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  1. Oct 10, 2021
    9
    Metroid Dread is a truly epic return for Samus Aran. After 19 years we finally have a fresh new game to sink out teeth into. I have only ever finished 4 Metroid games and those being Metroid on the NES, Fusion, Zero mission and Samus Returns. So I can say I'm a huge fan of the series.

    Metroid Dread is definitely one of the hardest Metroid games in the series and sometimes it left me
    Metroid Dread is a truly epic return for Samus Aran. After 19 years we finally have a fresh new game to sink out teeth into. I have only ever finished 4 Metroid games and those being Metroid on the NES, Fusion, Zero mission and Samus Returns. So I can say I'm a huge fan of the series.

    Metroid Dread is definitely one of the hardest Metroid games in the series and sometimes it left me downright furious sometimes because of the constant deaths from the EMMI encounters. But once you actually get the arm cannon power to destroy an EMMI it is deeply satisfying. Once I killed my first EMMI I screamed at my TV in excitement. Something I haven't felt since playing Demon Souls on the PS3.

    Each area of Dread feels like a new path each and every time. It kept the overall game fresh all steps of the way and I never got bored going into each new area. It was genuinely fun to explore each and every area to find new secrets. I was a bit disappointed to see that the scan pulse from Samus Returns didnt make it into Dread but I feel that without the scan pulse it encourages the old "bomb the floor and shoot everything" approach at finding hidden breakable blocks just as we did in older Metroid titles.

    Another thing I should mention that this is the first Metroid game to run at 60 frames per second since Metroid: Other M on the Wii. And it is a sight to behold. The gameplay itself runs at a solid 60FPS at all times. But cutscenes are capped at 30FPS. Otherwise the games performance is rock solid in both portable and docked mode.

    My final thoughts are if you are old or new to the Metroid series you will enjoy this game either way, But newer fans might be a bit confused on the lore if they decide to play Dread first. Luckily the games initial opening cutscene catches you up from what happened in Fusion so you aren't completely left in the dark. It does a decent job at explaining the Metroid DNA fusion with Samus among other things. Just go out and buy it, this game had the same quality as other Nintendo titles and feels right at home in any collection.
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  2. Oct 12, 2021
    10
    De maneira geral, Samus Returns tornou toda a experiência de Metroid mais ágil e a própria Mercury Steam repete a dose com mais intensidade em Dread. A nova aventura de Samus Aran é um título que honra o próprio legado, mas em alta velocidade – e com muita tensão.
  3. Oct 10, 2021
    10
    Metroid dread - Лучший представитель своего жанра . И хоть игра не без недостатков ,в нее все равно очень весело играть .
    Геймплей отточен до идеала ,что даёт игре невероятную реиграбельность .Будем надеяться на хорошее будущее данной серии )
    Metroid dread - Лучший представитель своего жанра . И хоть игра не без недостатков ,в нее все равно очень весело играть .
    Геймплей отточен до идеала ,что даёт игре невероятную реиграбельность .Будем надеяться на хорошее будущее данной серии )
  4. Oct 10, 2021
    9
    Phenomenal Metroid game. Very few flaws. High difficulty, but fair. Tight controls. Good music. Epic engaging boss battles. Great visuals and atmosphere. This is why the genre is called METROIDvania. Better than Super Metroid? It's a tough call, but I'm leaning towards yes. Yes, really.
  5. Oct 12, 2021
    9
    MercurySteam make one of the bests Metroid games ever. An honest tribute to the games that make this genre so incredible.
  6. Oct 10, 2021
    10
    It is appreciated how mercurysteam managed to bring this generation to this metroid, using everything learned from the metroid II samus return and improving it in all aspects, just maybe the soundtrack could be better but it smells like a competition to goty 2021
  7. Oct 10, 2021
    10
    As a metroid fan, this is all i could ever ask for, the movement and combat are pretty much perfect, the exposition doesn't get annoying, the bosses are stellar, the story specially in the ending sequence was really of my liking, and that ending sequence is just fantastic, very glad Nintendo didn't let down and i'm curious to know how this beauty of a franchise will live on. Only gripesAs a metroid fan, this is all i could ever ask for, the movement and combat are pretty much perfect, the exposition doesn't get annoying, the bosses are stellar, the story specially in the ending sequence was really of my liking, and that ending sequence is just fantastic, very glad Nintendo didn't let down and i'm curious to know how this beauty of a franchise will live on. Only gripes with the game is the now dated exploration system, which works fine but it can really get you lost at times and the fact that you sometimes get temporarily softlocked out of alternative paths, i don't mind these details, and i don't think many people do, but have a friend or guide at hand for when you really get stuck, otherwise it's straightforward enough to complete 100% blind. If you liked Super Metroid, Hollow Knight, or just like exploration and immersion in general, this game is for you. Expand
  8. Oct 29, 2021
    3
    From all the Metroids (all) and Metroidvanias i played, this one is the worse Metroid and just a medicore Metroidvania.

    Way to hard, way to repetetive, the controls are aweful, the map looks confusing, graphics are ok-ish and the playtime isn't worth the price, especially not for a 2D game. Sometimes you even have to find secrets to find your way. SECRETS to PROGRES. Srsly?
  9. Oct 10, 2021
    8
    Dread is one of those games that's masterfully crafted with tight controls, great (albeit briefly linear) progression, some of the best boss battles in the series and one of the greatest Metroid stories ever told.

    So why can't I give this game my highest acolade? The E.M.M.I ruin it. Their stealth/chase sections are daunting, dread-inducing and off-putting to the new player, lead to
    Dread is one of those games that's masterfully crafted with tight controls, great (albeit briefly linear) progression, some of the best boss battles in the series and one of the greatest Metroid stories ever told.

    So why can't I give this game my highest acolade? The E.M.M.I ruin it.

    Their stealth/chase sections are daunting, dread-inducing and off-putting to the new player, lead to many cheap one-hit deaths, yet for the seasoned veteran you can pretty much run to where you need to go without any danger of being captured or killed - for the most part anyway.

