Metro Exodus
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- February 15, 2019
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Innovative and unnerving, Metro Exodus is the best post-apocalyptic survival game of the generation.
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Innovative and unnerving, Metro Exodus is the best post-apocalyptic survival game of the generation.
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39% of scored reviews fell within the range of 80 to 86 / 100
Austin Wood (GamesRadar+)
4.5/5 stars
“A first-person survival shooter that’s as engrossing as it is unnerving, Metro Exodus tells a powerfully human story in a world that’s equal parts style and substance.”
Tristan Ogilvie (IGN)
8.5/10
“Metro Exodus brings its survival horror to the surface without sacrificing any of the series’ signature tension.”
Astrid Johnson (Polygon)
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“On my journey aboard the Aurora, I encounter pockets of humanity that have already lost hope. But on this train, beside my friends and family, there’s still hope yet.”
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| Outlet | Author | Score | Date | Quote | Read |
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| 3DNews | Денис Щенников | 9.5 / 10 | 02-13-2019 | Metro Exodus is an unforgettable adventure. It works perfectly both as a semi-open world shooter and as an emotional story. | Read review |
| AbsoluteXbox | Steve Millward | 3.6 / 5 stars | 02-23-2019 | Metro Exodus hits its stride when it’s doing what it knows best and that’s combat in confined spaces. | Read review |
| ACG | Jeremy Penter | Recommended | 02-13-2019 | Video Review | Read review |
| Ars Technica | Sam Machkovech | Recommended | 02-13-2019 | Do you like a game whose combat and discovery mechanics are entirely divorced from stop-and-wait delivery of lengthy, meandering dialogue, always spoken by over-eager actors with thick Eastern European accents? If so, you’re in for some genuinely likable moments of character development; they’re just firmly nestled in the kinds of overlong stories that might have you saying “get on with it, man” after a while. The spoilable plot beats, on the other hand, feel like fine B-movie cheese. Sometimes, these are full of scare-quote “important” messages freighted with fromage. (And sometimes filled with comically intense evil, too.) | Read review |
| Atomix | Alberto Desfassiaux | 90 / 100 | 02-13-2019 | Metro Exodus is the culmination of a vision that deserved much more attention than it has received | Read review |
| Attack of the Fanboy | Kyle Hanson | 3 / 5 stars | 02-13-2019 | Following off the stellar Metro 2033 and Last Light, Exodus feels like a misstep for this series. This series has built a reputation on its quality, but Exodus falls flat in some ways that truly matter. | Read review |
| AusGamers | Kosta Andreadis | 9.5 / 10 | 02-13-2019 | That said, for the quick and obligatory surface level comparison: it’s a dash of Fallout, a sprinkle of BioShock, some Dishonored for flavour and Thief to darken the edges. | Read review |
| BaziCenter | Milad Taher Nejad | 7.5 / 10 | 02-12-2019 | The fall section of Metro Exodus is exactly how the rest of the game should have been. The wide linear structure of this section provides great tempo and an overall open ended experience, while the linear and semi open world sections fail to deliver. It is very surprising that the developers didn’t learn from Kshatriya DLC and other big franchises that went open world and failed. | Read review |
| Bazimag | Ehsan Nakhoda | 8.3 / 10 | 02-25-2019 | Metro Exodus is the Metro that you were expecting to see. It’s the same S.T.A.L.K.E.R that you’ve been waiting to see for years. Up until now Resident Evil 2 and Metro Exodus are the best games that I have experienced in 2019. I like to recommend this game to you 100% but not everyone will be able to deal with its controls and hardcore difficulty. This is enough to turn Metro Exodus from a popular masterpiece to a cult game that only a select few will enjoy. | Read review |
| Bloody Disgusting | Jim Hargreaves | 3.5 / 5 stars | 02-13-2019 | If you loved both 2033 and Last Light then you’ve likely boarded the hype train already and won’t be disappointed. Many will appreciate the continuation of Artyom’s story and 4A’s shift towards a freer, more immersive experience though Metro is still a couple of pegs below that top tier of first-person shooters. It feels rough around the edges and is let down by occasional bugs, sloppy AI, and a flimsy stealth system. That said, innovations elsewhere make some of these shortfalls easier to overlook. | Read review |
| Cerealkillerz | Gabriel Bogdan | 9 / 10 | 02-12-2019 | Metro Exodus shows impressively how to set the scene for a Singleplayer Shooter Game and how important a good atmosphere can be. If you can live with small technical hiccups you’ll get a gripping adventure with lots of playful freedom and probably already one of the best shooter games of the year. | Read review |
| CGMagazine | Lane Martin | 8 / 10 | 02-13-2019 | While Different than past installments, Metro: Exodus is still worth a look | Read review |
| Cheat Code Central | Sean Engemann | 4.5 / 5 stars | 02-13-2019 | A voice to go with Artyom’s soul would have been nice, as well as some AI tweaking, but the thoughtful additions and improvements from previous Metro games gives Exodus a fresh experience for anyone ready for a wild train ride. | Read review |
