Metroid Dread

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  1. Dragovich
    Oct 21, 2021
    10
    Very difficult, amazing level design, easy to get 100%, you will need more of this.
  2. Bananaslugs
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    This game is a MASTERPIECE! an for those who saying it’s hard, are the ones who haven’t actually played a Metroid game.
  3. hivetyrant36
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    I was expecting good things from Metroid Dread. I didn't really know what to expect from this game though, since Nintendo haven't exactly treated Metroid with respect and integrity in recent years. (Looking at you Federation Force...)
    However, I am delighted to say that this game absolutely exceeds ALL expectations. I've not beaten the game yet, but I'm willing to say this may be the    I was expecting good things from Metroid Dread. I didn't really know what to expect from this game though, since Nintendo haven't exactly treated Metroid with respect and integrity in recent years. (Looking at you Federation Force...)
    However, I am delighted to say that this game absolutely exceeds ALL expectations. I've not beaten the game yet, but I'm willing to say this may be the single most perfect Metroid game Nintendo has ever given us. This game, unlike so many others in the last few years, gets a 10/10 from me, and this is high praise, as I am a very harsh critic.

    The reason I'm able to give M:D such a high score is because it doesn't hold back in the slightest. If it's going to punch you, it's going to give you everything it has. Bosses are beautifully crafted and not one single boss has been too easy or lame. Every single one has challenged me, killed me, and forced me to think outside the box to beat them. Each death adds to your skill in ways most other games don't even touch on, even Samus Returns.

    This game is built on the Samus Returns gameplay style. While I really enjoyed SR, M:D takes this engine to a new level. There are numerous quality of life improvements and tons of well thought out mechanics, much more so than SR. If Samus Returns were a food, it would be a hamburger, filling and delicious. If Metroid Dread were a meal, it would be a 3 course at Gordon Ramsay's restaurant. I mean this in every way. A hamburger you eat and you're done. M:D just keep coming and coming and coming and its amazing and terrifiying and beautifully crafted.

    The sound design is so incredibly amazing. Rarely do I find myself in quiet rooms outside the safe area. The ambiance is superb. The soundtrack makes your heart race. When you're in danger, YOU ARE IN DANGER, and the audio beats right along with your poor overencumbered heart. The music and sound design makes this game feel like, "It's GOING," or, "It's HAPPENING!" Moments where you catch your breath are sweet sighs of relief, readying yourself to enter that doorway and get back in the fight or flight again. The only criticism I have on sound is that they reused the heat and lava warning sound from SR. That blaring alarm sounds so low quality next to all the other sounds. They also reused the parry sound, but that fits right in.

    Art. Art is good. This game's got hella art. See the art. Very pretty, much gaze. The graphics, while not the best, still looks incredible. The stylization Nintendo is known for for making lower resolutions look outstanding is here. There are aliasing lines, but I can ignore those.

    Enemies are much more varied than in SR. Each one has its own timing for parry, and some don't even have parry as an option. There seem to be enemy types that all areas abide by, but instead of how they did it in SR where new enemies were just recolors, every area has their own enemy models. Going to a new area and seeing new gnarly toothed floating things of rage is really cool and every zone has enemies that fit it's environment.

    So far the story is phenomenal, and I rarely give stories high praise. I won't say much here because these are spoilers you won't want spoiled. Needless to say, Metroid type s*** is HAPPENING! This game has a lot of cannon. Metroid Fusion is important, being the last mainline 2D Metroid game in the series. Exploring the game later on after a certain event takes place (you'll know what I mean when you get there) is unbelievably cool and nostalgic. Beating my first... uh... certain.... boss... filled me with IMMENSE pride, like I showed it whos boss again and told it to sit tf back down. This story is very well crafted and I hate that I shant say anything more about it. 10/10. This game also has voice acting! And it's good!
    Controls are tight. If you get hit, you are unable to move for a split second. The puzzles in this game are all well thought out and thought provoking. There were a couple spots where I thought I was softlocked but I was just being a big ol stupidhead. Being a veteran of Metroid games, I feel I have been able to find my way through the maze of the map fairly easily, but then again, I think the map design and room placement is also just really good.

    If you like Metroid, have played a 2D Metroid in the past, and have played Samus Returns or Metroid Fusion, this game is for you.

    Just a disclaimer for the weak of heart. This game is named Metroid Dread for a reason. This game will fill you with dread as you watch helplessly as you die. There are zones where you are powerless against the specific type of foe. I joked with one of my friends that this game could have also been called Metroid: Scary or Me
    Edit:
    I have beaten the game and hard mode. If I had one critique it's how your aim locks in the horizontal position even when holding down aim. Makes killing a certain ceiling emmi a bit difficult but not because it's actually hard.
    This game is top ten, easy. Well done, developers.    … Expand
  4. Synapticsage
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    Absolutely fantastic. Recapitulates the feel of the 2d series. I love that’s it’s actually challenging in several areas. Well-deserved and well-executed sequel to the wonderful metroid fusion. Other reviews here say the controls are clunky and I suspect they either don’t know good controls or have a bad switch controller. I’ve had a great experience with them though. They seem tight, funAbsolutely fantastic. Recapitulates the feel of the 2d series. I love that’s it’s actually challenging in several areas. Well-deserved and well-executed sequel to the wonderful metroid fusion. Other reviews here say the controls are clunky and I suspect they either don’t know good controls or have a bad switch controller. I’ve had a great experience with them though. They seem tight, fun and responsive. Rarely trigger the wrong movement.… Expand
  5. Tharso
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    Such a great experience, I really hope it wins the "Game of the year" from The Game Awards, because it deserves
  6. hof85
    Nov 1, 2021
    6
    Being a fan of Metroid franchise I was looking forward to this new episode!
    The formula has not been changed but the introduction of the EMMI which is rather fustrating than creating any tension.
    The graphics, level design and gameplay are great however what is this ridiculous level of difficulty? After 5 to 6 hours of play through and around 100 game over; I am giving-up and    Being a fan of Metroid franchise I was looking forward to this new episode!
    The formula has not been changed but the introduction of the EMMI which is rather fustrating than creating any tension.
    The graphics, level design and gameplay are great however what is this ridiculous level of difficulty?
    After 5 to 6 hours of play through and around 100 game over; I am giving-up and disappointed by this new episode that I will only recommand to people that don't mind dying every 5 minutes and 10-15 times in a row against almost each boss.    … Expand
  7. kusanagui
    Nov 5, 2021
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Adoro esta saga, pero me ha decepcionado, puede que no tenga los mejores gráficos, no me importaría si la jugabilidad fuese buena, pero no es así, tiene unos picos de dificultad sin sentido llegando a ser frustrantes.
    El juego encima es corto, a mí solo me ha durado 15 horas y ya está en la estantería cogiendo polvo, se nota que al principio hay mucho que explorar y después cada vez menos.
    Lo que tampoco me ha gusta es la reutilización de los bosses intermedios en los EMIS y guerreros chozo, visto el primero, vistos todos.
    Y por último no poder reasignar los botones.
    En fin, no es mal juego, yo lo he disfrutado y odiado a partes iguales, si eres fan de la saga debes jugarlo.    … Expand
  8. stibba
    Feb 5, 2022
    7
    This game is good, but not to the extent the hype has made it up to be. The world is really pretty but the emmi areas which make up a sizeable chunk of the map look really boring., The gameplay is fun enough. The biggest flaw is the movement, the analog stick just isnt good enough for the fiddly movement. This becomes a bigger problem the longer you play as more mechanics are added such asThis game is good, but not to the extent the hype has made it up to be. The world is really pretty but the emmi areas which make up a sizeable chunk of the map look really boring., The gameplay is fun enough. The biggest flaw is the movement, the analog stick just isnt good enough for the fiddly movement. This becomes a bigger problem the longer you play as more mechanics are added such as the shinesparking that the game relies way too much on in its shinesparking puzzles, they just arent fun as the solution is ususally obvious, just incredibly frustrating to do. Dreads controls need to be more tight for its difficulty to not feel cheap. Samus still moves with the same segmented crouch, then morph movement she had on snes and the stick sucks for it, the aiming is really good though so im glad they made that work well. The music is the worst from any metroid game, incredibly disappointing. EDIT: Now after reflecting for a while i think i was a bit hard on the game as i had decided to 100% before i started. The games controls become very frustrating first when you do several endgame shinesparking puzzles in a row. Im going to keep the score at a 7/10 because nintendo keeps the price at 60€ though… Expand
  9. smolny1
    Jan 22, 2022
    5
    Great metroid game with nice action, good music and interesting story. Watching trailers I was 100% I will skip it. Then I bought it based on early reviews and I love it.
  10. secretgorilla
    Jan 19, 2022
    2
    I really didn't enjoy my time with Metroid Dread.

    As others have said, the game is brutally hard. The enemies move extraordinarily quickly. And, when they connect, it's a huge amount of damage. Could the game be fixed simply with a difficulty slider? Heck, could an option to cut the damage dealt in half go a long way toward making it fun? Clearly, the developers must have realized    I really didn't enjoy my time with Metroid Dread.

