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'''''Metroid Dread''''', also called '''''Metroid 5''''', is a 2D ''[[Metroid (series)|Metroid]]'' series game that released for the [[Nintendo Switch]] on October 8, 2021. The game is functionally similar to ''[[Metroid: Samus Returns]]'', being developed by the same studio, Mercury Steam. Chronologically, the game is set after the events of ''[[Metroid Fusion]]'', making ''Metroid Dread'' the latest entry in the ''Metroid'' timeline,<ref name=E32021>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8NjCICl7dDo Metroid Dread – Announcement Trailer – Nintendo Switch | E3 2021]</ref>after it is two games: [[Metroid Prime Remastered]] and [[Metroid Prime 4]] | |||
'''''Metroid Dread''''', also called '''''Metroid 5''''', is a 2D ''[[Metroid (series)|Metroid]]'' series game that released for the [[Nintendo Switch]] on October 8, 2021. The game is functionally similar to ''[[Metroid: Samus Returns]]'', being developed by the same studio, Mercury Steam. Chronologically, the game is set after the events of ''[[Metroid Fusion]]'', making ''Metroid Dread'' the latest entry in the ''Metroid'' timeline | |||
==Story== | ==Story== | ||
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==Gameplay== | ==Gameplay== | ||
The game plays similarly to ''Metroid: Samus Returns''. [[Free Aim]] and [[Melee | The game plays similarly to ''Metroid: Samus Returns''. [[Free Aim]] and [[Melee Counter|Melee Counters]] return, as well the [[Charge Attack]] (a [[Screw Attack]]-like move that utilizes the [[Charge Beam]]), being able to turn invisible with a [[Phantom Cloak]], and being able to magnetize Samus to certain surfaces and move around on them. The camera can also shift to behind Samus to allow a better look at her environment when using Free Aim. | ||
The E.M.M.I.s are large robots that are alerted by sound. When one is nearby, any sounds Samus makes will alert it, as indicated by a yellow circle that shows around Samus when she moves. If an E.M.M.I. catches sight of Samus, it will charge after her, following her movements. Should Samus be caught, she has a chance to escape by pressing the X Button at the right time, but failure to do so will result in an instant [[Game Over]]. E.M.M.I.s cannot enter small spaces that the [[Morph Ball]] can get into, and they can be fooled by using the Phantom Cloak. | The E.M.M.I.s are large robots that are alerted by sound. When one is nearby, any sounds Samus makes will alert it, as indicated by a yellow circle that shows around Samus when she moves. If an E.M.M.I. catches sight of Samus, it will charge after her, following her movements. Should Samus be caught, she has a chance to escape by pressing the X Button at the right time, but failure to do so will result in an instant [[Game Over]]. E.M.M.I.s cannot enter small spaces that the [[Morph Ball]] can get into, and they can be fooled by using the Phantom Cloak. | ||
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On February 9, 2022, an update was announced for ''Metroid Dread'' and was released the same day. It adds two new difficulties into the game: Rookie Mode and Dread Mode. The former allows Samus to receive more energy when healing, and the latter only allows Samus to get hit once before getting a Game Over. Rookie Mode is unlocked after the update has been installed; Dread mode is unlocked after the player completes Hard Mode. | On February 9, 2022, an update was announced for ''Metroid Dread'' and was released the same day. It adds two new difficulties into the game: Rookie Mode and Dread Mode. The former allows Samus to receive more energy when healing, and the latter only allows Samus to get hit once before getting a Game Over. Rookie Mode is unlocked after the update has been installed; Dread mode is unlocked after the player completes Hard Mode. | ||
An update | An update released on April 7, 2022, was announced on the same day, introducing a Boss Rush Mode. This mode allows Samus to fight every boss in the game in a row. You can also unlock harder difficulties of Boss Rush from beating Dread Mode. | ||
==Development== | ==Development== | ||
[[File:Project "Dread" mp3 Screenshot.jpg|thumb|300px|right|In-game reference to '''''Metroid Dread''''' found in ''[[Metroid Prime 3: Corruption|Corruption]]'''s [[Metroid Processing]] on the [[Pirate Homeworld]]]] | |||
According to Game Informer, the game had "been in development" since 2005. For a period of time, the game's existence was only supported by rumors. In ''[[Metroid Prime 3: Corruption]]'', one of [[Samus Aran|Samus]]'s scans hints that "Metroid Project "Dread" is nearing the final stages of completion".<ref name="Scan">{{cite|Experiment status report update. Metroid Project "Dread" is nearing the final stages of completion.|Scan of Space Pirate screen|[[Metroid Prime 3: Corruption]]}}</ref> Later, [[Nintendo]] stated they were not working on any 2D ''Metroid'' project for the [[Nintendo DS|DS]], putting an end to the rumors. | According to Game Informer, the game had "been in development" since 2005. For a period of time, the game's existence was only supported by rumors. In ''[[Metroid Prime 3: Corruption]]'', one of [[Samus Aran|Samus]]'s scans hints that "Metroid Project "Dread" is nearing the final stages of completion".<ref name="Scan">{{cite|Experiment status report update. Metroid Project "Dread" is nearing the final stages of completion.|Scan of Space Pirate screen|[[Metroid Prime 3: Corruption]]}}</ref> Later, [[Nintendo]] stated they were not working on any 2D ''Metroid'' project for the [[Nintendo DS|DS]], putting an end to the rumors. | ||
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==Reception== | ==Reception== | ||
Upon its release, ''Metroid Dread'' received widespread critical acclaim from both critics and general audiences, even winning "Best Action/Adventure Game" at the 2021 The Game Awards. ''Metroid Dread'' has an aggregate score of 88 out of 100 on Metacritic from 122 critic reviews, indicating "generally favourable" reviews.<ref>{{cite web|title=Metroid Dread|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/switch/metroid-dread|publisher=Metacritic}}</ref> Steven Petite of ''GameSpot'' praised the game for its graphics and aesthetics, whilst remaining faithful to traditional ''Metroid'' gameplay, stating "Metroid Dread is charmingly familiar, an old-school side-scroller with a modern look and feel." <ref>{{cite web|last=Petite|first=Steven|date=October 6, 2021|title=Metroid Dread Review: Space Truckin'|url=https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/metroid-dread-review-space-truckin/1900-6417757/|publisher=GameSpot|access-date=January 7, 2022}}</ref> | Upon its release, ''Metroid Dread'' received widespread critical acclaim from both critics and general audiences, even winning "Best Action/Adventure Game" at the 2021 The Game Awards. ''Metroid Dread'' has an aggregate score of 88 out of 100 on Metacritic from 122 critic reviews, indicating "generally favourable" reviews.<ref>{{cite web|title=Metroid Dread|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/switch/metroid-dread|publisher=Metacritic}}</ref> Steven Petite of ''GameSpot'' praised the game for its graphics and aesthetics, whilst remaining faithful to traditional ''Metroid'' gameplay, stating "Metroid Dread is charmingly familiar, an old-school side-scroller with a modern look and feel." <ref>{{cite web|last=Petite|first=Steven|date=October 6, 2021|title=Metroid Dread Review: Space Truckin'|url=https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/metroid-dread-review-space-truckin/1900-6417757/|publisher=GameSpot|access-date=January 7, 2022}}</ref> | ||
The title has been a tremendous success upon its launch, selling 2.74 million units world wide as of December 2021 and becoming the second highest-selling game in the series after the original ''Metroid Prime'' by only 100k.<ref>https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/pdf/2022/220203_3e.pdf</ref> | |||
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