Vertigo Games has revealed more details about its upcoming standalone VR prequel ahead of its November 7 release. Metro sherry, Subway RevivalIncluding some of the familiar survival mechanics at the heart of the game, such as the gas mask, flashlight, and some pretty intense first-person combat.
In the past Metro In the games, the gas mask was crucial for survival in polluted environments. Players were required to monitor the mask's filter life and occasionally wipe any blood or moisture from the visor with the press of a button. A little spicier Metro Awakening, because you'll need to physically wipe the mask's fogged lenses, which adds some urgency in high-stress situations.
Players of previous games will also notice the return of the wristwatch, which displays things like light exposure and gas mask filter time. This also shows up in VR gaming.
Past games required you to charge the flashlight by holding down a button when it was low on power. Subway Revival Allows you to physically wrap the charger; adds more important trivia to keep track of in addition to physical weapon reloading and ammo management.
Of course, you'll also need to stay out of the shadows; Turning off your flashlight allows you to navigate in the dark to avoid detection. The physical backpack inventory also allows you to grab odds and ends on the go, which is a nice and immersive touch.
All of this serves up what is shaping up to be a tense fight against both human and mutant foes. You can check out the gameplay video linked above and below to see it all in action.
Be sure to check out our hands-on videos while you wait for it to arrive on PSVR 2, SteamVR headsets, and Quest 2/3/Pro at launch on November 7th. Subway Revival From Meta Connect last month, we had the chance to dive a little deeper into all of the above (and the following).