Metroid Dread

1. Ripper36

   Oct 9, 2021

   10

   Wow, what a hell of a game. Have always loved Metriod since 1989 on the NES. Weather its Prime or side scroller, i love them all. GraphicsWow, what a hell of a game. Have always loved Metriod since 1989 on the NES. Weather its Prime or side scroller, i love them all. Graphics are just top notch. Cut scenes to gameplay its a pretty game. The controls are great and the story is pretty good so far(just beat 4th boss) so i have more to play. But from what i have played i love. Brings in oldskool gamers to modern perfectly. You will die a few times before u get farther but its worth it. Great job NIntendo!… Expand

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2. damian16

   Oct 10, 2021

   10

   Amazing game, no complaints so far, the gameplay is just amazing and the story is an excellent conlussion for Samus Journey

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4. Shwiftyin

   Nov 28, 2021

   10

   If I had to choose a game of the year this is easily it, I am new to the Metroid series and went into this game with low hopes, it blew myIf I had to choose a game of the year this is easily it, I am new to the Metroid series and went into this game with low hopes, it blew my expectations out of the water. Definitely getting the next Metroid game if there is to be one, this game is a masterpiece. 10/10, it executes boss fights so well and I had no idea you could make fights so epic because this game does it REALLY WELL, the boss fights are challenging and badass. It isn’t at all what I thought I was getting into, the trailer in my opinion looked kinda lame other than the EMMI’s but playing as Samus there is so much tension and dread. The hardest part of the game is finding out where to go, the structure is secretly pretty linear but I still got lost at times, don’t get me wrong though, it was super fun figuring out where to go and satisfying.… Expand

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5. Rpg89

   Oct 11, 2021

   10

   This game is well made. I love how challenging the boss battles are, It makes you think strategy than shooting sporadically. A great way ofThis game is well made. I love how challenging the boss battles are, It makes you think strategy than shooting sporadically. A great way of making it challenging for people looking for something not overly easy or complicated. For those flagging this game with zero stars don't pay attention to them. They're paid trolls, who will stop at nothing to discredit the good works of the developers.… Expand

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6. Jsaiyan

   Oct 30, 2021

   9

   This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Pros:
   The gameplay is nearly flawless. This is the smoothest moving Metroidvania I've ever played, and that included being better than Ori and the Will of the Whisps. Samus moves effortlessly as she runs, guns, flips, counters, grabs edges, and tucks into her morph ball. The difficulty is excellent; I died plenty of times against EMMIs and bosses, but I always had the right mix of frustration and determination within me to try again and again until I persevered. The weapon unlocks are well-paced through the game. I normally hate being stuck in water levels when moving like a slug, but this game managed to balance it out well enough so that getting the Gravity Suit felt like an excellent award without making me feel annoyed beforehand.
   The one flaw I see in the gameplay is that ending certain boss battles requires you to successfully counter the enemy. I rarely failed the boss-counters, and I enjoyed the flashy cinematic sequence that took place, but I could see it being extremely annoying to be at low health and then needing to counter a boss to win; just let the player bombard the enemy a bit more if needed rather than requiring a counter.
   Samus is portrayed to perfection in this game. Like when she lands in Kraid's pit, she has her cannon raised. When Kraid steps into the light, she lowers her guard; she's fought this fatso twice in her life already, and her body language in this scene does so well to portray her thoughts, like, "Oh. . . its Kraid. This guy again. . ." And then she blasts him in the mouth with a charge shot. Later on, when you fight an experiment creature that clogs up the heating systems, there is an ending cutscene where the creature is falling off the edge and into the lava, and Samus is marching forward while bombarding it with merciless cannon fire. There are cutscenes in the game where you see Samus's eyes, and they express moments like anger, determination, fear, and curiosity. One cutscene has her speak the Chozo tongue, showing her stoicism and confidence that she can save the day, even with the odds stacked against her. In the end, she completely unleashes her rage on the final foe for an epic DOOM SLAYER kind of moment.
   Exploration is challenging and simple. The map does an excellent job of telling you which areas are available for you based on the abilities you've obtained, and using custom markers helps you pinpoint where you want to go. The game rarely tells you WHERE to go, but it does a good job telling you where you CAN go to further progress. Since Samus moves so fluidly, you'll find yourself going from one corner of an area to the other in a few minutes.
   Cons:
   The graphics could have used some polish. The art direction is good, but there are many areas that looked bland where they could have used some detail. There are plenty of jaggies in this game, including the Metroid veins on the outside of the suit. The lighting made many of the creatures look like they were covered in some kind of slime. From the first time I saw the E3 reveal for Dread, I among many other people thought that the graphics were a bit lacking. I personally wanted them to take the art style from Samus Returns and upscale it to Switch levels of power.
   The music was forgettable. Seriously, I can only remember the songs that originated from previous games, None of the original Dread songs stuck out well enough for me to get the tune repeating in my head. I was also hoping for more orchestra/opera-style music. I'm a sucker for the music in the Prime series, so I was hoping to get more of that in this game.
   The plot was weak. If you played Samus Returns and saw the Chozo Memories, you'd have a small idea of who the main antagonist of this game is, but even with that you barely know anything about him. It's like throwing Darth Vader into Return of the Jedi without mentioning him in any previous Star Wars movies. The end of the game does reveal a bit more detail about how the villain is connected to Samus, and it does add some cool lore in regards to Samus that helps certain little details of the previous games make a little more sense, but it didn't answer any questions that people were asking about the overall game series lore. Also, why is the Federation so chill after Samus thwarted their plans in Other M (yes it is canon and that sucks) and Fusion? I thought there was going to be a big twist that revealed the EMMI units were made to hunt her down; why else would they be immune to her weapons and have some of her abilities?
   Speaking of EMMIs, they didn't fill me with Dread. Have you ever played Subnautica? My first playthrough of that game literally made my heart race as I approached the Reaper areas or the Ghost areas. The EMMIs were fun, but felt like a police chase rather than impending death.
   Where is the third difficulty?
   Finally, where are the special endings? Samus Returns did an excellent job of giving you a different ending based on the difficulty and your speed.… Expand

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7. 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 andOne 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.… Expand

   • 3 of 10 users found this helpful
8. elterrible

   Nov 15, 2021

   0

   This game is fantastic, it really is! I don't know why, but Nintendo really has an edge when it comes to creating compelling games that areThis game is fantastic, it really is! I don't know why, but Nintendo really has an edge when it comes to creating compelling games that are fun to play. They never seem to have the most powerful hardware anymore, but they still manage to deliver time and time again. Metroid Dread is no exception to this rule either.
   
   Going into it, it's simply the best looking Metroid of the bunch and the cutscenes are great too. You would be hard pressed to show me any game that is getting more out of the hardware it is coded for than this.
   
   There's even quick kills for some of the harder bosses if you're struggling and overall the game play is very good.
   
   I cannot say enough good things about this game, if you're on the fence buy it and play the dukie out of it!
   
   Oh and ignore the 1 star reviews on Amazon, they're completely inaccurate. This is just because Amazon wouldn't let me say it on their site. :D… Expand

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