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 …

No doubts game of the year 2008.

Old Bad Game

Trash game, if you enjoy games like Dusk 12 look no further, you gonna love this game! This game went through development hell, and evolved from Deuse Ex wannabee to generic linear shooter from 2000s. Terrible UI, poor shooting - mc shoots like mc of deus ex, while having 0 skill level at shooting,shot dispersion is very big, crosshair is gigantic. Enemies are spongy, and you need to headshot them, which is hard to do, because of dispersion. There are no grenades, no medkits, just slow autoheal. Game have stamina bar which depletes with the speed of light, so you would find yourself walking pretty often. There is cute little hacking minigame which you would have to do often, i like how it is made, but the way it made gives some trouble to the people who do use short keyboards without numpad. You are forced to play as mutant at certain sections, just like in dusk 12, i personally find this parts of game boring. Some sections require stealh, and the stealth isn`t working properly, i was able to pass ship lvl only because AI is horrible, guard was running into the wall, otherwise this level was impossible to beat (or i was unable to figure out how). [b][u]To be able to finish the gam…

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…