challenging and fun, I could not recommend more to purchase this game. This isn't a waste of money, it's a masterpiece.… Expand
  11. CookieCrum
    Oct 19, 2021
    9
    Metroid Dread is a superb metriodvania if your bored waiting for games like hollow knight silk song or just want a short sweet Stella 5 hour experience then this game is for you. The bosses are tough but fair and the world is a blast to explore the Emmi zones had me shaking my hands as I tried to run from the spider like robots. some hindrances keep this game from a ten out of ten butMetroid Dread is a superb metriodvania if your bored waiting for games like hollow knight silk song or just want a short sweet Stella 5 hour experience then this game is for you. The bosses are tough but fair and the world is a blast to explore the Emmi zones had me shaking my hands as I tried to run from the spider like robots. some hindrances keep this game from a ten out of ten but this is still a must play for any Metroid fan and a easy contender for game of the year.… Expand
  12. Columbo619
    Oct 19, 2021
    10
    Best game of 2021. An absolute must buy for both Metroid fans and Switch owners. Best recommended playing it while wearing headphones.
  13. Aether388
    Oct 19, 2021
    10
    This game is an instant classic. Everything from the gameplay to the graphics, the level design to the story, are all pulled off with such polish and style that it's hard to fully absorb the experience on a single playthrough. This stands as the new best entry in the series
  14. tubbyy-custard
    Oct 20, 2021
    9
    Phenomenal 2D adventure game. Beautiful maps, never a dull moment exploring the world with satisfying duels and puzzles to solve. The Boss fights though challenging are very rewarding and the element of horror captured with the EMMI brings out the 'Dread' element. The intrinsic movements and power ups have been so well thought out by the developers of the game, its just all roundPhenomenal 2D adventure game. Beautiful maps, never a dull moment exploring the world with satisfying duels and puzzles to solve. The Boss fights though challenging are very rewarding and the element of horror captured with the EMMI brings out the 'Dread' element. The intrinsic movements and power ups have been so well thought out by the developers of the game, its just all round beautiful.

    Potential Game of the Year contender!    … Expand
  15. VitaminCcurator
    Oct 21, 2021
    10
    An incredibly fresh and new installment in a consistently good franchise. Movement, combat, and general difficulty are fine-tuned and earn the $60 price tag. The first good "AAA" title in a good while.
  16. Dosser
    Oct 21, 2021
    10
    This is a true to form for the queen of gaming. The wait was well worth it, hats off to Nintendo for creating this masterpiece
  17. BlimpyPebbles
    Mar 3, 2022
    4
    The game is fun for about 5 minutes. Then you realize that this is basically a mobile app game with terrible level design that has been ported to the Switch. This game 100% got good reviews because it has “Metroid” in the name. Why play this when you can play better Metroidvania games like Ori and the Blind Forest, Ori and the Will of the Wisps, Axiom Verge or Hollow Knight? I am at aThe game is fun for about 5 minutes. Then you realize that this is basically a mobile app game with terrible level design that has been ported to the Switch. This game 100% got good reviews because it has “Metroid” in the name. Why play this when you can play better Metroidvania games like Ori and the Blind Forest, Ori and the Will of the Wisps, Axiom Verge or Hollow Knight? I am at a loss. I have no idea why this game is so well-received. It sucks.… Expand
  18. ChrisFhey
    Oct 22, 2021
    1
    Metroid dread is a true disappointment, I hope this is not the direction they're taking Metroid Prime 4 as this was genuinely the very first Metroid game I've hated. Not disliked, but genuinely hated.

    It's so difficult on its normal difficulty setting to the point where the game just isn't fun anymore. Boss battles and EMMI zones suck any and all enjoyment out of the game. Exploration    Metroid dread is a true disappointment, I hope this is not the direction they're taking Metroid Prime 4 as this was genuinely the very first Metroid game I've hated. Not disliked, but genuinely hated.

    It's so difficult on its normal difficulty setting to the point where the game just isn't fun anymore. Boss battles and EMMI zones suck any and all enjoyment out of the game. Exploration is okay until you run into an EMMI zone. The map is difficult to read. This game is simply not accessible to people who just want to put on the game, wind down and have some fun after a stressful day.

    I regret buying the digital version as I can't even sell it now. Essentially wasted €60. Not recommended.    … Expand
  19. AstralCritic
    Oct 13, 2021
    5
    Highly Over rated as a Metroid game. This is the most on the rails Metroid I have played. Sure the action is highly polished and dynamic, but the cutscene invasion during boss battles are unwanted and only serve as "here is how you beat me" giveaways. Sequence Breaking is a staple of Metroid and this game intentionally prevents that from happening as nauseum. It is anti-Metroid in myHighly Over rated as a Metroid game. This is the most on the rails Metroid I have played. Sure the action is highly polished and dynamic, but the cutscene invasion during boss battles are unwanted and only serve as "here is how you beat me" giveaways. Sequence Breaking is a staple of Metroid and this game intentionally prevents that from happening as nauseum. It is anti-Metroid in my opinion and should be called something else. Nintendo is clearly coasting on Metroid fanbucks. It's a shame. Super Metroid is still the best in the series but this is a different kind of game. Wish I had not bought it. It is subpar in every game mechanic aspect with only the visuals and atmosphere being high quality.… Expand
  20. Small-Watch
    Oct 20, 2021
    5
    Having played every other game in the Metroid series, Metroid Dread was a must buy for me. Unfortunately having now completed the game, I was left somewhat disappointed for a number of key reasons.

    1. Difficulty The game is noticeably harder than any other Metroid game I have played. I thought Prime 2 on hard mode was hard, but I honestly found Metroid Dread on normal mode harder. I    Having played every other game in the Metroid series, Metroid Dread was a must buy for me. Unfortunately having now completed the game, I was left somewhat disappointed for a number of key reasons.

    1. Difficulty

    The game is noticeably harder than any other Metroid game I have played. I thought Prime 2 on hard mode was hard, but I honestly found Metroid Dread on normal mode harder. I think the reason for this difficulty is that fact that most bosses and enemies now seen to do considerably more damage per hit (usually over 100) which is not the case in previous titles. This is compensated for by the fact that bosses now have a checkpoint outside, but I still find it frustrating to die over and over again to beat one boss, even if this was the intention. Also, I really hate the melee countering, I'm not going to explain why, it just needs to go.

    2. Atmosphere

    Metroid Dread does not have the same feeling of desolation that is characteristic of a Metroid game. The planet feels very mechanical and lacks many natural environments, and the natural areas in the game felt very generic and too similar visually to areas from Super Metroid or Zero Mission, most areas were also filled with enemies, which is fine in most cases, but I felt that certain areas could have done without to help build a stronger atmosphere, especially considering the game is called "Dread".

    3. Music

    This is more a subjective point but I just do not like the music, it is rare for me to complete a game and not remember a single piece of music from it. Most of the music was lacking a consistent tune which makes it just sound like an incoherent jumble of sounds; the same is true for bosses as well unfortunately.

    4. Portrayal of Samus

    I didn't feel that Samus was portrayed in a consistent way with previous games, she felt a lot colder and angrier in this game. In games like Metroid Fusion and to an extent Super Metroid with its intro, Samus occasionally gave short monologues stating her view on the current situation, this is something I think the story would have benefited from, as all we see of Samus in Dread is her killing things which, during some boss battles, make her actually appear somewhat sadistic.

