Metroid Dread Review (Nintendo Switch)

by Jim Smale · Published October 21, 2021 · Updated October 21, 2021

Our Metroid Dread Review takes us to a remote alien planet, a mechanical menace awaits that will push even the galaxy’s greatest bounty hunter to her limit. Join Samus Aran on her deadliest 2D adventure yet in Metroid Dread on Nintendo Switch.

Metroid Dread Review Pros:

Decent graphics.
4.1GB download size.
Metroidvania gameplay.
3 save slots.
Save file will show game completion, hours played, and current rocket count.
Savepoints within the game.
The map fills in as you play.
Tutorial pop-ups and videos as needed.
E.M.M.I is a being that will hunt you down relentlessly when you are in the designated area.
Big boss battles.
Upgrade your gun and abilities as you play.
You can place your own map markers.
Excellent soundtrack.
Familiar accessible controls.
Missiles or rockets are powerful attacks you can do and can increase the ammo amount by finding the pickups.
Next level lighting.
Beautiful locations with moving backdrops.
Find hidden areas and items.
Parry system that stuns enemies and allows you to usually do one-hit-kill damage.
Combo moves together for devastating attacks.
Minimap onscreen that can be expanded.
Cloaking allows you to temporarily go invisible.
One of the smoothest running games.
Amiibo support for items.
The log will show everything you have done.
Highlight icons on the map for a description.
Last second reprieve, the time it perfectly when grabbed by E.M.M.I and you can stun it and escape otherwise it’s a one-hit death.
E.M.M.I come in different colors and each one is different in its attacks.
Adam is an Ai that helps you as you go through the planet, he will give stories and information.