Excellent platforming, Excellent combat, Hunting Grounds turn everything on its head, Great boss battles
The story is tacked on, Some repetition makes it difficult to navigate by landmark
Metroid Dread proves that the Metroid franchise is still ready to innovate the genre it helped build with exciting new ideas. While it hasn't taken on all the lessons from newcomers that have filled in since its absence, it doesn't feel like an outsider l...
Published: 2021-10-06, Author: Steven , review by: gamespot.com
Slick controls and an expansive arsenal of weapons and abilities make combat and platforming a joy throughout, Deftly unravels the mysteries of Metroid's story, Features some of the best boss fights in series history, Brings back one of the best-feeling c
EMMI zones occasionally break up the flow of exploration, Repetitive mini-bosses in the back half of the game, Underutilized weapons and abilities dim the luster of new discoveries
Published: 2021-08-27, Author: Chris , review by: destructoid.com
Abstract: So we already knew that the Chozo would tie in heavily with the events of Metroid Dread, but now thanks to a new blog update and a trailer below, we know just how heavy that implication is.Setting the scene as Samus arriving on Planet ZDR to begin her que...
Published: 2021-08-02, Author: Chris , review by: destructoid.com
Abstract: Metroid is life. Well, Metroid is also death. Fans have to be OK with the series becoming dormant for a while: whether that's the proper or Prime series. Much like F-Zero but not quite as bad! or Star Fox, Nintendo is keen on letting any given part of the...
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...
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: 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...
