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Metroid Dread

Switch 1 · Released October 7, 2021 · Developed by Nintendo Entertainment Planning & Development · Published by Nintendo

85Total 84Single player
ShooterPlatformAdventureActionScience fiction

Summary

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?

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IGDB Rating
84.73 / 100
208 ratings
Total Rating
84.14 / 100
219 (user + critic)
Game Modes
Single player
Perspective
Side view
Themes
Action · Science fiction
Engine
Mercury Steam Engine
Developer
Nintendo Entertainment Planning & Development

Release history (2 entries)

DatePlatformRegion
Oct 7, 2021Nintendo Switch
Oct 8, 2021Nintendo Switch

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Storyline

Face off against unrelenting E.M.M.I. robots: once DNA-extracting research machines, the imposing E.M.M.I. are now hunting Samus down. 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: acquire new and familiar abilities as you traverse the many environments of this dangerous world. Parkour over obstacles, slide through tight spaces, counter enemies, and battle your way through the planet. Return to areas and use your new abilities to find upgrades, alternate paths, and a way forward. Explore the sprawling map, evade and destroy E.M.M.I. robots, and overcome the dread plaguing ZDR.

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