METRO CONFLICT: THE ORIGIN

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METRO CONFLICT: THE ORIGIN is a single player and multiplayer casual action adventure game with a violence theme. It was developed by RED DUCK, INC. and was released on December 13, 2017. It received neutral reviews from players.

Metro Conflict: The Origin is a futuristic FPS experience offering unique characters, weapons, and suit skills in a team-based competitive gameplay. Choose your mercenary and become one of two factions in this strategic warfare and enter the battlefield.

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Audience ScoreBased on 465 reviews

gameplay11 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

Fun gameplay with a variety of characters and abilities, reminiscent of games like Overwatch and Call of Duty.
The game is free-to-play and not pay-to-win, allowing players to earn characters and weapons through gameplay.
The community is generally positive, and the developers are responsive to feedback and actively working on improvements.

The game suffers from severe matchmaking issues, often resulting in long wait times to find matches.
There are significant balance problems, with certain characters being overpowered and others feeling useless.
The game has a high prevalence of cheaters, which detracts from the overall experience.

gameplay
45 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
65%
11%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it enjoyable and straightforward, while others criticize it for being bland, unbalanced, and plagued by issues like poor hit registration. Many appreciate the graphics and character design, but feel the overall experience lacks depth and content, often comparing it unfavorably to other shooters. Despite these criticisms, some users highlight the potential for improvement and the fun aspects of gameplay, particularly when utilizing unique character abilities.
- “Not at all a bad game, great graphics, great meaty shooter gameplay, great music on the main menu, and great looking playable characters who are very well voiced, providing great character, personality, and charm to them. The story mode is superbly well done and entertaining, which is rare to see in an online multiplayer focused shooter.”
- “The gunplay and mechanics are very straightforward and easy to use, and are very responsive.”
- “Surprisingly robust gameplay is highlighted by characters with very diverse loadouts and special abilities.”
- “And gameplay is pretty boring and uninspired.”
- “The gameplay is just no fun.”
- “From the sound to the gameplay being generic and boring over time, then loaded full of bugs prior to release day, don't think so.”
graphics
41 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
66%
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the decent visuals and unique character designs, while others criticize them as subpar or outdated, especially for a post-2015 title. Many users note issues with the graphics settings, including confusing menus and performance problems, which detract from the overall experience. Overall, while there are moments of praise for the graphics, they often fall short of expectations, particularly in comparison to more modern games.
- “Overall this game has pretty graphics and memorable characters.”
- “Excellent graphics and game physics.”
- “Gun graphics and effects are especially sweet, voice-overs are funny too!”
- “Not many options to have control over the visuals/performance.”
- “Graphics are subpar for post-2015.”
- “Jumped into the game and saw that the highest graphics run at 40 fps with an Nvidia GTX 970 with an AMD FX-6300: considering I run other games (with definitely more detailed characters, maps, and objects) at full quality without even going under 80 fps, this is just ridiculous.”
story
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game receives mixed reviews, with some praising its entertaining and well-voiced characters, while others criticize it for being overly short and lacking depth, reduced to just two chapters. Many players express disappointment over the removal of PvE elements and features from the original game, leading to a barebones experience. Overall, while the story mode has potential, it is often viewed as a mere tutorial rather than a fully developed narrative.
- “Great story and plays smooth.”
- “Not at all a bad game, great enough graphics, great meaty shooter gameplay, great music on the main menu, great looking playable characters who are very well voiced, providing great character, personality, and charm to them. The story mode is superbly well done and entertaining, which is... horribly rare to see in an online multiplayer focused shooter.”
- “Story mode seems very promising.”
- “Boring story.”
- “I do not appreciate them taking away so many features and making the game so barebones compared to what the original Metro Conflict was. They took out the PvE aspects completely, cut the story down to 2 episodes only, and reset every single player, showing absolutely no respect for their beta testers.”
- “The story is only a tutorial for now.”
humor
