Metathrone

It is what you would expect - A Jank Quality Game. It’s an unstable and badly optimized mess. Many key actions are tied to a numeric keypad, which is a problem for most laptops. If you press ESC + CTRL while crouching It ALT + TABS you and crashes the game and PDA messages and Pause are both bound to ESC and in order to get rid of PDA message you have to fully maximize it. There is large weapon arsenal but most of weapons you won't even use. Once you run out of ammo, you're stuck, as there are no ammo boxes for specific weapons. Enemies are bullet sponges, and the weapons' huge bullet spread makes headshots difficult. There are no medkits or explosives, leaving you to rely on slow auto-healing and a stamina meter that forces you to walk. A stealth light meter is present but is only useful in a few levels. The story is rushed and confusing, culminating in a disappointing and off-theme boss fight. The best part of the game is the hacking system, which lets you turn enemy clankers into allies. There are also a few parts with mutations where you can "Darth Vader" your way out by choking them then looking away for a second and quickly chopping them down cause It's quicker that way …

Absolute jank. Really bad.

No doubts game of the year 2008.

Old Bad Game

A bit janky and some bugs here and there, but that is expected and part of the charm for these types of games. If you are playing this for a nostalgic journey, then go play it as the price on sale is great! The configuration startup tool has options for modern resolutions, but the UI was a tiny bit too big however it was adequate for a full playthrough. However, if you happen to come across this by chance, then I would only recommend this to those who like to experience games from a different era and perhaps from the minds of a different culture, so more of a museum piece to analyze rather an amusement park ride.

Metathrone, developed by Orion Games and published by Strategy First, is a cyberpunk-themed first-person shooter that immerses players in a futuristic world of intrigue, technology, and conspiracy. Released in 2008, the game follows the story of Iten Langley, a talented hacker whose life becomes entwined with a clandestine project known as the Metathrone. The narrative explores themes of identity, control, and the ethical consequences of advanced technology, providing a compelling backdrop for fast-paced combat and strategic gameplay. The gameplay in Metathrone combines traditional first-person shooter mechanics with elements of exploration and environmental interaction. Players are equipped with a variety of weapons and abilities, which must be used strategically to overcome increasingly complex enemies and navigate intricate level designs. While the game generally follows a linear progression, this structure helps maintain tension and narrative focus, ensuring that each encounter feels purposeful. Combat is responsive and satisfying, emphasizing both precision and tactical decision-making as players face technologically enhanced adversaries in futuristic urban and industrial env…