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When the reveal trailer for Metroid Dread appeared during Nintendo's special E3 Direct in June of 2021, the announcement was met with both shock and surprise. It had been more than a decade since the last 2D Metroid game, after all, and almost two since the last good one. Fast forward four months and the game has now been released, achieving both critical and commercial success in its first few days on sale.

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Much like the 2017 Metroid 2 remake for the 3DS, Metroid Dread was co-developed by Nintendo's EPD division and Spanish developer MercurySteam. It's a sterling effort from all involved, with the game bearing all of the hallmarks that made previous 2D Metroid games so enjoyable to play. This does include the series' signature challenging difficulty level, however, meaning that some players will likely need the help of guides in order to complete the game.

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