    As others have said, the game is brutally hard. The enemies move extraordinarily quickly. And, when they connect, it's a huge amount of damage. Could the game be fixed simply with a difficulty slider? Heck, could an option to cut the damage dealt in half go a long way toward making it fun? Clearly, the developers must have realized this.

    So, why isn't there a difficulty slider? I believe that if you could crank the thing down to easy mode that there wouldn't be anything left. They needed the difficulty to be hard, because: the story is thin and there's minimal world building. The puzzles aren't challenging. If you could play as a tourist, the game would just be too short, and you'd say it wasn't worth $60. (It's not worth $60.)

    I had about four hours in, fighting some boss. After 20 or 30 tries, I realized that I wasn't making any progress. That the small wins I had were due more to random luck than developing any particular skill with the game. Maybe people are playing this thing with a mouse and keyboard adapter instead of the pro controller?

    And, ugh... the lack of music. The lack of atmosphere! I really can't understand all the positive reviews.

    This is the 2nd Metroid game I haven't finished in 25 years. You know what the "Other" one was.    … Expand
  11. Endymion_Var
    Feb 23, 2022
    5
    Otro mata marcianos más, y en 2021 con gráficos de Scroll; No veo innovación; sera divertido y nada más
  12. Yelp
    Mar 9, 2022
    7
    Having never played a Metroid game before i was exited to play this game as it did look good. After beating and exploring the game i can say there is many things wrong with this game. My major complaint is the exploration. There is not really anything to find while exploring, if you differ of the linear path the game sets on you until you collect basically every ability, which is so closeHaving never played a Metroid game before i was exited to play this game as it did look good. After beating and exploring the game i can say there is many things wrong with this game. My major complaint is the exploration. There is not really anything to find while exploring, if you differ of the linear path the game sets on you until you collect basically every ability, which is so close to the end, you will find extra health which is cool and rockets which are cool but that is it that is all you find. Some quick opinions: The boss fights were cool, the graphics are good, combat is fast and fun, game was only 10 hours and i did some exploring, those robot creatures are kind of annoying but really fun to avoid. That was my review… Expand
  13. Veritasium
    Apr 5, 2022
    0
    Before anything else let me tell you that this game is HARD. However, not once did I even consider putting it down. Once you get it, you've got it. The controls are seamless, the enemies are engaging, and the boss fights are among the best I have ever experienced. There are no cheap deaths, with the exception of the E.M.M.Is. However, once you master them, I challenge you to find a moreBefore anything else let me tell you that this game is HARD. However, not once did I even consider putting it down. Once you get it, you've got it. The controls are seamless, the enemies are engaging, and the boss fights are among the best I have ever experienced. There are no cheap deaths, with the exception of the E.M.M.Is. However, once you master them, I challenge you to find a more satisfying moment in gaming. If you love difficult games, this is a no-brainer for you. Try the free demo, then download it. Youtube a real review somewhere, I promise that this game is worth your time.… Expand
  14. Cannibalxxx
    Apr 18, 2022
    5
    Like all Metroid games it’s tough. However this game seems unnecessarily so. The EMMI sections add some tension to the game but make exploration tedious and overall take away from the playability. The multilevel bosses also seem overly contrived and are designed to just be hard without adding anything to the game. All in all these factors take away from the enjoyment of the game. I got noLike all Metroid games it’s tough. However this game seems unnecessarily so. The EMMI sections add some tension to the game but make exploration tedious and overall take away from the playability. The multilevel bosses also seem overly contrived and are designed to just be hard without adding anything to the game. All in all these factors take away from the enjoyment of the game. I got no satisfaction out of beating the game just a sense of relief I no longer need to finish it.… Expand
  15. Hyperion7361
    Jun 13, 2022
    6
    This was my first Metroid game, and I found it quite entertaining. The skill involved in defeating the many enemies and bosses makes the game challenging and appropriate for more experienced gamers, especially when compared to simpler Switch platformers like Mario. I haven't yet completed the full story, since the game does have a considerable length. A downside, however, is that it canThis was my first Metroid game, and I found it quite entertaining. The skill involved in defeating the many enemies and bosses makes the game challenging and appropriate for more experienced gamers, especially when compared to simpler Switch platformers like Mario. I haven't yet completed the full story, since the game does have a considerable length. A downside, however, is that it can get boring after a while (like most games for me).… Expand
  16. Naoidei
    Jun 18, 2022
    7
    Sometimes it was interesting to play, until you can’t understand where to go next for couple hours. And some boss fights are too challenging. You have to die so often as if you play dark souls.
  17. wiiboii
    Sep 7, 2022
    9
    If you want Metroid as you know it on the GBA here's that, but bigger. They really put Alot of legwork into the routing of the playthrough that both experienced fans and newcomers can appreciate. Overall great flow, and you'll hardly get lost, not because the game is easy, far from it. But because it's thoughtfully crafted. The bosses will give you something to chew on, but as soon asIf you want Metroid as you know it on the GBA here's that, but bigger. They really put Alot of legwork into the routing of the playthrough that both experienced fans and newcomers can appreciate. Overall great flow, and you'll hardly get lost, not because the game is easy, far from it. But because it's thoughtfully crafted. The bosses will give you something to chew on, but as soon as they're mastered, you can easily take down a boss with pattern recognition. There is no usurping Metroid or Castlevania when it comes to the genre and this only cements it.… Expand
  18. stevemis
    Dec 4, 2022
    5
    Metroid Dread was one of the reasons I bought the console. This game is beautiful, it has great mechanis that make you enjoy the controls and has also a nice atmosphere. But sadly, this game has only that!
    The game has an awful development and no story at all. It forces you to jump between places just to look for power ups in order to move forward. You don't care about what is going on.    Metroid Dread was one of the reasons I bought the console. This game is beautiful, it has great mechanis that make you enjoy the controls and has also a nice atmosphere. But sadly, this game has only that!
    The game has an awful development and no story at all. It forces you to jump between places just to look for power ups in order to move forward. You don't care about what is going on. They created a 3h main story, made it complicated with "difficult" fights ( EMMIs and more ), created a chaos in the maps with the power ups, made it hard to move from one place to the other on the same territory..... I played 10-11 hours and I felt I threw 8 of them. It was not a fun experience and I found myself feeling obliged to finish this just because I bought it. When I realized that I quitted it. Its beauty can't save the bad implementation.    … Expand
  19. Brusky
    Oct 11, 2021
    9
    Metroid Dread is a fantastic sequel to Metroid Fusion and a worthy conclusion to this part of Samus' story. The gameplay is very smooth and you are challenged to familiarize yourself with multiple joystick strokes so you can seamlessly string together successive moves. While Dread is not an impossibly difficult game, be warned that you will die many times! This is a game that requires youMetroid Dread is a fantastic sequel to Metroid Fusion and a worthy conclusion to this part of Samus' story. The gameplay is very smooth and you are challenged to familiarize yourself with multiple joystick strokes so you can seamlessly string together successive moves. While Dread is not an impossibly difficult game, be warned that you will die many times! This is a game that requires you to "lean forward in your chair" to get past some bosses. And that is refreshing considering many modern Nintendo games shy away from challenging the playerbase.

    My biggest gripe has to be the music as the OST seemed to be tacked on as an afterthought. Nothing came close to standing out like "Kraid's Lair" or "Brinstar Depths". The story was also told as an exposition dump towards the end of the game instead of slowly feeding it to you over time and I thought that could have been better handled. Without these features addressed, I cannot give Metroid: Dread a 10.

    All in all, a huge round of applause for MercurySteam. I hope to see more of their work in the future and more games starring Samus Aran!    … Expand
  20. Anthonyanda
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    An incredible experience from visuals to story.
    Don't listen to those complaining about price. This game as a triple A price because it has a triple A polish and is worth the price tag.
  21. Riv09
    Oct 9, 2021
    10
    Great movility and the Best sensation of pure and genuin scary of all the saga, the parry makes the inmersion so real and help with the momentum and tempo alongside the Game.
  22. Johnreeve
    Oct 9, 2021
    10
    Its just bonza! Wow they really made a special game here. Nostalgia is a powerful thing but truly this is on par or better than Super Metroid. The great quality of life improvements and balance of difficulty is just all the right ingredients. Watch out Metroidvania games, the Queen is back!
  23. Viltrop
    Oct 11, 2021
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Le jeu est excellent, enfin le retour de samus en 2D. Les seuls défauts sont: que au niveau des E.M.M.I, ils sont vraiment répétitifs, quasiment identiques dans la formule. Aussi, la raison du pourquoi le jeu a une durée d'environ 10-15 est la difficulté. En effet, on peut passer plusieurs quarts d'heures sur un seul passage technique avec une capacité spécifique afin de rejoindre un endroit aubligatoire au développement du scénario. Sinon, un pur plaisir et une pépite du JV !!!… Expand
  24. Aarononeal5
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    Controls are amazing. Game is so smooth and everything was so exciting. Absolutely stoked on it
  25. ReviewsN
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A masterpiece! The best game in 2021.
    This is a great game launched, thank Nintendo.    … Expand
  26. shi11tenshi
    Oct 13, 2021
    10
    The best game since super everything that longtime fans have been waiting for. Master class in game design take notes this is how you make a comeback.

