Apart from a few problems Sam's Story is a perfect summary of everything that was good at Metro Exodus itself.
Metro Exodus was a bold expansion of the ego shooter franchise of 4A games and also a successful one. For though it introduced a broad, nonlinear, semi-open world structure into the series, he also managed to maintain its atmosphere and its strengths in storytelling and to use more than enough linear, claustrophobic sections to keep the fans of the series intact. After returning the clock and a completely linear experience with metro exodus, _ first extension, _The two tops with its second, sam's story 4a games provide more of what was done exodus so good - and deliver it in Pik.
SAM's story As the name implies, he puts the players in the situation of Sam after leaving Artyom's group in the basic game. As an American soldier, who was stationed in the fall of the bombs in the American Embassy in Moscow, sam was far from home for years, and this enlargement follows him when he tries to return to the United States where he is I hope I hope Father still lives.
4a Games has repeatedly told an exciting story over the years, and they do here again sam's story. The character of Sam is much more optimistic and lively than the constantly silence artyom, so it proves to be much more committed to follow him as the main actor of history. Some of his lighthears occasionally feels like the situations require it, while some of the history developments feel something, but on the whole, this DLC tells a solid narrative.
"After turning back the clock and a completely linear experience with metro exodus, _ first extension, _The two tops with its second, sam's story 4A games provide more of what was done exodus so good - and deliver it in Pik. ""
Of course, to get into the US, Sam must cross a whole ocean, and he looks for a way to sail over the Pacific when he arrives in the port city of Vladiwostok - which may be the greatest strength of the DLC. Narrative the city has a lot to offer, as the story dives outstanding in the brewing conflict that has captured the area.
Beyond the narrative strengths, Vladiwostok also impresses in other areas. For the beginning it may be the most visually impressive place I've ever seen in one metro game. The city is half sunk and fallen in debris, with water flooding the streets and penetrated into the buildings, while overgrowing plants on structures and streets and moss layers in the water parts of the city lend a bright, green aesthetics.
Also in terms of design, Vladivostok feels fresh and exciting. With a boat through the city to drive and discover new areas or explore sights, is always exciting. The unique properties of the surrounding area also pave the way for some excellent encounters, such as the wading by hip-low water in the corridors of a dark and half-sunken building, while underwater enemies in the moss camouflage and suddenly jump out on them. The trademarks narrow, claustrophobic corridors of Metro feel even more oppressive in SAM's story.
"Vladiwostok is perhaps the most visually impressive place I've ever seen in one Metro game."
On the map there are also many interesting things to do, which can offer everything, from the above-mentioned, tense sections to sections that focus heavily on Stealth, and more. As with the basic game all these activities within the world and the main history are very well contextualized, while the rewards they bring are usually pretty useful. The tracking of the optional goals never feels like waste of time.
In the meantime, exploration has added another level SAM's story. Vladivostok is dotted with mines and explosives that they blow into pieces when impact. Therefore, you must keep an eye on the Universal Detector, a new device on Sam's arm that warns you above all, from mines to other resources in your area. The Universal Detector offers exploration a more focused approach, and there was far too many times in which I had to be distracted by the beeping and had to look around. Sure enough, there is no shortage of content in sam's story. With a length of about 8 hours it is a pretty meaty package.
However, the extension stumbles in a certain way, and the chances are good if they have played Metro Previously, these problems are not unknown. For the beginning, so exciting the history and the construction of the world are, things like the dialogue and the voice output are rather spotty. In particular, the voice output is largely mediocre and clouds the effect of some important scenes.
"However, the extension stumbles in a certain way, and the chances are well, if they have played metro Previously, these problems will not be unknown. "
There are also some technical problems I've encountered while playing through. There were pretty much texture pop-in, with some textures needed for a little too long to load, and although the frame rate remained largely solid, there was occasional burglaries here and there. The facial animation and lip synchronization are also pretty rough, and the facial models themselves do not consider well considered. Finally, there were also several times in which the sound was exported and skipped dialogues before they finished.
Apart from these few problems, SAM's story is a perfect encapsulation of everything that was good metro exodus itself. It brings an excellent and great new area that is full of content and always a pleasure to explore; It offers a balanced mix of stealth-based action, the claustrophobic horror of the series and an open gameplay. And to round off the whole thing, it tells an exciting story. It is a great way to say goodbye Metro Exodus 4A Games has now delivered all contents after the start and an excellent last memory of what the basic game has done so well.
_ This game was tested on the PlayStation 4. _
THE GOOD
Vladiwostok is an excellent new backdrop both visually as well as creatively. A lot of content; A magnificent mixture of linear and open missions; Engaging story.
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