    All in all, while this review might seem rather negative, the game isn't all bad and did have some good moments, I also like the addition of new power ups to keep it fresh, however I just do not feel that the price justifies the game.    … Expand
  21. Omega_esp
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    El mejor juego que he jugado en 2D jamás en la vida, junto a Ori, los mejores de los ultimos tiempos.
  22. Bene86
    Oct 12, 2021
    10
    For me easly better than ori or hollowknight. I love that artstyle. Its perfect for each who loves metroidvania's.
  23. andrewasshol
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    What a great game, I don't usually give games a 10 but this is easily right behind super Metroid in my eyes and is better than fusion by a lot, my only grudge with the game is that its kind of linear but there is already a ton of sequence breaking you can do which makes up for it
  24. Jeanvial
    Oct 10, 2021
    10
    Desde el primer momento que mueves a Samus sabrás que jugarlo será genial. Es un juego difícil , pero con cada boss superado, secreto descubierto, camino encontrado y retó superado te recompensa el esfuerzo. Y si hay un modos de dificultad. Difícil y Muy difícil, lol. Este juego me recordó todos los juegos anteriores, pero con mecánicas pulidas al extremo. Totalmente recomendable!!
  25. CookeKeyes
    Oct 20, 2021
    3
    DREADFUL. Who the hell decided it was a good idea to make invincible enemies who one-shot you a core game mechanic??? The EMIs absolutely ruin this game. If there were no EMIs, it still wouldn’t be a very good game. This is supposed to be a metroidvania, so why am I constantly being forced to follow a linear path that blocks me off from exploring the map after getting new powers (you know,DREADFUL. Who the hell decided it was a good idea to make invincible enemies who one-shot you a core game mechanic??? The EMIs absolutely ruin this game. If there were no EMIs, it still wouldn’t be a very good game. This is supposed to be a metroidvania, so why am I constantly being forced to follow a linear path that blocks me off from exploring the map after getting new powers (you know, that core game mechanic that makes a metroidvania a metroidvania!?)


    This is a complete joke of a metroidvania. The franchise should’ve stayed dead if they thought this was acceptable.    … Expand
  26. Batou1
    Oct 16, 2021
    3
    Fun game until you get to an e.m.m.i, boss, or have to counter. Metroid peaked with super Metroid and has gone down the **** with samus returns and Metroid dread. Wet fart of an way to end the series.
  27. srinu634
    Oct 31, 2021
    9
    This game is nothing less than a masterpiece.

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

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

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

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

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

    Overall, Metroid Dread is a very well implemented game. With intense combat, right balance for bosses difficulty, super smooth gameplay and fast combat, great bosses, intense E.M.M.I gameplay, great level designs make this game a masterpiece.    … Expand
  28. skeletorcares
    Oct 27, 2021
    6
    Reminiscent, but modernized. The game is quite hard, but that adds to its value. The maps are huge. Probably the most "adult" game I've played on Switch. Sadly, like most switch games, framerate and performance are an issue for this 2021 game; this game could run better on a PS3.

    * After beating the game, I'm going to lower the score from a 8 to a 6. I beat it in less than 10 hours and    Reminiscent, but modernized. The game is quite hard, but that adds to its value. The maps are huge. Probably the most "adult" game I've played on Switch. Sadly, like most switch games, framerate and performance are an issue for this 2021 game; this game could run better on a PS3.

    * After beating the game, I'm going to lower the score from a 8 to a 6. I beat it in less than 10 hours and there is no replay value. The game was surprisingly linear and no great appeal to complete finding items as the game was already beaten. Hard mode is of no interest to me. I'd wait for a price drop, this is not a "must play" game.    … Expand
  29. Jarrot
    Oct 12, 2021
    10
    Finally after 19 year from the last 2d metroid fusion we have a sequel.
    Mercury steam make a great work, they take experience with remake samus return on 3ds and this is the evolution of that game.Initially i was disappointed to see metroid in 2.5d instead of 2d sprite but when i play i think they make a good choise, the visual is very good and the stability and fluidity are fantastic,    Finally after 19 year from the last 2d metroid fusion we have a sequel.
    Mercury steam make a great work, they take experience with remake samus return on 3ds and this is the evolution of that game.Initially i was disappointed to see metroid in 2.5d instead of 2d sprite but when i play i think they make a good choise, the visual is very good and the stability and fluidity are fantastic, they put also the directional of the fire on all direction also when move, you feel the control of samus in all her powerfull ability.The map and exploration are very good is more like super metroid than samus return and fusion, Adam here not indicate youe verything like he make in fusion and the eexploration are more free than samus return.
    The Emmi are a good sequence and news, they expande the idea of Sa-X from fusion but make a zone for them instead a sequence.
    The only issue in game some ripetivity of some powerful enemy like chozo warrior or the emmy, For the Emmy i think that was better to make them more different each other than they make.
    For the other i think is one of the best metroid i play is perfect?No but for me the only two metroidvania that are perfect are super metroid and castlevania symphony of the night.    … Expand
  30. Nakataka
    Oct 12, 2021
    10
    Juegazo, Un Metroid muy superior a todos los anteriores, con buenos niveles de dificultad y gráficos como nunca
  31. Apireat
    Oct 12, 2021
    10
    Metroid dread Game is amazing Loved 100% 2D Metroid Games And This One Is A GOOD One. Get It And Have Fun
  32. Thumack
    Oct 12, 2021
    10
    I'm new to the Metroid series, but I have only one suggestion for you. BUY IT NOW! It's one of the best games of Nintendo. I love it.
  33. flattyfour
    Nov 5, 2021
    6
    A 2D game that doesn't use the d-pad where the game over screen is supposed to make you want to play more. We are to mindlessly repeat deaths for progress based on pattern recognition as the game's core direction, however exploring, pondering, analyzing and discovering are mechanics that feel like they have been put aside. Maybe the map is just too small, and well too 2-dimensionsal.A 2D game that doesn't use the d-pad where the game over screen is supposed to make you want to play more. We are to mindlessly repeat deaths for progress based on pattern recognition as the game's core direction, however exploring, pondering, analyzing and discovering are mechanics that feel like they have been put aside. Maybe the map is just too small, and well too 2-dimensionsal. The weak sound track only diminishes the experience. You can only experience a game once for the first time. Nintendo was good at balancing that experience of discovery and progress, from finding that enemy weakness to stumbling on the game secrets in the older Metroid games. This one does not play like a Metroid game and this is possibly just a generational thing.

    Only Retro Studios was able to create a Metroid sequel worthy of being called a Metroid game in my opinion. Nintendo has been for a while a dying company, particularly as a console game developer since the N64/Wii days. So they concede and let MercurySteam patch their holes and take the hate. Nintendo games are supposed to be fun. This was their only redeeming quality as a game developer. At least Nintendo was able to gamble on the future of their francize in the hands of people who brought us Turok. Instead they direct and create an archaic, frustrating, and arguably outdated game that feels mediocre today. This is a genuine cop out, a lack of vision. The Other M was more of a Metroid game... wow now that is just something I did not expect to ever state.

    I don't want to play Ori or some other pain in the ass 2D platformer profiteering on nostalgia. I want to play Metroid, a Metroid true to what the technology can provide today. The spirit of Metroid was inherited in Prime, not Fusion. Nintendo, if you can't produce, just stop already.

