Metroid Dread's latest trailer showcases new & returning bosses
If you're looking to avoid Metroid Dread spoilers, you might want to avoid the latest trailer, which reveals the return of a classic Metroid boss.
Nintendo is going all in on pushing Metroid Dread ahead of its October release. The game is the first new Metroid adventure in over a decade. It’s also shaping up to be quite the dive into a lot of history of the franchise, tying up loose ends as well as exploring this new adventure. The latest trailer has come out and this time it focuses on both the abilities Samus will gain, as well as some new and returning enemies.
SPOILER ALERT!: As mentioned in the subline above, this trailer reveals quite a surprise that you might rather discover in game. Take caution when reading any further if you’d like to remain unspoiled.
The latest trailer for Metroid Dread was revealed on the Nintendo of America Twitter and YouTube channel on August 27, 2021. The were was quite a showcase of Samus’ abilities in this particular trailer, but the biggest focus in this one was on various bosses. We saw the reveal of a new Chozo-like being that looks very evil and last boss-like. It easily overpowers Samus. However, the really surprising reveal was the return of the giant reptilian beast, Kraid.
Kraid has been killed a few times in the Metroid series, most notably in Super Metroid, so it’s a wonder at why we’re seeing him here in Dread. It could just as well be another returning threat mimicking him as it did with various bosses in Metroid Fusion. One might have expected to see Ridley too, but Samus’ dragon-like nemesis was nowhere to be found in the new trailer. The Chozo being is another reminder that Metroid Dread will be digging deep into Samus’ history and the history of one of the most mysterious races in the franchise.
We seem to be getting deep into spoiler territory with each new Metroid Dread trailer, so expect warnings where applicable. Nonetheless, stay tuned as we see more updates and details leading up to the game’s October launch on Nintendo Switch.
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replyTJ Denzer posted a new article, Metroid Dread's latest trailer showcases new & returning bosses
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Metroid Dread second trailer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_XnbTayTH4-
Cant wait!
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I'll say I'm not a huge fan of the way the studio animates Samus as she ends up looking pretty jerky but she's quick and it looks fun. I don't think it'll compare to Hollow Knight but I'm sure it'll stand up to most other "recent" metroidvanias.
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This is post the MP timeline, Dark Samus is long dead. We're seeing some very interesting story stuff from the trailer though that more likely has to do with Metroid Fusion's baddies.
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I think that Chozo hunter is going to be the version of Dark Samus/Samus X in this game. Dread takes place after Fusion in the timeline, so Dark Samus and the Phazon is gone. Although Samus X might show up because the reason Samus goes to the planet is because the Federation detected the X Parasite on the planet which is why they sent those robot things, and when those failed to report back they sent Samus.
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Wow looks great. Is there any multiplayer or is it just going to be SP solo campaign?
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There has been 0 mention of multiplayer and given how poorly it was received in MP2 I don't think Nintendo aims to do that again.
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Metroid 1 didn't have an easy mode but my memories are still positive. Of course I didn't actually beat the game until I was older.
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I love Metroid but something about this game just feels a bit off to me... I can't really articulate it. The music, art, and graphics all feel a bit like an imitation of the original work. Maybe once I get my hands on it I will feel differently about it.
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It looks way more combat action oriented with the dodging and multi attacks compared to older games.
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This is kind of like a basic suspense thriller, but Super Metroid hit some vibes that were mysterious and sometimes vaguely unsettling. Which is kind of the perfect for a video game: to paint a picture with just sounds and pixel art, no exposition necessary to tell the player what the world is about.;
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Super Metroid and the first Metroid Prime did the best job at this. The other ones diverged from that in one way or another, and Dread seems to be leaning much farther more towards horror than before.
Like, one of the biggest gameplay changes they've shown so far are hide and seek areas that feel closer to survival horror than anything else in the series.
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It's definitely way too flashy, like it's Devil May Cry or something. Not nearly as subtle as previous games.
Seems like it will take away player agency too much as well.
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