    There are sequence brakes. Their story if you pay attention and for those complaining that the game is too difficult get good
  27. manuelgcg
    Oct 10, 2021
    8
    Pro: several amazing bosses, counter mechanics is brilliant and the pace is perfect.

    Cons: some disappointing bosses and the game could be lengthier.
  28. linkking
    Oct 13, 2021
    10
    Un retorno por todo lo alto de metroid en el tipo de juego (search acction) que creo por si mismo alla en las epocas de nes, un juego con una gran capacidas de inmersión, buen nivel de dificultad y gran rejugabiludad, con un final intenso dejandonos con ganas de mas, 100% recomendado.
  29. bootlekang
    Oct 13, 2021
    10
    Best metroid game since SUPER.Best metroid game since SUPER.Best metroid game since SUPER.
  30. Varkster
    Oct 13, 2021
    10
    Fantastic return to the beloved Metroid formula. A massive step up from Samus Returns, introducing a lot of new story elements, great music, atmosphere and fast-paced action which didn't starve me for challenge. Really happy about this one and suggest any Metroid or 2D action game fans to pick this up.
  31. Steyo
    Oct 12, 2021
    10
    A masterpiece and worth full price. If you own a switch, you need this game in your library.
  32. Speedie
    Oct 14, 2021
    9
    "Metroid Moments" have been eliminated from the equation in the newest instalment of the series. Besides some of the bumbling critics and players, who aren't very good at video games to begin with, everybody will find that every single section of the game flows smoothly back and forth between locations. The designers knew exactly where to put doors and blocks for you to find them after"Metroid Moments" have been eliminated from the equation in the newest instalment of the series. Besides some of the bumbling critics and players, who aren't very good at video games to begin with, everybody will find that every single section of the game flows smoothly back and forth between locations. The designers knew exactly where to put doors and blocks for you to find them after getting new power-ups without ever shoving them right in your face. I have limited experience with Metroid games, so it's not as if I knew what to look for already. It was so difficult to put the controller down as I kept wanting to get the next power-up, then beat the next boss, then find the next area, and repeat.

    Credit isn't given enough to the enemy designs in this game and how well Mercury Steam and Nintendo did with them. Regular enemies, the E.M.M.I., the mini bosses, the bosses, and then on top of all that, they found a completely sensible way to make the easy enemies on past locations more difficult to face when you return later in the game. It impresses me to thing about how much perfect planning must have gone into this game to make it as fun as it is to run and gun, discover and adventure in Dread.

    It sounds like I'm praising this as the perfect game right? So why a 9/10? Well, it's 2021 and video game writers should be putting a little more effort into making the story something we can connect with an understand. The story in Dread was interesting when mentioned, but rarely ever progressing. I suppose it's difficult in a 7-9 hour game to pack more than 30 minutes of story content into it, so I'm not even sure myself how this could've been improved.

    Another thing to mention about 2021 is that the video game industry has made it acceptable to release broken and unfinished games and sell them at a $60 price point. Nintendo still has you to falter and accept this low standard, and it has to be commended how hard this game was worked on to make such a complicated formula accessible to everybody immediately at launch. One of the Switch's best library additions to date.    … Expand
  33. Apollo2211
    Oct 13, 2021
    10
    Excelente juego: hermosa ambientación, hermosos gráficos y muy divertido gameplay. Un metroidvania hecho y derecho, no cabe duda que samus regresa a lo grande
  34. sebathawk
    Oct 12, 2021
    10
    The best game to start in the saga Metroid, show how a classic metroidvania would look like with modern graphics. Game highly recommended for all kinds of public that have a Switch.
  35. Parzival127
    Oct 11, 2021
    9
    One of the best games I have played on the Switch. My introduction to the Metroid series and I am a huge fan now. The game is beautiful and movement and combat fluid.
    The game is difficult but does not pretend like it isn't. From the get go, the game let's you know that it is trying to earn the "Dread" subtitle. It's not for everyone, but it is definitely for me.
  36. gyus
    Oct 13, 2021
    9
    Compared to previous Metroid games, this one picks up the pace. A lot. Samus moves faster than ever, with her new skills giving her much more mobility and efficiency in battle (no longer will you just shoot, jump, reposition: here, you dash, parry, slide, desperately fighting for survival against really tough opponents that make this one of the hardest metroids to date). Dread is overallCompared to previous Metroid games, this one picks up the pace. A lot. Samus moves faster than ever, with her new skills giving her much more mobility and efficiency in battle (no longer will you just shoot, jump, reposition: here, you dash, parry, slide, desperately fighting for survival against really tough opponents that make this one of the hardest metroids to date). Dread is overall much more combat oriented than its predecessors. And let's not forget the EMMIs, whose haunted rooms brilliantly balance the pacing by bringing in the suspense and tension needed to keep things interesting. Regrettably, the game will often block your path backwards to push you on, to keep that tight, fast pacing that really sets it apart from any other metroidvania, at the cost of losing the freedom to choose for yourself when to backtrack and get stronger and when to push onwards. It feels like there are only two or three moments when the game lets you off the hook and tells you to just explore on your own and relax a bit. But it works. You really want the next powerup because "if I go back now I won't be able to get that energy tank", and so you go straight into the mouth of the beast, the really fun and well designed bossfights that will put your skill to the test and make you feel awesome when you beat them.
    However, this heavy focus on combat doesn't mean the game forgot its essence: exploration. Dread does a really good job at leading you on the right path while giving the illusion of freedom, allowing you to get lost only when it wants you to, and once you have enough powerups to see how far you've come, you'll be able to really mess around with the map, opening all kinds of shortcuts and alternate routes. Thanks to a well-thought out teleportation system (with each portal connecting two specific areas, opening up only much later in the game to lead you to any other portal on the map) you'll always find yourself with some new area to explore. The map is very detailed and will have all kind of information, from powerups, to what kind of door or obstacles you've seen, and even hints at where the next secret might be, plus a welcome addition of pin ups the player can use to mark areas of interest. However, it never tells you where to go to progress the story, respecting your intelligence as a player and its own level design. You'll still get hints from Adam, but only in the form of speech, without any stupid pointer leading you there unless you put one yourself.
    Sadly, some paths will be one-way only, locking themselves after your passage and forcing you to circumnavigate them to go back, even in the endgame when you have all the upgrades and should be able to open whatever passage you please (although this doesn't happen as much as it did in Fusion). As for the potential to break the sequence, while that remains to be explored in depth by the community (which will no doubt find many exploits, such as getting the bombs before fighting Kraid, leading to a nice little reward from the devs), the game keeps the player on a leash. The wall jump will be of little use, and you get the morph ball and the bombs surprisingly late, meaning you won't be able to infinite bomb jump till about halfway through the game (and of course the same goes for the speed booster and shine-sparking). This means tricks like reverse boss order will probably be out of the question, which is the only factor holding the game back from being on the same level as Super and Zero Mission. However, it is still possible to get one or two small upgrades earlier than intended (I managed to get a power bomb expansion before getting the power bombs themselves). Still, the excellent pacing and atmosphere more than make up for it.
    The backgrounds are incredibly detailed and often include some animations that will make the planet feel more alive than ever, thanks to an exceptional work from the artistic team.
    The optional puzzles for some of the harder-to-get upgrades for 100% are very challenging and will put both your mind and your skills to the test, being pretty much as hard as the ones in Zero Mission. It's a little sad, however, that while you do get extra lore in the form of chozo archives for your item collection percentage, the only way to unlock different "endings" (not story endings, of course, just different postcards after the credits) is to speedrun the game. It would have been nice to still get a different Samus animation for 100% completion the way Fusion, Zero Mission and Samus Returns did. But really, any flaw is very minor compared to the excellent work that has been done: a Metroid game that, after so many years, can finally stand tall amongst its peers, from its legendary ancestor, Super Metroid, to other excellent contemporaries such as Hollow Knight. Here's hoping this is only the beginning of a new era for Metroid, and that MercurySteam and Nintendo will keep collaborating on many great games to come.    … Expand
  37. LTX128
    Oct 13, 2021
    10
    Super Hard game!!! But awesome!!!! Possibly the best Nintendo Switch game so far.
  38. Shurt_
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    Great return to 2D metroid after 19 years!
    Might be difficult at some parts but once you find the patterns it should be a breeze.
  39. Buru
    Oct 12, 2021
    10
    The best game in nintendo switch. Thanks Mercurysteam it's a fantastics game
  40. Alibio
    Oct 12, 2021
    10
    The game that inaugurated the genre once again brings an engaging and challenging story.
  41. Kriss94
    Oct 12, 2021
    10
    What an amazing and brilliant game so far. Beautiful art style and atmosphere. Flawless game design , well designed map and minimalistic interface. And what most impressed me is the game feel and kinestetics. It is undoubtedly the most fluid and platforming 2d Metroid ever made. Every movement is cancelable and feels like butter,. The new adquisitions, the slide and the flash shift, makesWhat an amazing and brilliant game so far. Beautiful art style and atmosphere. Flawless game design , well designed map and minimalistic interface. And what most impressed me is the game feel and kinestetics. It is undoubtedly the most fluid and platforming 2d Metroid ever made. Every movement is cancelable and feels like butter,. The new adquisitions, the slide and the flash shift, makes the game feels like a Megaman X in steroids. It justifies the fact that the boss battles are so challenguing and difficult, because of the variety of movement options, This difficulty in the boss battles would have been unfair in other Metroids due the movement limitations, so it is really fair to me ( I heard a lot of babies crying about it, GIT GUD).

