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Metroid Dread vs Vigil: The Longest Night

A side-by-side look at Metroid Dread and Vigil: The Longest Night. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Metroid Dread

Metroid Dread

Games

Metroid Dread is a 2021 action-adventure game developed by MercurySteam and Nintendo for the Nintendo Switch. It is the fifth mainline entry in the Metroid series starring bounty hunter Samus Aran, set after the events of Metroid Fusion. The game has a 2D side-scrolling perspective with exploration, platforming, and combat elements.

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Vigil: The Longest Night

Vigil: The Longest Night

Games

Vigil: The Longest Night is an action RPG game with a dark fantasy setting. You play as Leila, a member of the Vigil order tasked with cleansing the land of corrupted beasts and abhorrent monsters. The top-down gameplay has a focus on precise combat using swords and spells.

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