Abstract: The recipe for a Metroid game is clear and concise: there's a labyrinthine system of rooms and corridors, an oppressive science-fiction environment, an escalating series of power-ups. A good-feeling gun. A great-feeling jump. A limited map you unlock grad...
Published: 2021-10-06, Author: Adam , review by: techradar.com
E.M.M.I. is an unsettling foe, Challenging boss fights, Countless secrets to discover
Easy to get lost at times, The structure feels far too familiar, Long load times
Metroid Dread creates a palpable level of tension that we hope to see more of in Samus's future adventures. However, we couldn't shake the underlying feeling that the Metroid formula, as a whole, needs a severe shake-up. Metroid Dread certainly has its mo...
Clever room design and puzzle structure,Nice new combat abilities for Samus,Stunning 2D graphics,Puts the Metroid in Metroidvania
Progression isn't always clear,Some bosses take a lot of trial and error to beat
Metroid Dread is a much-welcome return to the spirit of the original series, with the chops to do it proud for both newcomers and fans alike.It can be frustrating, especially with progression paths not always clear, but the reward is more often than not w...
Published: 2021-10-06, Author: Giovanni , review by: Digitaltrends.com
Yes. Metroid Dread is an exceptional entry in the series that's tougher (and far creepier) than your average Nintendo game.Editors' RecommendationsThe 56 best shows on Peacock right now The best shows on Apple TV+ The best horror movies on Hulu right now...
Published: 2021-09-27, Author: Matt , review by: stuff.tv
Metroid Dread is a long time coming, and as it's set to tie a bow on a story arc that spans three and a half decades, expectations will be high. Whether this is the finale hardcore fans have dreamed about remains to be seen, but it's surely a good sign t...
Published: 2022-01-05, Author: Jonathan , review by: destructoid.com
Abstract: Hey kids! I hope you had a fun and frisky 2021. I guess it's possible that you did, but for most of us, it was pretty torturous. I know I shouldn't complain. No one close to me got super sick, I kept my job, and despite the constant stress and drain that...
Published: 2021-11-26, Author: Chris , review by: destructoid.com
Abstract: You up for some Metroid Dread sequence breaking talk? Of course you are!So it all started last month when folks found this special mechanic for the Kraid boss fight. If you manage to snag bombs before battling it, you can bomb the corner of the room and u...