    "Cons":
    - Music is not the most epic in a metroid game but it still really atmospheric and well placed
    - E.M.M.I battles could have been better, but still are really dramatic, and finding the proper place to shot them is really satisfying    … Expand
  42. Novaks
    Oct 12, 2021
    10
    I’ve been playing Metroid since SNES and I’ve always wanted another Metroid game that could give me the same satisfaction or more even than Super Metroid. I expected Metroid Dread to be good but never did I imagine it could surpass Super Metroid. I love it and I’m addicted, excellent job devs.
  43. BrainSmoothie
    Oct 12, 2021
    10
    I have played every 2D metroid game and even some fan games, and I feel like Mercury Steam have honed this formula into something excellent. The controls are snappy, the combat is satisfying, the map allows you to backtrack while rarely getting lost. The bosses are challenging but rewarding to overcome and the EMMI sequences are interspersed into the gameplay pretty well (I can see someI have played every 2D metroid game and even some fan games, and I feel like Mercury Steam have honed this formula into something excellent. The controls are snappy, the combat is satisfying, the map allows you to backtrack while rarely getting lost. The bosses are challenging but rewarding to overcome and the EMMI sequences are interspersed into the gameplay pretty well (I can see some less experienced players becoming frustrated with them though).

    I personally loved the story, and I think they took a real chance continuing from fusion, which was a risk in and of itself. I think the finale was one of the most epic things I've experienced in gaming in a long time, and I HOPE that Nintendo gives Mercury Steam the opportunity to continue this series.    … Expand
  44. Ralsenoi
    Oct 12, 2021
    10
    A beautiful return for an extraordinary series, Metroid Dread managed to take the best ideas and mechanics from its predecessors and bled it into possibly the definitive Metroid game. Perhaps even the definitive metroidvania. Although you can play similar, longer games from the same genre for much cheaper, none have the vast level of polish found in this game. It's clear from the momentA beautiful return for an extraordinary series, Metroid Dread managed to take the best ideas and mechanics from its predecessors and bled it into possibly the definitive Metroid game. Perhaps even the definitive metroidvania. Although you can play similar, longer games from the same genre for much cheaper, none have the vast level of polish found in this game. It's clear from the moment the title screen boots up that the game is a triple A title.

    I'm glad this game wasn't released on the DS as the movement feels fluid and precise with the switch's additional controls. I would like an option to use the right stick to aim, but it never felt like it was the games fault when I missed a shot or failed a parry. (although parrying an E.M.M.I was a wonderful feeling) I will note the shinespark seems easier to use than the last entries, however that may just be because I'm more comfortable with it than when I first played zero mission and fusion. However the inclusion of the shine spark makes 100% less plausible to new players and it's never taught in game, which was what made Super Metroid's level design go down in gaming history.

    The loading screens for fast traveling are a bit long and broke the flow of gameplay a little bit, however they aren't really noticeable until you go back to 100% the game.

    The difficulty is reasonably high, challenging but not hard, so it's not a game you should pick up for small children, but that's part of why it has an age rating. Adam doesn't hold your hand like in fusion, however he does still give you direction. A nice blend and it's always nice to speak to him after beating a challenging boss or escaping an E.M.M.I room.

    I also think it's quite linear. Not a necessarily bad thing, and I defiantly spent less time blasting walls wondering where to go than usual, but quite early on you run across a boss called Kraid and with the map so closed off early in the game, you don't have the option to backtrack to upgrade your health as you've probably picked up all the energy tanks you can on your way there. The difficulty of Kraid was defiantly higher than he should have been at that point in the game, however the other bosses felt well balanced and genuinely fun to fight.

    The E.M.M.I rooms where a fantastic addition and where I died the most. They are a fun extension of the stealth that made my blood pump in fusion with the SA-X. It trully feels like the perfect next step. I do hope they can expand it again in the next game, however long that takes to make.

    The story was exiting yet fairly simple and went a direction I didn't expect. It's not required to play any other games before this to understand the plot, but I'd recommend playing at least Fusion first as to avoid spoilers in case you want to go back and play that game. It doesn't spoil any of the other games much and never mentions the prime games, but Fusion has a heavy impact on the story of Dread. That being said, the old games aren't very accessible at the moment unless you have a Wii U or a GBA, so maybe hold out for a fusion remake or port.

    I do however think that locking a collectable behind an amiibo pay wall is unfair. They did the same with Samus returns for 3DS and it meant that I could never truly complete the game.

    Metroid has always had a rough time with sales, so I hope that this game will be the one that brings the franchise out from Nintendo's dusty "to do sometime" list and back to being the third pillar of Nintendo. The perfect blend of Mario's platforming and Zelda's story and openness.    … Expand
  45. Wreckless
    Oct 12, 2021
    10
    Metroid is back. This game had insanely high expectations and I'm happy to report it has met and even exceeded it in some cases. It's just simply a great video game. The story is compelling and and filled with suprises. It's sci-fi and horror and it makes you feel scared and tension at times like not many other games do. The gameplay is fast and thrilling. The action is wild. It'sMetroid is back. This game had insanely high expectations and I'm happy to report it has met and even exceeded it in some cases. It's just simply a great video game. The story is compelling and and filled with suprises. It's sci-fi and horror and it makes you feel scared and tension at times like not many other games do. The gameplay is fast and thrilling. The action is wild. It's primarily 2D and looks amazing. There are also 3D cut scenes/fight sequences that are visually stunning. The boss battles and EMMIs are challenging to conquer, and you'll need to learn to defeat them, which makes you feel great when you finally do. There's tons of creatures to fight. And the best part is the weapons and abilities. Samus has a lot of great ones returning and some astounding new ones. As a metrovania fan who has played and loved the new class like Ori and Hollow Knight, I was still blown away at times by Dread. It's a must play.… Expand
  46. cyvern
    Oct 12, 2021
    10
    Gorgeous, atomospheric graphics, addictive gameplay, snappy and intuitive controls, fun varied boss fights, perfect level of difficulty. This game is incredible
  47. Thiagoag
    Oct 12, 2021
    10
    Best Metroid 2d! Good graphics, soundtrack, difficult, level design and great boss fights.
  48. GL1ZZY_G0BBL3R
    Oct 13, 2021
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I really wanted to absolutely adore this game and I've been looking forward to it for a while now but it has quite a few flaws that just makes it hard to enjoy.
    1) The game is just too expensive (IMO) It retails for 80 CAD (Canadian Dollars) (without the taxes included)
    2) The backtracking is tedious and totally not worth it
    3) The E.M.M.Is are just seriously lacking I was expecting to have them breath down your neck the whole game however that wasn't the case. They are stuck within their zones and after the first one (White/None Damaged One) you realize that they aren't scary just more of a nuisance
    4) The bosses fights are just a chore, they hit for a lot and barely take dmg
    5) The E.M.M.Is are pretty much all the same with barely any variety (They have slight quirks but not enough to make them memorable)
    6) Mini bosses like the Chozo Warriors are constantly reused and become boring and a pain to deal with.
    7) Out of the 7 E.M.M.Is you only really fight like 5 of them (The Damaged one is a tutorial of sort and the Red one just dies in a cutscene)    … Expand
  49. Dingus84
    Oct 14, 2021
    0
    The frame rate is very inconsistent from 60 down to 27 with nothing happening on screen just walking sideways, The look is pretty good most of the time and it has its moments, but if you come to this game expecting a Metroid game then you may be very disappointed.

    There is exactly 0% exploration. The game constantly forces you to go in one direction and then a wall breaks behind you or    The frame rate is very inconsistent from 60 down to 27 with nothing happening on screen just walking sideways, The look is pretty good most of the time and it has its moments, but if you come to this game expecting a Metroid game then you may be very disappointed.

    There is exactly 0% exploration. The game constantly forces you to go in one direction and then a wall breaks behind you or a door malfunctions. You are then trapped until you beat the next boss there is no back tracking to explore to get more gear or find more health. if you miss one then you missed it. good luck finding a way back to that health tank, when the game changes the layout on you and lets you do no exploring before forcing again to the next part. But that's only if you can kill the creature in your way. If you cant beat a boss then you are stuck until you can. there is no way to go back and look for more missiles or health.

    Also the Bosses are usually located away from a save point, so if you decide you need a break and want to play something else, then you will lose you place in the game and be moved back to the last save point. No manual saves and no save points near irritatingly difficult bosses.