| COGconnected | Paul Sullivan | 76 / 100 | 02-13-2019 | In my heart, I have strong feelings for Exodus, but I’ll forever be haunted by how outstanding a few more layers of polish could’ve made it. | Read review |
| Critical Hit | Nick Cowen | 8.5 / 10 | 02-22-2019 | Metro Exodus is ambitious, engrossing and at times genuinely disturbing. Above all it tells a fantastic tale set in a world that all the game’s superb aspects work hard to immerse the player in. While ‘the post-apocalyptic Russia’ may not sound like an appealing destination, Metro Exodus is well worth the trip. | Read review |
| Cubed3 | Chris Leebody | 9 / 10 | 03-02-2019 | Quite simply, Metro Exodus is the perfect way to round off this trilogy, and a testament to the powerful evolution that a gaming franchise can make. The open world offers a whole new perspective from which to enjoy Artom’s tale. Whilst there are some niggly issues with AI, and maybe an overuse of bespoke animations, the fact remains that it is hard to think of a better example of how to design a single-player survival adventure. Visually stunning and packed with audio detail, this is something that should be experienced by any PC gamer. | Read review |
| Cultured Vultures | Nick Monahan | 8.5 / 10 | 02-22-2019 | The conclusion to Artyom’s journey has the best gameplay and most compelling story of the series, on top of incredible visual and audio presentation. It retains the series’ simplistic stealth system and falters with control, writing and dialogue issues, but even so, Metro Exodus is an odyssey worth undertaking. | Read review |
| Daily Dot | Joseph Knoop | 3.5 / 5 stars | 02-13-2019 | Despite these gripes, it’s clear that 4A Games has sacrificed none of Metro’s survivalist spirit. Amid all the ruin, murder, and mutation, there’s a humanity to this game that few other shooters ever reach. | Read review |
| Daily Mirror | James Ide | 5 / 5 stars | 02-24-2019 | 4A has taken so much of what worked well from the previous games and improved upon them. Where possible it also switches up so many established concepts on their head, meaning you’re never completely safe. This leads to some memorable, intense experiences with plenty of leeway to play the game your way. | Read review |
| Daily Star | Jason Coles | 5 / 5 stars | 02-13-2019 | Metro Exodus is quite simply astounding and it’s good to see it escaping the underground and, hopefully, it’ll get the recognition it deserves now that it’s out in the open for all to see. | Read review |
| Destructoid | Chris Moyse | 7 / 10 | 02-13-2019 | Metro Exodus is a tour-de-force in apocalyptic exploration. It offers a rich, evolving world, brought to life with stunning visuals, immersive sound and ghastly creatures. These thrills and chills are irritatingly tempered with menial tasks, poor voice acting, dull stealth and a soulless hero, all of which prevent Metro Exodus from achieving its true potential. Behind these grievances, however, lies a thrilling adventure for anyone who dares board The Aurora. Just prepare to get your ticket punched. | Read review |
| Digiato | Shayan Karami | 85 / 100 | 02-22-2019 | Metro Exodus gets you on a journey which is rare these days. The story of Artyom to find a new home is a unique experience that keeps you on the edge of your seats till the very end. | Read review |
| Digital Chumps | Steven McGehee | 9.3 / 10 | 02-22-2019 | In sum, Metro Exodus takes the best elements of 2033 and Last Light and adds a major evolutionary component with open world exploration and crafting. | Read review |
| Digital Trends | Gabe Gurwin | 4 / 5 stars | 02-13-2019 | Metro Exodus is a terrific post-apocalyptic shooter that expands on the series without ignoring its roots. | Read review |
| Digitally Downloaded | Matt Sainsbury | 3 / 5 stars | 02-14-2019 | Read review | |
| DualShockers | Ryan Meitzler | 8.5 / 10 | 02-13-2019 | With an expanded world and deeper systems, Metro Exodus breaks out of the tunnels without losing the series’ signature survival elements. | Read review |
| Easy Allies | Ben Moore | 4.25 / 5 stars | 02-17-2019 | Metro Exodus creates a vast and intensely compelling world. | Read review |
| Echo Boomer | David Fialho | Not Recommended | 02-27-2019 | With more open spaces to explore and out of the claustrophobic ruins of Moscow, Metro Exodus goes into an interesting direction showing a classic post-apocalyptic world more familiar to the fans of this genre. Flawed but charming, Artyom’s journey is full of emotions and action packed, in a well-paced game that has almost everything a Metro game should have. | Read review |
| EGM | Nick Plessas | 7 / 10 | 02-13-2019 | The journey of Metro Exodus is more rollercoaster than train ride, with peaks and troughs rather than a steady level of quality throughout. Its technical issues make the product feel rushed, but these are worth suffering for a series that’s ultimately heading down the right track. | Read review |
| Electric Bento | Drew Meadows | 8.9 / 10 | 02-13-2019 | Metro Exodus doesn’t make the best first impression, once things start moving, it sure does leave a lasting one by the time the credits roll | Read review |
| Eurogamer | Edwin Evans-Thirlwell | Recommended | 02-13-2019 | Far from just another map-clearing game, Metro’s first above-ground outing is an atmospheric, characterful voyage across a ruined Russia. | Read review |
