This is the first new entry of the 2D Metroid saga in more than 19 years and takes place after Metroid Fusion. Maintaining the side-scrolling gameplay of previous Metroid titles with the addition of stealth elements, in it, Samus explores the strange planet ZDR alone while being hunted by the ominous E.M.M.I. robots. By gaining abilities, you can return to areas you’ve already visited to find new places and hidden upgrades in classic Metroid gameplay. Developed by MercurySteam, Metroid Dread concludes the continuing storyline which focuses on the fates of Samus and the Metroid creatures. It is out this Friday, October 8 for Nintendo Switch. Scores below are based on ten being the highest unless noted.
Metroid Dread reviews
The VG247 review - 4/5 - “A strong adventure that will delight fans.” Nintendo Life - 10 VGC - 5/5 Trusted Reviews - 5/5 ScreenRant - 5/5 Digital Trends - 4.5/5 PCMag - 4.5/5 TheGamer - 4.5/5 Vandal (Spanish) - 9.1 Areajugones (Spanish) - 9 CGMagazine - 9 Meristation (Spanish) - 9 Gameblog (French) - 9 Game Informer - 9 IGN - 9 Metro Game Central - 9 Shacknews - 9 Spazio Games (Italian) - 9 Stevivor - 9 TheSixthAxis - 9 Hobby Consolas (Spanish) - 90/100 Gamer.nl (Dutch) - 9 Wccftech - 8.8 Destructoid - 8.5 Press Start Australia - 8.5 WellPlayed - 8.5 Vooks - 4/5 GameSpot - 8 COGconnected - 88/100 Everyeye.it (Italian) - 7.8 Digitally Downloaded - 3.5/5 GamesRadar - 3.5/5 Ars Technica - “The best Switch-exclusive game of 2021.” Polygon - “It easily stands astride the best entries in the series.” Eurogamer - Essential
