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Review of Metro Exodus Complete Edition on PS5

by Max Rathon Max Rathon photo Jun 2021
Cover image of Metro Exodus Complete Edition on PS5
Gamefings Score: 9
Platform: PS5 PS5 logo
Released: 18 Jun 2021
Genre: First-person shooter
Developer: 4A Games
Publisher: Deep Silver

Introduction

Welcome back to the post-apocalyptic world of Metro Exodus, where the usual brightness of life has been replaced by a delightful gray hue of despair... and mutants. The Complete Edition on PS5 brings the potential of ray tracing and global illumination, which sounds fancy, but does it help you survive in a landscape filled with terrifying creatures? Let's dive deep (not literally; this isn't a diving simulator) into this immersive experience that's bursting with graphic technical wizardry.

Gameplay

You are Artyom, our weary traveler and resident hero. You find yourself escaping the Moscow Metro and taking a lovely train ride through post-apocalyptic Russia on the Aurora, which is surprisingly less opulent than its name suggests. Here, you can explore expansive maps, engage in combat, and have a hidden showdown montage with the game's many creepy crawlies. The gameplay gives you the freedom to choose how to solve problems: be it sneaking past enemies or throwing them off with a well-placed can from your arsenal of survival tools. In this world, every filter counts, because let's face it, replacing your gas mask isn't a trip to the corner store; more like trying to buy toilet paper during a pandemic. You can also customize your weapons, because nothing says 'I love you' like a shotgun with a laser sight!

Graphics

Let's talk about visuals - oh boy! Normally, I'd recommend wearing sunglasses when playing this game, but with the PS5's capabilities, you don't need to! The Enhanced Edition utilizes ray tracing, meaning lighting and reflections look more realistic than ever, you might even start questioning your own reflection. The landscapes are expansive, ranging from verdant riverbanks to desolate wastelands, filled with the rich colors of decay - think of it as a romantic painting gone terribly wrong. The textures are fantastic and the detailed weather effects, like rain or snow that blanket the environment, can actually be felt through your DualSense controller. It's like a three-dimensional atmospheric hug, albeit a hug from a bear with sharp teeth.

Conclusion

Metro Exodus Complete Edition is a thrilling entry in the series that seamlessly blends storytelling with breathtaking visuals and gameplay that caters to both the stealthy cat and shoot-first-ask-questions-later dog players among us. The PS5 has transformed this already engaging game into an audiovisual masterpiece. If you're yet to hop aboard the Aurora, it's high time you do - just don't forget your gas mask and a couple of spare filters. In short, grab a backpack and prepare for an adventure that's sure to make your heart race; just remember, in the wasteland, if you hear a noise behind you, it's probably not a deer.

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