Metroid Dread is so close to launching on Nintendo Switch that we can almost taste it (and the disgusting flavouring that'll come on the cartridge, too). With just days to go until that glorious day, Nintendo's been busy dropping several TV commercials for the game.
We've actually shared one of these before – you might remember that its energetic song choice got fans a little bit excited on social media – but there are plenty of clips for you to check out. We'll start with a collection straight from Japan:
This one's been airing in multiple countries across mainland Europe:
And a slightly older clip from the US:
It's becoming near-impossible to avoid the hype at this stage, right?
If you want more where all that came from, make sure to check out the epic Metroid Dread trailer that aired during the recent Nintendo Direct.
October 8th just can't come soon enough.
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I’m shocked that they filmed the European (Russian) ad in Bucharest’s subway, I feel proud as a Romanian ☺️
I feel as if I’ve played this game 10 times already.
Can’t wait for the 11th time!
Can’t wait to fill my Switch with Dread.
They are really hyping this game.
Hard pass, looks way too much like a Castlevania game, yawn.
@Flashlink99 I liked Romania a lot when I have gone for a vacation trip on 2013! The only thing that I dislike is that the security men didn't allow me to take photos of the metro station inside the trains. I don't know why.. At least with these officers inside the train, we had more security.
Love the advertising for this game. No matter where you are in the world, Metroid is every where. Curious though, about that track in CM3. Wonder if it's tied to the game, or was made as a promo track, because those lyrics define Samus, and that rivalry of the Rebel Chozo.
October 8th is only a few days away. Let's go!!
Those ads are Dreadful.
It makes sense to shoot the ad in a metro, as the game has been literally named after the Metro, due to its underground setting.
Love how hard Nintendo is pushing this game. Just beat Super Metroid tonight and ready to tackle Dread. Just a little over a week away now.
Hopefully this will finally kickstart this series into true popularity. I've never been the biggest Metroid fan but damn does it deserve more love! I've already got Dread pre ordered and I'm quite looking forward to it.
Fair play to Nintendo, they’re really trying to make a success of this.
Hype levels growing!
I’ve avoided trailers to keep as much of the experience fresh; would you say it feels close to Samus’ Return in presentation rather than say Other M (the last big Metroid game Nintendo pushed)?
@nkarafo it really depends, I have posted so many photos from Bucharest’s subway on Instagram for years, only twice or so got yelled at by security (one time I was photographing the trains with a big film camera so go figure 😆). The Titan station (shown in the trailer) is the most unique in the whole network
Hands down - with the marketing push and the Switch user base, this will be the best selling entry in the Metroid series BY FAR.
Only the USA one get a voice over to explain what the viewer is seeing.
After finishing up with the incredible DOOM Eternal, I’m currently playing Quake, have just bought New Super Lucky’s Take (£9.99 in Argos!) and have Dread pre-ordered… good times! I love my Switch 😊
THICK.. you say?
I miss the old school commercials where it wasn't just cool gameplay being sold to us but also through some weird story or scenario supplementing it. Like European trailer where a guy gets on an empty train with an ominous tone and atmosphere.
@Lordplops You mean castlevania looks a little like Metriod
@Lordplops You realize that Castlevania took elements from Metroid right. That's where the "Metroidvania" comes from
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