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Metro Awakening

Metro Awakening

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Metro Awakening

Metro Awakening

Vertigo Games (Vertigo Studios Amsterdam) citeturn1view0turn2search2

PlayStation (PS VR2 on PS5); Meta Quest 2 & 3; Windows (SteamVR / Viveport) citeturn1view0turn2search2Paid (one-time purchase; Standard and Deluxe editions; Deluxe includes cosmetic/content bonuses)
Health Score
31
MIXED
Official WebsiteWatch Gameplay

About This Game

Metro Awakening is a story-driven, single-player first-person VR adventure that combines atmospheric exploration, stealth and survival-focused gunplay. Players control Serdar as he searches the Moscow Metro for his missing wife while managing scarce ammo, gas masks/filters and sanity in a tense, often-terrifying setting. The tone is dark, mature and cinematic with tactile VR interactions (manual reloading, equipment management).

Score Breakdown

Positive Aspects

Educational Value
0/5
Creativity
1/5
Pro-Social
0/5

Risk Factors

Addictive Monetization
3/5
Time Pressure / FOMO
0/5
Social Risk
0/5
Content Intensity
4/5

Negatives

  • ‱Contains mature themes: blood, strong language, drug/alcohol references and intense violence—unsuitable for young children
  • ‱single-player only (no social/co-op features)
  • ‱some user reports of optimization/technical issues on certain platforms.

Positives

  • ‱Highly immersive VR adaptation with tactile interactions (manual reloading, mask/filters)
  • ‱strong atmosphere and production values
  • ‱focused, story-driven single-player experience.

Gameplay Videos

METRO AWAKENING Gameplay Walkthrough Part 1 FULL GAME [4K 60FPS PC] - No Commentary

MKIceAndFire

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Official Ratings

M (Mature 17+) citeturn2search2turn1view1
ESRB
BloodStrong LanguageViolenceUse of Drugs (developer/retailer descriptions). citeturn1view1turn3search2

No online multiplayer; no ongoing microtransactions reported (Deluxe edition sold as separate purchase/pre-order cosmetic pack). citeturn2search2turn0search2

16 citeturn4search4turn4search7
PEGI
Violence/Strong Themes (region ratings varysome retail listings show PEGI 16–18 depending on territory). citeturn4search4turn4search5

Age Recommendations

â„čAges 3-5
Not appropriate. Contains intense violence, gore and strong language; unsuitable for preschoolers.
â„čAges 6-8
Not appropriate. Themes and gore are not suitable for elementary-age children.
â„čAges 9-12
Generally not appropriate. Violence, blood, and mature themes make this unsuitable for most preteens.
â„čAges 13-15
Caution advised. Teenagers 13–15 may be distressed by violent/gory scenes and strong language; recommend parental guidance and playing first to judge suitability.
â„čAges 16-18
Appropriate with discretion. Content aligns with mature teen/adult audiences (ESRB M / PEGI 16+ regionally); suitable for older teens (16–18) who can handle intense violence and dark themes.

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