Customer Ratings & Reviews

Metroid Dread sees the return of Samus in a new adventure since her 2002 GBA outing Metroid Fusion. Footage of the dangerous X parasites prompts Samus to once again embark on a mission to eradicate the menace, but the bounty hunter finds herself outmatched by a mysterious armored Chozo. The game boasts amazing 3D graphics on a 2.5D presentation, giving the feel of the classic 2D entries of the series, while presenting amazing visuals for the Switch system. Combat is tight, and demands considerable skill in order to conquer the treacherous depths of the planet ZDR and its many alien inhabitants. From the wildlife to the the rogue robotic EMMI, Samus will have her hands full trying to survive and uncover the mysterious plot of her armored foe. If you enjoy Metroidvania titles, then this is a must play.

Great graphics! Tough to play! Still cant get out of a specific area. But it's probably just me

Love this game! The Emmi sections are intense and frustrating at times, but the auto save points make it doable. Some bosses were tough, but otherwise a very rewarding game for any Metroid fan!

Fans rejoice! Metroid is back and the developer Mercury Steam has given the series the treatment it deserves. Samus is greater than she's ever been, showing more personality than we've seen in the series. Her actions speak louder than any words could. She is very capable, which is necessary on a planet of dangerous foes. This game is extremely difficult, but also very rewarding. The series signature abilities return, with some twists. Navigating the beautiful, yet mysterious world Mercury Steam has crafted feels great thanks to the tight controls. At 60 frames per second, Samus feels great to control and the destruction is beautiful to look at. A truly a great looking and controlling game, making it a worthy conclusion to the Metroid saga, and one of the Switches best offerings.

This is the very first Metroid game I’ve ever played and I gotta say, playing this on the new OLED switch (handheld) is awesome!! A great game with plenty of action and challenges to just kick back and have fun playing!!

Metroid Dread has been a project circulating the rumor mill since 2006, with early rumblings of a new 2D Metroid for the Nintendo DS. Over the years, it became one of those many gaming myths of things that were just not meant to be. So when I say I lost my mind at Dread's reveal, you best believe I had never felt that level of pure, unhampered hype in my entire life. I have tried my best to keep my expectations in check, but after playing the demo, I am sure the rest of the game is going to be a modern masterpiece and probably the best Metroidvania ever made. I am waiting for a time when I can binge this game, which is now a few weeks away, but I have a feeling the wait will have been entirely worth it. So, yeah. Buy this game please. It's incredible.

very good game, been playing metroid since the nes but i wish they wouldve made it longer, i felt it was too short. also music couldve been better as last installments that wouldve made the game much better.

It's a fantastic addition to Metroid lineage. The music is a little subpar and nowhere matches the ambiance of the other prime games, but the core gameplay is so silky smooth that it's a real pleasure to play.

Great new entry into the Metroid franchise! Similar to the other games in gameplay and difficulty, but still feels fresh on the Switch. I would recommend to anyone who wants to try out a great 2D platforming game.

Amazing game. Better than its predecessor. Game play is smooth. Can be challenging for some but we don’t want it easy. Fun and fully of secrets to discover. Wished it was a bit longer with more bosses.

What an awesome game! Don't get too caught up in n the fact that it's a 2D game. The gameplay, graphics and story are incredible! I was lucky enough to get my hands on the special edition which is amazing!

For the first time, my got a different game in the last 15 years. He is always a fan of Mario and all similar games related to it. He saw Metroid in one of this friends place and insisted to get it, as it seem to have challenging levels. Good game for teenagers, but as I have vertigo, I cannot play for a long time due to flashes and sudden movement of the camera or action scenes. Else it is a great game. Love it to watch my son play. He is absolutely involved in it. I am used to play games like Prince of Persia, Tomb Rider, God of Wars etc. Games with guns are my least preferred due to my condition, but Metroid again persisted me to play action games with guns and shooting involved.

I've long been a Metroid fan and was very excited for this game. I was hopeful this would live up to the past games in the series and it has. Very challenging but worth the wait. Highly recommended.

This game feels like an super updated version to the 2D Metroid franchise. Adds in some new abilities, and feels silky smooth running on the switch. Pretty difficult at times too which is nice.

Been a while since I've played a metroid game, this is definitely a challenging game after not having played for so long. Would have loved to see some special endings...but glad that metroid is back

Great Metroid game. Reminded me of the SNES version. The hardest difficult was just hard enough to keep you trying without it feeling impossible. It’s all about timing. Highly recommend

A 2d masterpiece! If you enjoyed the original 2d metroid classics, then you will feel right at home with Metroid Dread! Lots action and has the right amount of difficulty. Don’t miss this one!

This was well worth the very long wait. Tight controls, smooth gameplay, incredible graphics and an amazing atmosphere. If you are new to the series or a veteran, I highly recommend this game.

A lot of retro fun, with simple gameplay and some very challenging aspects that elevate it.

This game is really good especially when you keep playing.The graphics are really good too.