Metrico
| Metrico | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | Digital Dreams |
| Publisher(s) | Digital Dreams |
| Composer(s) | Palmbomen[1] |
| Engine | Unity |
| Platform(s) | PlayStation Vita, PlayStation 4, Microsoft Windows, Xbox One |
| Release | PlayStation Vita Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One 23 August 2016 |
| Genre(s) | Puzzle, Platformer |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Metrico is an indie puzzle-platform video game developed and published by Dutch developer Digital Dreams for the PlayStation Vita, with music by Dutch electronic music producer Palmbomen. It was released in North America on 5 August 2014, and in Europe on 6 August 2014.[1][2] Metrico was initially available for free for members of PlayStation Plus.[3]
Metrico+, a re-release of the original game with additional content, will be released for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One on 23 August 2016.[4]
Gameplay
Metrico is a 3D-platformer, and levels often have simple colour-schemes. Typically, level backgrounds are a solid colour, and the midground may include visuals such as mountains, which are typically simple-toned prisms. Platforms are mostly simple-toned geometric shapes, such as cubes and 3D-rectangles.
Reception
| Aggregator | Score |
|---|---|
| GameRankings | 70%[5] |
| Metacritic | 68/100[6] |
| Publication | Score |
|---|---|
| Eurogamer | 8/10[9] |
| GameSpot | 6/10[8] |
| IGN | 6.5/10[7] |
Metrico received mixed to positive reviews from critics. On aggregators GameRankings and Metacritic, it holds a score of 70% and 68 respectively.[5][6] Colin Moriarty, reviewing for IGN, praised the game's "ingenious puzzles", but noted some technical issues and the game's use of "gimmicky, sometimes broken controls".[7] Likewise, GameSpot's reviewer Josiah Renaudin criticized Metrico's "often unwieldy controls", but noted a "beautiful audiovisual blend" and "exciting sense of discovery".[8]
References
- ^ a b c van de Mortel, Ryan (16 July 2014). "Metrico on PS Vita: Release Date, New Trailer". blog.us.playstation.com. Retrieved 9 August 2014.
- ^ a b van de Mortel, Ryan. "PS Vita's Metrico gets a release date and new gameplay trailer". blog.eu.playstation.com. Retrieved 9 August 2014.
- ^ van de Mortel, Ryan (5 August 2014). "Metrico Out Today on PS Vita, Free for PS Plus". blog.us.playstation.com. Retrieved 9 August 2014.
- ^ van de Mortel, Roy (29 July 2016). "Metrico+ Comes to PS4 August 23, Watch the New Trailer". blog.us.playstation.com. Retrieved 30 July 2016.
- ^ a b "Metrico for PlayStation Vita - GameRankings". GameRankings. Retrieved 9 August 2014.
- ^ a b "Metrico for PlayStation Vita - Metacritic". Metacritic. Retrieved 9 August 2014.
- ^ a b Moriarty, Colin (5 August 2014). "Metrico Review: Counting Problems". IGN. Retrieved 9 August 2014.
- ^ a b Renaudin, Josiah (5 August 2014). "Metrico Review: Graphic Content". GameSpot. Retrieved 9 August 2014.
- ^ Starkey, Daniel (6 August 2014). "Metrico review". Eurogamer. Retrieved 9 August 2014.