Ethan and JM- X face our fears and climb our way out of planet ZDR in Metroid Dread, the most recent 2D Metroid developed by Nintendo. We first discuss the complicated development history and the turbulent Metroid fanbase which made this game's development rather unique, before moving into a break down of the game's narrative, its frenetic gameplay, and the hard as nails boss battles. We also take our jab at the big question: is this game the next big step for Metroid? Does it push the franchise forward or merely use the same old tricks? Give a listen to find out!