| Everyeye.it | Tommaso Montagnoli | 8.5 / 10 | 02-13-2019 | Metro: Exodus is the final chapter of an important saga: the title created by 4A Games and produced by Deep Silver is not only an excellent shooter, characterized by a unique and inimitable gunplay, but it is also one of the last bastions FPS dedicated to the single player, still able to put the player at the center of the narrative. | Read review |
| FingerGuns | Greg Hicks | 9 / 10 | 03-01-2019 | But, get past those gripes and there is a competent, strongly put together first-person sneaker in there. Realised in some of the most beautiful locations to date, alongside a constant in game narrative with a ragtag team that is as adaptive to the change as you are, there is depth to Exodus. | Read review |
| Flickering Myth | Scott Watson | 9 / 10 | 02-13-2019 | Slight disappointments aside, Metro Exodus is a fitting continuation of Artyom’s onward journey through the remains of a post-nuclear world. It’s a grim, yet beautiful, mix of open world and linear first person shooting that isn’t afraid to throw challenges at you from beginning to end. | Read review |
| Game Debate | Jon Sutton | 8 / 10 | 03-03-2019 | As a sequel, Metro Exodus pulls ahead of the rest of the franchise in a big way by leaving the very metro itself behind. Aesthetically, the place is a joy to explore from beginning to end, and there’s enough variation to keep things feeling fresh. Dig down deep and it’s another Metro with a new skin, but it’s a damned good one of those all the same. | Read review |
| Game Informer | Matt Bertz | 8.8 / 10 | 02-13-2019 | Artyom’s journey across Russia is filled with interesting locales, a steady flow of new enemy types, and a cause worth fighting for | Read review |
| Game Rant | Dalton Cooper | 3.5 / 5 stars | 02-13-2019 | Metro Exodus does a decent job at blending the franchise’s stealth/shooter gameplay with semi-open world environments, but still falls short of its predecessors. | Read review |
| Game Revolution | Jason Faulkner | 4 / 5 stars | 02-13-2019 | I sincerely hope that with some patches the rough edges of Metro Exodus can be worked out. It’s almost there but has just enough technical issues to cause some frustration. | Read review |
| Gameblog | Camille Allard | 9 / 10 | 02-13-2019 | Metro Exodus is a masterpiece. Only the silence of the main character is a major problem. The game have a breathtaking artistic direction and visual quality. The staging is exceptional, it allows to put in abyss deep characters. It is hard to imagine a better adaptation for the novel of Glukhoovsky. | Read review |
| GameCrate | David Jagneaux | 9.3 / 10 | 02-13-2019 | Metro Exodus is a masterful execution of a dying breed of video game: the measured, finely tuned, linear single player action game. From start to finish it’s an amazing thrill ride that rarely takes a moment to catch its breath and it lacks the bloated filler that plague so many other | Read review |
| Gamefa | Mehdi Reazaei | 9 / 10 | 02-13-2019 | I dont want to say Metro: Exodus Doesn’t have any problems. But it is one of the best choice among FPS games in this generation. Its Unique Story And Atmosphere, new Customization system, deep gameplay with survival horror elements and beautiful graphics and music, made Metro Exodus one of the best games of its genre that you should play definitely | Read review |
| GameGrin | Nikki Koolonavich | 6 / 10 | 03-07-2019 | With a less than impressive story, poor design choices, and technical problems aplenty. Metro Exodus ends up being a disappointing end to what is otherwise a brilliant series. | Read review |
| GameMAG | Unknown | 8 / 10 | 02-18-2019 | Powerful atmosphere, interesting locations, non-linearity and beautiful graphics should please fans of Metro and genre in gereral. If you are afraid of bugs, it is better to postpone the purchase and wait for patches. If not, you can safely run to the store. The game will not disappoint you. | Read review |
| Gameplanet | Chris Brown | 8.5 / 10 | 02-14-2019 | 4A Games have rekindled my love for the world that was left behind. A post-apocalyptic journey out of darkness with a uniquely eastern European accent. Equally gorgeous and grotesque Metro Exodus is sure to please newcomers and the returning faithful alike. I just wish the road was a little smoother and with fewer bugs skittering about. | Read review |
| GamePro | Philipp Elsner | 90 / 100 | 02-13-2019 | An unforgettable end-time trip that combines linear levels and open world wonderfully. | Read review |
| Gamer Escape | Josh McGrath | 8 / 10 | 02-15-2019 | Overall, Metro Exodus is an enthralling and gripping experience, marred a bit by lack of polish. The occasional glitches and sometimes rough enemy AI were a bit too noticeable to ignore, but did little to drag down my experience. | Read review |
| Gamers Heroes | Johnny Hurricane | 6 / 10 | 02-14-2019 | Metro Exodus has the potential to be a solid game, but it just isn’t there in its current state. Those on the fence best wait for a few patches before picking this one up. | Read review |
| Gamersky | 八云猫车 | 8.7 / 10 | 02-16-2019 | Metro Exodus makes great progress in terms of open-world and battle system. And of course, it offers an outstanding thrilling story just like its prequels. | Read review |
| GameSkinny | Sergey_3847 | 9 / 10 | 02-13-2019 | Metro Exodus, 4A’s new first-person shooter, is almost a perfect game, introducing exciting new elements while still offering the classic Metro experience. | Read review |
| GameSpew | Chris McMullen | 8 / 10 | 02-13-2019 | Deviating from the series’ formula and taking the adventure above ground was a bold move for 4A Games, but it’s paid off. Metro Exodus can be unforgiving at times but it’s a rollicking, radioactive road-trip that’s sure to scratch that post-apocalyptic itch. | Read review |
