It is shortly before the arrival of the new one Nintendo Switch OLED. With the new Nintendo Switch model, which will be available from 8 October, players will have an additional option to enjoy the vast catalog of Nintendo Switch titles. Among these, there will also be a highly anticipated return, that of Samus Aran with the new Metroid Dread, we have tried it in preview for you on the Nintendo Switch OLED and together with our Fjona, we will tell you how it went.
Our preview of Metroid Dread on Nintendo Switch OLED
The last time we witnessed the space exploits of the legendary Samus Aran dates back to 2017 on the Nintendo DS. Samus’s absence was starting to take its toll on Nintendo’s latest console and now we’re finally able to get her powers and abilities back in hand for another exciting adventure. Metroid Dread is the direct sequel to Metroid Fusion, released way back in 2004 on GameBoy Advanced. The events of this chapter pick up exactly at the end of Fusion with Samus being infected with Parasite X and being dispatched by the galactic federation to Planet ZTR. Contact with the parasite resulted in the temporary loss of all the skills learned in the course of the previous chapter, but by continuing in the game, we will be able to acquire all its fantastic powers.
We have had the opportunity to try Metroid Dread only for the initial stages of the game where we find ourselves without skills and attacked by an army of hostile robots that will hinder the exploratory phases. Like the most classic of the Metroids, also in this case we are faced with a horizontal scrolling arcade title with a frenetic and fun rhythm. The game features exploratory and combat sequences that will give you a lot of trouble especially in the early stages of the game, when you will be deprived of all powers.
There is no shortage of enemies and tough bosses that will put you to the test, but fear not, the vast arsenal of weapons is just for this. Samus’s cannon arm, for example, will be extremely useful for ranged attacks and can be operated at 360 degrees thanks to the analog sticker, so you can shoot with precision even on the move.
Although it does not represent a real revolution among horizontal scrolling titles, for what we have seen Metroid Dread defends itself extremely well and will be able to entertain both fans of the saga and newbies. It goes without saying that the game is at its best on the new Nintendo Switch OLED model.
The news of the Nintendo Switch OLED
Nintendo Switch (OLED model) is similar in size to Nintendo Switch, but includes a 7-inch OLED screen with rich colors and high contrast. The console also features a wider adjustable stand, for tabletop mode, a new base with LAN port for stable online gaming sessions, 64 GB of internal memory and built-in speakers with enhanced audio for portable and tabletop modes.
Users will also be able to play on TV and share Joy-Con controllers to create fun multiplayer sessions.
Also, like Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch Lite, Nintendo Switch (OLED model) offers great versatility, allowing you to play at home and away. At the launch of the console will also be available a set that includes a case and a protective film for the console screen.
Nintendo Switch (OLED model) introduces improvements for all three Nintendo Switch game modes:
- TV mode: With the console docked, you can play Nintendo Switch titles on the TV screen. Using the built-in LAN port, users have an additional method to get online.
- Tabletop mode: By opening the stand on the back of the console, you can use the integrated screen to play multiplayer games with the two Joy-Con controllers included. The wider adjustable stand allows you to position the console even more stable and also makes it possible to choose your preferred viewing angle.
Anyone who purchases this new console and wishes to transfer their downloadable games and save data from another Nintendo Switch can find more information on the transfer process on the “How to Transfer Your User Data” page of the Customer Service section.