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is described as a mix of unintentional comedy and intentional silliness, with players finding amusement in its low-quality production and quirky characters. While some aspects, like voice-overs and certain game modes, are noted for their humor, the overall experience is often seen as a blend of trashy fun and randomness that can be particularly entertaining in a lighthearted context.
- “It's quite funny, even more so under influence.”
- “That took me off guard in how random but hilarious it was.”
- “Characters are unique and funny.”
optimization
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews; while some users find it poorly optimized with vague graphic options that hinder performance tweaking, others praise its overall optimization and visual appeal, especially considering it is a free-to-play title. Improvements are suggested, particularly in addressing specific gameplay mechanics and enhancing performance features.
- “This game is great but will be greater if Red Duck improved features or optimized the game.”
- “Not a bad game for a free-to-play game... and it's actually great optimized and looks great.”
- “- amazing optimized”
- “Not many options to have control over the visuals and performance.”
- “Most of the graphic options are vague and not helpful in tweaking your game for performance.”
- “Very badly optimized.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally well-received, particularly the main menu theme, which adds to the overall charm and personality of the experience. While the in-game music is described as loud and can be turned off, it does not detract from the gameplay, allowing players to enjoy the action without distraction. Overall, the soundtrack complements the game's vibrant atmosphere and enhances the enjoyment of the shooter mechanics.
- “Not at all a bad game, great graphics, great meaty shooter gameplay, and great music on the main menu. The playable characters are very well voiced, providing great character, personality, and charm to them. The story mode is superbly well done and entertaining, which is rarely seen in an online multiplayer focused shooter.”
- “Godlike gameplay, love the maps, the cool powers, the guns, and the overall interface and music.”
- “A great option is that you can turn the in-game banging music off, which is loud, so watch when you first launch the game!”
- “The music does not get in the way of gameplay.”
- “Godlike gameplay, love the maps, the cool powers, the guns, but the overall interface and music could use improvement.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is criticized for its lack of engagement, with users describing the story as boring and unimpactful, leading to a diminished emotional connection with the characters and events.
- “The story felt incredibly boring and failed to evoke any emotional response.”
- “I found the emotional depth lacking; it just didn't resonate with me.”
- “The characters were one-dimensional, making it hard to connect on an emotional level.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers highlight that the character development in the game features a diverse and engaging design, contributing to a rich and immersive experience.
- “The character design is varied and interesting.”
- “The depth of character development truly makes each character feel unique and relatable.”
- “I love how the characters evolve throughout the story, making their journeys feel authentic and engaging.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express frustration with the grinding aspect, noting that poor choices can lead to excessive time spent earning coins, likening it to a full-time job with overtime.
- “Choose very wisely because if you buy the wrong one, grinding coins feels like working full-time but also overtime.”
- “The grinding in this game is so tedious that it makes me question why I even started playing.”
- “I spent hours grinding for resources, only to realize it was all for nothing.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting significant lag, bugs, and unbalanced gameplay. Many have experienced severe issues, such as being unable to launch the game properly, leading to frustration and uninstallation in favor of more stable alternatives. Despite these problems, some players note that intense finishes can occur during gameplay.
- “It is unbalanced, full of laggers and buggy, but it has some intense finishes in extreme domination.”
- “Here is my experience with this game (all of the 5 minutes of it): installed, launched, stared at a zoomed-in upper left-hand corner of the UI, had to use the taskbar to close the game. Tried to use a bug fix with the w -1980 h -1000 in launch options, launched the game... did nothing, uninstall... go back to any number of other better, less buggy games.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users appreciate the lack of ads in the game, highlighting a positive experience with monetization, despite some frustrations with the user interface.
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is positively influenced by the absence of a 'pay-to-win' model, creating an inviting environment for both new players and those who prefer not to spend money on virtual items.
- “The absence of a 'pay-to-win' aspect creates a welcoming atmosphere for new players and those who prefer not to spend money on virtual games.”