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Metroid™ Dread (Nintendo Switch Digital Download)

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Release dateOctober 8, 2021
PublisherNintendo
No. of playersSingle System (1)
GenreAction, Adventure
Game file size4.3 GB
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Upon investigating a mysterious transmission on Planet ZDR, Samus faces a mysterious foe that traps her in this dangerous world. The remote planet has been overrun by vicious alien lifeforms and murderous robots called E.M.M.I. Hunt or be hunted as you make your way through a labyrinth of enemies in Samus' most intense side-scrolling adventure yet.

Samus is more agile and capable than ever

Guide Samus Aran, an intergalactic bounty hunter raised by an ancient tribe, and traverse the many environments of a dangerous world. Parkour over obstacles, slide through tight spaces, counter enemies, and battle your way through the planet. Through her countless missions, Samus has never experienced a threat like the dread of ZDR.

Power up and find more ways to explore and secrets to uncover

Gain abilities and return to previous areas to find new areas and hidden upgrades in classic Metroid™ gameplay. Planet ZDR's sprawling map is home to many secrets to discover and powers to find. You'll need to be prepared to evade and destroy E.M.M.I. robots and overcome the dread plaguing ZDR.

New modes let you ease into ZDR, experience true dread, or take on a boss gauntlet

If this is your first time sprinting and shooting as Samus, the new Rookie Mode increases health gained from items and decreases damage from bosses. Bounty Hunters looking for a true challenge can face the new Dread Mode, which can be unlocked if the Hard Mode is finished. Complete the game to unlock Boss Rush* and fight Samus' most formidable foes one-after-another to try to get the best time possible!

A new Samus amiibo™ figure featuring her suit from Metroid Dread and an E.M.M.I. amiibo figure are available in a 2-pack set. Scan the Samus amiibo for an extra energy tank to increase your health by 100; additionally, the Samus amiibo can be tapped again to receive health once per day. The E.M.M.I. amiibo grants Samus a Missile Plus tank, increasing her missile capacity by 10; additionally, the E.M.M.I. amiibo can be tapped again to replenish some missiles once per day.

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JustanOKwoodworker
05-12-2022 at 04:07 AM.
05-12-2022 at 04:07 AM.
Fans of old school side scrollers will really enjoy it.
One word of warning. It is really hard. There is one particular encounter (that you will have over and over with increasing difficulty) that most be done with crazy precession. It's very frustrating.
I never could beat the final boss but had a great time playing it
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KawiNinjaZX
05-12-2022 at 04:34 AM.
05-12-2022 at 04:34 AM.
I really enjoyed this game. It can be difficult, but it's not unfair. You can figure out what you did wrong and make it past the part.

One word of advice, let the game lead you, if you stray from their directions you will get lost.
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qkumbr
05-12-2022 at 05:12 AM.
05-12-2022 at 05:12 AM.
Beat this five times. High quality game and a blast to speedrun.
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onefatsurfer
05-12-2022 at 05:21 AM.
05-12-2022 at 05:21 AM.
It's a decent game, but IMO it's very overrated and largely forgettable. It's not bad, just bland and repetitive. If you want to play a much better game with similar gameplay for less money, pick up Hollow Knight.
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fewlio
05-12-2022 at 05:30 AM.
05-12-2022 at 05:30 AM.
hey guys! buy all big nintendo releases on physical media. thank me later
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jdsteel7
05-12-2022 at 04:01 PM.
05-12-2022 at 04:01 PM.
Quote from fewlio :
hey guys! buy all big nintendo releases on physical media. thank me later
I'm assuming for resale value? If so, I would agree, as big first party releases from Nintendo generally hold their value very well.
If you have no plans on ever reselling or gifting your copy or letting a friend or family member borrow it... then it's personal preference.
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iiispeck
05-13-2022 at 02:54 PM.
05-13-2022 at 02:54 PM.
I liked this game a lot, although it wasn't my favorite 2D Metroid
Loved the Boss fights and feel of movement but was let down by the environments and music (which have been historically great in Metroid games)

Anyone who is a Metroid super fan has already played this so for the rest, it's honestly a hard sell at above $50 when there have been SO MANY fantastic Metroid-Vania style games from indie studios that you can get for cheaper on Switch or really cheap on PC

Ori 1 and 2
Guacamelee 1 and 2
Steamworld Dig 2
and of course Hollow Knight if you fancy a challenge
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rainmanx2
05-13-2022 at 05:29 PM.
05-13-2022 at 05:29 PM.
I loved to hate this game. Dying all the time by those machines wasn't fun. If it wasn't a Metroid game I probably wouldn't have kept at it. The update finally added an easy mode but you (stupidly) can't change in the middle of a game and have to start a new save spot. Really hoping for remasters of Metroid 1-3.
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roomv
05-14-2022 at 09:57 PM.
05-14-2022 at 09:57 PM.
Quote from onefatsurfer :
It's a decent game, but IMO it's very overrated and largely forgettable. It's not bad, just bland and repetitive. If you want to play a much better game with similar gameplay for less money, pick up Hollow Knight.
I'd largely agree. It's very solid. The exploration and platforming are great. The boss battles are tough & rely too much on dying and memorizing IMO. In that sense it was bit more frustrating than fun. It ended up not being how skilled you are but whether or not you memorized the boss.
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