Metal Eden
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About Metal Eden
Metal Eden is a sci-fi first-person shooter with arcade flair, developed by Reikon Games and published by Deep Silver. Set in 2025, the game tasks players with piloting a cybernetically enhanced unit named ASKA to infiltrate the deadly orbital city of MOEBIUS and recover trapped citizens' "COREs." The story leans into dystopian themes, pitting players against rogue engineers and a collapsing environment. Released September 2, 2025, it runs on PC and current-gen consoles, offering a single-player campaign focused on action-packed set pieces and environmental storytelling. Think fast-paced gunplay with a side of philosophical sci-fi.
Gameplay
Metal Eden blends rapid-fire combat with environmental traversal. Players use a mix of futuristic weapons and hacking tools to fight off ENGINEERS and navigate MOEBIUS's shifting corridors. The game emphasizes verticality, with zip lines and magnetic boots enabling fluid movement. Missions often split between direct firefights and stealth sections, punctuated by cinematic set pieces like collapsing platforms and AI ambushes. Controls are twitchy and responsive, with a regenerating health system that keeps tension high. Each level funnels you toward the next explosive encounter, with minimal downtime. The campaign is story-driven but rewards exploration for lore fragments and alternate weapon blueprints.
What Players Think
PlayPile players rate Metal Eden 8.3/10, with 87% completing the main story in 12.3 hours. Community moods are polarized: 58% label it "exhilarating" for its combat pacing, while 32% call it "frustrating" due to repetitive boss mechanics. Critics praise the "cinematic intensity" but note a 76% completion rate for side content. The game’s 132 achievements are 78% earned on average, with 42% of players hitting 100% (top 5%). Reviews highlight "addictive but shallow" design, with one user writing, "It’s a rollercoaster that forgets to build a second act."
PlayPile's Take
Metal Eden is a solid pick for fans of high-octane shooters who don’t mind a paper-thin story. Priced at $59.99, it delivers a concise, aggressive experience with rewatchable set pieces. The achievement set is robust but skews easy, offering little replay value. Skip if you crave deep mechanics or narrative weight. For a 10-hour adrenaline blast with slick visuals, it hits the mark.
Game Modes
Single player
IGDB Rating
83.9
RAWG Rating
3.8
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