    Stealth sections shouldn't be something you can blitz through by sprinting through with zero f**ks given. That's the hallmarks of a bad stealth game masquerading as an action-adventure game, which reminds me a lot of Harry Potter & the Chamber of Secrets, except Metroid Dread has a very competently built Metroidvania beneath the surface.

    It shouldn't be counter-intuitive to sneak around and survey the situation, especially when that's far more likely to impede your progress and put you in danger.

    Most of the E.M.M.I are manageable for seasoned players. White is only a challenge because you don't unlock the Phantom Cloak until after it's dead, while Green, Yellow, even Blue can be eluded with relative ease if you know what you're doing.

    Purple E.M.M.I is without doubt the worst foe you'll face. It can see through walls, has incredible sight & hearing, and the moment you enter its domain, you had better make damn sure to haul ass and expend your Phantom Cloak for as long as possible, because one slip-up, and this thing will catch up to you and jam its blade into your sternum faster than you can say "What the f**k?"
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  10. Oct 10, 2021
    9
    Un poco complicado al principio por que huyes y corres y te pones nervioso jaja pero luego cuando le coges el truco es frenético! Excelente!
  11. Oct 10, 2021
    10
    Hace 8 años conocí Super Metroid. El juego que me haría conocer la saga, y desde entonces jugué el resto y espere pacientemente por una nueva entrega. La emoción que me ha hecho sentir este juego al tenerlo por fin en mis manos es indescriptible, no me imagino como se sentirán los fans más veteranos de la saga. El control y la respuesta del mismo, la movilidad y la fluidez, el sigiloHace 8 años conocí Super Metroid. El juego que me haría conocer la saga, y desde entonces jugué el resto y espere pacientemente por una nueva entrega. La emoción que me ha hecho sentir este juego al tenerlo por fin en mis manos es indescriptible, no me imagino como se sentirán los fans más veteranos de la saga. El control y la respuesta del mismo, la movilidad y la fluidez, el sigilo (quizá el único aspecto a mejorar, pero aun así, muy disfrutable). He llorado de la alegría con este juego, y no puedo hacer más que darle un 10 personalmente. Para quiénes no hayan jugado un metroid, quizá no os parezca tan bueno, pero de todas formas, objetivamente, es un juego muy pulido. Expand
  12. Oct 9, 2021
    10
    개잘만듦. 명작이니 무조건 사세요.

    What a well-made masterpiece! Dread is my best Switch game of 2021. No doubt.
  13. Oct 10, 2021
    10
    Thank you so much to Mercury Studios and Nintendo, Metroid Dread right now is the best game ever I played it, the fun and the challenge definitely gives me the most satisfying time, everybody has to play it.
  14. Oct 10, 2021
    10
    THE best 2D Metroid game ever, hands down. Gameplay is amazing, story is great and engaging, music and atmosphere is just cheff kiss. Everything is just masterfully crafted game. This is what a game feels like when given to the right people to make it. I absolutely adore how cinematic it is and the voice acting and everything just makes you feel like a total badass. I could simp all day,THE best 2D Metroid game ever, hands down. Gameplay is amazing, story is great and engaging, music and atmosphere is just cheff kiss. Everything is just masterfully crafted game. This is what a game feels like when given to the right people to make it. I absolutely adore how cinematic it is and the voice acting and everything just makes you feel like a total badass. I could simp all day, but I rather play it all day instead, and so should you. Expand
  15. Nov 4, 2021
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Incredibly disappointed. Unskippable cutscenes with really boring story content are the worst part, want to just fire up and play the game? Sorry wait 10 mins first. Die against a boss? Best watch the cut scene again. The game itself is no better than the average indie 2D platformer and a lot worse than most. It Should cost $10 and not $50. This is just Nintendo milking it’s IP, there’s nothing new or impressive here, save your money. Expand
  16. Oct 10, 2021
    9
    Esta bueno, me gusta la saga metroid, es muy buen juego para introducirse a la saga, me gusto su jugabilidad, y ya no soy critico para decir mas.
  17. Oct 12, 2021
    10
    El mejor metroid 2d que he jugado.

