Jeff Grubb
GamesBeatMetroid Dread review — The best 2D Metroid
Published 10/13/2021
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Metroid Dread
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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- Nintendo Entertainment Planning & Development, MercurySteam, Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 7
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- Nintendo
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90–10010 reviews · 77%
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Ben Moore
Easy AlliesMetroid Dread - Easy Allies Review
Published 10/13/2021
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Read originalOllie Barder
Forbes‘Metroid Dread’ Review: An Excellent Conclusion To A Decades Long Story
Published 10/12/2021
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Read originalJordan Helm
Hardcore GamerReview: Metroid Dread
Published 10/11/2021
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Read originalBen Reeves
Game InformerMetroid Dread – Astro Dreadnought
Published 10/6/2021
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Read originalSteven Petite
GameSpotMetroid Dread Review: Space Truckin'
Published 10/6/2021
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80
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Read originalJosh West
GamesRadar+Metroid Dread review | GamesRadar+
Published 10/6/2021
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70
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Read originalSam Claiborn
IGNIGN Metroid Dread Review
Published 10/6/2021
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Read originalPJ O'Reilly
Nintendo LifeReview: Metroid Dread - Quite Possibly The Best Metroid Game Ever Made
Published 10/6/2021
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Read originalCian Maher
TheGamerMetroid Dread Review - Dread And Loving It
Published 10/6/2021
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