Shacknews Top 10 Games of the Year 2021

#2 Game of the Year 2021 - Metroid Dread

It's safe to say everyone expected a Metroid game this year. The writing had been on the wall for sometime, but we could have never expected something like this. Nintendo going back to Mercury Steam to craft yet another amazing 2.5D Metroid title was a mind-blower to say the least. And Metroid Dread is fantastic to boot. The game presents players with a tough-as-nails action platform journey through another alien world. Whether you're facing down (or running from) the deadly E.M.M.I.s, fighting an imposing boss with Samus's growing set of moves, or simply taking in Metroid Dread's stylish caverns and biomes, Metroid Dread is a deeply satisfying adventure all the way to the end. Welcome back Samus. We missed you.

Metroid Dread is available exclusively on the Nintendo Switch platform.

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