Metroid Dread grows on the player. At first glance, I found the graphics to be almost horrible. The gameplay seemed annoying and even the EMMI felt like a gimmick. I played for 2 hours the first night of release and wanted to quit. I gave the game the usual 2nd chance and with me, these usually result in an online rant and bash of the title.
https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/switch/323656-metroid-dread/faqs/79592/introduction