    I 100%'ed this but I don't think I'll play this again 10 years from now out of fondness nor nostalgia. I guess Metroid is just not for me anymore.

    Prime 4 - I can't dislike this franchise and hope for the best.    … Expand
  34. Alejangrido50
    Nov 4, 2021
    9
    metroid dread is easy one of the best envelopes of 2021 without any doubt. without a doubt one of the best games of 2021 without any doubt, the gameplay is very precise and dynamic in many senses, good sountrack, very challenging bosses if you are one of the newbies in the franchise and also for the veterans.
    Very good setting of levels, details even in the small corners, successful    metroid dread is easy one of the best envelopes of 2021 without any doubt. without a doubt one of the best games of 2021 without any doubt, the gameplay is very precise and dynamic in many senses, good sountrack, very challenging bosses if you are one of the newbies in the franchise and also for the veterans.
    Very good setting of levels, details even in the small corners, successful diversity of enemies, Metroid 5 is amazing, as a fan I would have liked a little or a clue that it will hold samus in the future but that now is the least of it. Thank you
    100% recommended game.    … Expand
  35. Scarredwolf94
    Oct 12, 2021
    10
    i got this game for my love of metriod and i wasn't dissapointed in any way this game is hard but rewarding
  36. bderoo
    Oct 12, 2021
    10
    Great addition to the Metroid universe after a long time without anything new. Controls take a minute but are easy and smooth. The EMMI dynamic adds a layer of suspense.
  37. Ivanstankevich
    Oct 14, 2021
    3
    Adventuring through dungeons is interesting part of the game. EMMI’s provide good action. But boss battles are too hard to master. They are not about observing pattern but about execution of right combos at right amount of time. It is a pity that there are no options to change difficulty or skip somehow them. In the end I had to abandon the game in the middle because even with hundreds ofAdventuring through dungeons is interesting part of the game. EMMI’s provide good action. But boss battles are too hard to master. They are not about observing pattern but about execution of right combos at right amount of time. It is a pity that there are no options to change difficulty or skip somehow them. In the end I had to abandon the game in the middle because even with hundreds of tries I could not defeat one of bosses (Escue). For other bosses I also spent a lot of time (~1 hour per boss) and the only feeling I had after defeating any boss is a sorrow for throwing away just another hour. Spending not just money, but time for unpleasant and bad game experience just does not worth interesting part of exploring. I read reviews about Dread and about Metroidvania. They claimed it is about exploring. The reality is the game about boss fights. I would not buy it if I knew this thing and I do not recommend majority of people to purchase it.… Expand
  38. TopGote
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    Great followup to Fusion after 19 years with a lot to love and little to dislike. Made by the same devs of Samus Returns on 3ds, they have resolved almost every issue that game had, most elements of this game flow together seemlessly and any longtime or new fan of the series will get great enjoyment out of it. Criticisms are mild: The game contains the "energy part" collectibles from OtherGreat followup to Fusion after 19 years with a lot to love and little to dislike. Made by the same devs of Samus Returns on 3ds, they have resolved almost every issue that game had, most elements of this game flow together seemlessly and any longtime or new fan of the series will get great enjoyment out of it. Criticisms are mild: The game contains the "energy part" collectibles from Other M which while this method of gaining health may work in zelda, they feel incredibly out of place in a Metroid game. Speaking of collectibles, this game loves to dangle out of reach collectibles in your face at any opportunity it can, moreso than any other title in the series, which may be to encourage multiple visits to certain areas, but it's still a little jarring. Also without spoiling anything, the game almost feels like it has a case of Spiderman 3 syndrome with its antagonist. But those two criticisms aside, it's a very solid title, the best this series has gotten in over a decade. Definitely worth the price.… Expand
  39. Wadim_Amadeus
    Oct 14, 2021
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Disgusting game. Too high difficulty, lack of choice of difficulty of the game, absolutely overloaded control - to perform any action in the game there are not enough fingers, the plot is "for show". After spending 14 hours completing the game of the last boss, I just looked on YouTube, because I'm not ready to spend so much nerves and break the console because of such garbage as metroid. complete failure. I do not recommend it!… Expand
  40. LC_1999
    Oct 14, 2021
    4
    Definitely not worth 60$ dollars, don't get me wrong the game is really good but it lacks in a lot of aspect and being priced as a triple A just feels I got robbed. If the price wasn't that high and the game would cost either 30$ or 40$ I wouldn't be giving this review but knowing nintendo and how greedy they are with there products this rating is well deserved cause of how overpriced thisDefinitely not worth 60$ dollars, don't get me wrong the game is really good but it lacks in a lot of aspect and being priced as a triple A just feels I got robbed. If the price wasn't that high and the game would cost either 30$ or 40$ I wouldn't be giving this review but knowing nintendo and how greedy they are with there products this rating is well deserved cause of how overpriced this game is.… Expand
  41. Valance23322
    Oct 14, 2021
    2
    I wouldn't describe any component of this game as being above mediocre, and many of them (controls, plot, environment visual design) are extremely underwhelming. Game falls far short of the standard set 25 years ago but Super Metroid.
  42. Legend3994
    Oct 15, 2021
    2
    I love the parts of the game outside of EMMI encounters, really nailed Metroid with a Super Metroid feel.

    But no one asked for this Resident Evil Nemesis **** without a difficulty slider. Aiming at the heads of these EMMI bots with the precision of a sledgehammer on a console controller is super lame. I can do it, and I've nearly beat the game, but god damn is that tedious. Also the    I love the parts of the game outside of EMMI encounters, really nailed Metroid with a Super Metroid feel.

    But no one asked for this Resident Evil Nemesis **** without a difficulty slider. Aiming at the heads of these EMMI bots with the precision of a sledgehammer on a console controller is super lame. I can do it, and I've nearly beat the game, but god damn is that tedious. Also the QTE **** from Chozo birds, get the **** out of here.

    I'll check before I buy next time. If there's these elements in the game, hard pass. I'm supposed to be playing Samus Aran - a badass. Instead, I get to be Jill Sandwich in a Soulsborne game that nobody asked for. And much like a Soulsborne game, upgrades don't matter. Get all of the energy tanks, great you get to take 6 hits instead of 5. Big Whoop. And I didn't even hunt down missiles and I never ran out. Confirmation that it's not about exploration and upgrades and it's all Soulsborne.

