Metal Eden (PC) Review

Metal Eden is what happens when Doom meets Cyberpunk with a splash of Metal Gear Solid and Metroid thrown in for good measure.

Metal Eden is a standout title that blends old-school sensibilities with gorgeous modern graphics in a concise and action-packed single-player experience. In other words, if you’re a fan of the boomer shooter genre or have an affinity for old-school first-person shooters, Metal Eden is worth your time.

As a big fan of Ruiner, I was excited to see how Reikon Games could translate their stellar futurist isometric aesthetic to a proper 3D FPS game. I’m happy to say that Metal Eden carries the torch, while bringing with it a more vibrant gamut of colours, with levels soaked in neon RGB goodness that goes beyond the mostly monochromatic world of Ruiner.

If you have a beefy enough rig, Metal Eden’s in-game graphics can nearly match the pre-rendered cutscenes that add exposition between missions, making it one of the best-looking games... Read more