After 19 long years, a new 2D Metroid game is on its way and just like Metroid: Samus Returns, Spain based developer MercurySteam is back in the driving seat and Metroid Dread will make its Switch debut later this year. Here’s everything we know about Metroid 5:
Metriod Dread
Release Date: October 8, 2021 (Worldwide)
Players: 1 player
Genre: Action, Adventure
Publisher: Nintendo
Developer: MercurySteam
Price: $59.99
Game File Size: 6.9 GB
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?
Face off against unrelenting E.M.M.I. robots – Once DNA-extracting research machines, the imposing E.M.M.I. are now hunting Samus down. Tensions are high as you evade these E.M.M.I. to avoid a cruel death while finding a way to take them down. Find out what turned these robotic wonders into the scourge of ZDR and escape with your life.
Feel Samus’ power grow as you gain maneuvers and abilities – Acquire new and familiar abilities as you traverse the many environments of this dangerous world. Parkour over obstacles, slide through tight spaces, counter enemies, and battle your way through the planet. Return to areas and use your new abilities to find upgrades, alternate paths, and a way forward. Explore the sprawling map, evade and destroy E.M.M.I. robots, and overcome the dread plaguing ZDR.
Official site: https://metroid.nintendo.com/
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