    And the exploration is cheapened. Immediately after you get a fancy new gadget to access things you just saw, the game is like no - that's walled off now by a new gadget and here's yet another EMMI that has even less of a time window to defeat and yet another QTE Chozo. The EMMIs get so ridiculous at the end that you have to grind through the same obstacle course for 1 minute and same 10 second load time and repeat only to fail and fail again. How the hell did this pass QA? What are these glowing reviews? Did you even finish the game? Take your ableist nonsense elsewhere.    … Expand
  43. Denriquez
    Oct 13, 2021
    10
    It’s just the best 2D Metroid game. Fantastic grafics and super good gameplay. It’s a modern game with an old school soul. God bless Nintendo - Mercurysteam
  44. SaigonBrit
    Oct 12, 2021
    9
    Stunning presentation and superb controls. Sound design is second to none. My only gripe is the over reliance on the EMMI mechanic which can be a little repetitive. It would have been better with a single EMMI who stalks Samus throughout rather than EMMI "zones''. Also the kind of AI used in Alien Isolation would have been perfect here. If Alien Isolation can run on Switch in full 3DStunning presentation and superb controls. Sound design is second to none. My only gripe is the over reliance on the EMMI mechanic which can be a little repetitive. It would have been better with a single EMMI who stalks Samus throughout rather than EMMI "zones''. Also the kind of AI used in Alien Isolation would have been perfect here. If Alien Isolation can run on Switch in full 3D 1080p/30 then this 2D game can definitely manage it in 900p/60 2D. All in all though a superb memorable and playable game with that single gripe.… Expand
  45. Makolvalenzuela
    Oct 13, 2021
    10
    Es mi tercer Metroid, mi primer contacto con la saga fue el samus return, desde luego el fusion y ahora este y solo puedo decir que buena saga me ha encantado y quiero jugar el resto, si bien puede ser un juego difícil una vez que obtienes bastantes mejoras se hace menos complicado pero no te puedes distraer, me tomo mas de 10 horas y con el 78% ahora voy por el 100% y luego por el modoEs mi tercer Metroid, mi primer contacto con la saga fue el samus return, desde luego el fusion y ahora este y solo puedo decir que buena saga me ha encantado y quiero jugar el resto, si bien puede ser un juego difícil una vez que obtienes bastantes mejoras se hace menos complicado pero no te puedes distraer, me tomo mas de 10 horas y con el 78% ahora voy por el 100% y luego por el modo difícil. Solo puedo decir que es un gran juego, estaré pendiente de la franquicia en el futuro.… Expand
  46. Evenstar1985
    Oct 13, 2021
    10
    This game was amazing!!! Starting hard mode now! Another quality first party game by Nintendo, kudos to Mercury Steam for an awesome deliver on one of my all time favorite franchise. The E.M.M.I were good, but the highlight are the bosses and the amazing map size, the control was smooth and accurate. I see a lot of criticism about the music, it could had been better, but it's hard theseThis game was amazing!!! Starting hard mode now! Another quality first party game by Nintendo, kudos to Mercury Steam for an awesome deliver on one of my all time favorite franchise. The E.M.M.I were good, but the highlight are the bosses and the amazing map size, the control was smooth and accurate. I see a lot of criticism about the music, it could had been better, but it's hard these days to beat the classics like Super Metroid and Metroid Prime 1.

    As for the troll reviews with 0s and up voting each others negativity, SUCK IT NERDS!! Go ahead, down vote me, just proves my point. :)    … Expand
  47. Zero44
    Oct 13, 2021
    10
    No soy fan de la saga metroid (de echo solo jugué uno y no recuerdo cual ) pero dios..... Que JUEGAZO que es Metroid Dread, y la verdad es que por las reseñas de la gente lo critican por los gráficos, pero a mi criterio no los veo para nada mal, tiene muchisimas animaciones que estan bien hechas se ve Que realmente le pusieron cariño al juego.
    Respecto a los bajones de FPS solo se notan    No soy fan de la saga metroid (de echo solo jugué uno y no recuerdo cual ) pero dios..... Que JUEGAZO que es Metroid Dread, y la verdad es que por las reseñas de la gente lo critican por los gráficos, pero a mi criterio no los veo para nada mal, tiene muchisimas animaciones que estan bien hechas se ve Que realmente le pusieron cariño al juego.
    Respecto a los bajones de FPS solo se notan en lugares en específico, como lo son elevadores o el transportador, no lastra para nada la experiencia, respecto a su jugabilidad y controles creo que tiene que ver muchisimo con el tipo de jugador que seas, en lo personal al principio me resultó incomodo pero con forme vas progresando en el juego se vuelve mas comodo y respecto a su historia no quisiera spoilear, asi que limitaré a decir que es decente con momentos muy buenos, sin duda no me arrepiento de comprar este juego.    … Expand
  48. Brenn119
    Oct 13, 2021
    10
    I could go on about the incredible movement, combat and environmental puzzles, I could even go on about the fantastic, minimalist story that does amazing things for both Samus and the Metroid Universe as a whole but all I'm going to say is that it's the best thing I've played all year and maybe even for a few years now.
  49. gamejediben
    Oct 13, 2021
    10
    I've played every Metroid game and loved them all but this game... is easily the best of them all. Take a second and think about how big a deal this is. In a series as awesome and groundbreaking as Metroid, this game is the pinnacle and my favorite. We were not ready for something this awesome and 19 years after Metroid Fusion, we certainly were not prepared for this glittering jewel ofI've played every Metroid game and loved them all but this game... is easily the best of them all. Take a second and think about how big a deal this is. In a series as awesome and groundbreaking as Metroid, this game is the pinnacle and my favorite. We were not ready for something this awesome and 19 years after Metroid Fusion, we certainly were not prepared for this glittering jewel of colossal perfection. The queen of gaming has returned. LONG MAY SHE REIGN!… Expand
  50. NintendoNerdYT
    Oct 10, 2021
    10
    I picked up Metroid Dread at GameStop and it’s an easy 10 out of 10. I played 3 hours of super Metroid but otherwise this was my first experience with any type of metroidvania and if you didn’t pick the game up. This is an easy recommendation.
  51. BigBlast
    Oct 11, 2021
    8
    Exceptional level design. excellent audio design. excellent graphics. superb metroid gameplay.
    Loved the E.M.M.I sections.

    Did not like the bosses.
    Unfortunately no voice acting in the opening.
    Some of the music is iffy mainly the boss music and ending music
  52. CriBabey
    Oct 10, 2021
    10
    All this time waiting was honestly worth it. Metroid Dread is easily one of my top games of, especially on the switch. The gameplay is fast paced, but also really smooth and fluid. The control scheme is honestly been the best out of any Metroid game so far, and has improved drastically. The cutscenes are honestly amazing, the boss fights are challenging but really enjoyable, and the storyAll this time waiting was honestly worth it. Metroid Dread is easily one of my top games of, especially on the switch. The gameplay is fast paced, but also really smooth and fluid. The control scheme is honestly been the best out of any Metroid game so far, and has improved drastically. The cutscenes are honestly amazing, the boss fights are challenging but really enjoyable, and the story was so good. This game doesn't joke around, and you will die a LOT, though after a few deaths here and there you will learn and eventually push through; the game just requires some learning. I've played this game and completed it 100% and I can say this is a must play.… Expand
  53. PotajeReviews
    Oct 12, 2021
    9
    Very good game. I give it a score of 9 Serris out of 10 Arachnus

