METAL EDEN

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METAL EDEN is a single player arcade shooter game. It was developed by Reikon Games and was released on September 2, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

METAL EDEN is a high-octane sci-fi FPS where you control HYPER UNIT ASKA on a perilous mission to rescue citizens’ cores from the deadly city of MOEBIUS. Engage in intense cybernetic warfare against agile mecha enemies and elemental forces, using advanced parkour skills and evolving your arsenal. Uncover the secrets behind project EDEN while battling to dominate a hostile artificial world.

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Audience ScoreBased on 708 reviews

story74 positive mentions

replayability4 negative mentions

Fast-paced and fluid gameplay reminiscent of Doom and Titanfall.
Stunning visuals and art direction, creating an immersive cyberpunk atmosphere.
Satisfying gunplay with a variety of weapons and upgrade paths.

Short campaign length, typically around 5-7 hours, which may not justify the price.
Story is convoluted and lacks depth, leaving players confused by the end.
Performance issues, including stuttering and bugs, detract from the overall experience.

story
338 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
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The story in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it interesting yet convoluted and often difficult to follow. While some appreciate the character interactions and world-building, others criticize the narrative for being predictable, rushed, and lacking depth, often overshadowed by the gameplay. Overall, the story serves as a backdrop to the action, with many players suggesting that it is not the main draw of the game, but rather a vehicle for the engaging combat and visuals.
- “Quite the traditional linear storyline, nothing crazy or new, but done well with sufficient lore and detail to build enjoyment in the character interactions and story progression.”
- “The whole story plays out well in the end, fleshing out characters that had seemed like distant, mechanical gods, and making their purposes and roles more apparent, without ever fully dispelling the mystery that makes the story compelling.”
- “Metal Eden offers you fast gameplay, an interesting story with some great visuals and character models.”
- “I'm not going to lie, I had absolutely no clue what was going on in the story or even most of the world-building elements.”
- “The story is incomprehensible, but not important to enjoy the game.”
- “The story also gets a big minus for how predictable and vapid it is.”
gameplay
316 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
58%
4%
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many praising its fast-paced, fluid mechanics reminiscent of titles like Doom and Ghostrunner, particularly highlighting the unique core extraction mechanic that adds depth to combat. However, some players criticize the game's brevity, repetitive enemy types, and certain mechanics that feel underdeveloped or frustrating, leading to a perception that the overall experience may not justify its price. Despite these criticisms, the core gameplay loop is generally regarded as enjoyable and engaging, making it a solid choice for fans of the genre.
- “The gameplay is fast-paced and exciting; I am not a huge fan of Doom Eternal's crazy jumping-weapon-swapping pace, but I really liked how it's done in this game, much more fun!”
- “The core gameplay loop of this game is genuinely a blast to play and well worth the money to play it.”
- “Metal Eden blends classic arena shooting with inventive mechanics, striking visuals, fast-paced combat, and pulse-pounding audio design.”
- “While the core mechanics might have potential, the brevity of the campaign makes the 'full release' price feel excessive.”
- “4 dollars per hour of gameplay is just barely adequate in my opinion, so I'll give this a pass for now.”
- “The gameplay is thoroughly half-decent; every mechanic, from the gunplay to the wall-running, feels like a cheap rough imitation of other games.”
graphics
196 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
55%
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The graphics of the game have received a mixed but generally positive reception, with many praising the stunning cyberpunk aesthetic and impressive art style that enhances the overall atmosphere. While some users noted issues like muddy visuals and performance problems on high-end hardware, the majority highlighted the game's beautiful environments and fluid animations as standout features. Overall, the visuals are considered one of the game's strongest elements, contributing significantly to its appeal despite some technical shortcomings.
- “The graphics are amazing! I love the incredible work with the design of the world and the cyberpunk aesthetic that the whole city has. The guns, the enemies, and basically everything here is amazing.”
- “The visuals and atmosphere looked like Doom mixed with Ghost in the Shell with a little Metroid energy thrown in. Once the demo came out, I could not believe how good it looked and felt.”