| GameSpot | Michael Higham | 8 / 10 | 02-13-2019 | As Metro broadens its horizons, it loses some of the series’ focus. But Exodus makes up for it with thrilling encounters and a crew you’ll want to follow to the ends of the earth. | Read review |
| GamesRadar+ | Austin Wood | 4.5 / 5 stars | 02-13-2019 | A first-person survival shooter that’s as engrossing as it is unnerving, Metro Exodus tells a powerfully human story in a world that’s equal parts style and substance. | Read review |
| GameZone | Cade Onder | 8 / 10 | 02-18-2019 | Despite shortcomings like a rather by the numbers level of quality of side missions, poor performance both visually and audibly, Metro Exodus still manages to deliver a compelling experience. Thanks to its meaty crafting and gun customization, a beautiful character-driven story focused more on humans than the fantastical, and a world built around fear, desolation, and tension, Exodus will definitely be one of 2019’s most talked about games by the end of the year. | Read review |
| Gaming Nexus | Nathan Carter | 8 / 10 | 02-13-2019 | Aside from some technical issues and a somewhat predicable story, Metro Exodus is a fun FPS with beautiful locations, lovable characters and a decent ending to Artyom’s story. | Read review |
| GamingBolt | Shubhankar Parijat | 8 / 10 | 02-13-2019 | Metro Exodus is an ambitious sequel that retains the best parts of its predecessors, while also expanding upon their ideas in significant ways. A general lack of polish hurts those ambitions somewhat, but in the end, this is a game that is well worth the price of entry. | Read review |
| GamingTrend | Travis Northup | 90 / 100 | 02-18-2019 | Metro Exodus is a masterpiece in survival horror, and a game that evolves beyond its roots to transform into something truly special. | Read review |
| GBAtemp | Jessie Ljunggren | 7 / 10 | 03-09-2019 | Metro: Exodus is a beautiful disaster that will probably disappear from the radar quickly and will likely be remembered for its incredible graphic design, but forgotten for its lack of substance. | Read review |
| GearNuke | Humad Ali Shah | 8 / 10 | 02-20-2019 | Metro Exodus is a memorable trip that is equal parts atmospheric first-person shooter and gritty survival horror drama set in a post-apocalyptic world. While suffering from some technical issues, the game itself is extremely well made from the way narration of the story happens to how combat encounters play out. | Read review |
| Geek Culture | Adan Jimenez | 6.5 / 10 | 02-12-2019 | Metro: Exodus is a decent FPS with open world-style level design, but fans of the previous entries may not be too happy with the various changes it has brought to the series. | Read review |
| Geeks Under Grace | E.L. Wilson | 8.5 / 10 | 03-27-2019 | Metro Exodus is not just another post-apocalyptic video game. The game is a character-driven story that is intriguing. Metro Exodus has great gameplay and gorgeous scenery, and it’s a fun game to play. | Read review |
| Generación Xbox | Unknown | 9.1 / 10 | 02-13-2019 | It is a demanding game, a game in which you will die and you will have to work on each advance, but all this is extremely satisfying and make this third installment a totally unique game. | Read review |
| God is a Geek | Nicola Ardron | 7 / 10 | 02-13-2019 | Metro Exodus feels like a game where its ambitions slightly outstrip its abilities. Visually stunning, it suffers a little too much from an obtuse system of storytelling and maps that are slightly too large creating long periods of doing nothing. | Read review |
| GotGame | Kieran Toovey | 6.5 / 10 | 03-04-2019 | If you are a die-hard fan of the series or genre, then it might be worth it. General gamers might enjoy the jump scares and various features of the game. | Read review |
| GRYOnline.pl | Krzysztof Mysiak | 8.5 / 10 | 02-12-2019 | Metro: Exodus requires patience during the long cut-scenes and way too extensive dialogues, but it’s worth it. The new Metro offers unique, superb gameplay full of amazing locations and a magnificent atmosphere. Don’t wait for Half-Life 3 – in my opinion, you can get the same amount of fun today! | Read review |
| Guardian | Rick Lane | 4 / 5 stars | 02-13-2019 | The latest in the survivalist shooter game series takes you out of Moscow on a touching, tragic and engaging journey | Read review |
| Hardcore Gamer | Chris Shive | 4 / 5 stars | 02-13-2019 | Metro Exodus proves that after a six year break this franchise is just as relevant and enjoyable as ever. | Read review |
| Hobby Consolas | David Martinez | 90 / 100 | 02-13-2019 | Metro Exodus is an excellent story based shooter, which combines survival skills, exploration, stealth and combat. We love the post apocalyptic setting, based on the Metro novels by Dmitry Glukhovsky, and some open worlds elements. | Read review |
| Hynerd.it | Unknown | 8.1 / 10 | 03-08-2019 | Metro: Exodus is the proper result of the hard work made by Glukhovsky | Read review |
| IGN | Tristan Ogilvie | 8.5 / 10 | 02-13-2019 | Metro Exodus brings its survival horror to the surface without sacrificing any of the series’ signature tension. | Read review |
| IGN Italy | Stefano Castelli | 8.7 / 10 | 02-13-2019 | Turning to open-world without sacrifying its identity, Metro Exodus is a succesful odyssey by 4A Games. | Read review |