    Idk why people complain about its difficulty, because I was able to play it pretty easily, and i am an incompetent idiot when it comes to gameplay.
  54. dannyman2001
    Oct 12, 2021
    9
    The only other metroid game i’ve ever played is other m. it was terrible. fortunately this isn’t other m. it was between this or fc6 and im so glad i picked it. it’s super smooth, and level design blew my mind. sometimes i find it frustrating to backtrack on a level, but that’s it. emmis are terrifying. haven’t had a physical reaction to a game like this in ages.
  55. Papaka
    Oct 12, 2021
    10
    It was my first time playing a metroid series game. There was always no time to be bored with tension in the game, and this game was really fun.
  56. zandordestruct
    Oct 12, 2021
    10
    The Metroid we all have been waiting for 19 years. Feels like a tribute to Fusion rather than a sequel and that's a good thing. The EMMI phases work quite well.
  57. Davyn
    Oct 12, 2021
    10
    Con Metroid Dread Mercury Steam ha alcanzado el cénit en la excelencia. Jugabilidad (es increíble la fluidez del control), gráficos, rendimiento (60fps rocosos en portátil y sobremesa), BSO, historia...todos y cada uno de sus apartados está cuidado al milímetro. Sin tener en cuenta detalles como la manera en que interactúa Samus con el entorno, te acercas a una pared y Samus se poya enCon Metroid Dread Mercury Steam ha alcanzado el cénit en la excelencia. Jugabilidad (es increíble la fluidez del control), gráficos, rendimiento (60fps rocosos en portátil y sobremesa), BSO, historia...todos y cada uno de sus apartados está cuidado al milímetro. Sin tener en cuenta detalles como la manera en que interactúa Samus con el entorno, te acercas a una pared y Samus se poya en ella de manera super orgánica y como éste muchos más. Es una experiencia super inmersiva, hacía mucho tiempo que no disfrutaba tanto un título, me alegro mucho por Mercury Steam, con Samus Returns en 3DS ya apuntaban a maneras pero con Dread se han superado asi mismos y han parido la mejor obra de su historia… Expand
  58. Hardsoft
    Oct 13, 2021
    10
    This game awakened something I only experienced with very few games else... The will of not turning off until **** clearing it at its 100%. And this game does a lot to be a challenge but also something that will make you try again over and over every time you try. Surely, exploration may be frustrating for some people, but that's what are Metroidvanias about: Getting lost and then findingThis game awakened something I only experienced with very few games else... The will of not turning off until **** clearing it at its 100%. And this game does a lot to be a challenge but also something that will make you try again over and over every time you try. Surely, exploration may be frustrating for some people, but that's what are Metroidvanias about: Getting lost and then finding a path with a strong satisfaction and being impatient to know what is awaiting you behind your path.
    Combat and mobility system are by far the best on the 2D saga, you'll just need a little bit of practice to adapt to them, but mastering Samus' abilities aren't that hard.
    If I can find some sort of "excuses" to say it's imperfect, the only two things I'd say are soundtrack (fitting, but a little generic for such saga and music legacy) and linearity from beggining to end (that's debatable, since between beggining and end you have to get back almost always to %100 it)

    Anyway, giving a 10 for those funny kids making review bombing, so I suggest to give back more 10s :D    … Expand
  59. JoeyLi
    Oct 13, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 我给这个游戏十分，表面线性，实际通关方法很多，手感很好，画面也顶级，实在找不到缺点… Expand
  60. metroid_lover
    Oct 13, 2021
    10
    such a great game! i really recommendet it! mercury steam is the boss for create a nice masterpiece
  61. GuiValadares
    Oct 13, 2021
    9
    Um game na qual a exploração é cada vez mais inspiradora. Tudo no cenário pode ter escondido um segredo ou alguma recompensa. Mecânica muito fluida e o combate muito bem polido.
    Claramente um jogo feito com muito cuidado e carinho.
  62. XxzeroxX0209
    Oct 13, 2021
    10
    Best Metroid game ever. :) It's amazing how they created so much detail, you can see the love in all the stages through the game.
  63. Theidrir
    Oct 13, 2021
    10
    Metroid has always been my favorite video game franchise. I was happy when Metroid Prime 4 was announced, and was hoping for an update this past E3. I forgot to be disappointed when there was no new Prime news, because Dread was announced! I LOVED this game! I am not the best at games, but I have always loved the challenges the Metroid franchise provides. It pushes me to be better. DreadMetroid has always been my favorite video game franchise. I was happy when Metroid Prime 4 was announced, and was hoping for an update this past E3. I forgot to be disappointed when there was no new Prime news, because Dread was announced! I LOVED this game! I am not the best at games, but I have always loved the challenges the Metroid franchise provides. It pushes me to be better. Dread is a hard game, but with practice anyone can figure it out! I love the art design, and the story. The music was good for atmosphere, though forgettable. All in all this is one of my favorite games of all time! Worth the wait, and the price tag!