- “The graphics are beautiful, and the game runs really well maxed out on my 3080 Ti at 1440p.”
- “The 4K graphics look a bit blurry and low-res at times, but hopefully that gets fixed in a future update.”
- “Blurry graphics (with everything on high+) and lighting bugs (light + fog = enjoy seeing nothing) make this game feel very unenjoyable.”
- “Overall, if I'm blunt, it's very 'meh' with decent visuals.”
music
109 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
52%
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many praising its atmospheric qualities and ability to enhance the gameplay experience, particularly in fast-paced combat scenarios. While some players found the soundtrack to be solid and fitting for the cyberpunk aesthetic, others felt it lacked the intensity and memorability of previous titles like "Ruiner." Overall, the soundtrack is generally regarded as good, but not groundbreaking, with a desire from fans for a more prominent and diverse musical presence.
- “The music and visuals mesh together in a way that created one of the most visually appealing games of the year for me.”
- “The soundtrack is amazing.”
- “The flow of combat with the killer soundtrack in the background makes you feel awesome.”
- “The music is by default unfortunately quiet compared to the sound effects.”
- “The soundtrack feels lacking quite a bit; in these kinds of games, you expect a banger soundtrack behind all the fast-paced gunplay, but I didn't feel like this game invested much in it.”
- “For a game dependent on the voice in your ear (or in your head), the music completely drowns it out, and you'll have to fiddle with the sliders or use subtitles.”
optimization
83 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is a mixed bag, with some players praising its smooth performance and stunning visuals, particularly on high-end rigs, while others report significant stuttering and performance issues even on powerful hardware. Many reviews highlight the game's potential but emphasize the need for further optimization and bug fixes to enhance the overall experience. Overall, while some players enjoy a stable frame rate, others find the performance inconsistent and in need of improvement.
- “The graphics and visuals are incredible, and I would say highly optimized.”
- “Runs very smooth and is highly optimized, and the music is also pretty solid.”
- “On top of that, performance is excellent; the game ran flawlessly on my RTX 3060, even during the most chaotic fights, which says a lot about the optimizations.”
- “But the constant stuttering on 4090 even with DLSS enabled is blasphemous.”
- “The performance is atrocious... even on a good PC... stutter is constant all the time. I don't know if it's shader cache related or if it's the data streaming system that was compiled properly. I don't recommend until they actually fix it.”
- “Optimization was not great, hitting FPS as low as 20 and it never hits 60 FPS despite having a 4060, which kind of screws how smooth the gameplay experience can be.”
atmosphere
37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of Metal Eden is widely praised for its striking visuals and immersive cyberpunk aesthetic, reminiscent of classics like Ghost in the Shell and Doom. Reviewers highlight the game's ability to create tension and mystery through its art style, soundtrack, and level design, despite some criticism of the incoherent story and dialogue. Overall, the game's atmosphere is considered a standout feature, enhancing the engaging gameplay and dynamic action.
- “The visuals and atmosphere looked like Doom mixed with Ghost in the Shell with a little Metroid energy thrown in, and once the demo came out I could not believe how good it looked and felt.”
- “Metal Eden is an awesome game with intense, dynamic action and a powerful atmosphere that keeps you hooked from the very first moment.”
- “Amazing game with great gameplay, atmosphere, and soundtrack.”
- “The NPCs most of the time sprout nonsensical dialogue which doesn't add anything to their characters, the atmosphere, or push the story forward.”
- “While the atmosphere is top-notch, the story felt like an incoherent mess.”
- “The main voice you will hear from Nexus can add to the atmosphere, and at times becomes a distraction with the philosophical ramblings of Jaden Smith.”
replayability
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's replayability is a mixed bag, with many players noting its short length of around 4-5 hours and a lack of substantial replay value. While some appreciate the potential for different weapon upgrades and higher difficulty settings, others criticize the repetitive gameplay and absence of features like a New Game Plus mode or additional game modes that could enhance replayability. Ultimately, while there are elements that could encourage multiple playthroughs, many feel the game falls short in providing a compelling reason to return after the initial experience.
- “The game is highly replayable, as the missions are short but intense.”