| IGN Middle East | Islam Ibrahim | 7.4 / 10 | 02-16-2019 | Metro Exodus offers a powerful story and a wonderful world but is full of technical errors and very bad artificial intelligence. | Read review |
| IGN Spain | Javi Andrés | 8.5 / 10 | 02-13-2019 | It’s easy to perceive that Metro Exodus is the evolution of the two previous 4A games. The open spaces, the good narrative and the mix of shooter, crafting and stealth get an adventure that could be better with a more coherent enemy AI and more technical stability. | Read review |
| Jump Dash Roll | Daniel Garrod | 9 / 10 | 03-05-2019 | Metro Exodus confidently takes the franchise into ‘AAA’ territory with a tense, exciting, survival horror game that balances exciting action with methodical stealth and a stunning open world. Just remember: it’s not always the dark you should be afraid of. | Read review |
| Kotaku | Nathan Grayson | Recommended | 02-20-2019 | Exodus isn’t content to just be one kind of first-person shooter. After an open first half focused on survival and exploration, the latter portion plays much more like its linear predecessors, to mixed results. The final two of Exodus’ four major locations suffer from their own particular issues, as well as more exasperating versions of issues that pop up all throughout the rest of the game. | Read review |
| LevelUp | Luis Sánchez | 8.8 / 10 | 02-14-2019 | Metro: Exodus is a good example of how a series can left behind some of its core ideas and still deliver a well-defined experience for the players that played the previous games. With great pace and outstanding atmospheric details, 4A Games latest production will fill the nuclear gap left by the previous leader of the post apocalyptic genre. | Read review |
| M3 | P-A Knutsson | 8 / 10 | 02-16-2019 | Metro Exodus does the most right and is far superior to its predecessors on virtually all points. The semi-open world is lovingly built, as is the interaction with the side characters. What stands out most, however, is the dense atmosphere that constantly makes us sit on full strains. | Read review |
| Merlin’in Kazanı | Furkan Güler | 81 / 100 | 02-13-2019 | Metro Exodus, takes the franchise to next level. Storytelling in general is good. However, without side quests, game loses its excitement. If you are a fan of Metro series, you should play the game without hesitation. | Read review |
| Metro GameCentral | Unknown | 9 / 10 | 02-13-2019 | The best post-apocalyptic survival game of the generation, that innovates in terms of both its varied gameplay mechanics and its incisive storytelling. | Read review |
| MonsterVine | Shannon P. Drake | 4.5 / 5 stars | 02-13-2019 | Ultimately, I feel like you have to buy in. If you want to start picking plot threads or quibble about level design, you can, but I don’t think there’s a lot of value to it. Get in, loser, we’re going to find humanity. | Read review |
| MSPoweruser | Lewis White | 9 / 10 | 02-18-2019 | Metro Exodus may be bigger than previous Metro games, but it’s a larger shell that begs to be filled with something polished, interesting and unique. | Read review |
| New Game Network | Tim Reid | 86 / 100 | 02-14-2019 | Metro Exodus is a more than worthy successor to Last Light, successfully introducing open levels to break up the more linear sequences, while also retaining the unique look, feel and incredible atmosphere that made the previous games so memorable. | Read review |
| Nexus | Andrew Logue | 9 / 10 | 02-19-2019 | Metro Exodus demands patience and prior knowledge if you’re looking to appreciate every narrative moment, and the control scheme is likely to confound new players, but it’s an essential purchase to fans of the prior games that want to see Artyom’s journey through to the end. | Read review |
| Niche Gamer | Tyler Valle | 9 / 10 | 02-15-2019 | Metro Exodus is an impressive experience, and by far one of the most ambitious sequels I’ve ever reviewed in my career. | Read review |
| NoobFeed | Bogdan Robert Mateș | 85 / 100 | 03-01-2019 | Walk along to Metro Exodus’ slower pace, take your time with what it has to show and tell, and you’ll be in for one of the most powerful post-apocalyptic journeys out there. | Read review |
| OnlySP | Daniel Pereira | 4 / 5 stars | 02-21-2019 | As the game progresses further many of Metro Exodus’s problems begin to alleviate themselves as the experience becomes more defined. This allows for the game’s unique blend of gameplay and narrative storytelling in a horrific environment to shine through. While most titles in the horror genre focus on jump scares and other classic tropes, Metro Exodus allows the environment of post-apocalyptic Russia to do all the work. Players who take the time to experience what this new entry into the Metro series has to offer will no doubt witness one of the greatest narrative survival horror experiences present within a video game. | Read review |
| Oyungezer Online | Engin Vural | 9 / 10 | 02-12-2019 | Metro: Exodus offers an amazing opportunity to go on a journey in the vast geography of Russia that is full of anger, pity, happiness, sadness, frustration, fear, worry and hope. A must play. | Read review |
| Pardis Game | Mohammad Taghavi | 8.5 / 10 | 02-21-2019 | Is Metro Exodus good? Definitely. Was it worth the long wait? Without a doubt. Should you buy it? If you’re a fan, then just stop reading go play it. If not, go through previous games which are enjoyable experiences themselves and are cheap on every console. If you liked them, then I would suggest you join Artyom’s journey of making his dream come true | Read review |
