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Style: First-Person Shooter (FPS) / Action
Publisher: Deep Silver
Developer: Reikon Games
Release: Available now
Full Disclosure: I received a free review copy of Metal Eden from Reikon Games. All opinions in this review are my own.
If I were asked to describe Metal Eden in one word, it would be exhilarating. From the lightning-fast movement to the pulsing soundtrack and dynamic arena design, Reikon Games has crafted an FPS that feels more like a rollercoaster than a traditional shooter. The ride is full of thrills, with brief slowdowns that only build anticipation for the next drop. Even when the game stumbles with clunky dialogue, its smooth, adrenaline-fueled combat makes up for it, delivering a pulse-pounding single-player experience.
From the lightning-fast movement to the pulsing soundtrack and dynamic arena design, Reikon Games has crafted an FPS that feels more like a rollercoaster than a traditional shooter.
Single-player FPS titles always have a tall task. Without the unpredictability of human opponents, keeping combat fresh is a constant challenge. The best of them succeed by leaning on three pillars: weapon variety, distinct enemies, and difficulty. Metal Eden not only checks all three boxes but goes further, giving you a jetpack, gravity hooks, and ziplines to turn every arena into a playground. Playing as ASKA, an advanced HYPER UNIT on a mission through the monolithic city of MOEBIUS, you are armed not just with firepower but with a level of agility that feels unmatched in other shooters.
The game wastes little time, teaching you the basics during its opening mission before dropping you into a rhythm that defines most of the campaign. You clear waves of INTERNAL DEFENCE CORPS units, unlock the next arena, and push forward into the mysteries of Project EDEN. On paper, this loop could have easily become repetitive, but thanks to crisp combat, excellent arena design, and a well-thought-out arsenal, it never overstays its welcome. Each weapon feels unique and purposeful, giving you a reason to swap between them depending on the situation. Even the starting weapon, a standard assault rifle, never feels underpowered and is solid to use throughout the early missions, making every firefight feel satisfying.
For me, the real joy came from the movement. Dashing, wall-running, jetpacking, and grappling across MOEBIUS’ brutalist arenas feels incredible, especially when chained together at high speed. The zipline points scattered across levels let you maintain momentum, and I often found myself attempting stylish midair shots just to keep that flow going. Was it the most efficient way to clear the battlefield? Probably not, but combining Spider-Man-like traversal with Halo-inspired firefights created some of the most fun encounters I have had in an FPS in years.
Metal Eden may not break storytelling ground, but as a pure action experience, it delivers exactly what it promises, an adrenaline rush of cybernetic warfare where speed, style, and chaos collide.
Much like the movement, the music was also thrilling, with pulse-pounding EDM that kicks in anytime a player gets locked into an arena, Raikon games found a way to amplify the parts of the game that players will look forward to the most. While EDM might not be everyone’s cup of tea, it fits perfectly in the cyberpunk, futuristic setting of Metal Eden, and the soundtrack would not feel out of place in other games set in similar environments, like Cyberpunk 2077 or Cloudpunk. The game also knows when to dial it back, letting the music quiet down or fade completely in moments where it doesn’t add to the experience.
On the topic of quiet moments, Reikon Games made sure they were never wasted. Traversal areas give players fun movement options, opportunities to upgrade abilities, and plenty of exposition. The information dumps between stages often do an excellent job of building out the world of Metal Eden while keeping the story moving forward. On top of this, all the voice actors deliver performances that fit their characters and the world, helping make the setting feel immersive. The Steam page for the game notes that some of the voice-over content is partially created through AI voice generation tools, which may contribute to occasional inconsistencies or moments where delivery feels slightly off. There are still moments where dialogue feels out of place, usually due to specific word choices that clash with the futuristic sci-fi tone. One line, in particular, has a character referring to you as “awesome,” which felt jarring since the character had been portrayed as stoic, cold, and calculated up to that point. The delivery reinforces the oddness of the line but is understandable in the context of partial AI-assisted performance.
Overall, Metal Eden delivers an exhilarating single-player FPS experience that combines high-speed movement, satisfying combat, and a sleek cyberpunk world. While the story and dialogue have a few rough spots, the game more than makes up for it with thrilling arenas, dynamic traversal options, and a soundtrack that perfectly complements the action. Whether you’re chasing the adrenaline rush of intense firefights or enjoying the freedom of exploring MOEBIUS at full speed, Metal Eden is a game that keeps you engaged from start to finish. You can check it out on Steam here.