    Many will say this game is perfect because they are afraid of getting called a newb. This game is a huge let down for old fans of the classic games. Hopefully Prime 4 isn't this awful of a game.

    If i wanted to punish myself i would play through hollow knight again. I really wanted to love this game but every time I beat a boss there is no break in pacing to explore, you just have to go fight the next boss. **** DISAPPOINTING

    I hope you like to do a minibos fight 5 times in a row because you **** up 2 quick time events back to back. NOW START ALL OVER!!! YAY SUCH FUN!!!!

    I am on the final Boss and have no desire to finish this **** game.    … Expand
  50. Rudy18
    Oct 9, 2021
    10
    The game is gorgeous, the movement is fluid and the combat is satisfying. Definitely a Metroid game through and through, the new music fits the tone well, albeit not super memorable. Some of the tracks from previous games are back and remastered as well. The frame rate holds pretty steady at 60 FPS outside of the cutscenes when traveling between zones, which are noticeably choppy. The EMMIThe game is gorgeous, the movement is fluid and the combat is satisfying. Definitely a Metroid game through and through, the new music fits the tone well, albeit not super memorable. Some of the tracks from previous games are back and remastered as well. The frame rate holds pretty steady at 60 FPS outside of the cutscenes when traveling between zones, which are noticeably choppy. The EMMI robots do not disappoint, their movements are quick, intelligent, and fluid. My girlfriend, a casual gamer, wanted to play and was freaking out when she had her first real EMMI encounter in the game. I’ve beaten the game twice so far, first on normal 100% in about 13 hours then on hard any% in about 3.5 hours. New sequence breaks are being discovered everyday so I’m excited to see how low the times can be pushed.… Expand
  51. shavenwookie
    Oct 22, 2021
    4
    The game is incredibly short for sixty dollars. It's not any better then most indie metroidvanias that you can pick up for a quarter of the price. Areas you explore are feel all kind of the same for. Metroid game laboratory area, laboratory area with fire, ice laboratory area and forest laboratory area.
  52. Nico85
    Oct 12, 2021
    10
    Excellent game! I had been looking forward to playing and i’ve been rewarded. The atmosphere is brilliant and the gameplay is fantastic. It’s no wonder that this game birthed a whole genre.
  53. TechniTIger
    Oct 14, 2021
    10
    I'd like to preface this with the weird quirk that I am both bad at platformers and have been a huge Metroid fan since the 90's.

    This game is tough, but never once felt unbeatable to me. Even with my generally sub-par mechanics I was always able to slow down, retry the encounter, and find the pattern needed to win. Often I found that my faults were in impatience, that I acted too    I'd like to preface this with the weird quirk that I am both bad at platformers and have been a huge Metroid fan since the 90's.

    This game is tough, but never once felt unbeatable to me. Even with my generally sub-par mechanics I was always able to slow down, retry the encounter, and find the pattern needed to win. Often I found that my faults were in impatience, that I acted too quickly rather than having been too slow. That patience and finding the rhythm to any boss fight is key for this kind of game, and that's a good thing. There are moments that will be tough, but there's always something you can learn to get through it.

    This game mixed the eerie solitary feeling of older titles, Metroid Fusion's partly guided path and all around better story, and some modern flair to bring a new touch of action to the series without sacrificing what makes Metroid, Metroid. I particularly enjoyed the story, which I won't dive into so as to remain spoiler free. Overall Dread leaves some of the series most awesome moments and obviously the best graphics the series has seen.

    It's not without flaws, the game is more linear than predecessors and didn't leave as much time as I'd like to explore for powerups, but I don't feel it significantly reduced my enjoyment in the end.    … Expand
  54. MrVomitMan
    Oct 11, 2021
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Was Just playing Hollow Knight to warm up to metroidvanias again. It's still the goat

    I came into Metroid Dread pretty negative because I saw the art style, and the rather bland trailers, and I was a bit worried. The E.M.M.I insta kill concept didn't instill fear into me like running from SA-X, one shot and you lose like 4 energy tanks, but still live, so you are forced to stay in the sprint.

    But, the E.M.M.I grew on me in another way. Like gamer parkour really. I became less scared of death (because I would die like 3-6 times.) and became more interested with the vast use of abilities I could use to outsmart / outrun them. At first, very spooky, but then you realize you will just find baby mother brain, and mess their day up sooner than later. I did like the variance of abilities they possessed. The music was fantastic though, and helped with the tension

    Classic Metroid Tension: 5/10

    This is a Metroidvania, so of course, I play for those collectibles baby! Plenty of missile tanks, some powerbombs, and a new to Metroid concept, large missile tanks and also energy tank pieces. I liked this concept, the more the merrier. I do wish Super missiles were a collectable. That was my main infatuation with Metroid Fusion, the loads of collectables, it was ridiculous how many energy tanks you could get. On another note, there was some amazing puzzles on acquiring some of the larger collectables. Primarily using your speed boost ability. The trickiest to master of them all. But very, very rewarding to finally get right. Was a huge fan of the creative puzzles to acquire collectables. Wish there were more though, and I sort of wish the area didn't glow when a collectable was nearby. I personally like it when you have to work for those hidden items on your own, and scan each room manually. I'll take it though

    Collectables: 8/10

    Environment. This was my greatest fear. Getting a "Metroid" atmosphere with 3D art style. At first, it felt generic, and it still could be a lot better honestly. I wasn't really scared ever. And that's what I want in a Metroid game. Think of Metroid: Fusion in general, or the start screen of Super Metroid. Metroid Prime 2 anyone? All of these games had you teetering on the edge. A freakin' pixelated game is making me poop myself! I never quite got there with Metroid: Dread, and I thought I might with it being in the name. However, the E.M.M.I were a great attempt at that, but instant kills don't strike fear into you once it happens once or twice, it just becomes a standard case of trial and error.
    The release of the X virus into the world, and seeing it all change to increase the difficulty of the other areas, and seeing changes in environments when the lava generators were turned off was fantastic! That was my favorite moment in the game; seeing the X virus at all was like: "dayum, its not extinct!!" Very cool moment. Some of the environments, especially the water ones were nice to look at, but many felt rather uninspired. Fire place, Water place, Grass place. Part of me appreciated this for Metroid Fusion nostalgic reasons, but Nintendo does this already for Mario games, we can do better there. The Chozo areas, much better

    Environment / Atmosphere: 7/10

    Mechanics. At first, acquiring abilities felt like "ahh man, I've gotta remember another button" and I spent a lot of time shooting my grapple at enemies instead of missiles or shooting a missile instead of sliding in a panic, but over time, I grew to love the buttons and the feeling of being a Samus. A good Samus too. I also loved just about every mechanic in the game, and that there are ways to skip certain areas if possible because you have such a vast set of tools that not even the game testers couldn't figure it all out!

    Mechanics: 10/10

    "This game is too hard, its only for hardcore metroid fans." - 0, 1 star reviews. The game is challenging, yes, you will die. but it rewards those who learn from your mistakes, get better, its not that bad

    Difficulty: 10/10

    I beat and aced the game in 10 hours and 56 minutes. A 60 dollar game. I think that's a solid time to ace a game overall and most people won't do that on their first play through, but I paid 60 to do that. Guess how much I payed for Hollow Knight....15 bucks full price. I have 17 hours in the game, still haven't even beat the game, let alone end game content. Metroid Dread is a great gaming experience, but not a 60 dollar gaming experience. Nintendo do what Nintendo do tho.

    Bang for Buck(Price): 5/10

    In closing, there were some frame drops for a game that looks like maybe it shouldn't have frame drops. Story was rushed in the beginning, but made more sense, and eventually hooked me later, but not like Metroid Prime games. The final encounter was awesome, and loads of challenging at first. Some micro areas were very tedious in making you run all the way around, even in end game spots. Map was sometimes overwhelming, but large too!

