4.2
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47 ratings
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Theses reviews and tests from Video Games magazines and websites give 47 ratings, we get this average rating to this Metroid product : 4.2/5.
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- 62 reviews and opinions with 47 ratings for Metroid Dread
- We obtain an average score of 4.2/5, or 83.32/100
- This product got 6 times the maximum score in the reviews! This is pretty rare and shows that this Video Games is extremely successful!
- Warning this product has been rated 1 times severely, with very low scores, read the tests associated with these ratings.
Metroid Dread ratings
47 Ratings ranked from best to worst, green to good grades, red to bad,
Average rating: 4.2/5.
Source: https://www.commentChoisir.fr
| 5/5 EuroGamer.fr | 10/10 AusGamers | 10/10 Nintendo World Report |
| 10/10 GamingBolt | 5/5 War Legend | 5/5 PXLBBQ |
| 93/100 Switch-Actu | 9/10 SA Gamer | 9/10 DigitalTrends |
| 9/10 GameReactor | 9/10 Shacknews | 9/10 Nintendo-Town |
| 9/10 GameInformer | 90/100 Gaming Trend | 9/10 TechRaptor |
| 18/20 N-Gamz | 9/10 Pure Nintendo | 18/20 JVL |
| 88/100 COGconnected | 17/20 JeuxActu.com | 8/10 GameSpot |
| 8/10 ActuGaming | 8/10 wccftech | 4/5 Numerama |
| 8/10 Press Start | 8/10 JeuxVideo.fr | 8/10 Journal du Geek |
| 4/5 Pocket-lint | 8/10 VideoChums | 4/5 SiteGeek |
| 8/10 KeenGamer | 4/5 Hardcore Gamer | 8/10 GameIndustry.it |
| 4/5 4WeAreGamers | 8/10 Try a Game | 4/5 Outerhaven Productions |
| 8/10 GameHope | 4/5 GamezGeneration | 4/5 Movies Games and Tech |
| 4/5 TechStage | 7/10 GameKult.com | 7/10 ZTGD |
| 3/5 GamesRadar | 6/10 GamersGlobal | 4/10 Nintendo Life |
10 Preview or review without rating: Stuff, JeuxVideo.com, Digitally Downloaded, Console Creatures, FactorNews.com, SpiritGamer, New Game Plus, Vamers, Mag Jeux High-Tech, SlashGear
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5
5
EuroGamer.fr
No "Pros & Cons" find at EuroGamer.fr
reviewed at 06/10/2021 - [read the full review on EuroGamer.fr]
10
10
AusGamers
A new Metroid game after over a decade
A true reminder of the brilliant design of the series, only elevated
Stunning, stunning art
A creepy, moody atmosphere on par with Metroid Prime Echoes
An incredible soundtrack
You always look and feel cool, even when you die
A perfect companion to the Nintendo Swith OLED
A true reminder of the brilliant design of the series, only elevated
Stunning, stunning art
A creepy, moody atmosphere on par with Metroid Prime Echoes
An incredible soundtrack
You always look and feel cool, even when you die
A perfect companion to the Nintendo Swith OLED
Some bosses are a bit easier than anticipated (but that's a stretch, really).
reviewed at 07/10/2021 - [read the full review on AusGamers]
10
10
Nintendo World Report
Allows for sequence breaking then rewards you for it
An almost entirely original soundtrack
Flawless map design that invisibly guides the player
The most open Metroid since Super Metroid
Varied and gorgeous visual design
An almost entirely original soundtrack
Flawless map design that invisibly guides the player
The most open Metroid since Super Metroid
Varied and gorgeous visual design
I guess sometimes there's a loading screen?
