Metroid Dread Gameplay Trailer Introduces Samus Aran’s New Abilities

Metroid Dread Gameplay Trailer

Prepare to dive back into the Metroid universe with a few new tricks up your sleeve, as the Metroid Dread gameplay trailer introduces Samus Aran’s new abilities and hypes up the side-scrolling adventure coming to the Switch!

Here’s the brand new trailer from the folks at Nintendo, which also features Samus taking on a Chozo!

If you’re wondering what Samus’ new abilities will be in this game, here’s the overview straight from the Metroid Dread development team via press release.

·      Flash Shift – This all-new Aeion Ability lets Samus travel a set distance – forward or backward, while on the ground or in the air – in an instant.

·      Pulse Radar –This handy Aeion Ability allows Samus to scan her immediate surroundings and pinpoint breakable blocks.

·      Grapple Beam – A rope-like beam that can connect to specific points, the Grapple Beam allows Samus to swing across gaps or manipulate parts of her environment, such as pulling an object.

·      Ice Missile – By using this cool upgrade, Samus can freeze enemies to easily destroy them or even use some of them as platforms!

·      Storm Missile – With the Storm Missiles, Samus can lock on to and fire multiple small missiles in succession.

·      Cross Bomb – This powerful bomb explodes in four directions.

·      Speed Booster – This ability allows her to run at great speed, dealing damage to enemies and smashing through certain walls.

·      Shinespark – True Metroid experts know all about this electrifying move, which can be activated to have Samus fly in a set direction while in her Speed Booster state.

·      Screw Attack – A classic move that has been in every single 2D Metroid game, the Screw Attack finds Samus damaging enemies and shattering certain obstacles during a spin jump.

If you missed the last Metroid Dread trailer that introduces Samus new suit in the game, check it out here.

Metroid Dread will be released exclusively for the Nintendo Switch on October 8.

Source: Metroid Dread Report Vol. 6

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