Metrico

 PlayStation Vita
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5.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 48 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 15 out of 48

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  1. JamalKhan
    Aug 9, 2014
    7
    Games which are exclusive to the Vita are extremely rare, they are like a dying breed which is almost extinct. Nevertheless the Vita houses plenty of unique games with original ideas and designs, the newest of which is Vita-exclusive Metrico.
    Metrico is a side-scrolling puzzle plat former unlike none other. Unlike in other platformers such as Super Mario, the platforms adapt to your    Games which are exclusive to the Vita are extremely rare, they are like a dying breed which is almost extinct. Nevertheless the Vita houses plenty of unique games with original ideas and designs, the newest of which is Vita-exclusive Metrico.
    Metrico is a side-scrolling puzzle plat former unlike none other. Unlike in other platformers such as Super Mario, the platforms adapt to your actions, if you jump they may rise or if run to the right the platform may move to right aswell. There’s no pattern to the platforms as each will respond differently to your character no matter their size or shape.
    The main challenge of Metrico is it’s puzzles. The answers to the puzzles are always different and extremely unconventional. For example certain puzzles will require you to fall to your death and respawn in order to pass. Players must think far outside the box to beat Metrico’s conundrums. This may annoy some as the answer maybe too obscure on occasion but overall this is what makes Metrico stand out from the crowd and also have extremely fun and interesting gameplay.
    The puzzles steadily increase in difficultly through-out the game due to the increased options available to the protagonist. Metrico utilizes almost every aspect of the Vita. The touch-pad and touch-screen are used for shooting, the gyroscope for manipulating platforms and even the camera is used for light sensitive objects, yes that’s right, so expect to be holding your Vita like in Uncharted and AC liberation, up to a light bulb in order to progress in the game. Thankfully most of mechanics are great due to how well Metrico is designed for the Vita. Metrico is a great example of a game which truly understands the system. But that being said the light sensitive puzzles are annoying as you have to break the flow of the game to find a light source.
    Metrico has no story and no dialogue, this leaves this tail of infographics up to your imagination, the levels of ambiguity are heightened by the door choices at the end of each stage, what does this all mean? Well it’s up to. It’s not as intriguing as pulp fictions brief case but it certainly peaked by interest. What also peaked my interest was Metrico’s art style which is simple yet stunning. It’s great to watch the world in both the foreground and background unravel at every movement. It’s fun to see the colour schemes completely change as you progress through the game. The sound design also deserves praise for it’s deeply fitting and smoothing melodies.
    Metrico has some small gameplay problems, some minor stuttering issues and a small trophy list but the biggest problem with the game it’s length which is only 2.5 hours. This was deeply disappointing as the gameplay is so fun and it abruptly ends.
    For $14 dollars it is a little on the short side. However if you have Playstation plus price is no object as Metrico is free for the month of August so make sure to download it because it is certainly a unique experience.    … Expand
  2. Plain_Sight_Doc
    Aug 11, 2014
    6
    I think this game is pretty unique. I don't really know how to describe it other than a "Pie Chart Puzzler". Basically you run around a series of Pie Charts and graphs which move when you move in a certain way or jump. The colors of this game are very cool and calming. It is a side scroller where you move from the left of the screen to the right of the screen. I haven't gotten very far,I think this game is pretty unique. I don't really know how to describe it other than a "Pie Chart Puzzler". Basically you run around a series of Pie Charts and graphs which move when you move in a certain way or jump. The colors of this game are very cool and calming. It is a side scroller where you move from the left of the screen to the right of the screen. I haven't gotten very far, but there isn't really much of a story here. I would say it is a decent game. I wouldn't play it all of the time and i have a lot better games to play, but what makes this game good is it's uniqueness. I've never seen a game quite like it.I got it for free as it is free for PS Plus users this month. If i bought it i would still give it a 6 out of 10 though.… Expand
  3. drlowdon
    Dec 31, 2014
    6
    Metrico is a puzzle platformer in which the platforms move in reaction to the players actions as they attempt to traverse from left to right across the screen. At first this is relatively simple with moving and jumping causing platforms but as the game goes on increasingly complicated inputs, such as titling the Vita or pointing the camera at specific colours, are added to the mix.

    The    Metrico is a puzzle platformer in which the platforms move in reaction to the players actions as they attempt to traverse from left to right across the screen. At first this is relatively simple with moving and jumping causing platforms but as the game goes on increasingly complicated inputs, such as titling the Vita or pointing the camera at specific colours, are added to the mix.

    The game certainly looks unique and the majority of the puzzles are fairly logical which prevents the game becoming frustrating for the most part, although the insistence on trying to use every feature of the Vita does become a little tiresome when you are searching the room for something green to scan just to get a platform to move. Overall this is a decent game but by no means a must play as there are more entertaining/interesting puzzle games, such as The Swapper or Thomas Was Alone, available for Sony’s handheld.    … Expand

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68

Mixed or average reviews - based on 41 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 41
  2. Mixed: 20 out of 41
  3. Negative: 1 out of 41
  1. The Vita Lounge
    Sep 30, 2014
    88
    An original take on the genre, Metrico is a shining example of what can be achieved with the Vita's hardware and a must-buy for puzzle fans.
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  2. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Sep 29, 2014
    80
    Despite some minor technical flaws and a few clumsy moments, Metrico is a smart and rewarding experience that uses PS Vita's features brilliantly. [Oct 2014, p.94]
  3. Games Master UK
    Sep 19, 2014
    51
    This infographically-inspired puzzle game only lasts a few short hours, but for most it'll be a case of dipping in and out between bouts of frustration. [Nov 2014, p.80]
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