- “Not too hard or challenging but just a good old-fashioned run and gun with some cool weapon upgrades and fun game mechanics that make it very replayable in my opinion.”
- “Replay value is pretty decent too, since you can upgrade your weapons and skill tree differently with each run of the campaign.”
- “There's very little replayability value here.”
- “To me, the game has essentially 0 replayability now that I've finished it.”
- “The game is quite short, coming in at about 4-5 hours long, with not much replay value to go back through again other than playing on a harder difficulty.”
stability
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
35%
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Overall, the game's stability is mixed, with many users reporting various bugs and visual glitches, particularly related to achievements and inconsistent performance after updates. While some players experience smooth gameplay without crashes, others encounter significant issues like stutters and freezes, suggesting that the game may have been rushed. Despite these stability concerns, many still find the gameplay enjoyable and visually appealing.
- “The game now looks and runs great, and I can enjoy the extremely fun gameplay and amazing visuals to their fullest.”
- “It's a fun game, a good take on what Doom 2016 did, and for a UE5 game, it looks and runs great.”
- “To the people who made this game, love you <3 this is a dream come true for an FPS veteran. The atmosphere, the gameplay, the guns, the sounds, the soundtrack, character design, UI, it's all perfect. The cherry on top is that it runs great without any stutters.”
- “Quite buggy, a lot of visual glitches throughout the whole game.”
- “Since the new game plus update, which I think new game plus should have been a feature already included in the game on release, the game is inconsistent on registering achievement progress, and becomes more and more unstable, from exponentially more frequent stutters to full-on freezes and crashes.”
- “Achievements across platforms also appear buggy, so completionists should temper expectations.”
grinding
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience, with some enjoying the fast-paced combat and resource farming, while others feel it becomes tedious after a few hours. The difficulty spikes and the need to retread cleared areas contribute to a sense of monotony, although the game offers a variety of challenges and achievements that can extend gameplay. Overall, while the initial gameplay is engaging, the grind can detract from the overall enjoyment.
- “I do think it is a tad on the expensive side as I could have completed this in about 5 hours on brutal if I wasn't farming achievements (good luck with 'Untouchable', it's by far the hardest in the game).”
- “It can be a bit grindy sometimes.”
- “You'll probably enjoy the demo and the first couple of hours of gameplay, but prepare for things to get a bit tedious after that.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “A bit grindy sometimes.”
monetization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization aspect of the game is characterized by the absence of microtransactions, in-game purchases, cosmetics, and DLCs, creating a straightforward experience without ads. However, some players find this lack of monetization leads to a feeling of repetitiveness and dissatisfaction, particularly due to the absence of features like aiming down sights (ADS) in a first-person shooter context.
- “No microtransactions, no in-game purchases, no cosmetics, and no DLCs.”
- “No microtransactions, no in-game purchases, no cosmetics, and no DLCs.”
- “+ no ads, which makes it feel old school.”
- “I realize I hate shooters where I can't aim down sights now.”
- “Second to that, I'm bewildered that they somehow made an FPS without an aim down sights function.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers praise the character development in the game, highlighting the superb artwork and character design as standout features. The overall atmosphere and gameplay contribute to a deeply immersive experience, making it a dream come true for fans of the genre.
- “The artwork and character design are superb.”
- “To the people who made this game, love you! This is a dream come true for an FPS veteran. The atmosphere, the gameplay, the guns, the sounds, the soundtrack, character design, and UI are all perfect. It's the cherry on top that it runs great without any stutters.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the humor in the game to be highly entertaining, often leading to uncontrollable laughter. The improvements made since its delay have enhanced the overall experience, allowing the comedic elements to shine without technical issues detracting from the fun.
- “Cannot stop laughing at it.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game lacks a lengthy, profound narrative but evokes a bittersweet emotional response, particularly through its impactful introductory sequence, reminiscent of the feelings experienced in "Deus Ex: Human Revolution."
- “The intro sequence made me feel alive in a bittersweet fashion, similar to how it was done in Deus Ex: Human Revolution!”