Gaming Metroid Dread (Nintendo Switch)

[Spoony]

@esmufc07 is there an easy way to best the git? I can't be arsed. He's a nob.

 

[Gehrman]

I'm just beat the 3rd Emmi. Game is decent so far, but I feel score in the reviews seem too high. Hollow knight was way better than this.

 

[esmufc07]

@esmufc07 is there an easy way to best the git? I can't be arsed. He's a nob.

No easy way, just got to learn his moves really. Tbf when I first fought him I thought it would be nigh in impossible but after a few fights you learn his patterns and moves and then you should get the gist.

 

[Gehrman]

I can't beat Kraid despite that he's supposed to be an easy boss.

 

[esmufc07]

I can't beat Kraid despite that he's supposed to be an easy boss.

@Spoony did it and he’s terrible at video games.

 

[Spoony]

I can't beat Kraid despite that he's supposed to be an easy boss.

Google sequence breaker, if you get a morphball bomb you can beat him easily.

 

[Spoony]

@Spoony did it and he’s terrible at video games.

Heh, I've got to the final boss! I'm officially better than shite perhaps even borderline average at games.

 

[Vidyoyo]

Demo now available

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https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-10-28-nintendo-releases-free-demo-for-metroid-dread

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https://www.ign.com/articles/surprise-metroid-dread-demo-now-available

https://mynintendonews.com/2021/10/28/nintendo-releases-demo-for-metroid-dread/

https://www.gamesradar.com/uk/a-metroid-dread-demo-is-out-now-in-celebration-of-halloween/

https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/metroid-dread-free-demo-released-nintendo-switch-eshop/

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[Gehrman]

Google sequence breaker, if you get a morphball bomb you can beat him easily.

I did the cheese and have made it to the part where a bird person has a 10 min monologue. TBH the EMMI schick is getting boring at this point. I know i'm moaning. It's a decent game, but it could have been a lot more. Where to go after beating the Chozo soldier?

 

[Spoony]

I did the cheese and have made it to the part where a bird person has a 10 min monologue. TBH the EMMI schick is getting boring at this point. I know i'm moaning. It's a decent game, but it could have been a lot more. Where to go after beating the Chozo soldier?

Man, I've forgotten...er.... tried Googling it??

 

[esmufc07]

Heh, I've got to the final boss! I'm officially better than shite perhaps even borderline average at games.

Have you beat him yet?

 

[Spoony]

Have you beat him yet?

Can't be arsed! I've had a couple of goes and since been collecting items instead.

 

[esmufc07]

Can't be arsed! I've had a couple of goes and since been collecting items instead.

You’ve come so far you need to finish it…..

Just focus on each phase (there are 3) and mastering his moves. Phase 1 and 2 is fairly straightforward once you get the hang of it - phase 3 is tougher as he can be so quick. But I have faith.

 

[Spoony]

You’ve come so far you need to finish it…..

Just focus on each phase (there are 3) and mastering his moves. Phase 1 and 2 is fairly straightforward once you get the hang of it - phase 3 is tougher as he can be so quick. But I have faith.

Ta fella. I'll get around to him eventually. Reckon they'll make another 2D Metroid? If so what changes would you make?

 

[esmufc07]

Ta fella. I'll get around to him eventually. Reckon they'll make another 2D Metroid? If so what changes would you make?

I hope so. I’d like it if they put an easy mode in just for a more casual playthrough. I’d also like them to make each area more unique. All the areas kind of felt the same in MD, whereas in SM every area had its own distinct feel.

 

[Spoony]

I hope so. I’d like it if they put an easy mode in just for a more casual playthrough. I’d also like them to make each area more unique. All the areas kind of felt the same in MD, whereas in SM every area had its own distinct feel.

I don't think it needs to be easier or have an easier mode just the boss fights need to be less tedious, and not have a pointless EMMI running after you - it wasn't scary. I'd have more exploration fewer bosses and more of a feeling of isolation. The sound effects and music needs sorting too. I love the game's fluidity and that screw attack was glorious. I keep on dreaming of Super Metroid, how about some sort of retro style graphics? The problem is that the music, sound and effects in Super Metroid was due to the SNES's 18 bit, re-creating would feel forced, I guess. To be fair, they've got a great template for future 2D Metroid games.

 

[b82REZ]

I'm getting this tomorrow. Can't wait.

@esmufc07 @Spoony you both need to try The Messenger if you haven't already.

 

[Spoony]

I'm getting this tomorrow. Can't wait.