| Paste Magazine | Cameron Kunzelman | 7.5 / 10 | 02-19-2019 | It is a great game that had to smear itself in a layer of whatever-nothing to convince you that it belonged in a certain genre. But like the octopus pretending to be a rock, Metro Exodus is a brilliant creature in the guise of a worse one. With some time, energy, and emotional investment it springs to life. | Read review |
| PC Gamer | Andy Kelly | 78 / 100 | 02-13-2019 | An incredible trip through a stunning post-apocalyptic world, let down by some uninspiring FPS combat. | Read review |
| PC Invasion | Steven Wong | 8 / 10 | 02-13-2019 | Although far from perfect, Metro Exodus provides a breathtaking game experience across a post-nuclear apocalyptic world. | Read review |
| PCGamesN | Harry Shepherd | 8 / 10 | 02-13-2019 | Pulling its inspirations from across videogames, this radioactive romp is the strongest in the series, and one of the best post-apocalyptic games ever made.Harry Shepherd | Read review |
| PCWorld | Unknown | 4.5 / 5 stars | 03-06-2019 | Only a Metro game could get away with wiping two hours of progress and still score this high | Read review |
| Player2.net.au | Matt Hewson | Recommended | 02-13-2019 | Like its predecessors it is dark, depressing and engaging, a game where you never feel comfortable. But unlike its predecessors, this feels like a complete package, not a promising game let down by technical issues. This is the best Metro has ever been and is one of the best FPS adventures that money can buy. Do not miss it. | Read review |
| PlayStation LifeStyle | Paulmichael Contreras | 8 / 10 | 02-15-2019 | Metro Exodus is an entertaining post-apocalyptic shooter that isn’t afraid to take chances with the series’ formula. There are still occasional jump scares, resources are scarce, and often times humans are your worst enemy. The addition of large, open levels really freed up 4A Games to make a world all the more detailed and believable. A few technical issues hold the game back a bit, but they are by no means a deal breaker. Fans of the Metro series shouldn’t hesitate to pick up Metro Exodus at launch, and fans of survival horror should also find plenty to like here. | Read review |
| PlayStation Universe | Joe Apsey | 8.5 / 10 | 02-13-2019 | Metro Exodus is an amazing and beautiful game that offers a new style and experience from 2033 and Last Light. With polished visuals and an amazing soundtrack, the changes 4A Games have implemented create awesome environments and enjoyable gameplay, taking you across various landscapes of Europe. However, in doing so, the survival horror and dark, claustrophobic tone have almost entirely been left behind at the station. | Read review |
| Polygon | Astrid Johnson | Recommended | 02-14-2019 | On my journey aboard the Aurora, I encounter pockets of humanity that have already lost hope. But on this train, beside my friends and family, there’s still hope yet. | Read review |
| PowerUp! | Leo Stevenson | 9.2 / 10 | 02-13-2019 | Metro Exodus drops you into an unforgiving, post-apocalyptic playground and gives you just enough tools to, maybe, make it out alive. | Read review |
| Press Start | Brodie Gibbons | 7 / 10 | 02-13-2019 | Metro Exodus shows some heart, and it’s clear the developers have poured a lot into this third chapter of Artyom’s story. Unfortunately, there are a lot of things that keep the game from hitting the standard set by its predecessors. Pacing is hamstrung by the ambitious misfire of an ‘open-world’, while performance issues and glitches mar much of Exodus. | Read review |
| pressakey.com | Darius Kubisch | Recommended | 02-15-2019 | The fact that Metro Exodus also works for me as a newcomer to the Metro series and that I can now comprehend the often quoted strengths of the shooter cannot be denied. The balance between survival-, shooter- and stealth-gameplay, exploring the extensive areas and returning to narrow dungeons and tunnels, which are garnished with horror elements, is well done. I also liked the wonderfully refreshing reduction to the bare essentials in terms of HUD, markers and other ballast very much and intensified the immersion immensely. In the end, Metro Exodus entertained me well for about 20 hours, but didn’t completely convince me. Nevertheless, the experience is worth a recommendation to me and Metro fans will probably take it anyway, although 4A Games has not only remained true to its strengths, but also to its weaknesses. | Read review |
| PSX Brasil | Bruno Henrique Vinhadel | 92 / 100 | 02-13-2019 | Saying that Metro Exodus is the best game in the Metro series is no exaggeration. The vast improvements are remarkable and deliver a fantastic game, even now when shooting games are only recognized by the online factor. Enhanced narrative, charismatic characters, excellent gameplay and flawless visuals make Metro Exodus one of the best shooting games of the generation. Exodus brings a pleasant nostalgia and is mandatory for fans of the franchise as well as worshippers of the genre. | Read review |
| Pure Playstation | Max Taylor | 7.9 / 10 | 02-12-2019 | Metro Exodus’ excellent storytelling, art design and atmosphere make it the most engrossing entry in the trilogy. However, clunky, inconsistent design, poor AI and open-world hub areas which are severely underutilized prevent this ambitious project from fulfilling its full potential. | Read review |
