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Metroid Dread

Metroid Dread

Nintendo Entertainment Planning & Development·Released Oct 7, 2021·Single player

Platforms
Switch
Genres
ShooterPlatformerAdventure
Critic88/100
Across 6 reviews
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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. The remote planet 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 threat stalking the depths of ZDR?

Reviews

8 reviews
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Game Informer
Ben Reeves·Oct 6, 2021
Critic90/100
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After 19 years, Nintendo finally delivers an official sequel to Metroid Fusion that concludes Samus Aran's lifelong battle with a race of deadly alien organisms.

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IGN
Samuel Claiborn·Oct 6, 2021
Critic90/100
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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.

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