Metro Exodus

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  1. dan-man
    Feb 28, 2023
    6
    The god-awful voice acting, the bugs, the slow and tiresome characters and the story. Hard pass. I lasted about 5-6 hours Great audio and graphics though.
  2. DzmitryBoston
    Dec 26, 2021
    7
    Decided to play with the original Russian language voice acting. First: people dont talk like that in real life. Second: acting is horrocious. Surely, there is a lot of effort invested in the game, and a lot of times I did enjoy it, but the pace is not perfect and the game feels really slow sometimes. Definitely could be a better experience.
  3. EhsanKazemi
    Sep 8, 2021
    6
    That was really nice survival game , but just remember , it's just a survival ...
    You shouldn't buy it if you want a great gunplay...
    About story I should say that the story has really bad process but the positive point for the story is its ending...
    You will have love artyom at both ends...
  4. Axelle_1
    Sep 6, 2021
    6
    я ждал метро!!!!!!
    метро сука а не эту пародию на некогда прекрасные игры
  5. mlnsn
    Jul 15, 2021
    7
    Gameplay : 7/10
    Design (video + audio) : 8/10
    Story : 7/10
    Technical aspects : 8/10
    Repeatability: 6/10
  6. zezeljmare
    Jun 22, 2021
    5
    EN:
    Apart from the name and atmosphere, there are no similarities with previous METRO games, for some reason a half-open-world was inserted, which does not provide any options and freedom in solving missions. The graphics are fantastic, but the optimization is pretty poor. The game takes a long time to load, bugs and game crashes constantly.
    Music is nonsense, it doesn't contribute to    EN:
    Apart from the name and atmosphere, there are no similarities with previous METRO games, for some reason a half-open-world was inserted, which does not provide any options and freedom in solving missions. The graphics are fantastic, but the optimization is pretty poor. The game takes a long time to load, bugs and game crashes constantly.
    Music is nonsense, it doesn't contribute to the atmosphere.

    SRB:
    Osim naziva i atmosere, nema sličnosti sa prethodnim METRO igrama, bez razloga ubačen neki polovičan open-world, koji pritom ne pruža nikakve opcije i slobodu u rešavanju misija. Grafika je fantastična, ali je optimizacija poprilično loša. Igra se učitava dosta dugo, česti su bagovi i rušenja igre..
    Muzika je glupost, ne doprinosi atmosferi.    … Expand
  7. cyklopPL
    Nov 27, 2020
    7
    I am not a Metro fan.
    I have not read any book, however I did play all the games.
    Exodus was a nice trip. I enjoyed the train and location based storyline. The story was an interesting one, while gameplay was similar to previous Metro games. Also the length of the game is satisfying. The one thing I did not enjoy was the ending, but it is subjective I guess so every one can    I am not a Metro fan.
    I have not read any book, however I did play all the games.

    Exodus was a nice trip.
    I enjoyed the train and location based storyline.

    The story was an interesting one, while gameplay was similar to previous Metro games.
    Also the length of the game is satisfying.

    The one thing I did not enjoy was the ending, but it is subjective I guess so every one can have their own opinion about it.

    Also played the expansions, absolutely nothing to write home about, but still a nice addition to the base game.

    7/10    … Expand
  8. Longliveyourmom
    Aug 17, 2020
    5
    So I got this game on my 31st birthday and I have to say it's probably really good! Thankfully with the COVID situation I have a **** of time playing it. Now that I turned 32 and it finally loaded I can't wait!
  9. yannek
    Jul 6, 2020
    7
    Good game, not sure if the best in the metro saga but its worth playing. Good gameplay, great graphics, creepy setting but that fulfill their purpouse and very good characters.
    7/10, recommend playing at least once.
  10. ewenr
    Jun 24, 2020
    5
    Very disappointed in this game. I was looking forwards to it and expecting a sizeable improvement in quality over the previous games but this did not deliver. The open World setting simply did not work for Metro, the game was very glitchy and quite honestly, did not look that great with the general exception of the occasional spectacular vista.

    Metro games have always excelled in the    Very disappointed in this game. I was looking forwards to it and expecting a sizeable improvement in quality over the previous games but this did not deliver. The open World setting simply did not work for Metro, the game was very glitchy and quite honestly, did not look that great with the general exception of the occasional spectacular vista.