    No apto para las nuevas generaciones que buscan que todo el juego te lleven de la mano y si me refiero a los tipos de NintenDúo.
  18. Oct 10, 2021
    10
    It is a big baboon gaim, it gud and not sus amogus but, no BOI so bad gaim, butt gud gaim overnight in one piece and a few minutes 787gnn and then a great
  19. Oct 10, 2021
    10
    Seré sincero. Solo he jugado dos juegos de la saga Metroid.
    A saber, Super Metroid, y Metroid Fusion.
    Ambos me encantaron, por lo que implica el género. Por la ambientación. Por la tensión, y la inmersión. Y claro, el backtracking. Por ello, puedo decir que esta entrega superó con creces mis expectativas... Es el juego que esperaba y mas, y en mi humilde opinión, esta a la altura de sus
    Seré sincero. Solo he jugado dos juegos de la saga Metroid.
    A saber, Super Metroid, y Metroid Fusion.
    Ambos me encantaron, por lo que implica el género. Por la ambientación. Por la tensión, y la inmersión. Y claro, el backtracking.
    Por ello, puedo decir que esta entrega superó con creces mis expectativas...
    Es el juego que esperaba y mas, y en mi humilde opinión, esta a la altura de sus predecesores... Le doy un 10 por lo que me hace sentir al jugarlo. Y por la cálidad que veo envuelta en este juego.
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  20. Oct 10, 2021
    10
    Me quedo sin palabras ante el regreso de mi caza recompensas favorita, Samus Aran. Excelente trabajo que han realizado Nintendo y Mercury Steam. Los movimientos de Samus son muy fluidos, controles adecuados. Desde el comienzo del juego te atrapa por la inmersión que te da y esto es muy importante, no deja de ser un Metroid. En muchos de los casos debes estar atento de como avanzar y eso esMe quedo sin palabras ante el regreso de mi caza recompensas favorita, Samus Aran. Excelente trabajo que han realizado Nintendo y Mercury Steam. Los movimientos de Samus son muy fluidos, controles adecuados. Desde el comienzo del juego te atrapa por la inmersión que te da y esto es muy importante, no deja de ser un Metroid. En muchos de los casos debes estar atento de como avanzar y eso es muy interesante, ya que debes observar todo el entorno. Altamente recomendado para los amantes de los videojuegos. Expand
  21. Oct 10, 2021
    10
    El mejor metroid de la saga principal con muy buena dificultad y diseño de niveles, sin duda el mejor juego del 2021
  22. Oct 10, 2021
    10
    Great game all around. Visuals, Frame rate and sound. Only complaint is that the controls are hard to get used to. Definitely up there with BOTW and some of the other greats specifically made for the the Switch.
  23. Oct 10, 2021
    10
    Gran final para el arco argumental de Samus con los metroid, excelente jugabilidad y un diseño artístico a la altura, Mercury Steam hizo un gran trabajo con este juego mejorando lo logrado con Samus returns, totalmente recomiendo comprar el juego.
  24. Oct 10, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Metroid Dread has proven that 2D games featuring new technologies and brilliant design makes the franchise fans and new players, experience the true essence of the game’s story, a very well adapted way to introduce you from past deliveries to this new chapter. If this video game surprised you on Nintendo’s Direct announcement, playing it will take you deep down the surface of new living creatures and strong emotions thanks to the E.M.M.I. Expand
  25. Oct 10, 2021
    10
    Es un gran juego clásico y con lo moderno excelente trabajó..yo le doy un 10, es una obra de arte..
  26. Oct 10, 2021
    10
    The game is a love letter to long time fans, this wasn’t my first metroid, it is fun to see the progression of the gameplay of the metroid franchise It feel new and familiar at the same time, definitely one of the best metroid games
  27. Oct 10, 2021
    9
    Great progress has been made in the picture and playing method. The only defect is that there are few contents. You can get through the plot in about ten hours
  28. Oct 10, 2021
    10
    Played over 20hrs and I can say it was one of the best experiences I had. Been waiting for a proper continuation to Fusion and we got it. If you want to play the best of Super and Fusion this is the game for you can't recommend it enough!
  29. Oct 11, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Simplemente un juego impresionante, desde pequeño no tenia esa sensación al jugar algo (me traslado a la época en la que mi papa me regalo una gameboy SP con el juego de metroid). La dificultad es buena, quisas para los mas veteranos satisfactoria, pero no se desanimen, para los nuevos jugadores, de verdad es un juego de 10, gráficamente es bueno y si te gusta el estilo del juego vas alucinar. Para no alargarme mas este juego es 100% recomendado. Expand
  30. Oct 11, 2021
    10
    Execelente, una obra maestra y lo que le sigue… Apenas llevo una 3 horas de juego y ya es uno de mis favoritos de toda la saga tanto 2D y 3D
    Nada que decir, brutal!!!
  31. Oct 11, 2021
    10
    Easy 10/10, this is undoubtedly the best Metroid game, Mercury Steam has outdone themselves, the fluid movement, the amazing atmosphere, fantastic story and somehow making a permadeath fun. This is one of the few games that I am at a loss for words you really just need to play it. One thing to be aware of if you play in handheld a lot or are a Switch lite owner is that Dread is a veryEasy 10/10, this is undoubtedly the best Metroid game, Mercury Steam has outdone themselves, the fluid movement, the amazing atmosphere, fantastic story and somehow making a permadeath fun. This is one of the few games that I am at a loss for words you really just need to play it. One thing to be aware of if you play in handheld a lot or are a Switch lite owner is that Dread is a very resource-intensive game a launch date switch only lasts 1.5-2 hours on a full charge, not a deal-breaker just something to be aware of. Expand
  32. Oct 11, 2021
    10
    Metroid Dread is without a doubt the best Metroid ever, surpassing even Super Metroid. It's a game that can bring old and new players together. It has an excellent setting, fair difficulty, great gameplay and exceptional outcome. Impeccable game in everything it proposes!
  33. Oct 12, 2021
    10
    He sido un gran fan de metroid desde hace mas de 25 años, este juego esta a la altura del legado de la franquicia, una juego que mantiene sus señas de identidad y que a la vez se siente fresco y moderno una carta de amor para los fans y las nuevas generaciones. En lo jugable este juego es simplemente sublime, samus se controla mejor que nunca, con una agilidad impresionante, el sistema deHe sido un gran fan de metroid desde hace mas de 25 años, este juego esta a la altura del legado de la franquicia, una juego que mantiene sus señas de identidad y que a la vez se siente fresco y moderno una carta de amor para los fans y las nuevas generaciones. En lo jugable este juego es simplemente sublime, samus se controla mejor que nunca, con una agilidad impresionante, el sistema de contrataque es muy bueno es un sistema de riesgo - recompensa que resulta tremendamente satisfactorio. Hay muchos jefes, la mayoría impresionantes, variados y desafiantes como ellos mismo. Los emmis le dan un nuevo giro al juego, con secciones de persecución y sigilo muy bien implementadas, realmente se siente la tensión al enfrentarte a un emmi. Me gusta mucho que el juego no te indica a donde ir, sin embargo, si te da pistas sutiles para que no te pierdas tan fácilmente, además la sensación clásica de exploración esta garantizada. En cuanto a historia, simplemente sensacional, llena de referencias a entregas previas y con final simplemente epico, ya estoy deseando saber como sería una secuela de este y cual sería la trama a explorar. En cuanto a gráficos simplemente soberbio, aminaciones de excelente calidad, cinemáticas de mucha calidad y un estilo artístico y visual precioso. La banda sonora esta compuesta por temas en su mayoría nuevos y muchas piezas ambientales, en general cumple su objetivo sin llegar a ser sobresaliente este apartado. Otro punto a destacar es la elevada dificultad del juego, este juego es un desafío considerable que invita que jueges bien y aprendas todas las mecánicas del juego y las aproveches a tu favor. Por ultimo me gustaría aclarar sobre la duración del juego, en mi primera partida tarde 7 horas en terminarlo con el 40% de objetos, completarlo al 100% me tomo alrededor de 12 horas y ahora estoy en mi segunda partida en modo difícil, el juego tiene varias galerías de arte secretas como incentivo para rejugarlo. Sin duda alguna el mejor juego en lo que va del 2021. Expand
  34. Oct 12, 2021
    10
    Un juego espectacular. Por mucho tiempo esperé un nuevo Metroid y ahora ha vuelto en gloria y majestad. Una jugabilidad increíble, entretenida, con momentos de tensión y que te motivan a explorar cada rincón para obtener todos los item. Me siento como un niño de nuevo. Se siente genial volver a tener esos niveles 2D luego de la trilogia Prime. Mejora muchos aspectos de los juegos clásicos.Un juego espectacular. Por mucho tiempo esperé un nuevo Metroid y ahora ha vuelto en gloria y majestad. Una jugabilidad increíble, entretenida, con momentos de tensión y que te motivan a explorar cada rincón para obtener todos los item. Me siento como un niño de nuevo. Se siente genial volver a tener esos niveles 2D luego de la trilogia Prime. Mejora muchos aspectos de los juegos clásicos. La ambientación es magnífica. Los gráficos no son los mejores en el mercado, pero Nintendo nuevamente demuestra que un juego, antes que ser realista, debe ser entretenido. Apartado sonoro impecable. Un gran juego que los fans de Metroid sabrán valorar. Expand
  35. Oct 12, 2021
    9
    Una auténtica maravilla. Da gusto encontrar videojuegos de verdad, de los de antes. Gráficos espectaculares, con unos entornos del planeta y unos enemigos y bosses increíbles de ver en la pantalla de Switch. Una jugabilidad perfecta, el control de Samus es una gozada y por último una dificultad perfectamente ajustada. Por ponerle un pero, la banda sonora no está al nivel de anterioresUna auténtica maravilla. Da gusto encontrar videojuegos de verdad, de los de antes. Gráficos espectaculares, con unos entornos del planeta y unos enemigos y bosses increíbles de ver en la pantalla de Switch. Una jugabilidad perfecta, el control de Samus es una gozada y por último una dificultad perfectamente ajustada. Por ponerle un pero, la banda sonora no está al nivel de anteriores entregas, aunque tampoco desmerece. En definitiva, si tienes Switch no debes perdértelo y si no la tienes, tampoco. Expand
  36. Oct 12, 2021
    9
    Metroid dread it´s my 2D favorite but this has 3 bad things : 1) Chozo memories: Man i hate this thing of lore chozo is not in the game is an extra and bored way to show this important info i dont like this in samus returns its a waste material for exploration reward in the game.

