I have been consumed by Dread.

My first time playing a 2D Metroid game has left a remarkable impression on me. This is a game that, though it rewards and encourages exploration, nevertheless has an incredible forward momentum to it. New discoveries and abilities cascade upon each other, one quickly leading to the next. Boss fights provide a tough but fair challenge, and EMMI robots add tension to even routine revisiting of areas.

Verterans of the series might be able to point to areas where Dread is lacking; I cannot.