    Metro games have always excelled in the darkness and looming horror of the Metro tunnels, which was only present in a couple of the game's levels (the better ones IMHO). Open World levels were much more the norm and not that exciting or interesting. I was reminded often of Fallout New Vegas (a game from 2010) in terms of graphics and general impression, but where FoNV had heavy rpg elements to bolster it, these are not present in Exodus.

    Stealth was always the better way to play Metro games. If you can complete a level undetected, it is very satisfying, however stealth play is semi broken in that enemies can automagically detect your position from a non silent kill, even when you "should" have remained hidden. Alternatively, open combat is exciting, but ammunition is so scarce that this is often not a realistic approach to take.

    Graphics are a minimal upgrade over the previous game, textures are poor and really not satisfactory for a current generation game. Sound is terrible, sure there are some very atmospheric sounds in the metro tunnel levels but voice effects are especially badly affected in terms of environmental modifiers (indoor echo and spacial effects being particularly awful). Game physics often produces mind-boggling effects and jitters. The world space is generally good, but I lost count of how many hovering objects i encountered, which really had me sighing in terms of how little effort had been put into quality control for the game.

    Story wise, the game wastes 80% of its chapters and only gets going in the final one or two chapters. The final levels are excellent and just about saved this game from ignominy. They really do highlight everything that was great about the prior games in the series and left me wishing they had left the Open World behind and made "this" game instead.

    Overall, I was very disappointed in Metro Exodus. Stick to the previous games, you are not getting anything "better" from the 2019 game over those that came before. Deep Silver really should have stuck with what made Metro games good.. the Metro!    … Expand
  11. AlexKidd
    May 27, 2020
    6
    Pros:

    - Great graphics
    - Great sound design
    - Weapons are cool

    Cons:

    - Worst lip syncing i have seen in this generation of games
    - Framerate issues
    - UI takes way too much time to get used to
    - Bad AI
    - Bulletsponge enemies
  12. Roman1313
    Feb 13, 2020
    6
    подводная лодка плюс город отлично сделан но просадки благодаря системе RTX и очень тупое рамытие а да и показали кусочек америки в конце это минус ждал большего
  13. Deragonsu
    Dec 1, 2019
    7
    No está a la altura de los antiguos Metro, no voy hacer un análisis exhaustivo, sería una estupidez después de tanto tiempo, solo expondré los obvio, técnicamente tiene muchos fallos que lo hacen tedioso en ocasiones, y existen zonas muy desaprovechadas, como la zona de la presa radiactiva, se hace largo al principio y al final pega una carrera por terminar que hace que el juego te deje unNo está a la altura de los antiguos Metro, no voy hacer un análisis exhaustivo, sería una estupidez después de tanto tiempo, solo expondré los obvio, técnicamente tiene muchos fallos que lo hacen tedioso en ocasiones, y existen zonas muy desaprovechadas, como la zona de la presa radiactiva, se hace largo al principio y al final pega una carrera por terminar que hace que el juego te deje un sabor de boca agridulce, en líneas generales aprueba, es entretenido y gráficamente es apabullante, pero queda lastrado por un apartado técnico mejorable.… Expand
  14. thomc
    Nov 21, 2019
    6
    Story was ok. Too many fetch quests. Horrible voice acting(English). Shooting mechanics feels sluggish.
  15. Beastside
    Nov 5, 2019
    6
    A good, old-fashion FPS game that is very beautiful. One has to keep in mind that this game was made by a very small studio and is therefore bound to have some glaring problems. But Metro Exodus is a successful reinvention of the Metro recipe, and the open-world gamble seems to have paid off. Metro is indeed not the most technically advanced game out there, but i commend the developers forA good, old-fashion FPS game that is very beautiful. One has to keep in mind that this game was made by a very small studio and is therefore bound to have some glaring problems. But Metro Exodus is a successful reinvention of the Metro recipe, and the open-world gamble seems to have paid off. Metro is indeed not the most technically advanced game out there, but i commend the developers for producing such a solid FPS experience. The game has a fairly captivating story -- altough sometimes it was a bit cringy -- and beautiful graphics. And while the gameplay is a bit clunky, and the AI seemingly retarded, the gameplay generally holds up in most situations without them causing any major problems. A pretty good bang for your buck.… Expand
  16. aljirik1992
    Oct 21, 2019
    7
    Чух-чух мазафака и прочие приключения Артёма.