    I will see the story is at its best if you have at least played Super Metroid, and Metroid Fusion. Though you can probably just watch a quick story break down online prior. While the story recap at the beginning of the game was informative, it didn’t capture the emotion of the story in my opinion.    … Expand
  64. marvelbug
    Oct 14, 2021
    10
    This game is just phenomenal. The movement and pacing of this game feel just incredible. With powerups to keep you moving forward and the impending doom through the game with each boss getting harder to beat. Overall it just has such a clean polished feel.
  65. LuigiCuau
    Oct 23, 2021
    9
    Simplemente es un JUEGAZO, la espera valió la pena, la pelea con los jefes es un reto como en los viejos tiempos, mucha exploración, mi calificación final sería 9.5 y no le pongo 10 por dos razones, una es el OST, por desgracia no esta a la altura, solo tres temas se salvan el del menú, la introducción y cuando encuentras a un extraterrestre que no recuerdo su nombre que nos cuenta el porSimplemente es un JUEGAZO, la espera valió la pena, la pelea con los jefes es un reto como en los viejos tiempos, mucha exploración, mi calificación final sería 9.5 y no le pongo 10 por dos razones, una es el OST, por desgracia no esta a la altura, solo tres temas se salvan el del menú, la introducción y cuando encuentras a un extraterrestre que no recuerdo su nombre que nos cuenta el por que Samus está en ese lugar y nos pone en contexto la historia del juego y esos temas son de Super Metroid, al ser un Metroid se le exige un OST épico y no hay temas que uno recuerde como en Super Metroid o Metroid Prime como los temas de Brinstar, Norfair, Meridia o el de hielo del Prime y para mí, reitero para mí lo peor es que no sale Ridley :( un Metroid sin Ridley es como un Taco sin salsa, no se puede justificar que es porque en la historia ya está muerto pues sale Kraid, otro jefé que Samus elimino en Super Metroid, de verdad que se extrañó mucho a Ridley, pero fuera de eso simplemente es una OBRA MAESTRA, uno de los mejores EXCLUSIVOS 100% de Switch… Expand
  66. Pembroke_Watts
    Feb 10, 2023
    10
    This game is a great new original 2d Metroid after almost 20 years. It combines what made the older 2d Metroid games great, while removing some of the flaws. Furthermore, new welcome additions were added that expand Samus’ movement options. The game felt a bit difficult, but always fair, and finishing a boss fight felt like an accomplishment. My only complaints about the game are that theThis game is a great new original 2d Metroid after almost 20 years. It combines what made the older 2d Metroid games great, while removing some of the flaws. Furthermore, new welcome additions were added that expand Samus’ movement options. The game felt a bit difficult, but always fair, and finishing a boss fight felt like an accomplishment. My only complaints about the game are that the music at times felt bland, and for some boss fights, it might be hard to determine how well you are doing, as there are no visible health bars. For the first playthrough, it took me a bit over 8 hours to finish the game, but this game has great replayability, as there are some sequence breaks, that can completely alter the way you experience the game the second time around. This game is one of the best on the switch, and I would definitely recommend it.… Expand
  67. squidread
    Nov 20, 2022
    10
    One of the best games I’ve ever played. Playing this game fills me with so much adrenaline that my arms hurt after playing it for more than an hour. The bosses feel like Cuphead bosses in that, they seem super hard, but after a few tries, you can get the pattern down and easily defeat them. The sound design in this game is immaculate. I recommend playing with headphones so you can get allOne of the best games I’ve ever played. Playing this game fills me with so much adrenaline that my arms hurt after playing it for more than an hour. The bosses feel like Cuphead bosses in that, they seem super hard, but after a few tries, you can get the pattern down and easily defeat them. The sound design in this game is immaculate. I recommend playing with headphones so you can get all of the cool, alien ambience. This level of polish in models/animations is something rarely achieved in gaming. Hoping we see more 2D Metroid in the not-too-distant future.… Expand
  68. seeyam
    Oct 15, 2021
    10
    GOTY for me - first time in probably a decade that i've felt legitimately challenged by a game. I'm a big fan of the series in general though. Metroid: Zero Mission and Metroid: Fusion were childhood favorites. It's amazing to return to the series after all these years. Mercury Steam did a great job with the variety of upgrades and skills this time around.
  69. Raijun
    Oct 16, 2021
    10
    Absolutley amazing game. It plays super fluently, looks amazing, has an amazing story and atmosphere. Best metroid game in the series. Do think the pacing of the last part of the game was a bit to fast, but thats only a small point and even so its still a 10 for me. Recommended!
  70. Lorxayt
    Oct 16, 2021
    10
    An incredible new entry in the Metroid franchise. The game is dripping with atmosphere, and the solid 10 to 14 hours it takes to complete are well paced and satisfying to play. The game can be challenging but it’s not hard for the sake of being hard, and most enemies and bosses have very clear attack patterns that can be exploited. The E.M.M.I were my biggest worry but they ended up beingAn incredible new entry in the Metroid franchise. The game is dripping with atmosphere, and the solid 10 to 14 hours it takes to complete are well paced and satisfying to play. The game can be challenging but it’s not hard for the sake of being hard, and most enemies and bosses have very clear attack patterns that can be exploited. The E.M.M.I were my biggest worry but they ended up being a lovely addition that provided much needed fearful and tense situations. They also don’t overstay their welcome and are used in new ways each time you encounter them. My only issue is that towards the end of the game it becomes a little more Metroid Fusion-esque and often bottlenecks you into where you need to go instead of discovering stuff organically but this is a minor blemish on an otherwise incredible game. The story was also very intriguing and has plenty of twists and turns. Definitely don’t skip this one, even if you’re new to the franchise, it’s worth your time.… Expand
  71. bitlcs
    Oct 17, 2021
    10
    What a great game!
    What a great game!
    What a great game!
    What a great game!
  72. TitosIII
    Oct 17, 2021
    10
    Amo este juego, prácticamente se volvió mi juego de Metroid favorito por ser exploratorio, controlar a Samus es genial por ser rápida y dinámica, los jefes son espectaculares y la historia es muy épica. Lo único malo es que la música no es memorable, pero nada más. Sin duda, el regreso definitivo de la mejor cazarecompensas de la historia.
  73. Gavinxdragon
    Oct 20, 2021
    5
    Awesome entry polished samus returns twitchy combat to perfection, takes care of overreliance on the counter move gives you many toys to play with against bosses and regular enemies. Boss fights are actually hard and will test your skills I enjoyed the change of pace to an actual challenge. The emmi were an interesting experiment that I'd say works on the whole creating as the title saysAwesome entry polished samus returns twitchy combat to perfection, takes care of overreliance on the counter move gives you many toys to play with against bosses and regular enemies. Boss fights are actually hard and will test your skills I enjoyed the change of pace to an actual challenge. The emmi were an interesting experiment that I'd say works on the whole creating as the title says "dread" to reenter their zones and finding where you need to go to progress. Graphically this game is held back by the anemic hardware Nintendo insists on using, its beautiful on the tablet but okayish to good on the dock. The level design is actually fun to backtrack through especially as you gain upgrades making your trips through familiar areas even faster. The story actually gripped me as a conclusion to the main line metroid games seeing the ending and playing it was a real treat loved it. The only knock I have is the music isn't as memorable as past entries but I think that might have been a stylistic choice to go for atmosphere over catchy tune. WORTH 60 dollars 100% going to run through it again on hard mode.… Expand
  74. slikk66
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    Really good. Getting better as it goes on. I played the OG in '85, then Super Metroid, then zero mission and fusion on GBA, tried prime on the Wii but eh, 2D is where it's at for me, and this is pretty close to perfection. At first I got stuck and got frustrated, now it seems I'm blowing through it a bit faster than I expected. Either way, hard to ask for much more. Was worried it wouldReally good. Getting better as it goes on. I played the OG in '85, then Super Metroid, then zero mission and fusion on GBA, tried prime on the Wii but eh, 2D is where it's at for me, and this is pretty close to perfection. At first I got stuck and got frustrated, now it seems I'm blowing through it a bit faster than I expected. Either way, hard to ask for much more. Was worried it would go on the pile with all the games I won't ever finish, but I don't think that's the case here. Recommended… Expand
  75. Promotheus
    Oct 30, 2021
    5
    A perfectly fine entry in the Metroid series but it has some serious drawbacks. The EMMI encounters are very annoying, and I can’t for the life of me understand how they could think that they were a good idea. I absolutely hate stealth sections in games, especially when you shoehorn them in a genre such as an action-adventure game. They should be skippable but are not and just become moreA perfectly fine entry in the Metroid series but it has some serious drawbacks. The EMMI encounters are very annoying, and I can’t for the life of me understand how they could think that they were a good idea. I absolutely hate stealth sections in games, especially when you shoehorn them in a genre such as an action-adventure game. They should be skippable but are not and just become more and more frustrating as the game progresses.

    The SA-X that they obviously were inspired by was scary and much more sparsely inserted in the game. The EMMI seem friendly with their Portal 2-look and feel.

    The next major drawback is the controls. There are just too many buttons and too many combinations to remember. It’s unintuitive and clunky.

    I think the game is a little too hand-holdy in its design, but it is by and large the old Metroid formula that provides a few hours of fun, minus the EMMI-parts. I had no problem with the trial-and-error difficulty. Graphics are not that good, but the Switch is getting old and really underspecced now.    … Expand
  76. Seriousmite
    Jan 16, 2022
    2
    Dreadful! Should games be about fun? Mercury Steam emphatically says NO. Every design choice in this game seems to be about making sure you're as uncomfortable and miserable as possible. Don't like it? Get out. What you want is not important. This game will not accommodate you. If you want to succeed it will take hard work and rote memorization. Buttons must be pressedDreadful! Should games be about fun? Mercury Steam emphatically says NO. Every design choice in this game seems to be about making sure you're as uncomfortable and miserable as possible. Don't like it? Get out. What you want is not important. This game will not accommodate you. If you want to succeed it will take hard work and rote memorization. Buttons must be pressed precisely. Bosses must be defeated precisely and repeatedly. Things must be done in the proper order. Rules must be followed. Violators will be executed. Any exploration or deviation will not be tolerated. There is only punishment--only pain.

    The brutal design constantly forces you to play the game the way THEY intended it to be played. What you want to do is not important. If you think because you managed to defeat a difficult boss after hours of practice you deserve to be rewarded with a bit of free time to explore and enjoy your new weapon. Think again. The door has been locked behind you. Now have ANOTHER boss, and maybe ANOTHER stealth section where any slip-up, no matter how small, means instant death and repetition. There is no varied pacing in this game. Only brutal challenge after brutal challenge.