    2) For me the rewards by beat the game in time record its too retro for this new era of search actions like
    Metroid dread it´s my 2D favorite but this has 3 bad things : 1) Chozo memories: Man i hate this thing of lore chozo is not in the game is an extra and bored way to show this important info i dont like this in samus returns its a waste material for exploration reward in the game.

    2) For me the rewards by beat the game in time record its too retro for this new era of search actions like the system of extra life in plataforms games is obsolete.

    3) In consecuencie 1-2 points, the game is short, explorations limits only in items, the game try to expand with new items like E tank parts and + missiles but its the same less emotions for exploration rewards. not has secrets areas or extras bosses besides in the main story.

    I love Dread and i hope the next sakamoto´s metroid games leave the retro formula and take more things of Metroid prime like scan info of creatures/lore and rewards explorations like the new era of indies search actions games. AND i need a DLC boss rush rigth now.
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  37. Oct 12, 2021
    10
    The game was everything I hoped it would be. The atmosphere was amazing, and the music was original while also including some great remix’s
    The gameplay was also phenomenal. All the upgrades were amazing, and every upgrade was used in a meaningful way. Best 2d Metroid for me, I loved it
  38. Oct 12, 2021
    10
    I am a follower from nes and I really had some fear that the work was in the hands of mercury steam but in truth they have done a perfect job
  39. Oct 12, 2021
    10
    Nunca me había acercado a la saga Metroid, y me esta pareciendo muy bueno, muy buenas mecánicas, muy adictivo. Un 10
  40. Oct 12, 2021
    10
    This is probably my favorite Metroid game with Super Metroid, it's just that good!
  41. Oct 12, 2021
    9
    Surprised this is a switch game, makes me excited for Metroid as a franchise and the switch being able to play games that are usually process intense with some optimization, and the quality being much hi other when a hardware update releases, one of the best Metroids I’ve got to play.
  42. Oct 12, 2021
    10
    Excelente juego, estuvo a la altura de lo que esperamos por años de esta saga. La historia atrapa al jugador, un gran juego que revive a Metroid.
  43. Oct 12, 2021
    9
    Easily a contender for best game of 2021. Controls are super fluid and doesn't take long at all to master and the 60 fps is much appreciated. Boss fights are some of the most exhilarating fights I've had in a long while; they feel like deadly living puzzles. Any self proclaimed fan of the series should have a blast with this. Only negative I can think of is that the exposition dump at theEasily a contender for best game of 2021. Controls are super fluid and doesn't take long at all to master and the 60 fps is much appreciated. Boss fights are some of the most exhilarating fights I've had in a long while; they feel like deadly living puzzles. Any self proclaimed fan of the series should have a blast with this. Only negative I can think of is that the exposition dump at the beginning was a bit bland. Expand
  44. Oct 12, 2021
    8
    Honestly, i think this game is pretty fun. the game itself is good and the controls are also good. but those robots that chase you are so damn annoying and random. 8 out of 10.
  45. Oct 14, 2021
    10
    Metroid Dread is probably the Best Metroidvania ever made. Masterpiece. Everything about this game just perfect.
  46. Oct 14, 2021
    10
    Just created this account to give this review. My first review here.

