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Developed by Nintendo Entertainment Planning & Development, MercurySteam, Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 7
Shooter, Platform, Adventure, Action
OpenCritic87IGDB84Metacritic
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.
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EurogamerMartin RobinsonOct 2021A stylish, visually sumptuous return for 2D Metroid, and an adventure that proudly sits alongside the series' best.
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Nintendo LifePJ O'ReillyOct 202110/10Metroid Dread is a triumphant return for both Samus Aran and developer MercurySteam.
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GamesBeatJeff GrubbOct 20215/5 starsIts playability matched with MercurySteam doing right by Samus Aran has turned me into even more of a fan of Metroid. Even beyond the context of my own affinity toward the character and world, Metroid Dread is some of the most fun I’ve had with a game in 2021. It’s a contender for game of the year.
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We Got This CoveredAutumn WrightOct 20212.5/5 starsMetroid Dread can't commit to giving players an action-packed power fantasy or a suspenseful adventure against the odds. It's quick, short, and snappy -- all things that can be good when used right, but not at all what Metroid Dread set out to deliver.
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GuardianSarah Maria GriffinOct 20213/5 starsSamus Aran's return after 20 years is welcome – but other games have taken up her mantle in the meantime
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IGDB rating 8.4/10 from 221 ratings.
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