Metrico
- August 5, 2014
- Digital Dreams V.O.F.
Metrico+ is one of the more unique puzzle experiences on the PlayStation 4, but it's quirky nature never detracts from the addictive puzzle design. This is a solid experience from start to finish.
Metrico+ is a puzzle action game that uses infographics as its central theme, with unique worlds, mechanics, looks, and sounds. Originally released for PS Vita, it has been remade for PS4, Xbox One, and PC/Mac/Linux, with new worlds and features added. The game is inspired by the beauty and importance of infographics in contemporary pop-culture, aiming to bring a fresh approach to videogames.
Reviews
- Unique and creative puzzle design that encourages outside-the-box thinking.
- Beautiful minimalist art style and atmospheric sound design enhance the overall experience.
- Well-balanced puzzles that are challenging yet satisfying to solve.
- Frequent trial-and-error gameplay can be frustrating and lead to a waste of time.
- Unclear story and lack of feedback can make it difficult to understand progress.
- Technical issues such as crashes and lag can hinder the overall enjoyment of the game.
- graphics4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game's graphics feature a unique and appealing minimalist art style that enhances the overall experience, despite being described as basic. The visuals are complemented by a well-crafted soundscape, contributing to a polished and cohesive aesthetic.
“Really unique platformer with a cool art style and music.”
“Graphics are kind of basic yet really appealing.”
“Its spick-and-span art style and appealing soundscape also manage to divide and conquer, with small yet noticeable improvements across the board that round it out well.”
“The graphics are overly simplistic, making the game feel bland and uninteresting.”
“The minimalist graphics and controls detract from the overall experience, leaving much to be desired.”
“The visuals lack detail and depth, which makes the game feel outdated.”
- music3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is noted for its unique and atmospheric qualities, contributing to a beautiful and futuristic experience. However, some users find the soundtrack unpleasant, indicating a divide in opinions on its overall effectiveness.
“Really unique platformer with cool art style and music.”
“The game's visuals, music, and sound design create an incredible futuristic atmosphere; it's a mix of so many elements, resulting in a beautiful and unique game.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is praised for its unique blend of visuals, music, and sound design, creating a captivating futuristic environment that enhances the puzzle platforming experience. Reviewers highlight the beauty and originality of the overall aesthetic, making it a standout in its genre.
“This is a really unique atmospheric puzzle platformer.”
“The game's visuals, music, and sound design create an incredible futuristic atmosphere; it's a beautiful and unique blend of many elements.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The story has been criticized for being unclear, leaving players confused about the plot and its progression.
“The story is unclear and leaves too many questions unanswered.”
“I found the narrative to be confusing and poorly structured.”
“The plot lacks depth and fails to engage the player.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its unique platforming mechanics and a visually appealing minimalist style, offering a fresh experience for players.
“This is a unique platformer with some interesting mechanics and a cool minimalist visual style.”
“The gameplay is incredibly engaging, with a perfect balance of challenge and fun.”
“I love how the mechanics encourage creativity and exploration throughout the levels.”
Critic Reviews
Metrico+ Review
Metrico+ is one of the more unique puzzle experiences on the PlayStation 4, but it's quirky nature never detracts from the addictive puzzle design. This is a solid experience from start to finish.
85%Metrico+ Review - Graphic Content
Metrico+ improves on everything from the original game simply by changing which platform it's on. More people can now enjoy this unique looking and well made puzzle platformer.
85%Metrico+ Review
Metrico+ is one of the smarter puzzle games we've touched in a while. Its brainteasers will force you to think outside the box with a steady flow of fresh challenges, which illustrate the clever creativity that powers it through and through. Its spick-and-span art style and appealing soundscape also manage to divide and conquer, with small yet noticeable improvements across the board that round it out well.
80%