Nintendo has delivered a surprise demo for Metroid Dread, which is available to download right now. The arrival of the free demo was announced on Nintendo's website, with the Halloween-adjacent timing of the demo being referred to as "all treat, no trick."
The free demo can be downloaded from Nintendo.com or the Nintendo eShop on your device.
Time to amp up the dread for an early Halloween treat.
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) October 28, 2021
A demo for the critically acclaimed #MetroidDread releases now! Now everyone can try Samus’ latest adventure by downloading the demo on #NintendoSwitch #eShop!https://t.co/vzDIkbxo5z pic.twitter.com/vhRWhpDcRk
Metroid Dread, a surprise sequel after nearly 20 years, was released earlier this month. IGN's review declared Metroid Dread "brings back the legendary exploration and progression and merges it with excellent modern combat and some of the best boss fights ever."
Luke is Games Editor at IGN's Sydney office. You can find him on Twitter every few days @MrLukeReilly.