    Am in my 40s, playing video games since mid 80s. This is a stellar game, worth an easy 10 and GOTY award. In my opinion the best Metroid game ever created and possibly the best metroidvania out there, better than ori and hollow knight. Do not give any attention to these 0 reviews, these people are simply bad at gaming,
    Just created this account to give this review. My first review here.

    Am in my 40s, playing video games since mid 80s. This is a stellar game, worth an easy 10 and GOTY award. In my opinion the best Metroid game ever created and possibly the best metroidvania out there, better than ori and hollow knight. Do not give any attention to these 0 reviews, these people are simply bad at gaming, they can go play .. Kirby if they want a breeze lol The game is perfectly balanced. There is basically nothing to complain about. The complains about the emmis are invalid as these are just a very small portion of the game, perfectly balanced also here. Game is generally challenging but not unfair, graphics are pretty good (especially for a switch game, still cannot believe that this gem is running at 60fps), controls are pitch-perfect, movement is as fluid as ever, abilities are top-notch. It shows that the devs put a lot of love and thought to this game, exactly as they should for a franchise such as Metroid. Some bosses are kinda tough but as soon as you find their pattern, they are pretty doable. I just wished the game was a little longer, I didnt wanted it to finish basically. The game is easily worth the $60. Do not compare this gem to other metroidvanias, its one of a kind. This is a must have for any proper gamer.
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  47. Oct 12, 2021
    3
    The game plays beautifully, and the exploration aspect is as good as it ever was. Even the EMMI zones, despite being stressful, are enjoyable and the mix of stealth and running for your sweet life is at its core fun and never feels unfair. Unfortunately, after the first couple of boss fights... everything completely falls apart. Any progress you make is constantly stopped by boss afterThe game plays beautifully, and the exploration aspect is as good as it ever was. Even the EMMI zones, despite being stressful, are enjoyable and the mix of stealth and running for your sweet life is at its core fun and never feels unfair. Unfortunately, after the first couple of boss fights... everything completely falls apart. Any progress you make is constantly stopped by boss after boss after boss thrown at you and you're forced to grind the same fight until your thumbs bleed or just stop playing altogether. The latter of which is what I did some midway through the game, feeling robbed and cheated. It's also painfully obvious the boss fights are only needlessly difficult for the sake of being difficult, the difficulty itself serving no storytelling purpose, but rather working against it by repeatedly taking the player out of the adventure to stare at the Game Over screen and then watch the same cutscene for the millionth time, or just skip it until you no longer remember what it was even about.

    An otherwise excellent game being ruined by one incredibly stupid, yet clearly deliberate design choice is utterly baffling. It's not fair to condemn the game because of this, but the fact remains it's quite literally unplayable for casual audiences yet doesn't tell you that until later in the game, and the score should reflect that more than anything.
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  48. Oct 10, 2021
    10
    Great game, no complaints so far. Game run smooth at 6fps, visually looks great
  49. Oct 10, 2021
    10
    Hermoso. Espléndido. Increíble. Magnífico! No tengo palabras para describir este juegazo. Tantos tiempo anhelando la secuela de metroid fusion y la espera valió la pena. Un apartado gráfico exquisito, dificultad como cualquier metroid. La típica exploración y el buscar objetos. Una jugabilidad tan agradable y fácil de comprender. Juegazo
  50. Oct 13, 2021
    10
    This game is a 10/10 and deserves nothing lower, this is a perfect sequel to fusion and the difficulty is just right and adds a hard mode upon completion for those seeking a challenge
  51. Oct 10, 2021
    10
    No suelo escribir opiniones pero siendo un juego que esperaba desde hace tantos años y que simplemente me ha fascinado necesitaba compartir mis sensaciones. Honestamente si les gustan los metroidvanias este es un "must play" no dejen pasar la oportunidad de probarlo
  52. Oct 10, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. What a wonderful game,a challenge, a master piece to control the character, a amazing graphic especially in portable mode and a top level desing speciality from Nintendo and mercury steam Expand
  53. Oct 10, 2021
    10
    This is how you do a Metroidvania, the Nintendo polish and the magnificent level design shines through.
  54. Oct 11, 2021
    10
    Best Metroid. Much better than Prime. Buy now. Do it or you may regret and Dread missing out.
  55. Oct 10, 2021
    9
    Absolutely fantastic game that demonstrates that some approaches to game design never go out of fashion. In a world with lots of cinematic narrative games, Metroid Dread was a breath of fresh air. At times brutal, but never unfairly, the game will challenge all but a gaming savant. Living up to its name, entering EMMI zones definitely inspires a sense of dread, and the boss fights andAbsolutely fantastic game that demonstrates that some approaches to game design never go out of fashion. In a world with lots of cinematic narrative games, Metroid Dread was a breath of fresh air. At times brutal, but never unfairly, the game will challenge all but a gaming savant. Living up to its name, entering EMMI zones definitely inspires a sense of dread, and the boss fights and hidden items will test (perhaps aging like mine) reflexes.

    The presentation of the game is stellar, and after the character assassination of Samus in Other M, Dread finally presents one of gaming's leading ladies in a way befitting of someone who is billed as an intergalactic badass. Despite running on the Switch, the game looks aesthetically pleasing and for the most part runs at a smooth framerate. The music could be better, and while serviceable isn't very memorable. It lacks the melodic punch of past entries. It's the sole reason I didn't award a 10.

