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2021USK 12Nintendo Switch

Samus Aran's 2D return pairs fluid, fast movement and precise melee counters with classic Metroidvania exploration. Tense escapes from the near-invincible E.M.M.I. robots and demanding boss fights keep the pressure high.

  • Boss fights as highlights
  • Interconnected level design
  • Lots to discover
  • Jumping and platforming
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Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Metroid Dread special. The reasons are listed right on each game.

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Carrion

91 %Match

2020USK 18PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified94 % positive19.50 €

Brings what grabs you about Metroid Dread: interconnected level design, a sci-fi setting and lots to discover.

You play a shapeless alien creature breaking out of a research facility and hunting humans in a reverse horror twist. Its Metroidvania structure, fluid tentacle movement and unlockable abilities make growing and devouring everything in your path the core thrill.

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Boss fights as highlights

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