    Overall 8/10    … Expand
  55. Tommeow
    Oct 18, 2021
    9
    Not perfect but one of the best games in the series. The atmospheric sections of music could use improvement, pathways are blocked too much, and though I didn’t experience this myself, it’s too hard for some players. Everything else is pretty spot on
  56. Kakadu
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    This game is a masterpiece. Fun, engaging and challenging combat and bossfights. Stunning environments, complex level design.
    With zero handholding the game subtly nudges you in the right direction.
    Excellent game, GOTY!
  57. benjito
    Oct 12, 2021
    10
    This is actually my first metroid, but not my first "metroidvania", I just learned about the genre with hollow knight and ori. It is also my first 1st party game of the genre and I must say that the quality is notorious. I'm just getting to know the lore and it's incredible. It will definitely make me go back to the previous installments. I think I still like Ori and hollow more, butThis is actually my first metroid, but not my first "metroidvania", I just learned about the genre with hollow knight and ori. It is also my first 1st party game of the genre and I must say that the quality is notorious. I'm just getting to know the lore and it's incredible. It will definitely make me go back to the previous installments. I think I still like Ori and hollow more, but definitely and with all due respect, you can see the difference between the delivery of an independent studio alone and a company like Nintendo.… Expand
  58. alucard5
    Nov 2, 2021
    0
    Metroid Dread looks very poor and is not a very good game. It was too hyped, but did not manage to deliver. I find most areas uninspiring and dreadful (pun intended). It is not worth more than 5 dollars.
  59. Jay1724
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    There are very few cases where I leave a game feeling like it was perfect. Probably TLOU1, TLOU2, SMW, Astro Bot, and now Metroid Dread. Even Super Metroid I felt wasn’t completely perfect which is fine considering it was revolutionary. Metroid Dread is seriously the peak of what a 2D Metroid can be in every sense.
  60. EndingUpAlone
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    I wholeheartedly love this game. I played Metroid Fusion a ton as a kid, and Dread as its sequel is absolutely amazing. It brings the element of fear I felt in Fusion to a whole different level. I cannot stress enough how excellent this game is. I encourage anyone, even if they are new to the 2-D Metroid games, to give this game a shot. Thank you so much to Nintendo and Mercury Steam forI wholeheartedly love this game. I played Metroid Fusion a ton as a kid, and Dread as its sequel is absolutely amazing. It brings the element of fear I felt in Fusion to a whole different level. I cannot stress enough how excellent this game is. I encourage anyone, even if they are new to the 2-D Metroid games, to give this game a shot. Thank you so much to Nintendo and Mercury Steam for bringing a great part of my childhood back to me. You have no idea how much this means to me.… Expand
  61. captainsnake
    Oct 12, 2021
    10
    Metroid dread’s primary new idea- the EMMIs, have to be one of the most unique gaming experiences you’ll have. It’s not just horror- it essentially takes the gameplay loop of a Metroidvania, and accelerates it to breakneck speeds. The intensity is palpable when the EMMIs detect you, and they made for some of the most memorable moments in the game. My one complaint with them is that the mapMetroid dread’s primary new idea- the EMMIs, have to be one of the most unique gaming experiences you’ll have. It’s not just horror- it essentially takes the gameplay loop of a Metroidvania, and accelerates it to breakneck speeds. The intensity is palpable when the EMMIs detect you, and they made for some of the most memorable moments in the game. My one complaint with them is that the map becomes a little too powerful in these sections. It pauses all the gameplay and allows you to plan out your next couple steps. I think the EMMIs were a little more fun before I realized that.

    The combat is great, and most upgrades were useful in both combat and exploration. One particular upgrade was so powerful in combat that once I had it, I felt like I couldn’t go back. But it wasn’t overpowered, just strong. The boss fights acted as great checks for my combat skills, though some certain bosses were repeated a few more times than needed.

    The exploration was also very enjoyable. That’s to be expected out of a metroidvania, but the secrets in this one were particularly good, sometimes being hidden behind optional puzzles, which are much more enjoyable than you’d expect from a game where there are no required puzzles.

    All in all, there isn’t really much to dislike about Metroid dread, and any complaints were minor in comparison to the soaring heights of the rest of the game.    … Expand
  62. Axss1320
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    It's a masterpiece, I've had a really long time without playing a platformer this good
  63. Hiendani
    Oct 12, 2021
    9
    Excelente juego, me encantó escapar de los emmis y los combates eran muy retadores y entretenidos. Creo que le faltó un poco más de exploración y por eso le doy un 9. Un excelente regreso de la franquicia y espero que puedan hacer más metroids 2d
  64. jersonpacheco
    Oct 12, 2021
    10
    Tras haber jugado super metroid en super nintendo hace ya más de 15 años, haber jugado varios tipos de juegos en distintas consolas, debo decir que Metroid Dread es el juego que hace honor a su propio legado, está a la altura en todos los apartados: jugabilidad, música, efectos, historia. Siento que Nintendo ha logrado hacer que un juego complejo se sienta extremadamente divertido/adictivoTras haber jugado super metroid en super nintendo hace ya más de 15 años, haber jugado varios tipos de juegos en distintas consolas, debo decir que Metroid Dread es el juego que hace honor a su propio legado, está a la altura en todos los apartados: jugabilidad, música, efectos, historia. Siento que Nintendo ha logrado hacer que un juego complejo se sienta extremadamente divertido/adictivo de jugar. Claramente es uno de los mejores lanzamientos del año.… Expand
  65. Lucadevito07
    Oct 13, 2021
    10
    I cant get over how much i loved this game. the best part is that this can open up the door for more 2d Metroid games and a bigger audience for Metroid.
  66. d1izzt
    Oct 14, 2021
    10
    Magnífico, por fin una dificultad verdaderamente alta en un juego de este género, no podía ser en otro que en el padre del mismo.
  67. Storms13
    Oct 16, 2021
    9
    If you think for a moment you might like this game, then just buy it. This game is a masterpiece! I played Fusion growing up, and the only reason I think it is better than this game is strictly nostalgia. Metroid Dread is superior in all other metrics. Is it challenging? Yes. But the bosses are never unfair, you just have to be patient and learn how to beat them. Also, it’sIf you think for a moment you might like this game, then just buy it. This game is a masterpiece! I played Fusion growing up, and the only reason I think it is better than this game is strictly nostalgia. Metroid Dread is superior in all other metrics. Is it challenging? Yes. But the bosses are never unfair, you just have to be patient and learn how to beat them. Also, it’s impossible to get soft locked. Just FYI… Expand
  68. Greggerzow
    Oct 14, 2021
    10
    As a 47 year old, who played the original Metroid when I was 12, and has considered Super Metroid one of my all time favorite games, I can say this is better! Hands down a must play game for any true gamer… who can appreciate a very well balanced challenge. This is what gaming is about! No difficulty setting nonsense… just the perfect difficulty setting from the start. It’s a hard game.As a 47 year old, who played the original Metroid when I was 12, and has considered Super Metroid one of my all time favorite games, I can say this is better! Hands down a must play game for any true gamer… who can appreciate a very well balanced challenge. This is what gaming is about! No difficulty setting nonsense… just the perfect difficulty setting from the start. It’s a hard game. You get your butt kicked, you practice, you learn, you get an adrenaline rush, and you eventually beat it. Super fun! Casual gamers need not apply here.… Expand
  69. Melodicdeathjaz
    Oct 17, 2021
    9
    Scratches that metroid itch. Super tight controls and gameplay. Plot is good and the addition of voice acting is a welcome addition. Game is pretty challenging, but it's fair. Only complaint is that no matter how many health tanks I had, it still felt like it wasn't enough. Overall all, it is my favorite ge so far of 2021
  70. Cambes
    Oct 12, 2021
    10
    Amazing game, really really good, controls are excellent and all atmosphere is awsome
  71. Clickbaitkid55
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    Metroid Dread is a game I have personally been interested in ever since I learned about its (then debated) existence ten years ago. I have always been a Metroid fan ever since I was seven years old playing "Zero Mission" and "Fusion". Those were the last two traditional games we would get for a very long time until 2017's "Samus Returns", and one of those two (Fusion) was the last originalMetroid Dread is a game I have personally been interested in ever since I learned about its (then debated) existence ten years ago. I have always been a Metroid fan ever since I was seven years old playing "Zero Mission" and "Fusion". Those were the last two traditional games we would get for a very long time until 2017's "Samus Returns", and one of those two (Fusion) was the last original 2d game to release. Fast forward ten years from that point, and I find myself at age 17, final year of high school, and finally a new, shiny, original 2d Metroid game, and even though much time has passed since I first played "Fusion" and "Zero Mission", Dread threw me back into the shoes of seven-year old me. I was over the moon just hearing about a new game, let alone Dread, would release in 2021, and the excitement has only grown after my play-through of the game. The graphics are stunning, the gameplay is refined and perfected, the level design is complex and intelligent. As an experienced Metroid player, I found myself amazed yet equally perplexed at the world around Samus as I tried to find my war around the rich caverns below ZDR's surface. The game is one of true open-ended fun, rarely holding your hand, and when it does, it is done so in such a subtle way I never even realized I was being guided. The bosses in the game can range from either complete pushovers in the beginning (except for some repeat bosses) to complete brick walls in which I found myself dying and repeating boss fights multiple times. The EMMI (killer robots) serve a satisfying purpose in keeping the player on their toes and DREADing (haha nailed that one) the next encounter the player may have with one of these EMMI. The story I will not go into, but seeing all the story-related events unfold sent so much joy into me and so many cheers out of my mouth. The story serves a great purpose but never gets in the way of progression or gameplay. Finally, the uprages the player can receive all have an important purpose and are used in very thought-out methods. One minor complaint I had was how some bosses were repetitive, but then I stopped to think why there were multiples of these bosses, and that's when things made sense. It's hard to make a review like this without spoiling major or even minor plot points of the story, so I will leave you with this: Be ready to retrace your steps MULTIPLE times, and be prepared to be surprised as well. In my opinion, Metroid Dread is the perfect Metroid game, the best game Nintendo has ever made, and, remember this just my opinion, the best game I have ever played. Metroid Dread was the long awaited and perfect follow up to Fusion as well as a fitting and wonderful conclusion to the Metroid Saga. Where will Samus go next and what else may step in her way? We don't know what the future holds, but for now, let us let out a sigh of relief in knowing that Metroid is back and better than ever. Metroid Dread gets a perfect 10/10 in my eyes. For more content about video games or mainly Metroid as of now, feel free to check out my youtube channel ClickBaitKid for more… Expand
  72. balzak
    Oct 16, 2021
    9
    No puedo considerarme un fan de toda la vida de metroid pues solo he jugado el titulo para la snes, aun así super metroid esta dentro de mi top 10 de juegos. Dudé bastante si conseguir el titulo pues los metroidvanias indies de los últimos tiempos que si bien son juegos excepcionales, suelo abrumarme bastante por su dificultad y los diseños laberínticos, dichas sensaciones las percibíNo puedo considerarme un fan de toda la vida de metroid pues solo he jugado el titulo para la snes, aun así super metroid esta dentro de mi top 10 de juegos. Dudé bastante si conseguir el titulo pues los metroidvanias indies de los últimos tiempos que si bien son juegos excepcionales, suelo abrumarme bastante por su dificultad y los diseños laberínticos, dichas sensaciones las percibí desde el trailer de metroid dread aunado a la persecución constante de los E.M.M.I.