    Первые 15 минут прохождения - один сплошной когнитивный диссонанс. Благодаря ИСХОДУ складывается впечатление, что все три игры с главным героем - ни одно целостное произведение, а ряд новелл, что связанны между собой только наличием Артёма, как приключения Шурика, которые снял Гайдай, но в стиле Американской истории ужасов в    Чух-чух мазафака и прочие приключения Артёма.

    Первые 15 минут прохождения - один сплошной когнитивный диссонанс. Благодаря ИСХОДУ складывается впечатление, что все три игры с главным героем - ни одно целостное произведение, а ряд новелл, что связанны между собой только наличием Артёма, как приключения Шурика, которые снял Гайдай, но в стиле Американской истории ужасов в псевдо-openworldЕ с паровозиком Томасом. Если рассматривать проект вновь, как очередной параллельный мир с новым посылом, стремлением и видением неусидчивого Спартанца, то за неимением альтернатив в индустрии, оценка будет идентична предшественницам. Изменения коснувшиеся структуры построения игрового процесса никак на энном не отразились. Безусловно колорит берёт своё, а прибавив к нему скрупулёзную работу над графикой (учитываем технологию RTX), некоторые могут получить визуальный оргазм. Но даже в этом случае от авоськи с шероховатостями разработчики не избавились, и закрыть на это глаза, даже при изменённом концепте, никак нельзя.    … Expand
  17. CenkAlp
    Sep 21, 2019
    7
    Hikaye = 7
    Oynanış = 7
    Grafikler = 8
    Sesler = 8
    Keyif = 7
    Atmosfer = 7
    Süre = 6
  18. wzinhuy
    Jul 15, 2019
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Потратил на эту игру достаточно большое количество времени, и могу чуть более подробно поговорить о всех аспектах.
    Начну с того за что мы все любим серию игр метро, это атмосфера. Да атмосфера в этой игре действительно есть и она раскрывается в быту персонажей, эти долгие разговоры с сигаретой в тамбуре, и какие то неважные истории которые тебе рассказывают, все это создает некую атмосферу. Так же хочу отдельно остановиться на графике, и временами игра очень красивая, можно отметить отличную работу со светом, тоже самое вода на локации «Волга». Это все конечно не уровень 2019 года, но все же выглядит красиво в отдельных местах. Но те пространства которые не попадают под определение «Отдельные места» смотрятся скучно и немного пустовато. Особенно это замечаешь на локации «Каспий» когда переход с одного сайд квеста на другой становятся невероятно скучным и унылым. Но те места которые ты как бы обязательно должен посетить как к примеру на локации «Пионерский лагерь» сделаны превосходно, все эти советские домики наполнены всякими знакомыми предметами в духе «где-то я видел такое же у моей бабули в кладовой». В целом графика глаз не режет и играть можно. Сюжетом я остался не совсем доволен мягко говоря. Завязка простая и понятная, Артем выбрался из Москвы вместе со своей женой и остальной дримтим, и они едут по всей России в поисках пригодного места для жизни на поверхности. И по началу все действительно кажется логичным и рациональным, но локация «Новосибирск» меня просто выбила из колеи. На этой локации мы можем увидеть все промахи этой игры. Мы можем увидеть совершенно отвратную графику, нелогичные действия персонажей, и просто напросто халтуру сценаристов. Эта локация просто как будто другая игра, здесь мы можем увидеть просто железную коридорность, нелогичность и не обьяснимость всего происходящего. Под конец игры сюжет напоминает русское артхаусное кино, в духе зеленого слоника и т. п.. Откуда-то появляющиеся гориллы на пути у Артема в Новосибирске. Огромное количество косяков с радиацией. Так как по лору, там несовместимый с жизнью уровень радиации. Но в целом после прохождения игра оставила положительные эмоции. по этому твердая 7. Проходил на Xbox one s, и во время прохождений фризов не было, но один раз за все время встала игра, и пришлось перезаходить в игру. Так же особенно при прохождении вы обратите внимание на загрузки,о да, они огромные.    … Expand
  19. teemz22
    Jun 30, 2019
    6
    Let me get straight to the point (first 2 games were solid, I really enjoyed playing them on ps4):
    I was looking forward to this one, however I couldn’t push myself through it:
