I'm very impressed with MercurySteam for how they managed to still make a fresh Metroid game and much so after playing Samus Returns. An excellent step forward for the series and the most genius way to steer the Metroid series back on track.

The areas have no visual identity which wouldn't have been an issue if the soundtrack was up to standard but it misses the mark here as well but I'd say the EMMI zones do stand out more. Aside from those details the levels are still very well made as standard for one of my favorite series. I hope that concepts like the EMMIs stay with only Dread as I have come to really appreciate their existence on repeated playthroughs but still wouldn't want to see them again in future games.

The game controls amazingly smooth, the boss fights are a new high, and the direction is so well done it's really a dream come true.