@esmufc07 @Spoony you both need to try The Messenger if you haven't already.

Is it a Metroidvania?

And did you get MD?

 

[b82REZ]

Is it a Metroidvania?

And did you get MD?

Getting it tonight.

The first half is an homage to the old 2d side scrolling games like Ninja Gaiden, about half way through you gain the ability to switch between 8 bit and 16 bit and it's becomes more metroidvania-like. It's a truly mint game. It's worth it just for the soundtrack as well.

 

[Gehrman]

Did you guys get all the energy tanks and parts before fighting the final boss? I find getting them really hard and tedious.

 

[esmufc07]

Did you guys get all the energy tanks and parts before fighting the final boss? I find getting them really hard and tedious.

Not all of them. I finished the game on hard with about 55% completion.

 

[Spoony]

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Not all of them. I finished the game on hard with about 55% completion.

Nerd. I've seen folk do mental things with that shinespark on YT. I'm always impressed and envious but then I realise it's a tad sad.

 

[Gehrman]

Well I beat the game. Dunno what to feel about it. Probably around 7.5. Solid but not really special. Felt the Emmi's became kind of a drag quickly.

 

[Spoony]

Well I beat the game. Dunno what to feel about it. Probably around 7.5. Solid but not really special. Felt the Emmi's became kind of a drag quickly.

Have you played other Metroid games?

 

[Gehrman]

Have you played other Metroid games?

Yeah all the metroid prime games and super metroid.

 

[b82REZ]

Played an hour or so last night.

It's good. More difficult than I expected. Reached the first boss. Is he only damaged by missiles or charged shots?

 

[Spoony]

Yeah all the metroid prime games and super metroid.

How do you rate the other Metroid games?

 

[Spoony]

Played an hour or so last night.

It's good. More difficult than I expected. Reached the first boss. Is he only damaged by missiles or charged shots?

Yes.

 

[b82REZ]

Also this game is awful in handheld. Probably the first game that's a Nintendo game that is noway suited to playing that way.

 

[b82REZ]

Yes.

Cheers. Just need to figure out the window to attack.

 

[Spoony]

Cheers. Just need to figure out the window to attack.

All the bosses are similar, you just have to figure out the patterns of attack. They get tedious, to be honest.

 

[Ødegaard]

More of a 6/10 for me so far. Not a fan of metroid, always been more of a castlevania guy.

 

[Gehrman]

How do you rate the other Metroid games?

Very high. They were a long time ago though.

7.5 is decent/good.

Hollow knight was a 9/10.

 

[esmufc07]

Also this game is awful in handheld. Probably the first game that's a Nintendo game that is noway suited to playing that way.

Really? I never had an issue in handheld, though admittedly I probably only played an hour or two that way in total.

 

[Spoony]

Very high. They were a long time ago though.

7.5 is decent/good.

Hollow knight was a 9/10.

I've only seen Hollow Knight but does it play better than MD? I love Samus's movement. Also from what I've seen Ori looks the most beautiful Metrovania game.

 

[Gehrman]

I've only seen Hollow Knight but does it play better than MD? I love Samus's movement. Also from what I've seen Ori looks the most beautiful Metrovania game.

The movement in Dread might be better, but the whole atmosphere, art design and enjoyment is on another level in Hollow Knight. Dread is good/decent, but I could have wished for more for Metroids Switch debut. The Emmi stress factor gets old and repetitive very quickly and while there was some good bosses, I don't think most of them are memorable.

 

[Spoony]

The movement in Dread might be better, but the whole atmosphere, art design and enjoyment is on another level in Hollow Knight. Dread is good/decent, but I could have wished for more for Metroids Switch debut. The Emmi stress factor gets old and repetitive very quickly and while there was some good bosses, I don't think most of them are memorable.

I might give Hollow Knight a try...it's difficult, though, isn't it?


Agree with everything you've said about Dread.

 

[b82REZ]

Really? I never had an issue in handheld, though admittedly I probably only played an hour or two that way in total.

The picture becomes really washed out, joycons are notoriously shit, but I've never had such a bad experience with as I did with Dread.

It plays really well docked though

 

[Gehrman]

I might give Hollow Knight a try...it's difficult, though, isn't it?


Agree with everything you've said about Dread.

I thought it was really hard tbh. I know making hard games is all the rage after the souls series became popular, but sometimes it just becomes tedious if you're not very good at gaming.

 

[b82REZ]

Hollow Knight is in a league of its own.