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Metroid Dread

Metroid Dread sees the return of Samus, this time on the Nintendo Switch. The iconic Bounty Hunter is in for a thrilling and terrifying ride as she finds herself outrunning mysterious and deadly machines that will stop at nothing to catch her.

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Action
Adventure
Metroidvania
Released
October 8, 2021
ESRB
T for Teen: Animated Blood, Fantasy Violence
Developer(s)
MercurySteam
Publisher(s)
Nintendo
Engine
Mercury Engine
Franchise
Metroid

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.

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

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Metroid Dread: How To Open Thermal Doors
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Of the many types of doors that need to be unlocked in Metroid Dread, Thermal Doors are one of the few kinds that cannot be opened with an upgrade.

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