    -It feels extremely clunky and heavy, I hate it in games, moving everywhere is a chore, you character is ridiculously slow, movement feels forced, input lag when sprinting is unacceptable. Picking up ammo, weapons    Let me get straight to the point (first 2 games were solid, I really enjoyed playing them on ps4):
    I was looking forward to this one, however I couldn’t push myself through it:
    -It feels extremely clunky and heavy, I hate it in games, moving everywhere is a chore, you character is ridiculously slow, movement feels forced, input lag when sprinting is unacceptable. Picking up ammo, weapons is a nightmare and doesn’t fell right. I’m not sure how to explains this, but I was getting really tired just traversing everywhere, it felt extremely monotonous. 30 fps cap also doesn’t help, maybe if you place on PC this game feels more responsive
    - MAJOR FLAW – THE GAME CRASHES ON XBOX ONE AND XBOX ONE X CONTANTLY! THIS STILL HASN”T BEEN FIXED, MY X IS ALMOST BRAND NEW BTW. In addition, if you restart the game, the loading takes FOREVER!
    - Graphics are good, really good, impressive actually, but that’s it, this game got nothing going for it apart from great graphics and atmosphere which is quite good too.
    Glad I didn’t pay full price for it as the game eventually ended up on GAME PASS (coincidence?)    … Expand
  20. RafaelBarrera
    Jun 20, 2019
    5
    The worst Metro. I feel like it is an approach to STALKER but it a poor one. The semi-open world only means you go to buildings looking for equipment improvements. The world is beautiful but you don't have a reason to explore appart from what I said earlier. The atmosphere is great in the night ( sometimes during the day, but it gets much better when everything is dark). So many BUGS :The worst Metro. I feel like it is an approach to STALKER but it a poor one. The semi-open world only means you go to buildings looking for equipment improvements. The world is beautiful but you don't have a reason to explore appart from what I said earlier. The atmosphere is great in the night ( sometimes during the day, but it gets much better when everything is dark). So many BUGS : sound bugs ( when you look at a river you can hear the water flowing, but if you are literally a meter next to it and you don't look at the river you won't hear the water // When you walk it sounds like you're running , NPC's keep talking when they are already dead...), stealth bugs ( nobody has seen you ,you've walked sooo slowly that you didn't make any noise and you are behind a wall... but NPC's turn out to be Superman and can see through surfaces), texture loading bugs... and the ridiculously long loadings... The face animations look like last generation's, the chemistry and mechanical components are broken mechanics... you never run out of aid kits or ammunition.
    People talk about the last level like it was the most tense level ever made and I think it's a laugh compared to the librarian's level in Metro 2033 ( I think they tried to use the same mechanics here but making the gorillas blinded).
    The ending doesn't feel like a good one for this saga, which I won't discuss, it's my opinion.
    The only good thing I can say is that the atmosphere is perfect sometimes, but it's truly the only good thing in this game.
    Metro 2033 was a 9 , Last Light a 10, but this one isn't even the half of those two...
    I feel like 4A GAMES had to rush to make this videogame, they had more employees and money... but less talent with this game.
    I loved this company, now I doubt about them.
    I'm really sorry, I can only pass it, a 5.    … Expand
  21. MoonDawg93
    Jun 17, 2019
    6
    First off, I have played the first two Metro games and I absolutely loved them. The entire Metro story is fantastic to me and I think should be turned into movies since they are also based on books. I'll break down the good and the bad and why it receives a 6 from me.

    The good: 1. The story in Exodus is fantastic and I think it's narrative is the best in the series. 2. The open    First off, I have played the first two Metro games and I absolutely loved them. The entire Metro story is fantastic to me and I think should be turned into movies since they are also based on books. I'll break down the good and the bad and why it receives a 6 from me.

    The good:
    1. The story in Exodus is fantastic and I think it's narrative is the best in the series.

