
As long as you’re not put off by the threat of being attacked by freaky-looking mutants, you’ll be fine.The events leading up to the launch of Metro Exodus just keep coming. It might not be everyone’s cup of tea, but I strongly suggest playing it now. Both DLCs are included, so even if you played the original but never got a chance to continue the story, they’re included. The visuals are better than ever, and the DualSense implementation is remarkable. Metro Exodus on PS5 is the ultimate version to play. Metro Exodus encapsulates the fear of survival in a post-apocalyptic world ravaged by nuclear war. There’re times when you’re constricted to linear areas, but you do get the opportunity to explore a little. Artyom and Anna’s story takes them to various areas across Russia, and watching them fight the odds is great. It’s not as fast-paced as other first-person shooters, but that’s why it works. If this is your first time playing, you’re in for a treat. There’re many games that haven’t quite mastered this new technology, but it feels as though 4A Games has nailed it. Running through a building makes the haptic feedback reverberate a little harder. Walking across the wastelands take into account the terrain. Not only does the DualSense feel good when you’re shooting. Mutants are lurking around every corner, and the added sense of realism puts you more on edge than playing the original. The tension whilst pressing the trigger is varied depending on the weapon, and it feeds into your own anxiety. The clunk of a shotgun shell firing out of the barrel feels differently to the rapid speed of an automatic rifle. Whilst the actual story or gameplay hasn’t changed, the addition of DualSense support is instantly noticeable. Small details to the change in reflections as you move prove that Metro Exodus was meant to be played on next-gen consoles. The light that reflects of your gun, or an explosion’s glare all improve upon the claustrophobic and immersive experience.

The ray tracing harnesses the light exceptionally well. It shouldn’t be something to find beautiful, but with the new technology, it’s hard not to appreciate the fascinating world 4A Games has built.


Above ground, the broken down buildings and fallen cities all covered in snow look stunning. However, with the power of the console, it appears like it never has before. The metro never looked particularly nice because it’s not supposed to. The miserable underbelly of a devastated Russia has some cracking visuals. The detail and polish has been cranked up a notch. Running at 4K and 60fps, Artyom’s struggle looks gorgeous. It’s been only a month since the Enhanced Edition came out on PC, and the changes in that version were clear. It was far from a bad game when it came out in early 2019, especially when it came to the presentation. The Metro Exodus PS5 release is a shining example of how new technology can change a game from another era.