    Even if you do manage, for just a moment, to break free from the harsh and rigid DESIGN, what do you expect to find? If you're expecting to find interesting rewards behind that wall, (as you would in any modern indie Metroidvania) YOU. WILL. NOT. You will only find missile upgrades and energy tanks. Nothing else exists in this hellscape. And trust me these same boring relics of the NES era, will be useless to you here anyway. Bosses will utterly destroy you if you haven't memorized the patterns and practiced them to complete perfection, no matter how many you find. A couple more missiles or one extra hit will make no difference.

    The controls are great, though! Thanks, but I hate it.    … Expand
  77. invalidts2
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    I don't give out 10s often, but this is one of those rare occasions.
    The ending of this game is one of the best I've seen in a long time.
  78. StefanGoedhart
    Oct 21, 2021
    10
    This is one of the best games of all time. I can't imagine how stressful it must've been for MercurySteam to develop the next installment in the highly acclaimed mainline Metroid series and revive the fabled cancelled Project Dread that fans have been fantasizing about for almost two decades. It's very clear to me that they over delivered. They created something that surpassed YoshioThis is one of the best games of all time. I can't imagine how stressful it must've been for MercurySteam to develop the next installment in the highly acclaimed mainline Metroid series and revive the fabled cancelled Project Dread that fans have been fantasizing about for almost two decades. It's very clear to me that they over delivered. They created something that surpassed Yoshio Sakamoto's original vision (according to himself), exceeds the wildest dreams of every fan and puts the rest of the game industry to shame. This is without a doubt one of the most polished games ever made. It even surpasses all previous mainline Metroid games which were already perfect masterpieces. The graphics are gorgeous and it's unbelievable that this is running on a Nintendo Switch. The game reinvents the genre that Metroid originally created and elevates it to an unbelievably high standard. I was also pleasantly surprised that this game is moving forward and doesn't overuse nostalgia like Disney's new Star Wars movies. By keeping nostalgic moments rare, they actually have a very big impact when they happen in the story. Especially when the Theme of Samus Aran kicks in.
    I recommend everybody to play Metroid Zero Mission, Metroid Samus Returns, Super Metroid, Metroid Fusion and Metroid Dread in this order. You're in for a ride! I also want to ask Nintendo to make the previous games available on the Nintendo Switch for new fans who don't own a Wii U or 3DS.    … Expand
  79. Hackattaque
    Nov 22, 2022
    7
    Dread…? more like Metroid kitchen sink. It’s not easy updating a franchise that’s decades old and hit 2D perfection before Gen Z was even born, especially now that so many Indie metroidvanias exist. This game gets a lot right but ultimately can’t decide what it should be and tries to do everything at once. The overall arc remains the same as Super Metroid, but so much is thrown at theDread…? more like Metroid kitchen sink. It’s not easy updating a franchise that’s decades old and hit 2D perfection before Gen Z was even born, especially now that so many Indie metroidvanias exist. This game gets a lot right but ultimately can’t decide what it should be and tries to do everything at once. The overall arc remains the same as Super Metroid, but so much is thrown at the wall: the new EMMI sections are repetitive and gimmicky like the Batmobile in Arkham Knight, the parry-based combat tries to ape Dark Souls but slows the exploration to a crawl, and the map is so complex and bitty that power-ups unlock inches rather than miles. It’s not a bad game and there are some great moments, especially some of the bosses. But finicky controls and quick-time parries make this a frustrating, flawed experience.… Expand
  80. Marmota1987
    Oct 20, 2021
    10
    Es un juegazo hace tiempo que no disfrutaba De un juego de este tipo así. Creo que el último que me gusto tanto como este fue castelvania symphony of the night.
  81. Pan_T
    Nov 13, 2021
    7
    Overall, I enjoyed the game, but by the end it was a little repetitive, and most importantly, the whole time I was playing, I couldn't shake the feeling that I was playing a 15-year-old game, not a new full-price AAA game. Even indie games are beyond that now. 7/10
  82. gddurruti
    Oct 20, 2021
    10
    Juego de excelencia, debo decir que nunca había jugado previamente un Metroid, es un asombroso e inmersivo juego de alta dificultad, la historia es excelente con interesantes giros argumentales, los jefes son imponentes y maravillosamente llevados a cabo, el personaje de Samus Aran brilla por su potencia y su enorme capacidad evolutiva, las mecánicas y los escenarios son magistrales, losJuego de excelencia, debo decir que nunca había jugado previamente un Metroid, es un asombroso e inmersivo juego de alta dificultad, la historia es excelente con interesantes giros argumentales, los jefes son imponentes y maravillosamente llevados a cabo, el personaje de Samus Aran brilla por su potencia y su enorme capacidad evolutiva, las mecánicas y los escenarios son magistrales, los gráficos son impresionantes para Nintendo Switch, la experiencia es francamente fenomenal. Sencillamente es un MUST HAVE en toda regla. El final simplemente es BRUTAL… Expand
  83. Shadowowlf
    Feb 19, 2022
    0
    This is so good. I have been a fan of Metroid since middle school when I got the prime games. I have played super, Samus returns, fusion, and all the prime games, yet this game tops all of them. The only game I have an issue putting it over is prime 2 but they are at least both tied for best. I found that game hard, but I never felt like when I died, it was that game. All deaths were onThis is so good. I have been a fan of Metroid since middle school when I got the prime games. I have played super, Samus returns, fusion, and all the prime games, yet this game tops all of them. The only game I have an issue putting it over is prime 2 but they are at least both tied for best. I found that game hard, but I never felt like when I died, it was that game. All deaths were on me. I felt the urge to keep going and to get better. It reminds me of when I first played souls or hollow knight. Defiantly on my top ten.… Expand
  84. Mimikyu
    Oct 20, 2021
    9
    It's a really great game. Storywise it isn't groundbreaking, but it's not bad either. Gameplay is really fluid and fun. It is by far a better looking switch game and the series needs more love.
  85. Rinoa1337
    Oct 21, 2021
    10
    Game run smooth and playing cool as hell. This is like my memories about old-schoool metroids at ENS and SNES. Map is very handy, some enemies triky but at my current ingame position nothing impossible. EMMI not so hard as i think at start (at least at my position) but it's ok for me. I dont like this type of enemies. But! Ability to kill these folks is amazing!

    10/10
  86. Daisuk
    Oct 21, 2021
    9
    Phenomenal gameplay - the smoothest gaming experience I've had since Hades. Everything just works so effortlessly. It looks stellar, the map is incredible, the weapons and power-ups are a joy to behold, the enemies and bosses are fun to fight. I only deduct a point for what I personally think is a very run of the mill type of story, and the music, which is average at best. ButPhenomenal gameplay - the smoothest gaming experience I've had since Hades. Everything just works so effortlessly. It looks stellar, the map is incredible, the weapons and power-ups are a joy to behold, the enemies and bosses are fun to fight. I only deduct a point for what I personally think is a very run of the mill type of story, and the music, which is average at best. But gameplay-wise, it doesn't get much better than this.… Expand
  87. Tailed-Raven
    Nov 26, 2021
    10
    Metroid dread is the cumulation of what metroid should be. It captured the identity of the franchise and pushed it further and better.
  88. ThaPeej
    Oct 28, 2021
    10
    This is literally the best Metroid I've played. It doesn't hold your hand. It makes you wonder consistently, "Hey maybe I need to shoot everything in this room" and rewards you for it. The visual elements and ques help you progress gameplay forward. Using Samus's abilities make movement really snappy and fun to use. Finding secret blocks is a fun mechanic that really nails exploration.This is literally the best Metroid I've played. It doesn't hold your hand. It makes you wonder consistently, "Hey maybe I need to shoot everything in this room" and rewards you for it. The visual elements and ques help you progress gameplay forward. Using Samus's abilities make movement really snappy and fun to use. Finding secret blocks is a fun mechanic that really nails exploration. Especially, when you randomly shoot walls and BAM you just got another upgrade, you smart boy!

