Nintendo’s big title for the holiday season is the one and only epic Metroid title Metroid Dread for the Nintendo Switch.
They released a short and suitably epic teaser trailer for the 2D Metroid game which is due to launch on October 8th along with the new Nintendo Switch OLED model Jst two months to go before we can get our hands on the first brand new 2D Metroid game in 19 years.
Let’s just say … the wait is already almost done. It’s gonna be epic.
About Metroid Dread
Escape a deadly alien world plagued by a mechanical menace
Samus’ story continues after the events of Metroid Fusion 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?
Features:
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 manoeuvres 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.