    2. The open world in the game was the correct direction to go in I believe and it has brought some "Fallout" feelings to the game. Almost feels like Fallout: Russia. Almost.

    3. The graphics are amazing and honestly is in my top 5 best looking games on Xbox. (Xbox One X - 4k/HDR Monitor. Might look different on other systems/TVs)

    The Bad:

    1. The mechanics. When you first start the game, you'll automatically feel tanky. The movement is just so bad, I had to try and mess with the settings to make it feel better multiple times. (I never have to do that in any game so this is saying something)

    2. Gunplay. I can't tell you how many times I aimed my scoped silenced rifle at a thug's head from 50 yards away trying to be sneaky and I'd miss my shot probably 70% of the time. I shoot point blank and the bullet goes 5 inches to the right and I get slaughtered by the pack of enemies. The guns are not good no matter how much you improve them and the aiming is just as bad.

    3. Mission Directives. There is a good/bad karma balance in this game just like there have been in the previous 2. I've never been a fan of this because you will get a non canon ending depending on what you do. To kill the people trying to kill you or not. That is the story of the game. To get a good ending, you have to not kill and be merciless to enemies that would chop your head off at first sight. I had to save my game multiple times just to get the missions right and not get spotted. I reloaded my game multiple times because the sneaky system is not good. Just my opinion as some people may enjoy that, but I feel it takes away the fun from the game. (Games are supposed to be fun)

    Great game for people who have played the previous games and want to continue the story. As I said, the Metro series is a good story and hope there are movies in the future, but I feel like the game could've been so much better than what it was. It's not a game I would come back to after beating it unless a new Metro game comes out and I want to play through it one more time.    … Expand
  22. Ratatok
    Jun 13, 2019
    7
    Got this game on release but just got around to play it for a couple days ago... This game is great. Something below 7 is just plain unfair reviews.
  23. Darthly_Happy
    Apr 10, 2019
    5
    the good
    -Graphically beautiful
    -Gunplay and mechanics are pretty cool
    -Story and characters are good
    -Great atmosphere
    -personally liked the new resource mechanics

    the bad
    -Sound design, music, audio, in general, is garbage
    -AI is competent at best
    -The campaign is way too short
    -next to zero replayability
    -the semi-open world system is horribly flawed.
  24. Eons
    Apr 7, 2019
    7
    Regardless of comparison to previous Metro games or if one is a fan or not of post-apocalyptic worlds, Metro Exodus has done so many things right. The story was interesting and immersive. Some well done characters that brought life to a seemingly lifeless world at times. Different biomes all with varying ecosystems, creatures and enemies. Game mechanics that keep you on your toes andRegardless of comparison to previous Metro games or if one is a fan or not of post-apocalyptic worlds, Metro Exodus has done so many things right. The story was interesting and immersive. Some well done characters that brought life to a seemingly lifeless world at times. Different biomes all with varying ecosystems, creatures and enemies. Game mechanics that keep you on your toes and thinking about the best approach to various situations. This is not to say that the game is without flaws. While Metro Exodus released in a good state it still had various bugs and glitches, that while not game breaking were at times annoying and immersion breaking. Floating cans, clothing clipping and npc's getting stuck running into walls. Not to mention just some overall design elements like how clunky it looks when humanimals (ghoulish creatures) would run when on all fours or how weird the main characters shadow looks when walking. These both are examples of little details that set the game back. However it is little details that can take a game from great to only good.

    7/10    … Expand
  25. SkeletonCross
    Mar 21, 2019
    5
    It really saddens me to say this, but I found this game boring. I really like the graphics, sound, details, and characters, but dirt on the wall still looks like dirt on the wall. The whole post apocalyptic genre is kind of boring to me, but as it breaks my heart to say this so is metro exodus. I thought it was just me, but others have had the same experience. I really did want this gameIt really saddens me to say this, but I found this game boring. I really like the graphics, sound, details, and characters, but dirt on the wall still looks like dirt on the wall. The whole post apocalyptic genre is kind of boring to me, but as it breaks my heart to say this so is metro exodus. I thought it was just me, but others have had the same experience. I really did want this game to succeed, but it's just too slow.… Expand
  26. K-Roy
    Mar 21, 2019
    6
    This game can freeze even in the menu.

