Metroid Dread

It was finished when it was originally released. There's been just some patching since then, via AM2RLauncher, that has it at something like v1.5.2 where the original was 1.1.

They're working on a v2 that will be all original art assets, rather than some sprites pulled from Fusion etc.

My favourite addition they've made is the randomizer, where they've got a few options, which randomize only additional item locations, and leaves the core items where they are, or my favourite, AM2Random, which randomises everything... When you get a seed that makes the bombs collectable until late-game, it's a real challenge getting through the game. You could get lucky and get the powerful beam upgrades early, or space jump etc. but it's all random, and challenges the sequence breaking in the game.

That's one of my biggest gripes with Samus Returns, they tried to break most sequence breaking, with the slippery surfaces everywhere, and one-wall wall jumping not possible.

Have you tried it in AM2Random mode? Best NG+ mode I've ever played, and having to pull off as many sequence breaking tricks to get through the game made it a really rewarding and satisfying (if somewhat frustrating in the start) runs of a game that I've ever played.

The AM2Random ones, because they're fully random, often have the bombs off somewhere mid-late game, and that makes it kinda crazy to play through.

Good description of the various random modes from Reddit:

Classic Mode -> Power-ups Only will only randomize Power-ups, not Items but you are guaranteed to get Bombs in the first Area.

Classic Mode -> Starting Paths Randomizes both Power-ups and Items but in separate pools, so you dont end up finding something like Varia Suit in place of where there's usually a Missile Pack. The choice between the Items you're given is what you get in the first Area. Bombs is the easiest, Screw Attack the hardest.

Split Random is like Starting Paths except you dont get to pick what you find in the first Area.

AM2Random is the true Random Mode where anything can be anywhere. It's the most challenging but also by far the most fun.

Yeah sounds great! Thank God.

Looks like 11-15 hours long too.

I get most good Metroidvania games for the Switch and I never get tired of the formula. I think the are just saying that for the sake of being edgy.

Couple of lines from the EuroGamer review:

And:

*sits hitting F5 on the tracking page*

It would be a shame if you developed some COVID symptoms and had to stay home to be on the safe side 😁

I made the decision to finish the game I'm currently playing before buying this, but it's getting hard to stick to that. Reviews are looking good.

that is strange I just came back from gamestop and my oled switch and limited edition game are in stock waiting to be collected tomorrow

Now, need to convince the kids they don't like Super Smash Brothers Ultimate and trade it in for Metroid Dread.

It's never played, but I guarantee you if I trade it in, there will be war.

Just got the go ahead to do the SSBU trade. Now, will give them a call tomorrow and see what the story is.

Played about an hour and a half of Dread and so far, so good! Taking a bit too get used to the controls,but it's been thoroughly enjoyable, and feels right. Obviously Samus moves at a faster clip than previous games, but it doesn't feel out of place or in any way 'wrong'. Managed to counter an EMMI once so far, but the game does tell you that it's very difficult to do.

Only way.

Got in carlow in the end , not for sunday ! sure look not bad price loved the metroid gba games and super metroid. Never got into prime but I have it on my to play list.

It is available digitally on the eShop, but it's €60 compared to €47 for a physical copy in Argos.

I never got a call. I called in about 30 minutes ago and they said they were delayed in customs, and that it might be here tomorrow or next week. I availed of the offer too, but still very annoyed. I had level 3 card that I was just getting used to I think understanding, but the lad told me it was expired. It hadn't been used since January 2020.

I didn't realise that the clock was ticking on them, especially when everything was shut down for a year and a half.

So next week I go to collect it. That's very poor. Especially if it is a customs delay.