    Fighting bosses can be TOUGH but with enough determination you can learn their attacks and kick some butt. EMMI encounters make you feel the 'dread'. Running away from them is scary and when you finally hide from one, the few moments as the EMMI seeks you out are truly heart-pounding. That feeling of suspense makes those enemies truly terrifying.

    This game gives you rewards for the risk that you put into it, gameplay-wise. It lets you know you can move in it's linear path but let's you explore in between set pieces to find out each map's secrets.

    It's the best Metroid-like game out there. Thank goodness it's actually Metroid.

    *I recommend playing this game with a good sound system at home or with headphones. This game's atmosphere is heightened by the SFX and music. Gameplay also benefits from sound as well since environments and enemies give queues through SFX as well.*    … Expand
  89. JohnoJay
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    Genuinely built to perfection. Everything is 10/10. So much fun. A must buy!!!
  90. drannok
    Sep 8, 2022
    2
    Making a game difficult doesnt make it good.

    This game a a fan service for "Hardocre gamerZ"

    there is no other way to play it than perfectly, no way to appreciate it casualy.
  91. Bazdmeg
    Mar 7, 2022
    3
    Átgondolatlannak érzem, már a játék elején nem tudom megszerezni a boss után a lava suitot, amivel tovább lehetne menni, amiért vissza kell menni valhova a játék elejére, ahova nem tudok ugyanis valami szar elállja az utat. Ezzel semmit nem lehet kezdeni. Most van még 3 út, amihez kell valami morph ball, amit egy teljesen másik pályán lehet csak megszerezni. Na most ezzel mit kezdjek.Átgondolatlannak érzem, már a játék elején nem tudom megszerezni a boss után a lava suitot, amivel tovább lehetne menni, amiért vissza kell menni valhova a játék elejére, ahova nem tudok ugyanis valami szar elállja az utat. Ezzel semmit nem lehet kezdeni. Most van még 3 út, amihez kell valami morph ball, amit egy teljesen másik pályán lehet csak megszerezni. Na most ezzel mit kezdjek. Konkrétan tényleg semerre sem lehet tovább menni, szívesen mutatnám a térképet, de annyit nem ér az egész, leszarom.… Expand
  92. Feresoth
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    On top of the flawless Nintendo polish, you rarely find in other games, this game's design is nothing short of a masterpiece, the controls, animations atmosphere level design, abilities, I just keep being surprised while playing by how well every corner of this game is polished and well thought, I really appreciate the way the levels are designed linearly but without giving a hint aboutOn top of the flawless Nintendo polish, you rarely find in other games, this game's design is nothing short of a masterpiece, the controls, animations atmosphere level design, abilities, I just keep being surprised while playing by how well every corner of this game is polished and well thought, I really appreciate the way the levels are designed linearly but without giving a hint about that, without handholding while it gives the feeling of an open world, i can't stress enough how much i loved this game!!!… Expand
  93. Lugia5O
    Jan 11, 2022
    7
    It is 2d metroid game which will be a very fun and amazing game. I want to give it 8, but since i played all the past metroid games and my best 2d metroid was metroid prime, i feel something off with this game + emmi was not fun at all. But its a good experience after all. If it is the first 2d metroid you play i recommend playing the older ones.
  94. Oh_Nines
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    I loved Metroid Fusion, so I had high expectation for Metroid Dread. This game did not disappoint. Best game I’ve player in a while, totally worth $60. It was also fairly difficult, which was great, as some Nintendo games are really really easy.
  95. Cofee671
    Oct 16, 2021
    10
    Metriod Dread definitely brought new and innovative gameplay to the genre and I found the story overall very pleasing. Metriod Dread is game I will have to play multiple times due to its addictive gameplay.
  96. Xerkxes
    Oct 16, 2021
    10
    Managed to dethrone Super as the best 2D Metroid game for me. I think the only thing Super has over dread in my opinion is memorable music.
    The flow of movement. The Sequence Breaking, and just being able to have fun with the Shine Spark.
    I find the melee counter a vast improvement over Samus Returns because this time not every enemy can be countered. your abilities n can handle a greater    Managed to dethrone Super as the best 2D Metroid game for me. I think the only thing Super has over dread in my opinion is memorable music.
    The flow of movement. The Sequence Breaking, and just being able to have fun with the Shine Spark.

    I find the melee counter a vast improvement over Samus Returns because this time not every enemy can be countered. your abilities n can handle a greater range of foes earlier on so that stopping/waiting/countering is by no means the most efficient tactic for everything like the previous title. Heck for a number of the enemies they took out the waiting part and that was a hug plus in and of itself.

    Bosses felt like they had a fair learning curve, seeming difficult at first but every boss is animated so that each attack has a distinctive tell that lets you know where and when to move, attack, or counter. The only thing I,'d want to add to this game is a Prime Style logbook to give you more concrete lore on the world but that's just me and has no bearing on the gameplay.

    I was afraid this game would fail because of the mixed opinions of Samus Returns and the clear reuse of mechanics and assets but this title FAR exceeded my expectations.    … Expand
  97. mddavila
    Oct 16, 2021
    9
    The overall experience was so delightful. Although, I have never played a whole Metroid or any 2D game, I love the mechanics and the game play! Definitely a new fan of Metroid here!
  98. jeancarlos09
    Oct 17, 2021
    10
    this is the best metroid i played because? simple its controls its graphics and the suspense that each emmi brings you only the best
  99. Nakkeez
    Oct 17, 2021
    10
    Metroid Dread is definitely my Game of The Year so far.
    It has tight and responsive controls.
    The image quality is great (for a Switch game) and the enviroments are detailed. Frame rate was solid 60 for most of the time but I got some random drops in some rooms. I played on the launch Switch btw. The atmosphere is really strong and devs are using backgrounds to tell a story. The main story    Metroid Dread is definitely my Game of The Year so far.
    It has tight and responsive controls.
    The image quality is great (for a Switch game) and the enviroments are detailed. Frame rate was solid 60 for most of the time but I got some random drops in some rooms. I played on the launch Switch btw. The atmosphere is really strong and devs are using backgrounds to tell a story. The main story is also the most interesting I have seen in a 2D Metroid.
    The sound design is also REALLY good. I advice you to use either headphones or surround sound system when playing. OST isn't as memorable as in other games in the series but it still reinforces the atmosphere.

    Overall I the game was just joy to play from start to finish. I don't have that much time for gaming these days so I'll usually complete a game once and then move to the next game. But this time around second playthrough may be needed. Dread is so freaking good!    … Expand
  100. Jure516
    Oct 20, 2021
    10
    This game is incredible. I never played any of metroid games or other similar games and at first i didnt think i would like it this much. But after first 3 hours i could not stop playing. It is easly one of my top 3 games on switch an can recomand it to anyone.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 124 Critic Reviews

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