    There is nothing to satisfied with, except the graphics. Technical problems like freezing, stuck everywhere, doesnt react are a thing. Just dont care about these. But the slow game- and gunplay, what is that, it is not a shooter its a bad fallout with better graphics. There is no fun or feels to be threatened or anything, there is really    This game can freeze even in the menu.

    There is nothing to satisfied with, except the graphics.
    Technical problems like freezing, stuck everywhere, doesnt react are a thing.
    Just dont care about these.

    But the slow game- and gunplay, what is that, it is not a shooter its a bad fallout with better graphics.
    There is no fun or feels to be threatened or anything, there is really nothing to enjoy this game.
    And the unnecessary dialogues, oh man.
    Im waiting only that game this year, so Im not a hater, just forget that game on xbox.    … Expand
  27. Rezonate99
    Mar 17, 2019
    7
    As a fan of the metro series, I enjoyed this installment, very different from the previous 2 but it's what you expect from a metro game {terrible voice acting lol}, only small complaints I had were how slow NPCs move & the cutscenes dragging on
  28. Guilhem96
    Mar 14, 2019
    7
    Es un buen juego para mi, admito que al principio del juego era aburrido y casi lo dejo de jugar pero después de jugarlo un tiempo el juego va cobrando vida se pone muy interesante, lo malo de este juego es que te enfrentas muchísimo a humanos y muy pocas veces a mutantes a menos que te desvíes del trama principal, hay partes donde hay muchísima narrativa y es estresante porque lo queEs un buen juego para mi, admito que al principio del juego era aburrido y casi lo dejo de jugar pero después de jugarlo un tiempo el juego va cobrando vida se pone muy interesante, lo malo de este juego es que te enfrentas muchísimo a humanos y muy pocas veces a mutantes a menos que te desvíes del trama principal, hay partes donde hay muchísima narrativa y es estresante porque lo que quieres es moverte. En este juego recompensa el sigilo como las otras entregas, a mi no me gusta y yo voy a por la acción pero en verdad es difícil casi te obligan a hacerlo en sigilo y eso no me gusta. Los controles se me hacían demasiado incómodos tuve que pasar un buen rato para estar conforme.… Expand
  29. TheSuperstino
    Mar 6, 2019
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The plots of the first two Metro games concern one particular species of monster: The Dark Ones. Unfortunately, this plot element has been dropped in Exodus. In the new game, Artyom and his wife discover that there are still survivors outside of Moscow, which had previously gone unnoticed. Artyom and his friends are then more or less forced to settle somewhere else, far away from Moscow. Because the plot is almost completely disconnected from the first two games, you don’t need to play them before playing Exodus.

    What bothers me the most about Exodus’ narrative is its opening chapters. There is usually only one path forward, and that path conveniently leads to the location Artyom was looking for, even if he doesn’t know where that is. For the remainder, the story is simple to follow and very enjoyable. In addition to the overarching story of moving someplace else, each chapter also serves as its own mini-story, with a satisfying build up and conclusion.

    Most important characters are introduced for the first time in this game as Artyom’s close friends. These will seem to have come out of nowhere if you’ve been following Artyom’s storyline, but that shouldn’t be a problem otherwise. Characters have long, in-depth conversations as you’re traveling from location to location, and about half undergo some kind of character development. Every character in the crew feels alive, like they're living their own story. Considering how large Artyom’s crew is, that’s impressive.

    The inclusion of three open world levels is the thing I was most worried about. As it turns out, I was right to be worried. The open world levels kill the unique atmosphere that the other Metro games had. Monsters are no longer scary, because you can see them coming from tens of meters away. The feeling of claustrophobia is no more. In the older Metro games, downtime only occurred in the metro stations where humans lived. Here it occurs too often as you can safely cover large distances in a vehicle. This makes the open world sections feel boring and uneventful. Fortunately boredom is not a problem in the last open world, due to its slightly better design. Apart from the three open world levels, the level design stays true to the series’ roots. The game is full of tunnel-crawling fun.

