Metroid Dread – Likes & Gripes
⚠️ SPOILER WARNING ⚠️ Samus (finally) returns to 2D! Likes The mysterious plot is a big motivator to keep advancing. The controls are solid (Samus moves nice and quick). Gradual increase in difficulty is handled nicely. Consistently steady frame rate. A great game to play in handheld mode on the OLED Switch. Blinking areas in the map to show there's a hidden item is very helpful.* Gripes The E.M.M.I. are more a nuisance than a source of nightmare fuel. Boss battles can be rough if you're a newcomer and not properly equipped (especially Kraid). The amount of backtracking can be a bit annoying.** Some of those speed booster puzzles are obnoxious. Felt I needed a guide more times than I care for when it came to finding items (missile tanks, energy tanks/parts, etc.)...*** Not really a gripe, but I want a sequel right now! SCORE : 5/5 *This is especially so if you're aiming for a 100% run. **Backtracking did encourage me to find the quickest, most time-efficie...