Metathrone

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Metathrone is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by Orion Games and was released on December 5, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Young hacker Iten Langley is a true legend of information networks. He works for his own profit, spying and hacking into defense systems. But his whole life changed in a matter of seconds, when after another attack on the server for him begins a real hunt! In addition, the hero suddenly manifests hitherto hidden superhuman abilities. Now Iten needs to find out what is behind the mysterious project…

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Single-Player

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70%

Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

Metathrone features a compelling narrative that explores complex themes of identity and technology, providing an engaging backdrop for gameplay.
The game offers a unique hacking system that allows players to convert enemy robots into allies, adding a strategic layer to combat.
Visually, the game captures a distinct cyberpunk aesthetic with atmospheric level design that evokes a gritty, futuristic world.

The game suffers from poor optimization and stability issues, including frequent crashes and unresponsive controls tied to the numeric keypad.
Combat mechanics are frustrating due to bullet sponge enemies, large bullet spread, and a lack of essential resources like medkits and ammo boxes.
The story feels rushed and confusing, culminating in a disappointing final boss fight that detracts from the overall experience.

story
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
54%
23%
The story of the game, centered around hacker Iten Langley and the mysterious metathrone project, offers an engaging cyberpunk narrative with layers of conspiracy revealed through gameplay and character interactions. However, the presentation suffers from a lack of music and cutscenes, leading to a rushed and confusing conclusion, particularly with an off-theme final boss fight that leaves players feeling unsatisfied. Despite its intriguing premise and depth, the overall delivery feels traditional and less polished compared to modern story-driven shooters.
- “Released in 2008, the game follows the story of Iten Langley, a talented hacker whose life becomes entwined with a clandestine project known as the Metathrone.”
- “Players gradually uncover the layers of conspiracy surrounding the Metathrone project through in-game events, character interactions, and environmental storytelling.”
- “Overall, Metathrone delivers a solid cyberpunk shooter experience that balances engaging combat, atmospheric world-building, and a thought-provoking story.”
- “The story is rushed and confusing, culminating in a disappointing and off-theme boss fight.”
- “There is a surprising amount of dialogue, but the direction of the plot collapses quite suddenly at the end with a totally off-theme final boss fight and zero dialogue or cutscenes afterward, making the end of the game seem very unfinished.”
- “Story is crumpled, presentation is bad.”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
28%
29%
The gameplay in Metathrone blends traditional first-person shooter mechanics with exploration and environmental interaction, set against a dystopian backdrop that enhances its narrative themes of identity and technology. While it offers strategic elements and some stealth mechanics, players may encounter a degree of jank and clunkiness, making combat encounters inevitable. Overall, it appeals to those who appreciate cyberpunk narratives intertwined with action-oriented gameplay.
- “The gameplay in Metathrone combines traditional first-person shooter mechanics with elements of exploration and environmental interaction.”
- “Its combination of a dystopian setting, technological intrigue, and strategic gameplay mechanics makes it a noteworthy entry for players interested in cyberpunk narratives and first-person shooters with a focus on story as well as action.”
- “The narrative explores themes of identity, control, and the ethical consequences of advanced technology, providing a compelling backdrop for fast-paced combat and strategic gameplay.”
- “On top of the instability, there's a high level of jank and clunkiness to the gameplay.”
- “There's also some thief-inspired stealth mechanics (with a light meter!); stealth only ever came in useful for me when trying to reach a robot I could hack before the other enemies saw me - it's impossible to get through any level without a firefight.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game's music has been largely removed, leading to a lack of musical accompaniment throughout the experience. However, the audio design, featuring an electronic and industrial soundtrack alongside impactful sound effects, enhances the atmosphere and intensity of gameplay. Despite this, the overall audio experience is marred by poor voice acting and the absence of music.
- “The audio design enhances the game’s atmosphere, combining an electronic and industrial soundtrack with sound effects that reinforce the intensity of combat and exploration.”
- “Nevertheless, the combination of music, sound effects, and dialogue contributes to a cohesive and engaging experience.”
- “Apparently, the music from the game has been cut, and if there were any story-driven video inserts between levels, they've been cut as well.”
- “Voice acting is horrible; there is no music throughout the game.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The atmosphere in Metathrone is characterized by a compelling blend of electronic and industrial audio design that heightens the intensity of combat and exploration. While the game features beautifully designed dystopian cyberpunk environments and some creative atmospheric moments, the overall execution falls short, detracting from the immersive experience.
- “The audio design enhances the game’s atmosphere, combining an electronic and industrial soundtrack with sound effects that reinforce the intensity of combat and exploration.”
- “Overall, Metathrone delivers a solid cyberpunk shooter experience that balances engaging combat, atmospheric world-building, and a thought-provoking story.”
- “Metathrone has some moments of highly atmospheric level design that I found beautiful, particularly the dystopian cyberpunk megastructures.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The game features a visually striking stylized cyberpunk aesthetic that appeals to fans of obscure old games and sci-fi themes. However, its graphics may not be enough to recommend it to a broader audience.
- “Visually, the game embraces a stylized cyberpunk aesthetic.”
- “Aesthetically, it's great.”
- “Despite sticking through this game to the end, I can't recommend it to most people, unless you're a dedicated enthusiast for obscure old games and sci-fi aesthetics.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability has been criticized for feeling unfinished and unpolished, with numerous bugs and a rushed experience, particularly in the final levels.
- “The overall game feels unfinished and unpolished, with numerous bugs and a rushed feel, especially in the last levels.”
- “I encountered frequent crashes and glitches that made the game nearly unplayable at times.”
- “The stability issues are frustrating; I lost progress multiple times due to unexpected errors.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with users describing it as unstable and poorly executed.
- “It's an unstable and badly optimized mess.”