Where To Go After Getting Screw Attack Metroid Dread
Okay, you did it. You wrestled the Screw Attack from that creepy E.M.M.I. zone in Metroid Dread. Congrats! Cue the triumphant music! Now what?
Backtracking Bonanza! (Or Not...)
The "correct" answer is probably backtracking. I know, I know. The game practically screams it at you. "Go back! Find new paths! Unleash Screw Attack fury!" And sure, there are probably a dozen little nooks and crannies you missed. Locked doors begging for a taste of that sweet, spiraling destruction. But...do you really want to?
Honestly? Sometimes I don't. Backtracking can feel a little...stale. Like eating reheated pizza. Good, but not amazing. So, here's a few "unpopular" opinions for what to do instead.
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Option 1: Embrace Your Inner Completionist (Maybe)
Power-ups. Missiles. Energy Tanks. They're calling your name. If you're the kind of person who can't stand leaving a single item behind, then yeah, fine, backtrack. Methodically scour every zone. Squeeze every last drop of potential from Planet ZDR. Get that 100% completion. Just don't say I didn't warn you when you get lost...again.
Just kidding! (Mostly.)
Option 2: Speedrun Practice! ZOOOM!
Feeling zippy? Think you can beat your best time? Now's the perfect moment to test your skills. The Screw Attack is a game-changer. It lets you blaze through areas you previously had to tiptoe through. It’s like getting a cheat code baked right into the gameplay.
Ignore the collectibles for now. Focus on efficiency. Every second counts! Learn those optimal routes. Master those shinesparks. Feel the adrenaline pump! Just try not to throw your controller when you mess up that wall jump… we’ve all been there.
Option 3: New Game Plus (Kind Of)
Okay, Metroid Dread doesn't technically have New Game Plus. But who needs it? Start a new file! Play the game again! This time, you’re armed with the knowledge of what's coming. You know where the sneaky enemies are hiding. You remember which walls crumble. It's like you’re playing a completely different game!
Plus, starting fresh means experiencing that initial sense of exploration all over again. That feeling of vulnerability. That desperate scramble for every single missile pack. Glorious!
Option 4: Admire Your Skill (And Brag a Little)
Let's be honest. Metroid Dread is a tough game. You got the Screw Attack. You've overcome numerous challenges. You deserve a little self-congratulation.
Watch a replay of a particularly awesome boss fight. Share a clip of your smoothest moves online. Tell your friends about your heroic feats (even if they don't understand a word you're saying). You earned it! Revel in your victory.
Option 5: Play Something Completely Different
Burned out on Metroid? Totally understandable. Sometimes you just need a break. Dive into a different genre. Explore a new world. Maybe something with less...squishy aliens. A calming puzzle game, perhaps? Or a fast-paced racer? The choice is yours!
Remember, gaming is supposed to be fun! Don't let the pressure of "optimal" play ruin your enjoyment. Do what makes you happy. And hey, maybe eventually you'll feel like backtracking. But until then, embrace the chaos!
Just promise me one thing: don't forget about Metroid. We'll be waiting for you...