| Push Square | Liam Croft | 6 / 10 | 02-13-2019 | While Metro: Exodus delivers on its promise of deep and meaningful combat situations that let you approach encounters from any angle you can think of, its technical shortcomings are simply unforgivable. Combine that with a plot that doesn’t answer its most intriguing questions and you’ve got an experience that will please at times, but will also disappoint those looking for something meaningful outside of the distribution of bullets. | Read review |
| Rectify Gaming | Dave Rodriguez | 7.8 / 10 | 03-04-2019 | Metro Exodus delivers an uneven yet satisfying conclusion to Artyom’s journey. | Read review |
| Rely On Horror | Momoka Truong | 7 / 10 | 02-21-2019 | Country roads, take me home. To the place, Artyom. | Read review |
| Rock, Paper, Shotgun | Brendan Caldwell | Recommended | 02-20-2019 | Regardless of its limitations, Exodus still deserves its place among its underground comrades. In many ways it’s better, and I’m very glad they didn’t just repeat the same subterranean journey again. | Read review |
| Saudi Gamer | عبدالرحمن بعيون | 9 / 10 | 02-15-2019 | Metro Exodus took the series to the next level, it was a gamble to take the players out of the metro, but the game succeeded in that without compromising the identity of the series, while adding a lot of depth to the gameplay. | Read review |
| Screen Rant | Corey Hoffmeyer | 4.5 / 5 stars | 02-13-2019 | The crowning achievement of the series, offering a post-apocalyptic experience that’s terrifying. | Read review |
| SECTOR.sk | Peter Dragula | 9 / 10 | 02-13-2019 | New Metro game shows more from the post-apocalyptic world with some sandbox survival experience and thrilling story. | Read review |
| Shacknews | Josh Hawkins | 8 / 10 | 02-14-2019 | Metro Exodus is best when it follows the classic Metro formula, painting the world with tension as you dive deeper into the darkness of the world. While the game does suffer with a bit of an identity crisis at times, at the end of it all, the tension and fear that is peppered throughout more than makes the journey worth the trouble as players get their first look at a much bigger world and the dangers that lie within it. | Read review |
| Skill Up | Ralph Panebianco | Recommended | 03-04-2019 | Video Review | Read review |
| Slant Magazine | Steven Scaife | 3 / 5 stars | 02-16-2019 | The game ultimately seems less interested in the process of how humanity breaks down than its grisly end results. | Read review |
| Softpedia | Cosmin Vasile | 8.5 / 10 | 02-25-2019 | Metro Exodus bets big on interpersonal relationships and world building, something that the other two games in the series lacked badly. Its more mundane approach on how Artyom’s crew perceives the post-apocalyptic landscapes they explore in their search for the promise land is what makes Metro Exodus a great game. | Read review |
| SomHráč.sk | Martin Černický | 85 / 100 | 02-13-2019 | Metro Exodus is exactly the game that creators promised and its more open environment and ambitious narrative, taking place over a longer period of time, will fully satisfy all Metro fans. | Read review |
| SpazioGames | Valthiel | 8.5 / 10 | 02-13-2019 | Metro Exodus represents an evolution for the series and yet remains faithful to its roots and tells another great story to remember. | Read review |
| Stevivor | Matt Gosper | 7.5 / 10 | 02-14-2019 | Metro Exodus feels like a solid simulacrum of someone else trying to make a Fallout game, for all the benefits and drawbacks that entails. | Read review |
| TechRaptor | Robert N. Adams | 9.5 / 10 | 02-13-2019 | Metro Exodus builds on the gameplay of the previous titles and expands it into a much broader world, adding new mechanics and expanding the narrative without padding things too much. | Read review |
| Telegraph | Tom Hoggins | 4 / 5 stars | 02-13-2019 | As the third entry in the fearsomely oppressive survival-shooter series, Metro Exodus appears to set its stool out early. | Read review |
| The Digital Fix | Stephen Hudson | 8 / 10 | 02-15-2019 | Boasting solid gameplay and one of the most compelling stories I’ve played in recent times, Metro Exodus’ shift to the striking Russian landscape is not only a worthy successor to the previous entries, but one of the best shooters on the PS4 today. | Read review |
| The Games Machine | Mario Baccigalupi | 9.2 / 10 | 02-13-2019 | Metro Exodus should be preservedas a species near to extinction: it is not always perfect, but overall we are facing the best story driven FPS in recent years, crafted with love, much more freedom but still impressive in its narrative, graphical and playable level of details. | Read review |
| The Outerhaven Productions | Keith Mitchell | 4.5 / 5 stars | 02-13-2019 | Being perfectly honest, after the last two Metro games, not only is this one refreshing change, one that was needed. The open world, the crafting, and the large assortment of NPCs that you’ll encounter during the game. The Metro’s closed walls and need for something more gave way to all of this. Sure, we’re finally on the outside, yet the hellish world that you’ve come to know doesn’t take a backseat. Instead, we’re just introduced to more of it. There’s a whole new world to explore and experience, all while this new setting does the game good. Now we just need to know which ending is canon this time around. | Read review |
| TheSixthAxis | Nicole Hall | 9 / 10 | 02-13-2019 | Metro Exodus provides an immersive FPS experience that marks a new milestone for the franchise. Its survival-horror, sandbox and shooter elements are remarkably well balanced, constituting an engaging and thrilling game that’ll leave you no stranger to a good jump scare | Read review |