    The final problem that I had with the game was probably the biggest. Previous Metro games offered a good and a bad ending. This was based on the things you’d explored. For instance, listening to voices from the past in a certain level would get you closer to the good ending. Exodus still has two endings, but here it is based on whether you spared enemies in the open worlds’ story missions. This change is a real shame in my opinion, because it eliminates the incentive to explore; something that the open world levels are lacking in.

    Ending on a positive note, I have to praise the aesthetics of the game. Some of the music tracks from the game (e.g. Exodus and Premonition) are amazing to listen to even if you decide not to play the game. The game looks absolutely stunning, with its varied environments, amazing lighting and realistic gas mask and gun wear. There’s also a photo mode to take full advantage of it, which shows that the developers had full confidence in this part of the game holding up.

    All in all, I think this game is definitely not as good as Metro 2033 or Metro: Last Light due to missteps in innovation. However, Exodus is still a worthy play if you’re a fan of the Metro series, story-heavy first person shooters, or subtle horror. I’d recommend picking this game up in a sale or when its price drops.    … Expand
  30. JamesXZ
    Feb 27, 2019
    6
    As a big fan of the first two games in the franchise (Metro 2033, Metro Last Light), Metro Exodus feels like it isn't quite sure what it wants to be. The linear gameplay style of this game’s predecessors suited them perfectly, allowing you to take in the great story as well as the enjoyable combat and environments. Metro Exodus however feels like a bad mix between the previous games and anAs a big fan of the first two games in the franchise (Metro 2033, Metro Last Light), Metro Exodus feels like it isn't quite sure what it wants to be. The linear gameplay style of this game’s predecessors suited them perfectly, allowing you to take in the great story as well as the enjoyable combat and environments. Metro Exodus however feels like a bad mix between the previous games and an attempt at an open world. The main issue with this, is that the open world feels really lacklustre at times, with the game developers opting for multiple small open world areas, instead of one large Bethesda style map.

    The first playthrough however is very enjoyable, and fans of the series will enjoy the return of many characters that they haven't interacted with in years. Metro Exodus also expands on the first two games 'karma' system, effecting many scenarios throughout the game, as well as the way in which people interact with you, instead of just effecting the games ending. The games story is actually pretty solid, which keeps you invested in many of the characters. While trying to stay vague about the details, Metro Exodus involves the crew moving from these areas via the ‘aurora’, a large rail freight transport train, this however feels underutilised at times, with the player having no involvement in choices involving the train or its crew.

    It should be noted that any subsequent playthroughs for the achievement hunters or anyone wanting to experience alternate endings will begin to become frustrating, with how often the game makes you watch long, un skippable and sometimes boring cutscenes or set pieces, with only the starting cutscene being skippable. This begins to kill the games pace, and drags it out much longer than it really is. As well as some of the chapters feeling overly slow, such as the 'Dead City' level. This becomes even more frustrating with the often ridicules loading scenes, especially when loading the game up from the main menu.

    Movement can also sometimes feel clunky and slow, especially when trying to stealth your way through a bandit camp. A big positive however is how good the guns actually feel, unlike some games where the guns feel weak and fake, these feel powerful and real. The weapon customization is as good as you could ask for, however they seem to have failed at bringing in any new unique weapons, and a lot of the weapon customizations are reused from previous instalments. I feel a few more new weapons wouldn't have gone a miss.

    Summary: Any fan of the series should pick this game up and experience very possibly the last Metro game, however anyone who isn't familiar with the series should probably give it a miss, or wait for a sale to bring the price down.

    6/10    … Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 32 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 32
  3. Negative: 0 out of 32
  1. The Sydney Morning Herald
    Mar 13, 2019
    80
    A brilliant expansion of the Metro saga, Exodus connects sections of familiar claustrophobic, immersive horror with a beautiful semi-open world and a new twist on the fantastic and oppressive retro future vibe.
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  2. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    Mar 9, 2019
    80
    A traditional but beautifully crafted, memorable shooter with loads of personality. [Issue#225, p.78]
  3. TheXboxHub
    Feb 27, 2019
    80
    Metro Exodus may not be perfect; certain graphical inconsistencies, bugs and a flawed AI make sure of that. But a bleak post-apocalyptic world, along with a cast of memorable characters who populate it, lead to a definitive Metro experience.
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