Do I need to have played earlier Metroid games?

No. The story follows Metroid Fusion, but the game explains what you need. Series veterans will catch more references.

Is it too hard for casual players?

It is one of the harder 2D Metroids. The E.M.M.I. sections and bosses take practice, though checkpoints are generous.

How long does it take to finish?

Most players finish the main story in roughly 8 to 12 hours. Completionists hunting every item take longer.

Does it work on any Switch console?

Yes. It runs on the standard Switch, Switch Lite and Switch OLED, and supports handheld and docked play.

Is this a remake or a new game?

It is a new mainline entry, not a remake. It continues the 2D storyline after Metroid Fusion.

Where is the Metroid Dread - Nintendo Switch (Region Free) cheapest?

At Walmart, for $59.00, as of our latest check.

What do buyers say about the Metroid Dread - Nintendo Switch (Region Free)?

Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings.

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Metroid Dread - Nintendo Switch (Region Free)

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Our take on the Metroid Dread - Nintendo Switch (Region Free)

Metroid Dread is a 2D side-scrolling action game for the Nintendo Switch, the first new mainline 2D Metroid story in 19 years. It picks up after Metroid Fusion, with Samus landing on planet ZDR to investigate a transmission and facing the E.M.M.I., near-invulnerable robots that hunt her through set zones. Samus moves faster and fights more fluidly than in earlier 2D entries, with a melee counter and free aim. It is the most polished and tense 2D Metroid, though its difficulty and the E.M.M.I. stealth sections divide players.

Best forLongtime Metroid and Metroidvania fansPlayers who want a challenging action-platformerSwitch owners who prefer handheld playFans of tense stealth-and-chase sequences

Pros

Tight, responsive controls and fast movement
Large, interconnected map that rewards exploration
E.M.M.I. chases create real tension
Runs at a smooth frame rate in handheld and docked modes
Strong boss fights and a steady ability unlock curve

Cons

Difficulty spikes, especially in E.M.M.I. zones
Stealth sections can feel punishing and trial-and-error
Linear stretches limit sequence breaking
Story is thin for newcomers to the series

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What reviewers say

Reviewers and owners rate it among the best 2D Metroid games, praising its controls, map design and atmosphere. Many call out the E.M.M.I. sections and boss fights as hard, and some find the difficulty uneven.

What people mention

DifficultyMixedPlayers find the E.M.M.I. zones and some bosses demanding, with repeated deaths before the patterns click.
ControlsPraisedOwners describe Samus as fast and responsive, with aiming and the melee counter feeling precise.
Level designPraisedReviewers highlight the interconnected map and the way new abilities open up earlier areas.
E.M.M.I. chasesMixedThe robot pursuit sections are called tense and memorable by some, frustrating and trial-and-error by others.
PerformancePraisedThe game is reported to run smoothly in both handheld and docked play.

About the Metroid Dread - Nintendo Switch (Region Free)

Metroid Dread is a 2D action-adventure game for the Nintendo Switch. It is the first new 2D Metroid story in 19 years. You play as intergalactic bounty hunter Samus Aran.

The story continues after the events of Metroid Fusion. Samus travels to planet ZDR to investigate a mysterious transmission sent to the Galactic Federation. The remote planet is overrun by vicious alien lifeforms and chilling mechanical menaces.

Samus is more agile and capable than ever as she faces the threat stalking the depths of ZDR.

Platform: Nintendo Switch
Region: Region Free
Brand: Nintendo
Genre: 2D action-adventure

Questions and answers

Do I need to have played earlier Metroid games?: No. The story follows Metroid Fusion, but the game explains what you need. Series veterans will catch more references.
Is it too hard for casual players?: It is one of the harder 2D Metroids. The E.M.M.I. sections and bosses take practice, though checkpoints are generous.
How long does it take to finish?: Most players finish the main story in roughly 8 to 12 hours. Completionists hunting every item take longer.
Does it work on any Switch console?: Yes. It runs on the standard Switch, Switch Lite and Switch OLED, and supports handheld and docked play.
Is this a remake or a new game?: It is a new mainline entry, not a remake. It continues the 2D storyline after Metroid Fusion.
Where is the Metroid Dread - Nintendo Switch (Region Free) cheapest?: At Walmart, for $59.00, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the Metroid Dread - Nintendo Switch (Region Free)?: Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings.