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Metroid Dread: Gameplay, Platforms and Key Facts

Metroid Dread (2021): what the game is about, platforms, developer and rating, in one evergreen guide.

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Metroid Dread (2021) is a shooter, platform, adventure video game developed by Nintendo Entertainment Planning & Development, available on Switch. It holds an aggregated critic and player score of 84/100 on IGDB.

What is Metroid Dread about?

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?

Key details

Metroid Dread was released in 2021 and supports single player. Platforms: Switch. Developer: Nintendo Entertainment Planning & Development.

Should you play Metroid Dread?

A solid 84/100 aggregate score makes Metroid Dread a safe pick for fans of shooter, platform, adventure.

Frequently asked questions

What kind of game is Metroid Dread?

Metroid Dread is a shooter, platform, adventure game by Nintendo Entertainment Planning & Development, released in 2021.

What platforms is Metroid Dread on?

Metroid Dread is available on Switch.

Is Metroid Dread good?

Metroid Dread has an aggregate score of 84/100 from critics and players on IGDB.

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