For years, gamers have grumbled about the dearth of 2D Metroid experiences on home Nintendo consoles. At times, it has seemed like Nintendo simply isn’t paying attention to how much its players love the classic 2D experience of navigating Samus through a vast interconnected 2D world. But tall that is set to change this October, when the newly announced Metroid Dread is set to release.
The surprise announcement waspart of today E3 2021 Nintendo Direct, and we got to see an extensive trailer showing off some of Samus’ adventures in this new game, which was also informally introduced as “Metroid 5.”
In the game, a focus appeared to be on Samus’ flight away from a large multipedal robotic nemesis, name E.M.M.I., who chases her through the tunnels and pits of the game world. In addition to an increased focus on the fear element implied by the title, the video showed us a number of different moves from Samus, from sliding underneath low overhangs, to melee uppercuts against enemies, a wall-climbing ability, and even a black camouflage that hides her from the robot’s scanners. We also saw a variety of big and scary monsters to fight.
Metroid Dread is targeting release on Switch on October 8.
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