    Don't be mislead by How Long To Beat times: displayed run times don't count restarts. It took me a weekend of solid binging to finish the game. The timer showed around 9 hours. And now that I've finished it, I want to go back and play it again. In some ways, it's ruined other games for me. I've had so much fun playing this, feeling like a little kid again, that I don't want to look at other recent affairs. Truly one of the standouts of the year for me, and easily one of the best games on Switch.
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  56. Oct 11, 2021
    10
    Amazing game, nice soundtrack, amazing visuals, love the gameplay!!! love this game
  57. Oct 10, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El único metroid que he jugado y no puedo parar de hacerlo. Es muy emocionante y divertido. Sólo tengo la switch lite, pero se ve increíble en ésta Expand
  58. Oct 10, 2021
    10
    After 19 long years Samus is back and it’s an absolutely beautiful comeback. The gameplay is buttery smooth, it runs at 60 FPS, it’s one of the most visually impressive games on the switch and it manages to achieve what it sets out to do. You do feel constant Dread while in the Emmy zones. The game is difficult and I can see casual gamers or newcomers to the Metroid franchise to beAfter 19 long years Samus is back and it’s an absolutely beautiful comeback. The gameplay is buttery smooth, it runs at 60 FPS, it’s one of the most visually impressive games on the switch and it manages to achieve what it sets out to do. You do feel constant Dread while in the Emmy zones. The game is difficult and I can see casual gamers or newcomers to the Metroid franchise to be overwhelmed by the labyrinthian ant-hole type map and the emmi encounters and boss fights but I hope they stick around cause it gets better and better the more you play it. I hope the success of this game inspires more Metroid projects in the future! Expand
  59. Oct 10, 2021
    10
    Nintendo y MercurySteam lo vuelven a hacer.

    Metroid Dread es la continuación que cualquier fan hubiese soñado tener tras las aventuras de Samus en la linea 2d. No solo cumple con las expectativas dejadas por sus dos predecesores (Metroid Fusion y Super Metroid) si no que además las supera. Metroid Dread se excede totalmente en su control, es sin duda el mejor entre los metroidvanias,
    Nintendo y MercurySteam lo vuelven a hacer.

    Metroid Dread es la continuación que cualquier fan hubiese soñado tener tras las aventuras de Samus en la linea 2d. No solo cumple con las expectativas dejadas por sus dos predecesores (Metroid Fusion y Super Metroid) si no que además las supera.

    Metroid Dread se excede totalmente en su control, es sin duda el mejor entre los metroidvanias, cabe destacar que el apartado visual, banda sonora, sonido e historia del juego no se quedan atrás, ya que a mi parecer son excelentes.

    Este ultimo apartado, no solo hereda todo el nivel y drama de Metroid Fusion, si no que lo expande y lo mejora con un guion muy bueno para lo que acostumbra a la saga.

    Venia con miedo de que este juego no fuese a mantener las expectativas que mantenía desde hace casi 20 años... Pero las ha superado totalmente.

    Metroid Dread es un juego indispensable en la Switch, tanto si eres fan de los metroidvania como si no, corre a comprarlo.
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  60. Oct 11, 2021
    10
    A M A Z I N G. With this word you can describe the entire game. Metroid is my favorite videogame saga and this game is just REALLY GOOD. It has good bosses, good exploration, buena musica, good map design... good everything. I'd give it an 11 if I coud. And this game was developed in my country btw.

    A L U C I N A N T E. Con esta palabra puedes describir el juego entero. Metroid es mi
    A M A Z I N G. With this word you can describe the entire game. Metroid is my favorite videogame saga and this game is just REALLY GOOD. It has good bosses, good exploration, buena musica, good map design... good everything. I'd give it an 11 if I coud. And this game was developed in my country btw.

    A L U C I N A N T E. Con esta palabra puedes describir el juego entero. Metroid es mi saga de videojuegos preferida y este juego es MUY BUENO. Tiene buenos bosses, buena exploración, buen diseño de mapa... todo es bueno. Le daría un 11 si pudiera xDD. Este juego fue hecho en mi pais por cierto xddd
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  61. Oct 10, 2021
    10
    Wow!!!!! This game is awesome!! The best Metroid I've ever played!! Congratulations NINTENDO!!!
  62. Oct 11, 2021
    10
    Basically a must be in the game of the year list, I hope to see it fighting against the other games for the goty, if you haven't try it you must give it a chance.
  63. Oct 11, 2021
    10
    the music and visuals pull you into the game with great enemy design this is not a game you want to miss
  64. Oct 11, 2021
    10
    The game is fast paced similar to the older metroid games. It still promotes exploration by not giving clear directions in the ttpical metroid fashion. Halfway through the game already felt great and finishing it at 100% should be more satisfactory. The visuals were great and at 60fps o theswitch which was surprisung. The controls have been improved and I think this is the most optimizedThe game is fast paced similar to the older metroid games. It still promotes exploration by not giving clear directions in the ttpical metroid fashion. Halfway through the game already felt great and finishing it at 100% should be more satisfactory. The visuals were great and at 60fps o theswitch which was surprisung. The controls have been improved and I think this is the most optimized controls for a metroid game. Expand
  65. Oct 11, 2021
    10
    The final evolution of metroid!!! Beautiful art design, excelent Samus gameplay.
  66. Oct 13, 2021
    10
    Excelente juego, sus controles y su ambiente, incluso los jefes son desafiantes y muy satisfactorio al completarlo.
  67. Oct 11, 2021
    10
    Jugabilidad perfecta, desbloqueo de habilidades constante, hasta que te sientes la super cazarrecompensas definitiva que es Samus Aran. Diseño de niveles excelente. La compañía española Mercury Steam ha hecho un gran trabajo y me alegra que Metroid esté en sus manos.
    Los jefes os petarán el culo más de una vez, son enfrentamientos desafiantes pero justos y aprendiendo sus mecánicas y
    Jugabilidad perfecta, desbloqueo de habilidades constante, hasta que te sientes la super cazarrecompensas definitiva que es Samus Aran. Diseño de niveles excelente. La compañía española Mercury Steam ha hecho un gran trabajo y me alegra que Metroid esté en sus manos.
    Los jefes os petarán el culo más de una vez, son enfrentamientos desafiantes pero justos y aprendiendo sus mecánicas y analizando la situación los puedes vencer, eso que terminas de matarlo con una sonrisa y dices "Muérete cabr%n"
    La duración es la que tiene que tener. Todo bien en ese aspecto.

