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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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Metroid Dread
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ShooterPlatformAdventureNintendo Switch

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Release DateOctober 7, 2021
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ShooterPlatformAdventure
Release StatusReleased
Theme
ActionScience fiction
Game Engine
Mercury Steam Engine
FranchiseMetroid
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Platform
Nintendo Switch
Game Mode
Single player
IGDB Rating84.77031087028259
Critic Score83.54545454545455
Game TypeMain Game
IGDB Rating Count201
IGDB Total Rating84.15788270786857
Player Perspective
Side view
IGDB Total Rating Count212

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