reviewed at 27/09/2021 - Metroid Dread (Switch) Preview [read the full review on Nintendo World Report]
reviewed at 27/09/2021 - Episode 292: Metroid Dread Preview Spectacular [read the full review on Nintendo World Report]
[10/10] reviewed at 11/10/2021 - Test Metroid Dread (Switch) [read the full review on Nintendo World Report]
reviewed at 27/09/2021 - Episode 292: Metroid Dread Preview Spectacular [read the full review on Nintendo World Report]
[10/10] reviewed at 11/10/2021 - Test Metroid Dread (Switch) [read the full review on Nintendo World Report]
10
10
GamingBolt
Surprisingly high production values, with a lot of polish
incredible QoL functionality, especially on the in-game map
superlative combat with some top tier boss design
a surprisingly well told and satisfying story
great world design, with visually distinct areas
an incredible amount of respect for player agency
great sound design
fantastic movement controls make the very act of existing in the game's world a joy.
incredible QoL functionality, especially on the in-game map
superlative combat with some top tier boss design
a surprisingly well told and satisfying story
great world design, with visually distinct areas
an incredible amount of respect for player agency
great sound design
fantastic movement controls make the very act of existing in the game's world a joy.
Some new music isn't as great as classic Metroid melodies
reviewed at 14/10/2021 - [read the full review on GamingBolt]
5
5
War Legend
No "Pros & Cons" find at War Legend
reviewed at 20/10/2021 - [read the full review on War Legend]
5
5
PXLBBQ
No "Pros & Cons" find at PXLBBQ
reviewed at 20/10/2021 - [read the full review on PXLBBQ]
93
100
Switch-Actu
No "Pros & Cons" find at Switch-Actu
reviewed at 06/10/2021 - Metroid Dread ? Les premiers tests sont arrivés [read the full review on Switch-Actu]
[93/100] reviewed at 14/10/2021 - Metroid Dread, La Menace Fantoche – TEST [read the full review on Switch-Actu]
[93/100] reviewed at 14/10/2021 - Metroid Dread, La Menace Fantoche – TEST [read the full review on Switch-Actu]
9
10
SA Gamer
Fantastic level design | Great movement and powerups | Engaging story | Effective map system
Old-style load screens | Incessant creepy music and alien design
reviewed at 06/10/2021 - [read the full review on SA Gamer]
9
10
DigitalTrends
Genuinely creepy
Fine-tuned combat
Tough, but fair bosses
Rewarding exploration
Detailed environments
Fine-tuned combat
Tough, but fair bosses
Rewarding exploration
Detailed environments
Slow start
Some repetitive bosses
Some repetitive bosses
reviewed at 06/10/2021 - [read the full review on DigitalTrends]
9
10
GameReactor
Agile
feels great
suggestive progression. Concealed backtracking. Bold story. Good features to inform completion. Colours look great on the OLED. Couple of peaking bosses and moments. Evolved enemies. Top execution.
feels great
suggestive progression. Concealed backtracking. Bold story. Good features to inform completion. Colours look great on the OLED. Couple of peaking bosses and moments. Evolved enemies. Top execution.
Ugly typography
a few generic designs
a couple of repetitive appearances
some unexploited upgrades.
a few generic designs
a couple of repetitive appearances
some unexploited upgrades.
