GAME CATALOG / Metroid
Metroid Dread
2021 · Nintendo / MercurySteam
Samus explores planet ZDR while evading E.M.M.I. pursuers and unlocking new routes.
MetroidDifficulty: ChallengingFirst playthrough: about 8–12 hours
Read our take ↓EDITORIAL VIEW
Our take
Responsive movement and E.M.M.I. chases give Dread a strong forward pull. It suits players who want a brisker action rhythm, though the pursuit sequences can feel intense.
An editorial impression to help choose a game, not a community score.
TIME & REPLAY
Time & replay
First playthroughabout 8–12 hours
A broad first-clear estimate; exploration and difficulty change the actual time.
Replay designHigher difficulties
Harder modes and completion-time goals reward more efficient routes.
BEFORE YOU START
Who it suits
You may enjoy it if
Players who like precise combat, fast movement and a clear sense of progress.
Keep in mind
Chases and bosses may take repeated attempts.