We're just hours away from the official launch of Metroid Dread (it's come around pretty quickly, right?), and if you're not too fussed about seeing some of the early scenes ahead of time, you'll definitely want to check out this video.
The folks over at Outside Xtra have been busy streaming the first 90 minutes of the game – with Nintendo's blessing, don't worry. We'll avoid sharing what happens in that first hour and a half for anyone still reading this who doesn't want to be spoiled, but you can check it out for yourself in the video above.
If you haven't done so already, we'd also urge you to check out our review of the game. It's pretty safe to say that we consider Dread to be an essential purchase, so feel free to give that a read if you want to get even more hyped ahead of tomorrow's launch.
Feeling excited? Are you trying to avoid spoilers at all costs? Let your thoughts be heard in the comments below.
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No. Unless you have zero intention of playing this game there is no reason to watch this. It feels like before it was leaked you could watch every major plot point in the multiple trailers.
Ok, calm down, I will slowly close down my laptop lid and walk away...
It's the co-op mode with Ridley that's the best bit.
Why would you want to watch an hour of a game in a genre that's literally all about discovery??? 😕
I don't remember people being as dramatic regarding spoilers during and before the Wii era as they are today. Many people didn't even know spoilers were a thing and just wanted to see as much of the game as possible when the hype was too high.
Nope, not watching this. I’ve waited nearly two decades since the last Metroid, I think I can make it one more day. In about 23 hours I will have this and my new Switch in hand
@Kevember People learn from their mistakes....
@Lordplops I never realized, but after reading your comment I really want that.
A corrupted Ridley and Samus vs the evil Chozo. Yes please!
@Zach1122 I would argue that you’ve waited since 2017. Samus Returns counts as a new Metroid (as does Other M -2010).
But I don’t want to argue.
@Kevember Social media and modern capture technology allows for much more exposure than what we had in the past.
People may be more sensitive, but there is a lot more revealed than before. And I think the audience and interest for this type of game has also increased quite a bit.
First 90 minutes?, I already saw the ending in youtube two days ago XD
have not watch any video of metroid dread cus more excited to play it tomorrow
@Lordplops and people like u is what's wrong with the world
First 90 minutes? I've seen an entire playthrough uploaded on YouTube just yesterday. Of course I didn't watch it, I want to dive in with zero knowledge of what happens.
@Tandy255 Samus returns is a remake of the gameboy game so there for its not new.just spitting some facts to you.zero mission ain't a new game either its a remake of the original nes game.just some more facts
I hope someone mentions how they already saw the entire game in the trailers, or how they won't be watching this.
@Darkyoshi98 Oh, I know. I’ve played them both.
It is technically true to say that Dread is the first new 2D Metroid game in 19 years (because Other M is 2.5D, Samus Returns is a remake, and nobody counts Federation Force). However, it is too simplistic to say it has been ‘nearly two decades since the last Metroid’.
Samus Returns shares much more DNA with Dread than it does the GB original.
OX talks too much and is a bit silly so I would not watch a let’s play by them.
I like their other videos though.
Been watching twitch streams. Looks good will probably get it at some point
I like the part where Samus drops down into a pipe, becomes 8-bit samus and has to jump on some Goombas and collect coins to get to the end of the section.
@Broosh counterpoint, its a game, not a movie. The fun part is playing it. The story is secondary....
@Keyblade-Dan I watched a long-play of the entire game yesterday before it was removed. I will not spoil anything for people that care, but the reason I watched it was to see if it was something I wanted. After watching, I can safely say this thing is not for me in the slightest, and I LOVE the classic Metroid games. Oh well, there will be other things for me, later.
@Darkyoshi98
Honestly, zero mission was kinda just fusion with a reimagined map a bit like the original Metroid. It's not even fair to compare Metroid and zero mission or return of Samus to Samus returns. They're just not in the same league. A better comparison would be zero mission and fusion and dread to Samus returns because that's what the games are direct sequels to.
Also, the og games didn't have in game maps or save rooms. It's kinda hard to say they're anything but loosely based on other games with a straight face. It's not like they were remasters, they were full reimaginings. Kinda more like final fantasy 7 remake than like GTA PS5 version or whatever. I mean, look at Samus returns and the return of Samus. Suggesting they're the same thing is kinda silly.
@Tandy255 I mean, maybe they didn't have a 3ds. This is my first 2d Metroid since zero mission, which is ridiculous. I'm thinking about taking a weekend and playing through the series and maybe tracking down am2r. I wonder if it'd be better to replay them or go in fresh
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