reviewed at 06/10/2021 - [read the full review on GameReactor]
9
10
Shacknews
Rich visuals
An amazing story full of fan service
EMMI provide a new and welcome challenge
Another solid soundtrack
Thrilling boss fights
A brand-new side-scrolling entry for the series
An amazing story full of fan service
EMMI provide a new and welcome challenge
Another solid soundtrack
Thrilling boss fights
A brand-new side-scrolling entry for the series
Controls feel outdated
Challenge feels unbalanced in some moments
Challenge feels unbalanced in some moments
reviewed at 06/10/2021 - [read the full review on Shacknews]
9
10
Nintendo-Town
No "Pros & Cons" find at Nintendo-Town
reviewed at 27/09/2021 - Metroid Dread (Nintendo Switch) ? La preview [read the full review on Nintendo-Town]
[9/10] reviewed at 06/10/2021 - Metroid Dread (Nintendo Switch) ? Le test [read the full review on Nintendo-Town]
[9/10] reviewed at 06/10/2021 - Metroid Dread (Nintendo Switch) ? Le test [read the full review on Nintendo-Town]
9
10
GameInformer
No "Pros & Cons" find at GameInformer
reviewed at 06/10/2021 - [read the full review on GameInformer]
90
100
Gaming Trend
Excellently designed levels
Satisfying movement
E.M.M.I. are terrifying
Samus is very cool
Satisfying movement
E.M.M.I. are terrifying
Samus is very cool
UI can be hard to read
No options to change controls
Areas feel samey
No accessibility options
No options to change controls
Areas feel samey
No accessibility options
reviewed at 11/10/2021 - [read the full review on Gaming Trend]
9
10
TechRaptor
Stellar, Fluid Animation and Controls
Challenging Boss Battles and Clever Environmental Puzzles
Large Complex Maps to Explore
Challenging Boss Battles and Clever Environmental Puzzles
Large Complex Maps to Explore
Uneven Story Progression
Lack of Button Remapping and Accessibility Options
Lack of Button Remapping and Accessibility Options
reviewed at 14/10/2021 - [read the full review on TechRaptor]
18
20
N-Gamz
No "Pros & Cons" find at N-Gamz
reviewed at 20/10/2021 - [read the full review on N-Gamz]
9
10
Pure Nintendo
No "Pros & Cons" find at Pure Nintendo
reviewed at 15/11/2021 - [read the full review on Pure Nintendo]
18
20
JVL
No "Pros & Cons" find at JVL
reviewed at 01/01/1970 - [read the full review on JVL]
88
100
COGconnected
Tense, inventive gameplay
Beautiful visuals
Clever level design
Beautiful visuals
Clever level design
Overly complex controls
Murderous boss fights
Still a lot of backtracking
Murderous boss fights
Still a lot of backtracking
[88/100] reviewed at 06/10/2021 - Test Metroid Dread ? A Fresh Take on Familiar Tensions [read the full review on COGconnected]
reviewed at 09/10/2021 - Test Metroid Dread Video ? A Fresh Take on Familiar Tensions [read the full review on COGconnected]
reviewed at 09/10/2021 - Test Metroid Dread Video ? A Fresh Take on Familiar Tensions [read the full review on COGconnected]
17
20
JeuxActu.com
No "Pros & Cons" find at JeuxActu.com
reviewed at 13/12/2021 - [read the full review on JeuxActu.com]
8
10
GameSpot
No "Pros & Cons" find at GameSpot
reviewed at 06/10/2021 - [read the full review on GameSpot]
8
10
ActuGaming
No "Pros & Cons" find at ActuGaming
reviewed at 06/10/2021 - [read the full review on ActuGaming]
8
10
wccftech
Excellent platforming
Excellent combat
Hunting Grounds turn everything on its head
Great boss battles
Excellent combat
Hunting Grounds turn everything on its head
Great boss battles
The story is tacked on
Some repetition makes it difficult to navigate by landmark
Some repetition makes it difficult to navigate by landmark
reviewed at 06/10/2021 - [read the full review on wccftech]
8
10
Press Start
Classic And Fresh Gameplay
Stunning Visuals And Dripping With Atmosphere
Great Enemy Design And Combat
Stunning Visuals And Dripping With Atmosphere
Great Enemy Design And Combat
Weird Level Design Choices
E.M.M.I Sections Get Repetitive
E.M.M.I Sections Get Repetitive
reviewed at 06/10/2021 - [read the full review on Press Start]
8
10
JeuxVideo.fr
No "Pros & Cons" find at JeuxVideo.fr
reviewed at 06/10/2021 - [read the full review on JeuxVideo.fr]
8
10
