Metroid Dread - News

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Systems
Top Critic Avg: 87 /100 Critics Rec: 95%
Released
October 8, 2021
ESRB
T for Teen: Animated Blood, Fantasy Violence
Developer(s)
MercurySteam
Publisher(s)
Nintendo

WHERE TO PLAY

DIGITAL
PHYSICAL

Join bounty hunter Samus Aran as she tries to escape a deadly alien world in the critically-acclaimed Metroid Dread. Upon investigating a mysterious transmission on Planet ZDR, Samus faces a mysterious foe that traps her in this dangerous world. The remote planet has been overrun by vicious alien lifeforms and murderous robots called E.M.M.I. Hunt or be hunted as you make your way through a labyrinth of enemies in Samus’ most intense side-scrolling adventure yet.

Samus is more agile and capable than ever. Guide Samus Aran, an intergalactic bounty hunter raised by an ancient tribe, and traverse the many environments of a dangerous world. Parkour over obstacles, slide through tight spaces, counter enemies, and battle your way through the planet. Through her countless missions, Samus has never experienced a threat like the dread of ZDR.

Power up and find more ways to explore and secrets to uncover

Genre(s)
Action, Adventure, Metroidvania

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