    Si me pongo super gilipollito diría que me gustarían todavía más cinemáticas (que el juego ya tiene), y todavía más desarrollo de la historia. Sé que esto es más característico de la saga Prime, pero me da igual.

    En fin es una excelente forma de iniciarte con Metroid. Hay una intro, te ponen al día.
    Calentando motores para Metroid Prime 4.
    Llevo el 50% y no puedo dejar de jugar a esta mierda. Engancha mucho.
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  68. Oct 11, 2021
    10
    Yo que quieres que te diga, es buenísimo para mi el juego de Nintendo switch más importante este año y el gameplay es fluido los controles más de lo mismo y empiezas a jugar ya no sales de ese vició
  69. Oct 11, 2021
    10
    One of the best games ever released. One of my top 5 gaming experiences. Get this game!!
  70. Oct 11, 2021
    10
    Awesome. No words are enough for describe how awesome this game is. Even the problems are trivial. How proud I am to be a Metroid fan.
  71. Oct 11, 2021
    10
    All what we can ask for a metroid.
    Fantastic backtracking, controls, design, powers and cinematics.
  72. Oct 11, 2021
    10
    After nearly 2 decades since the last new entry in the 2D Metroid, Mercury Steam have done the seemingly impossible. They surpassed Super Metroid.
    Metroid Dread is the new Standard not only for the Metroid series but all of Metroidvania going forward.All we now can hope is that Metroid Dread sells well enough for Nintendo to Greenlight the next Metroid.
  73. Oct 11, 2021
    10
    Excelente juego , te regresa a esos tiempos de súper Metroid.Excelentes controles , una atmósfera que te sumerge totalmente en el juego.
  74. Oct 11, 2021
    9
    Great return to new adventure from Nintendo and Mercury Steam. This game is pushing the switch but it is also optimize for the system no day one patch! Controls get bit of getting used to but Samus moves smooth especially with the new Slide move.
  75. Oct 9, 2021
    10
    Absolutely brilliant. The bosses are hard, and the traversal is smoother than any other metroidvania out there.
  76. Oct 10, 2021
    10
    Hell of a game from start to finish. Heart beat finally back to normal after finishing off all of the E.M.M.I.s. Easily the best Metroid has ever been and puts other games in its genre to shame.
  77. Oct 11, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is not perfect, the pacing is a little off, and it can be frustratingly difficult with certain puzzles. That being said, it's about as hype as a metroid game can get. Some how making an understandable story of its past 4 games and elevating them without retconning once, and without over doing the story. Expand
  78. Oct 11, 2021
    10
    La evolución de un juego q definió un género excelente calidad jugabilidad, rejugabilidad sonido arte con giro argumental interesante q lo mantiene a uno atrapado todo el tiempo
  79. Oct 11, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Hace años que no jugaba un metroid el último de que juegue fue el samus return de 3ds, en fin excelente trabajo, se nota el cariño y dedicación que le han puesto a este juegazo Expand
  80. Oct 21, 2021
    6
    I'm only giving this a six because of the lack of autosave
    Seriously, this is 2021 and when I die in the middle of collecting upgrades, it is unacceptable to lose half an hour of gameplay just because I didn't go through one of those manual save stations.
    Yeah, that's right manual saves are back ladies and gentlemen. Before you take out the armored robots (EMMI) autosave works well
    I'm only giving this a six because of the lack of autosave
    Seriously, this is 2021 and when I die in the middle of collecting upgrades, it is unacceptable to lose half an hour of gameplay just because I didn't go through one of those manual save stations.

    Yeah, that's right manual saves are back ladies and gentlemen. Before you take out the armored robots (EMMI) autosave works well enough. These guys gurds large sections of the map make it hard to travers safely. So, usually you'll do some clean up after taking them out

    Other than losing over 30 minute of play time to this stupid design, the game is great
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  81. Oct 10, 2021
    10
    My first Metroid game. Beautiful, fluid, and I’ve never felt more badass playing a game before. It’s difficult but incredibly satisfying.
  82. Oct 11, 2021
    10
    El mejor juego del año y el mejor Metroid en 2D, animaciones super fluidas, controles precisos, variedad de ataques, mapeado fantástico, sesaciones de todo tipo, jefes increibles y juego retante. Para mi mejor imposible, 10/10. Obra maestra. Gracias a Mercury Steam y a Nintendo. Larga vida a Metroid¡¡
  83. Oct 11, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The EMMi that follows your in certain zones just makes Metroid so much more fun. I was on edge from start to finish! Amazing Game! Everything I wanted and everything I got was so much more! Thanks NINTENDO & Mercury Steam! Expand
  84. Oct 12, 2021
    10
    Un excelente juegazo con referencias sublimes un guion escrito de 10 que catapulta todo lo vivido en las entregas anteriores a lo máximo escenarios hermosamente diseñados.

    Escenario: 10 Gráficos: 10 (la parte fotográfica de las escenas es sublime) Historia: 11 Ítems y estructura de puzles:10 Bosses: 10(son un desafío que cuando los derrotas te sientes como el amo) Música: 10
    Un excelente juegazo con referencias sublimes un guion escrito de 10 que catapulta todo lo vivido en las entregas anteriores a lo máximo escenarios hermosamente diseñados.

    Escenario: 10
    Gráficos: 10 (la parte fotográfica de las escenas es sublime)
    Historia: 11
    Ítems y estructura de puzles:10
    Bosses: 10(son un desafío que cuando los derrotas te sientes como el amo)
    Música: 10
    Efectos sonoros: 10

    El juego escala de una forma épica y magistral después de la mitad y se siente en la música e historias que estas en la cúspide.
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  85. Oct 9, 2021
    10
    Excelent Inteligent Artificial, the E.M.M.i is the best playable experience in all my life
  86. Oct 11, 2021
    10
    Simplesmente Metroid! é o que define essa obra prima de gráficos que a primeira vista parecem simples, mas trazem um nível de detalhes nunca visto na franquia, áreas imensas para se explorar, um ritimo de jogo alucinante, trilha sonora não é a melhor de toda a série mesmo assim faz bonito.
    Indispensável pra todo amante de um ótimo jogo de exploração, um candidato forte a roubar a cena
    Simplesmente Metroid! é o que define essa obra prima de gráficos que a primeira vista parecem simples, mas trazem um nível de detalhes nunca visto na franquia, áreas imensas para se explorar, um ritimo de jogo alucinante, trilha sonora não é a melhor de toda a série mesmo assim faz bonito.
    Indispensável pra todo amante de um ótimo jogo de exploração, um candidato forte a roubar a cena para ser um dos melhores de 2021.
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  87. Oct 11, 2021
    10
    Very fast and hard game to play….. in a good way….love the game…will keep you going
  88. Oct 10, 2021
    10
    This is the best mix and evolution of 2D Metroid games. 19 years have passed since the last one and this feels like a celebration and a closing in every way.
    -Gameplay is perfect and super smooth, you really can feel that OP Samus since game starts.
    - the music is perfect. I know people are complaining about it, but for me, it's 11/10. The mix of ambience and music is something pretty
    This is the best mix and evolution of 2D Metroid games. 19 years have passed since the last one and this feels like a celebration and a closing in every way.
    -Gameplay is perfect and super smooth, you really can feel that OP Samus since game starts.

    - the music is perfect. I know people are complaining about it, but for me, it's 11/10. The mix of ambience and music is something pretty hard to do, and the composer does it flawlessly. Like the first ambience/song when you start playing. It makes the setting so good. Emmi sound design is sick too. How can you make that cute beep to do a dready ambience setting and plus being a sort of song? It's crazy and mind-blowing.
    There are actually songs too, lots of, and they are sooo good. They are growing on me very fast and on the top list of Metroid songs

    -The map design it's perfect too. How can you fulfill super Metroid hardcore fans with it's ultra criptic map, and encourage newcomers to finish that kind of experience? Mind-blowing too. It didn't take much long for me to know the routes cuz I'm a ultra Metroid fanboy jaja but I understand the direction they went and I'm happy about it. Now in 2021 everyone can become a Metroid fan! And That's what Samus needs
    Really excited to see what's next for this franchise in every aspect, and I hope next time is a full revolution. Being Metroid 5, it's perfect!
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  89. Oct 11, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Metroid Dread was fantastic. A great experience that I know is gonna have a ton of replay value. Expand
  90. Oct 9, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Metroid dread seems to combine the strengths of the previous metroid series. Expand
  91. Nov 8, 2021
    0
    E.M.M.I need I say more for giving this a 0? Why Nintendo? Why? what is wrong with you?
  92. Oct 14, 2021
    10
    Video game puro sem querer ser filme ou anime, a essencia de metroid intacta , com novos recursos visuais fantasticos, som perfeito e uma jogabilidade suplema, ou quem quer se divertir com games esse é indespensavel, ainda bem que a nintendo para nos trazer um tipo de desafio como.
  93. Oct 11, 2021
    10
    Un juego a la altura de saga, feliz jugándolo y viciándolo, impresionante volver a sentir esto por un juego que me atrapa tanto.. solo decir muchas gracias al estudio creador...
  94. Oct 11, 2021
    10
    No se que decir realmente, dejando de lado el fanatismo realmente metroid dread ha sido con diferencia el mejor metroid de su clase, el gameplay es entretenido, los controles son fluidos y responsivos, la latencia de fps es constante la mayor parte del tiempo, visualmente es increible y demuestra el gran potencial que tiene mercurysteam para hacer un metroid a toda regla. Por otra parte elNo se que decir realmente, dejando de lado el fanatismo realmente metroid dread ha sido con diferencia el mejor metroid de su clase, el gameplay es entretenido, los controles son fluidos y responsivos, la latencia de fps es constante la mayor parte del tiempo, visualmente es increible y demuestra el gran potencial que tiene mercurysteam para hacer un metroid a toda regla. Por otra parte el juego al igual que muchos del genero search action (metroidvanias) no es tan intuitivo a la hora de progresar con la historia y muchas veces uno puede perderse en el enorme mapa pero no por eso significa que sea un mal juego al contrario es un juego que vale la pena intentar.

    tengo 10 horas jugadas y he sacado el 100% de objetos, por mi parte recomiendo este juego siempre y cuando estén dispuestos a seguir adelante con la historia
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  95. Oct 11, 2021
    10
    Awesome game, right in the feelings.

    It gave my nintendo switch a second live
  96. Oct 31, 2021
    0
    Super Spiel an sich, aber durch die emmis nervt es mich so sehr das ich kein bock hab ab der Hälfte des Spiels weiterzuspielen und dadurch kann ich auch nicht mehr Punkte geben . Ohne emmis wäre es eine 10,so halt eine 0. gibt besseres auf dem Markt, für weniger geld
  97. Oct 10, 2021
    10
    Sin duda un juegazo a toda palabra y que le da sin dudarlo, el nombre de mejor cazarecompenzas de la historia de los videojuegos a nuestra hermosa Samus ❤️ lo que estabamos esperando llego!
  98. Oct 10, 2021
    10
    Long waiting for this one, amazing game it evolves well in his style. Good game play, good soundtrack. Just perfect. One: Love shot the storm missile and ice missile.
  99. Oct 12, 2021
    10
    Majestic, beautiful!! Este juego es hermoso, lo que todo fan de Metroid hubiese querido...
  100. Oct 11, 2021
    10
    Super addicting experience. It's hard but it's challenging, one of the best games I played this year.
Metascore
88

Generally favorable reviews - based on 124 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Negative: 0 out of 124
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Feb 18, 2022
    100
    Quotation forthcoming.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.