Metroid Dread

"Metroid Dread is nearly the perfect return for Samus, and only some difficulty spikes rain on the parade. This is a tight, responsive 2D Metroid experience that constantly impresses and surprises in equal measure and is the perfect way to …"

"Metroid Dread is likely to give those that have been counting down the days to its release exactly what they want: a thrilling experience in line with what they loved about past games."

"Metroid Dread is pure love for the franchise. It takes the elements of the classic 2D games and unites them with the evolving essence of Metroid Fusion, introducing many others that work perfectly. It doesn&s;t give off such a magical …"

"‎Metroid Dread exceeds all our expectations and has everything we could dream of: exploration, spectacular action, great atmosphere, tension and the "most Samus" Samus ever seen. If we analyze it as metroidvania it does not reach the excellence of the …"

"With a near-perfect balance of nods to the past and fresh ideas, Metroid Dread brings cinematic flair, fast-paced action and a surprising story to the side-scrolling classic. This is the comeback fans have been waiting for."

"I simply don’t think this stands as tall as Super Metroid, Zero Mission, Prime, Fusion, or even Samus Returns. But to a Metroid fan it is worth playing and realize that these are problems I found with the game; other …"

"Metroid Dread is the very definition of a must-play title."

"Intense combat and a series of challenging boss fights require a high level of play, but the thrill of victory is incredibly sweet"

"Metroid Dread is a sci-fi blast of brilliance that fans and newcomers alike will more than likely enjoy."

"Metroid Dread doesn’t take a lot of big swings, but it rarely bats a foul ball."

"Metroid Dread suffers from some minor grievances, but overall it is a remarkable achievement in not just resurrecting a dormant and beloved series, proving its authority in the genre it inhabits, or exhibiting the kind of airtight design we’d expect …"

"Metroid Dread sharpens everything that makes Metroid enjoyable, while more fully realizing its horror ambitions."

"So far, Metroid Dread is a serious contender for my personal game of the year. It takes all the things that I loved about previous entries and streamlines them into a much more playable game. It’s the most accessible Metroid …"

"Its 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 …"

"Samus Aran&s;s latest 2D mission boasts consistently high thrills in exploration and combat to provide a worthy sequel to a highly-regarded game that came out 19 years ago."

"For as long as the Metroid series has existed in both 2D and 3D planes, it has long been held that Retro Studios are the only team outside of Nintendo to have approached Metroid with such admirable care and passion …"

"We’ve seen Metroidvania games like Hollow Knight nail the formula in recent years, but Metroid Dread proves there’s nothing better than the franchise that started it all."

"Metroid Dread is hard, but it&s;s hard in a really good way. The kind of way that makes you sometimes want to toss your controller, but doubles your resolve while doing so. It&s;s smooth, quick, and makes Samus feel fast …"

"Frustrating boss battles and cumbersome controls distract from an otherwise fun and isolating adventure"

"Where the studio succeeds—and where Metroid Dread elevates from noble and flawed effort to inspired riff—is in its embrace of the unreachable."

"Metroid Dread seems like the perfect mix to me."

"Metroid Dread meets - and arguably surpasses - its lofty expectations, with demanding gameplay, clever level design and an ambitious story."

"A stylish, visually sumptuous return for 2D Metroid, and an adventure that proudly sits alongside the series&s; best."

"With its slick gameplay and the excellent world design, Metroid Dread stay true to the franchise staples. Even if E.M.M.I.s could have been better integrated in the gameplay, this is still one great, new, entry in the beloved Nintendo saga."

"Overall, Metroid Dread brings a narrative close to a decades long story with excellent level design and combat. It also looks great as well. So until Samus Aran is needed once again to save the Galactic Federation, I am happy …"

"Metroid Dread is a triumphant return for both Samus Aran and developer MercurySteam."

"Mercury Steam picks up where Nintendo left last, and they do it in style. Metroid Dread offers the same old "Metroidvania" concept as before, but also adds brand new elements and features that surprise. The "just one more time" feeling …"

"A surprise sequel after nearly 20 years, Metroid Dread brings back the legendary exploration and progression and merges it with excellent modern combat and some of the best boss fights ever."

"Samus Aran&s;s return after 20 years is welcome – but other games have taken up her mantle in the meantime"

"Metroid Dread sees the galaxy&s;s best bounty hunter return in fine form. It takes the terror of being hunted from Metroid Fusion, the more modern direction of Samus Returns, and the freedom to add to the series&s; decades of lore …"

"More than anything else, Metroid Dread feels like going back to a place of comfort after a long time away. Though the gameplay is refined and new features have been added to the mix, Dread sticks closely to the formula …"

"Metroid&s;s Nintendo Switch debut is an intricate and challenging sci-fi adventure"