| Thumbsticks | Callum Williams | 4 / 5 stars | 02-25-2019 | Much like the previous games in the franchise, Metro Exodus isn’t perfect. Yet, despite that fact, this threequel’s bold decision to take its world in a new direction means that its glaring positives outweigh its lack of refinement. The gameplay is solid, the visuals are terrific and Metro Exodus’s decision to try new, courageous gameplay mechanics makes it a thrill to play, overall, meaning that this is not only a fitting culmination to Artyom’s story, but also 4A’s studio-defining work on the franchise as well. | Read review |
| TrueAchievements | Kevin Tavore | 4.5 / 5 stars | 02-13-2019 | Exodus is an overall excellent experience that succeeds at nearly everything it attempts to achieve. | Read review |
| TrueGaming | Unknown | 8.5 / 10 | 02-16-2019 | Metro Exodus is a great journey in a dark, dystopian world. the mix between open playgrounds and linear design is very well done, and there is enough content to keep you busy for quite some time. | Read review |
| Twinfinite | Tom Hopkins | 4 / 5 stars | 02-13-2019 | The survival horror tropes, linear moments, and emphasis on atmosphere haven’t been lost, but Exodus proves that Metro can be much more than a journey through dark and decaying tunnels. | Read review |
| USgamer | Hirun Cryer | 3.5 / 5 stars | 02-13-2019 | Metro Exodus is a solid conclusion for a cult series that made its name in rough charm. The open world and stealth systems of the conclusion to the trilogy are largely missteps, but it’s when Metro Exodus returns to its horrific roots, with a bunch of caring comrades, that the game fires on all cylinders. | Read review |
| VG247 | Alex Donaldson | Recommended | 02-13-2019 | By taking its grim post-apocalyptic world above ground into wide, open areas, Metro Exodus adds a smart and engaging twist while retaining the series’ identity. | Read review |
| VGN | Unknown | 8.5 / 10 | 02-18-2019 | We could not have asked for anything better to end Artyom’s journey. Metro Exodus is the worthy conclusion of a saga that since 2033 had shown to give emotions that only some single-player can give. Even if we left the gloomy atmosphere of the subway, we found ourselves faced with a world that was not at all friendly and therefore extraordinary | Read review |
| VideoGamer | Joshua Wise | 7 / 10 | 02-13-2019 | Metro Exodus injects life and light into the series, but its mechanics are still starting to creak; it’s a good end to Artyom’s journey, even if the story seems muffled. | Read review |
| Wccftech | Chris Wray | 9 / 10 | 02-13-2019 | Metro Exodus is an incredibly atmospheric, engaging and compelling shooter that places an onus on the player to think on their feet, thanks to stringent limitations on ammo, supplies and the resources required to make more. Enhancing this is a world that is almost dead set against you. From other survivors who are more likely to kill you than talk to you, mutant creatures and ghouls that want nothing more than to feast on you and the hazards of the environment, it’s a game that wants you on the edge of your seat. It masters this with ease. From tight gunplay to well-developed stealth mechanics, the game offers variety within the confines of its own rules. The only downsides are average-at-best voice acting and the game ignoring its own stealth leanings to force combat with incredibly difficult bosses. All in all, Metro Exodus is a fantastic game that you’d be worse off for missing out. | Read review |
| We Got This Covered | Edward Love | 3.5 / 5 stars | 02-13-2019 | Metro Exodus has potential in spades, but the bigger canvas exacerbates its uneven edges and the story is layered on too thick, robbing the world of mystery. | Read review |
Game Info
GAME INFO
Game Description / Storyline:
Metro Exodus is an epic, story-driven first person shooter from 4A Games that blends deadly combat and stealth with exploration and survival horror in one of the most immersive game worlds ever created. Explore the Russian wilderness across vast, non-linear levels and follow a thrilling story-line that spans an entire year through spring, summer and autumn to the depths of nuclear winter. Inspired by the novels of Dmitry Glukhovsky, Metro Exodus continues Artyom’s story in the greatest Metro adventure yet.
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DEVELOPER(S):
- 4A Games
PUBLISHER(S):
- Deep Silver
GENRES:
- Action, Horror
SERIES/FRANCHISE:
- Metro
GAME MODES:
- Single player
GAME ENGINE:
- -
DLC:
- Metro Exodus: Sam's Story (Jan 11, 2020)
- Metro Exodus: The Two Colonels (Aug 20, 2019)
BUNDLED IN:
- Metro Exodus: Gold Edition (Feb 15, 2019)
DIRECTOR(S):
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PRODUCER(S):
- -
DESIGNER(S):
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PROGRAMMER(S):
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ARTIST(S):
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WRITER(S):
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COMPOSER(S):
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Detailed Information
GAME MODES:
- Single player
GAME ENGINE:
- n/a
DLC:
- Metro Exodus: Sam's Story (Jan 11, 2020)
- Metro Exodus: The Two Colonels (Aug 20, 2019)
BUNDLED IN:
- Metro Exodus: Gold Edition (Feb 15, 2019)
DIRECTOR(S):
- n/a
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- n/a
DESIGNER(S):
- n/a
PROGRAMMER(S):
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