Metroid

An NES classic, Metroid introduced the world to Samus Aran and established the fundamentals of the Metroidvania genre.

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Platformer
Systems
Released
August 6, 1986
ESRB
E for Everyone: Mild Fantasy Violence
Developer(s)
Nintendo
Publisher(s)
Nintendo
Engine
unreal engine

WHERE TO PLAY

DIGITAL
PHYSICAL

Franchise
Metroid
ESRB
E for Everyone: Mild Fantasy Violence
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Metroid Dread: The 8 Biggest Fixes The Game Needs

Metroid Dread is a great entry in the beloved franchise, but the game has some issues. These are some of the biggest changes the game needs.

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Metroid Dread: Every Energy, Missile & Power Bomb Tank in Elun

The Elun region is one of the smallest in Metroid Dread and contains only one Energy Tank, two Missile Tanks, and a solitary Power Bomb Tank.

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Metroid Dread: How to Get Missile+ Tank in Ferenia (Speed Booster Blocks)

This guide will help Metroid Dread players collect the Missile Plus Tank at the top-left corner of Ferenia, by the tram to Ghavoran.

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Metroid Dread: Every Energy, Missile & Power Bomb Tank in Artaria

Metroid Dread's Artaria region contains four Energy Tanks, 24 Missile Tanks, and one Power Bomb Tank for players to track down as they play.

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Metroid Dread: What To Do After Getting The Cross Bomb

Not only is this bomb upgrade useful for clearing paths, but it's also handy for crossing gaps over pitfall blocks. Here's what you need to know!

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Metroid Dread: What To Do After Getting The Screw Attack

Being able to defend oneself while in the air is a great advantage, and can also be used offensively as well as to break certain kinds of blocks.

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Metroid Dread: What To Do After Getting The Gravity Suit

The ultimate armor that Samus can acquire in Metroid Dread, the Gravity Suit will allow players to traverse the most deadly regions of the map easily.

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Metroid Dread: What To Do After Getting The Storm Missiles

These multi-missiles are excellent for dealing with many kinds of enemies, however, are also crucial for unlocking a certain kind of obstacle.

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Metroid Dread: What To Do After Getting The Ice Missiles

After acquiring the ability to freeze foes and obstacles, some players may be a bit at a loss for what to do next. Here's how to progress!

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Metroid Dread: How To Get The Gravity Suit Early (Skip Space Jump)

In a game as fast-paced and complex as this, it was inevitable that players would start finding skips. Here's how to get the Gravity Suit early!

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Metroid Dread: What To Do After Getting The Wave Beam

To blast through walls with Samus' arm cannon, players will need the Wave Beam upgrade to reach certain areas.

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Metroid Dread: What are the Blue Butterflies for?

Metroid Dread players will notice blue butterflies appearing randomly around the map, but what are they for?

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Metroid Dread's EMMIs Are the Weakest Element of a Solid Game

The EMMI were all over Metroid Dread's marketing, but unfortunately, they go against the game's design and aren't particularly interesting.

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Metroid Dread: How to Get Ataria Energy Tank (Speed Booster Blocks)

Metroid Dread players that are trying to collect the Energy Tank at the top-left corner of Ataria can find help in this guide.

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Metroid Dread: How to Beat the Chozo Soldier Mini-Boss in Elun, Ghavoran, Artaria & Hanubia

Considering they created some of the most iconic weapons in the Metroid franchise, it should go without saying that Chozo Soldiers are hard to beat.

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Metroid Dread: How to Beat the Raven Beak Final Boss in Itorash

Metroid Dread's final boss, Raven Beak, is by far the toughest enemy in the game and will likely take most players quite a few attempts to defeat.

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Metroid Dread: How To Open Three Dot Doors

This type of early game door may perplex new players, however, they are relatively simple to open once one has the correct upgrade.

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Metroid Dread: How To Get Through Hot Areas (Varia Suit)

Extremely hot areas can be deadly for Samus, so players should stay away from them unless they have the upgrade that can protect them from the heat.

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Metroid Dread: How To Open Sensor-Lock Doors

These tricky doors will be impossible to get past without the right upgrade in Metroid Dread. Here's what you need to know about them!

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Metroid Dread: What Blue Walls Do & How To Interact With Them

The vibrant blue walls and patches of the ceiling are not just decorative in Metroid Dread, as players will need them to navigate Planet ZDR.