    Pensé que no sería un juego para mi pero no pude más con las ganas de probarlo y dicha sensación abrumadora se transformó en pura satisfacción. La satisfacción de perderte, de explorar, de encontrar upgrades y perderte aun mas para seguir encontrando tesoros, el nivel de dificultad me preocupaba mucho y aunque es bastante retador no considero que sea un aspecto que te haga dejar de lado el juego sino al contrario, una vez que metroid te atrapa se puede entender por qué es un titulo que hacía falta para esta franquicia.    … Expand
  73. ad516
    Oct 13, 2021
    10
    This was my first Metroid and it's so good that it immediately made me want to play more. The tough but fair difficulty, awesome story, top-notch level design and progression, and some of the best boss battles I've ever played, these were some of the best 13 hours that I've spent on a video game. if you own a Switch, buy this. 10/10
  74. Darkko
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    Es mi primera vez jugando un Metroid de estos. El juego es algo exigente pero nunca injusto con el jugador. Todo está bien pulido desde la jugabilidad hasta los sonidos. Hace mucho no tenía una experiencia tan placentera con un videojuego. Es tanto así que es la primera vez que escribo una reseña. ¡El juego es simplemente grandioso y asombroso! Todos deberían darle la oportunidad.
  75. raulf17
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    I think this games deserves a 9/10 but due to review bombing from bad players i gave it a 10.

    Difficulty is just right, games like this shouldn't be easy, a mistake must be fatal to make you feel the game atmosphere and samus weakness at the begining.

    Improvements in añmost every aspect, good story and development, entertaining and feeling like a meteoid game.
  76. ChozoBozo
    Oct 12, 2021
    10
    Really loved this one! I'm a huge Metrovania fan, but Metroid always seemed to pass me by, it was always on a system that I didn't invest in that generation. Other than Super Metroid on the Switch's emulator, I never got to play any of the platforming classics. Playing Dread, I had an idea of what to expect, and my expectations were high. I was pretty confident that I'd enjoy the game, bitReally loved this one! I'm a huge Metrovania fan, but Metroid always seemed to pass me by, it was always on a system that I didn't invest in that generation. Other than Super Metroid on the Switch's emulator, I never got to play any of the platforming classics. Playing Dread, I had an idea of what to expect, and my expectations were high. I was pretty confident that I'd enjoy the game, bit this Metroid title really went above and beyond for me. I think my favorite aspect is Samus's movement. It just feels so good to move around and shoot things. Everything is fluid and snappy. A pretty impressive statement when you stop to consider that I played the game on joycons. The visuals looked great, though I was lucky enough to play this title on the new OLED Switch. The game almost felt like it was specifically designed for the OLED. When I put the Switch in it's dock, the game looked a little weird on my 4k tv. One last note, I enjoyed the Emmi portion of the game, though challenging it was cool to see something fresh. I could be wrong, but I don't think anything has quite done the same thing in a metrovania. The Emmi portion did give me strong phantom Hourglass vibes.… Expand
  77. Davidus_Pinius
    Oct 12, 2021
    10
    That's magic, the best game of nintendo switch and the best game of the saga metroid.
  78. BetaRays
    Oct 12, 2021
    10
    This game is the perfect culmination of the entire franchise. It has the control fluidity of Zero Mission, the challenging, almost puzzle-like boss fights of Samus Returns, the exploration and environmental storytelling of Super, the atmosphere and sci-fi horror elements of Fusion, the movement agility of Other M (but actually balanced and well-implemented this time around), and the loreThis game is the perfect culmination of the entire franchise. It has the control fluidity of Zero Mission, the challenging, almost puzzle-like boss fights of Samus Returns, the exploration and environmental storytelling of Super, the atmosphere and sci-fi horror elements of Fusion, the movement agility of Other M (but actually balanced and well-implemented this time around), and the lore and grand scope of the Prime series. The story was incredibly hyped which is rare for Metroid and they nailed Samus' characterization perfectly.

    The music, despite not being as catchy as the previous big hitters of the franchise, feels like a natural evolution of Fusion with a mix of the more grandiose flair of the Prime games. I just wish they included the option to lower the sfx and voices in the game to better listen to its soundtrack while playing. MercurySteam has really proven themselves after the great but flawed experiment with Samus Returns and I look forward to whatever they and Nintendo have in store for Metroid 6, hopefully in 3-4 years.    … Expand
  79. Tiorock
    Oct 12, 2021
    10
    El mejor juego de la saga una jugabilidad pulida, mercury hecho una completa joya, las emociones a flor de piel en cada batalls
  80. bernardlopez
    Oct 12, 2021
    10
    Es un juegazo de 10, estaba tan bien puntuado (ya había llegado a los 9.1 puntos y casualmente ahora esta en 8.6), gente mediocre sin nada que hacer, se hicieron multi-cuentas para puntuarlo con bajo score, es un juegazo y lo recomiendo muchísimo.
  81. Albertoooo735
    Oct 12, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Que juegazo!!! Lo he disfrutado como si fuera un crio. No puedo encontrar ninguna cosa mala en este juego, y por favor, llorones, dejad el reviw bombing porque nadie se cree que de verdad eres un verdadero fan de metroid… Expand
  82. SciFiFan1920
    Oct 12, 2021
    10
    Amazing!!! Everything I wanted it to be and more!!! Only downside is that we didn’t get this game 15 years sooner!
  83. Matkdark
    Oct 13, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Lo mejor de esta año . cumplió con lo que esperaba para un titulo con una gran historia detrás de ella y la mejor manera para esperar de metroid prime 4… Expand
  84. Anoniman
    Oct 13, 2021
    10
    Metroid Dread absolutely destroyed me. If there's anybody who could hance this franchise it's Mercury Steam.
  85. MandaLordian
    Oct 13, 2021
    10
    Back to the formula!! (And also not!) Amazing game. From start to finish. Amazing story arc, astonishing classic metroid non-linear gameplay with an agile Samus as we never seen before and delightful 60 fps graphics. This was totally worth waiting 19 years for. Metroid Dread is a true gift for it's fanbase and also a majestic entry into the series for newcomers. My only tip is: If you'reBack to the formula!! (And also not!) Amazing game. From start to finish. Amazing story arc, astonishing classic metroid non-linear gameplay with an agile Samus as we never seen before and delightful 60 fps graphics. This was totally worth waiting 19 years for. Metroid Dread is a true gift for it's fanbase and also a majestic entry into the series for newcomers. My only tip is: If you're new to the franchise, please bother to learn the full timeline before playing it, it will be totally worth it.… Expand
  86. mnk89
    Oct 13, 2021
    9
    lovely metroid game. spiritual successor to fusion. apart from some technical issues a perfect game for me.
  87. adv_deathwish
    Oct 13, 2021
    9
    Here we are. Post fusion and within Limbo of a Prime game. What an incredible snacc for Nintendo to give us before dinner. This has built upon the SR variation of Metroid II and run with it. I found myself neglecting my IRL chores to continue. I absolutely ran with the story and I feel the cliche factor is non-existent. I was drawn into a story worthy of the Metroid name and if you haveHere we are. Post fusion and within Limbo of a Prime game. What an incredible snacc for Nintendo to give us before dinner. This has built upon the SR variation of Metroid II and run with it. I found myself neglecting my IRL chores to continue. I absolutely ran with the story and I feel the cliche factor is non-existent. I was drawn into a story worthy of the Metroid name and if you have even a second thought of trying this out, I implore you to do so. Metroid and Metroid II sucked. Anything after has been decent but this will suck you into the lore. Good luck.… Expand
  88. RND3
    Oct 13, 2021
    10
    An amazing conclusion to one of the most epic video game sagas ever. Metroid dread finally finds a perfect balance between story telling that includes voice acting, cinematics, sub-text and presentation. Do not miss this game.
  89. KawaiiDawn
    Oct 13, 2021
    10
    After playing through the game on normal mode (100% items), I'm happy to report that this game did everything that I hoped it would. Mercury Steam fixed everything that was an issue in Samus Returns. The game is also very difficult, I believe I game-overed more than any other 2D game in the series combined, so beware of that if you're picking up the game. This game does a great job pickingAfter playing through the game on normal mode (100% items), I'm happy to report that this game did everything that I hoped it would. Mercury Steam fixed everything that was an issue in Samus Returns. The game is also very difficult, I believe I game-overed more than any other 2D game in the series combined, so beware of that if you're picking up the game. This game does a great job picking up where Fusion left off, and has a great balance between guiding you along the right path without forcing you to go that way. The game is also one of the best-looking games I have played on the Switch, and I admire the detail put into every corner and crevice of the game. I enjoyed every second of this game, even if it was very difficult to fully complete.… Expand
  90. mastrblastr8
    Oct 13, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's hard to explain, but in my opinion, Metroid Dread is just pure fun. Fighting and figuring out bosses is fun, countering attacks is fun, even parts like backtracking to past areas is made fun the way Dread does it. In fact, there's a part where you backtrack to the first area of the game again, and you find it encased in ice. The first time I saw it, I didn't even realize it was the same area. Then it clicked and I began seeing some of the same parts from before, and it was so cool to see that.

    Now, I'm not a big Metroid guy. I played and loved Zero Mission, have tried games like Prime and Samus Returns, and even suffered through some Other M. But I think this style of Metroid is my favorite so far. Controls are fun (although I've heard some people not like the inability to use the D-Pad, which I get, but the sticks make aiming a dream for me), the game is smooth as butter (except for some rare stutters during cutscenes), and the item collecting is to die for. When I was trudging through the water area, trying to find my way around while going so slow, it was kind of annoying. But when you get the Gravity Suit and you can freely move through water, it made everything click. Movement is so good in this game. Also, the counter was always kind of a weird introduction, but the way Dread makes it feel when you actually land the counter is such a good time.

    The plot is nothing too Oscar-worthy, but it suffices for me. Honestly, I mainly play games for the gameplay, not to be bogged down too heavily by story, but I get if that isn't many others' cup of tea.

    Bosses are extremely challenging and fun, but they have tricks that can be worked around. Like, the final boss has this technique where he essentially creates a sun, and the first time I saw that, I was really confused on how to deal with it. Shooting it did nothing, even with Ice Missiles, but then I thought about using my newly-acquired Power Bombs, and it worked. It was such an "a-ha!" moment, and it honestly reminded me greatly of my first time playing Breath of the Wild. The sense of dread (ha-ha) that the EMMIs put into you, at least earlier on, is terrifying. Admittedly, the EMMIs become kind of annoying later on, but it still makes it feel like a puzzle trying to find your way around them.

    Honestly, the biggest gripe I had with the game, aside from the few things mentioned previously, are load times. Traveling from area to area takes a comparatively long time. When I first got to the second area, it took upwards of 20 seconds to get from area to area. 20 seconds isn't a lot in the grand scheme of things, but you'll be going from area to area pretty often, especially if you want to collect all the items, which I didn't have the guts to do. It's not the worst thing in the world, but it's inconvenient.

    Other than that, this is such a great game. I get if others don't feel the same about this, but this game might be one of the series' 2D best. It may even rival games like Mario Odyssey and Breath of the Wild, in my opinion. I will gladly be supporting this game for times to come.    … Expand
  91. NDavid4712
    Oct 13, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. He jugado tanto como he podido desde que lo tengo, realmente me llego a encantar el juego, el control esta bien ubicado, las mecanicas se sienten bien hechas y pulidas, la dificultad me parece justa, el detalle de cada sala y la historia que presenta es muy interesante y no llega a ser cansado como eran los dialogos muy detallados de fusion, es un juego con alta rejugabilidad y todo se siente bien hecho, Metroid Dread es una joya y lo recomiendo para cualquier fan de los metroidvanias o a personas nuevas en los videojuegos… Expand
  92. Samus7321
    Oct 13, 2021
    10
    This game is great. From controls, to story, to graphics, yes it is hard BUT that's how the franchise is. If you are stuck or unable to get past a boss or whatever. You have to have a different strategy or try something else
  93. Squikun
    Oct 13, 2021
    10
    By far the best Metroid game in the series. A Metroidvania game done right.
  94. TerranceSimpson
    Oct 14, 2021
    10
    The story is a fantastic cap-off to this long-running arc of the franchise, with more substance and character than one would expect from the series up to this point. The graphics and design are absolutely on point for what Dread is going for, character designs have excellent silhouettes and color pallets, and the world design is impeccable, with foreshadowing and Easter eggs scatteredThe story is a fantastic cap-off to this long-running arc of the franchise, with more substance and character than one would expect from the series up to this point. The graphics and design are absolutely on point for what Dread is going for, character designs have excellent silhouettes and color pallets, and the world design is impeccable, with foreshadowing and Easter eggs scattered about backgrounds, and each seperate area has a distinctive appearance and atmosphere. The gameplay is built for perfecting, run after run. It gets better the more you play, meaning first impressions may not be 10/10 but just give it some time.… Expand
  95. Bufo1966
    Oct 11, 2021
    0
    Aim mode is hot garbage. Otherwise it's just Metroid: Samus Returns for 3DS again.

    Boring level design, ugly graphics, bland color scheme, subpar music, a focus on sneaking past unkillable enemies instead of exploration, and quick time events make Dread one of the worst entries in the franchise.

    Best entries: Super Metroid, Metroid: Zero Mission, Metroid Fusion, and Metroid Prime.
  96. katieelizabeth
    Oct 13, 2021
    2
    As an older gamer who originally fell in love with Metroid on the NES, SNES and GBA, I have to say I really didn't fall in love with Metroid Dread, and I had a really hard time pushing myself to finish it. I stopped playing around the second boss - I had enough.

    I really didn't enjoy the survival/stealth sequences, or the difficulty and style of the bosses. They are very different from    As an older gamer who originally fell in love with Metroid on the NES, SNES and GBA, I have to say I really didn't fall in love with Metroid Dread, and I had a really hard time pushing myself to finish it. I stopped playing around the second boss - I had enough.

    I really didn't enjoy the survival/stealth sequences, or the difficulty and style of the bosses. They are very different from the past games, to where it doesn't feel like Metroid - it feels like the designers took elements from Cuphead, Dark Souls or Hallowknight and other modern indie metroidvanias and molded them into Dread.

    I really didn't enjoy the melee counters either. In fact, I think the window of success for these counters was much shorter than Samus Returns - it felt like I had to press the counter sooner than before. It could be the latency on my TV - although it is in game mode - but I feel like these counter windows need to be a longer.

    I'm not saying Metroid is a bad game - it's not. It's very high quality and is very polished. The frame rate is very good and the game looks nice. The character controls are excellent. Unfortunately, due to my vision and my age, I simply cannot meet the timing demands of various activities in this game very well. It's a little too fast and I wish I could slow it down somewhat. The older games were slower paced and I felt like they were fine, even today.

    I also felt like the game had less emphasis on exploration, at least initially. The game really wants to press you forward, blocking off your ability to go back at various points very often. I can't say I liked this. I'd prefer a world I can freely explore at my own pace, and be able to backtrack more freely than what is on offer here. I'd also like to collect a lot more energy tanks and missiles to help with me bosses, but there weren't any I could find.

    Again, I'm not saying the game is bad. I think the audience more used to modern metroidvanias by many indie studios will feel right at home with Metroid Dread. I just wish the game had more accessibility options for people like me, so I could tweak it to play more like the older games, which were less demanding and more accessible by design. I never played Metroid for difficult combat that expected perfection, and I don't understand why this is so present in Dread for.

    Overall, I'm pretty disappointed in what I played. It's just not the Metroid I remember, and as someone who's 40 years old who is blind in 1 eye and 20/400 in the other eye, I just wasn't able to play it like the developers intended.    … Expand
  97. Fred95921
    Oct 9, 2021
    10
    This game is fantastic! Great storyline, a thrilling and fast paced experience. I will say that this game IS HARD. This could be a positive or a negative depending on personal preferences, but personally I think it is great to have a challenge and a game that actually takes effort to beat.
  98. Castroid
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    The game is great, literally every bad review is people complaining about difficulty. I don't need to say the next two words but they're both 3 letters and they both start with g for those of you complaining.
  99. thatdaveguy
    Oct 12, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. "You are a metroid samus aran " -an actual line from the game

    -insta kill quick time events

    -forced linearity that hinders exploration

    -bosses that get recycled 3 times minimum

    -some of the worst, most cringe inducing writing in any video game

    -cluttered map that is disconnected via loading screens any time you use a teleporter or train

    -dumb counter system from samus returns(why the hell do they keep doing this?)

    I dare you to play fusion or zero mission and tell me this is as good or better. Full price for a 6 hour game. What a joke.    … Expand
  100. StinkyPad
    Oct 13, 2021
    10
    Awesome game!!! Expectations weren't super high. One of the better Metroid titles. Wish they would release the older titles on Switch though.
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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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