Journal du Geek
No "Pros & Cons" find at Journal du Geek
reviewed at 06/10/2021 - [read the full review on Journal du Geek]
4
5
Pocket-lint
Clever room design and puzzle structure
Nice new combat abilities for Samus
Stunning 2D graphics
Puts the Metroid in Metroidvania
Nice new combat abilities for Samus
Stunning 2D graphics
Puts the Metroid in Metroidvania
Progression isn't always clear
Some bosses take a lot of trial and error to beat
Some bosses take a lot of trial and error to beat
reviewed at 06/10/2021 - [read the full review on Pocket-lint]
8
10
VideoChums
Action-packed Metroidvania campaign full of rewarding secrets and cool abilities
Awesome visuals and memorable scenarios
E.M.M.I. adds an extra layer of fun
Awesome visuals and memorable scenarios
E.M.M.I. adds an extra layer of fun
Not as challenging as I hoped it would be
Controls are slightly cumbersome
Controls are slightly cumbersome
reviewed at 06/10/2021 - [read the full review on VideoChums]
4
5
SiteGeek
No "Pros & Cons" find at SiteGeek
reviewed at 10/10/2021 - [read the full review on SiteGeek]
8
10
KeenGamer
Incredibly fun to play
Wonderfully cinematic and expansive
Boss fights are detailed frenzies
Control is buttery smooth
Does everything the franchise is known for with effortless finesse
Wonderfully cinematic and expansive
Boss fights are detailed frenzies
Control is buttery smooth
Does everything the franchise is known for with effortless finesse
Soundtrack isn't up to par
E.M.M.I. implementation is more annoying than scary
Ending is a tad anticlimactic
E.M.M.I. implementation is more annoying than scary
Ending is a tad anticlimactic
reviewed at 10/10/2021 - [read the full review on KeenGamer]
4
5
Hardcore Gamer
No "Pros & Cons" find at Hardcore Gamer
reviewed at 11/10/2021 - [read the full review on Hardcore Gamer]
8
10
GameIndustry.it
No "Pros & Cons" find at GameIndustry.it
reviewed at 14/10/2021 - [read the full review on GameIndustry.it]
4
5
4WeAreGamers
No "Pros & Cons" find at 4WeAreGamers
reviewed at 15/10/2021 - [read the full review on 4WeAreGamers]
8
10
Try a Game
No "Pros & Cons" find at Try a Game
reviewed at 16/10/2021 - [read the full review on Try a Game]
4
5
Outerhaven Productions
No "Pros & Cons" find at Outerhaven Productions
reviewed at 17/10/2021 - [read the full review on Outerhaven Productions]
8
10
GameHope
No "Pros & Cons" find at GameHope
reviewed at 19/10/2021 - [read the full review on GameHope]
4
5
GamezGeneration
No "Pros & Cons" find at GamezGeneration
reviewed at 13/10/2021 - [read the full review on GamezGeneration]
4
5
Movies Games and Tech
Visuals and Musical Score
Level Designs
Combat mechanics
Level Designs
Combat mechanics
Lack of Handholding could be frustrating for newcomers
reviewed at 18/11/2021 - [read the full review on Movies Games and Tech]
4
5
TechStage
No "Pros & Cons" find at TechStage
reviewed at 27/11/2021 - [read the full review on TechStage]
4
5
Numerama
No "Pros & Cons" find at Numerama
[4/5] reviewed at 06/10/2021 - Metroid Dread sur Switch OLED : un jeu beaucoup plus exigeant qu'il n'en a l'air [read the full review on Numerama]
[8/10] reviewed at 06/10/2021 - Test de Metroid Dread sur Nintendo Switch OLED : un jeu beaucoup plus exigeant qu'il n'en a l'air [read the full review on Numerama]
[8/10] reviewed at 06/10/2021 - Test de Metroid Dread sur Nintendo Switch OLED : un jeu beaucoup plus exigeant qu'il n'en a l'air [read the full review on Numerama]
3
5
GamesRadar
+ Solid structure
+ Exploration is fun
+ Isolating game world
+ Exploration is fun
+ Isolating game world
- Flat visual design
- Frustrating boss battles
- Hand-cramping controls
- Frustrating boss battles
- Hand-cramping controls
[3/5] reviewed at 06/10/2021 - Test Metroid Dread: "Samus Aran is a little off her game" [read the full review on GamesRadar]
[4/5] reviewed at 20/05/2025 - Test Blades of Fire: "Following up Metroid Dread with a dark fantasy soulslike full of inventive ideas that I find delightfully infectious" [read the full review on GamesRadar]
