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(as of Mar 04, 2025 21:57:20 UTC – Details)
Join intergalactic bounty hunter Samus Aran in her first new 2D Metroid story in 19 years
Samus’ story continues after the events of the Metroid Fusion game when she descends upon planet ZDR to investigate a mysterious transmission sent to the Galactic Federation. After a harrowing encounter with a living Chozo—a race previously thought to be extinct—she ends up deep below the surface of the planet. The remote world has become overrun by vicious alien lifeforms and chilling mechanical menaces. Samus is more agile and capable than ever, but can she overcome the inhuman threats stalking the depths of ZDR?
Face off against unrelenting E.M.M.I. robots
Once DNA-extracting research machines, the imposing E.M.M.I. are now hunting Samus. Tensions are high as you evade these E.M.M.I. to avoid a cruel death while finding a way to take them down. Find out what turned these robotic wonders into the scourge of ZDR and escape with your life.
Feel Samus’ power grow as you gain maneuvers and abilities
Parkour over obstacles, slide through tight spaces, counter enemies, and battle your way through a dangerous world. You’ll acquire new and familiar abilities as you traverse the many environments of ZDR. Blast multiple targets with the new Storm Missile or use the Speed Booster to dash and break through walls. Return to areas and use your new abilities to find upgrades, alternate paths, and a way forward.
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!
*Software Update required
Join Samus Aran in the first new 2D Metroid story in 19 years
Explore planet ZDR’s many environments as you investigate a mysterious transmission
Deadly E.M.M.I. robots, research machines, pose a threat more intense than ever
Feel Samus’ power grow as you gain maneuvers and abilities like the new Spider Magnet
Power up and return to previous areas to find new paths and secrets
8 reviews for Metroid Dread – Standard – Nintendo Switch [Digital Code]
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A real human –
Reminds me of the good old days
I love the Metroid series and this game stands with the best. It’s more challenging than others, which is good. If you loved any of the others and like some punishment, then this is for you.
DJ Keens –
A great follow up to Super Metroid
A lot of people are calling it the next Super Metroid. It is and it isn’t. It’s the next best thing to Super Metroid but has its flaws. Movement is a dream, presentation is awesome, but while the audio is great the music takes a hit. Not anything really memorable. Map wise it’s a big game but it’s not really an intuitive world. Lots of elevators, transporters, and trains. In other words lots of loading. Not a problem in and of itself but it breaks the flow that super Metroid had. Hidden items are also spread thin; a missile upgrade is worth 2 missiles, there are full energy tank upgrades but also a few that are split into 4 parts. It just feels like they didn’t have a solid plan with the hidden upgrades. Bosses are weak in my opinion. The EMMI is a neat addition that never really gets fleshed out. Bosses are essentially bullet sponges with quick time events. Finally, I don’t like the control layout which could be fixed with control options. This game does not have that so you get what they give you.BUT even with all of these flaws, this is a must have game. It’s still Metroid and Mercury Steam did a bang up job. Hopefully their next effort will fix these issues but until then this a great diversion until Prime 4 hits.
Deuce Black –
Fantastic mix of thrills and action
Metroid Dread very quickly climbed my list of favorite games. The E.M.M.I.s feel omnipresent and like they shouldn’t be messed with, but not in a way that makes the players feel small. There are TONS of abilities, and I thought it might be overwhelming, but they’re stacked on fairly slowly and the controls are intuitive, so really it just leaves you feeling powerful. The bosses are intense and feel great to beat, with special cutscenes for melee-countering their powerful moves.The base game was hard enough, but hard mode was even more intense, which I loved. I will say I was hoping for more diverse enemies or attack patterns from bosses when really all hard mode did was significantly increase the damage you took, but it still added to the challenge and made it more enjoyable.9.8/10 game, the only reason it’s not 10 is the lack of variety in hard mode.
SCOTT –
Great addition to the Metroid franchise.
This reminds me of playing the Metroid on the NES and Metroid II on the Gameboy. Added features using the switch controls add more to what Samus can do.
Vaughn –
Great game and value for money
One of the best Purchase I made for my switch.Delivery was instant (almost because of my download speed).Worth every penny.
victor –
Great
Metroid never disappointsAnother great episode in the series
Algernon –
Classic Metroid feel, but fresh story and cool new upgrades!
This game is polished, fun, challenging, and satisfying. It’s not that long – don’t expect an extensive adventure with weeks of play time – but once you complete the game, you can start over on Hard Mode for a challenge. Definitely a game i could come back to down the road for another playthrough.
Casper –
One of the greatest, most challenging Metroid games yet
Fantastic game. Controls are well polished, visuals are fantastic, story is engaging, and the game is actually challenging. The boss fights are great and well thought out. The game is about 10 hours long if you have previous Metroid experience. One of, if not the best games in the series.