While it's true that Arkane's superb FPS immersive sim Prey is probably the closest we ever got to a Half-Life 3 in terms of gameplay mechanics, there's no doubt in my mind that, in terms of narrative storytelling and game structure, Metro Exodus is the closest we ever got.
There hasn't been a better narrative single-player FPS than Metro Exodus. This cinematic FPS drips with quality and, as it's clear that developer 4A Games was hugely influenced by Valve's most famous creation when making it, it genuinely evokes Half-Life vibes throughout.
As Artyom you travel across post-apocalyptic Russia with your partner, Anna (*cough* Gordon and Alyx), alongside a few other comrades on a train called the Aurora, across frozen wastelands, fetid swamps, scorching desserts, and more to find a radiation-free home to rebuild civilisation.
Throw in plenty of cinematic set pieces, a commitment to build the characters on the Aurora into far more than just 2D stereotypes, and plenty of solid combat against everything from rival warriors to mutated monstrosities, and you've got yourself an experience that, while heavily and literally on-rails, hits hard.
All of which is why when I saw that Metro Exodus PC Enhanced Edition was discounted by 80 per cent in the Steam FPS Fest, I thought I would bring it to the PC gaming community's attention, as I think it's loads of quality gaming for very little cash. The details are below.
Metro Exodus PC Enhanced Edition | <a href=«https://store.steampowered.com/app/412020/Metro_Exodus/» data-link-merchant=«store.steampowered.com»" target="_blank">$5.99/£5.29 (80% off)
Almost 90,000 'Very Positive' reviews on Steam sums up this exceptional single-player post-apocalyptic FPS perfectly. While the PC Enhanced Edition improvements on offer mean the game now looks and runs better than ever, too. An 80 per cent discount makes it a must buy in my opinion if you've yet to experience it.
What I feel makes this a truly excellent pick-up right now if you've
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