[4/5] reviewed at 20/05/2025 - Test Blades of Fire: "Following up Metroid Dread with a dark fantasy soulslike full of inventive ideas that I find delightfully infectious" [read the full review on GamesRadar]
7
10
GameKult.com
No "Pros & Cons" find at GameKult.com
reviewed at 06/10/2021 - [read the full review on GameKult.com]
7
10
ZTGD
Samus feels good to control
Nice graphics
Story pays off in a really good way
Interesting boss battles
Best characterization of Samus in any Metroid game
Nice graphics
Story pays off in a really good way
Interesting boss battles
Best characterization of Samus in any Metroid game
Map and layout are just messy
EMMI sequences can be unfair and unfun
Not enough direction
Samus feels weak throughout most of the game
Not as good as other Metroid games and games inspired by Metroid
EMMI sequences can be unfair and unfun
Not enough direction
Samus feels weak throughout most of the game
Not as good as other Metroid games and games inspired by Metroid
reviewed at 27/10/2021 - [read the full review on ZTGD]
6
10
GamersGlobal
No "Pros & Cons" find at GamersGlobal
reviewed at 18/10/2021 - [read the full review on GamersGlobal]
4
10
Nintendo Life
Strong aesthetics reminiscent of Metroid Dread
Nice, ambient music
Some cool upgrades
Nice, ambient music
Some cool upgrades
Mediocre traversal mechanics
Environmental layout is basic and uninspired
Enemies, including bosses, rarely present a threat
Unpredictable AI make foes annoying roadblocks
Aiming the gun is a frustrating exercise
Environmental layout is basic and uninspired
Enemies, including bosses, rarely present a threat
Unpredictable AI make foes annoying roadblocks
Aiming the gun is a frustrating exercise
reviewed at 01/08/2024 - [read the full review on Nintendo Life]
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not scored
StuffNo "Pros & Cons" find at Stuff
reviewed at 27/09/2021 - [read the full review on Stuff]
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not scored
JeuxVideo.comNo "Pros & Cons" find at JeuxVideo.com
reviewed at 06/10/2021 - [read the full review on JeuxVideo.com]
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not scored
Digitally DownloadedNo "Pros & Cons" find at Digitally Downloaded
reviewed at 06/10/2021 - [read the full review on Digitally Downloaded]
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not scored
Console CreaturesA beautiful, haunting return of the Metroid series
E.M.M.I robots are a terrifying, unforgiving enemy
Samus handles like a dream, the steady progression is hard to beat
E.M.M.I robots are a terrifying, unforgiving enemy
Samus handles like a dream, the steady progression is hard to beat
reviewed at 06/10/2021 - [read the full review on Console Creatures]
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not scored
FactorNews.comNo "Pros & Cons" find at FactorNews.com
reviewed at 21/10/2021 - [read the full review on FactorNews.com]
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not scored
SpiritGamerNo "Pros & Cons" find at SpiritGamer
reviewed at 21/10/2021 - [read the full review on SpiritGamer]
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not scored
New Game PlusNo "Pros & Cons" find at New Game Plus
reviewed at 26/10/2021 - [read the full review on New Game Plus]
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not scored
VamersNo "Pros & Cons" find at Vamers
reviewed at 26/10/2021 - [read the full review on Vamers]
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not scored
Mag Jeux High-TechNo "Pros & Cons" find at Mag Jeux High-Tech
reviewed at 03/11/2021 - [read the full review on Mag Jeux High-Tech]
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not scored
SlashGearWonderful gameplay; the 2D Metroid we know and love
Has a great feeling of speed
Surprisingly difficult between boss fights and EMMI encounters
Has a great feeling of speed
Surprisingly difficult between boss fights and EMMI encounters
Story is told in a few, exposition-heavy segments
Frame drops present in some areas of the game
Frame drops present in some areas of the game
reviewed at 04/11/2021 - [read the full review on SlashGear]
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