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Discover the power of choice in Metro Exodus Aurora Limited Edition for the PlayStation 4. Its immersive story spans four seasons and vast nonlinear levels, and the combat, stealth and metro elements bring variety to the sandbox survival game play. This Metro Exodus Aurora Limited Edition's artbook, expansion pass and bonus materials provide a rich addition to fan collections.
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5
Just the Right Collector's Edition
on March 8, 2019
Posted by: Carlos
from Citrus Heights, CA
Verified Purchase:Yes
I had no qualms about pre-ordering the Aurora Edition as I have thoroughly enjoyed the previous Metro games and gladly support the new entry on PS4. The premiere items included in this edition are a very nice steelbook case, the season pass for yet unmentioned DLC, a code for a dynamic theme, a foldout mini poster of the game's creatures, and my favorite: a mini artbook showing the concept work for the game's environments and characters. These are all very nice for the price offered, since few special editions of games actually come with a season pass.
Now for the game itself, and boy is It a beauty. This series is known for its atmospheric setting and style, and the new game absolutely nails it in every aspect. From the frigid nuclear winter of Moscow to the surprising but slightly out of place Caspian desert, the environments really immerse you in the game to the point that the only thing that could make it more immersive is to be in VR (just the thought of that possibility makes me excited). Unlike previous Metro games, this one features some more open environments that let you freely take on the story objectives along with a few side missions and collectibles along the way. This is a nice way to experience the game in a fresh way that allows you to really take in the atmosphere at your own leisure.
Make no mistake though, this is a first-person shooter, but it's meant to be experienced as an adventure game where you take your time instead of rush through the level racking up kills. In fact, it's better that you avoid wasting ammo on killing enemies since scarcity is part of the gameplay loop. Crafting allows you to get around this but you still have to explore thoroughly to survive any combat encounters. Shooting is good enough, with a variety of different weapons to take out enemies silently or with a bang.
It's a fantastic game for sure, but I did run into a couple of glitches where I got stuck in the ground while enemies mauled me to death. Thankfully a checkpoint reload allowed me to get unstuck and continue and it's likely this issue will be patched in the future.
There's a lot to love in this game, mostly from the world to the characters to the general presentation of the atmosphere. You can tell the developers put their love into making the game when you see little details like an overheated kettle whistling over a fire because you took out the enemy who was tending to it, or the humorous reactions from Anna when you stand in front of her while she surveys the scene with her binoculars. It's the little extra things that make this game enjoyable, and that says a lot about its concept.
Don't worry if you haven't played the previous games, as Exodus is a self-contained story that drives itself (literally) on the rails with the Aurora, the steam-powered locomotive for which this limited edition was named after. This game is the very definition of atmosphere, and if you are up for a post-apocalyptic world presented with a gritty Russian tone you'll definitely enjoy Metro Exodus.
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Reliable Code Activation
on November 11, 2018
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from Citrus Heights, CA
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I've been buying several PlayStation Store cards from Best Buy, and they all work nicely. It's a simple activation at the counter and you're ready to spend. So far a 100% reliable way to get funds on your PSN account.
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Command your troops in Valkyria Chronicles 4: Memoirs from Battle Edition for PlayStation 4. Its combination of turn-based strategy, RPG and third-person shooter provides hours of unique and compelling gameplay. Valkyria Chronicles 4: Memoirs from Battle Edition includes an art book and Hafen tank miniature replica for collectors to enjoy.
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Great Game, Prompt Delivery
on October 19, 2018
Posted by: Carlos
from Citrus Heights, CA
Verified Purchase:Yes
I have been awaiting this game like no other. The original Valkyria Chronicles was one of my favorite games of all time, and I can safely say this new entry surpasses it in all the good ways.
For a special collector's edition, this is a pretty good deal. It comes with the large box to contain its special items: A miniature replica of the tank featured in the game, a 100-page art book designed around the journal seen in the game, a controller skin with the game's dog mascot, and two DLC missions not available until a few months after release. The tank statue is great and will make a nice shelf display, and the DLC missions and controller skin add a nice bonus to the core game experience, but my favorite item is the art book. Even at just 100 pages, it's very nicely put together and includes tons of concept artwork and designs for you to get a better feel of how the game was created visually. All in all, a nice collector's edition package.
The turn-based strategy with a mix of real-time third-person shooting is as wonderful as ever, and this game delivers all that and much much more. It's way bigger than the first game, with more side content and battles to fight. There are also much more extensive scenes, though they are presented in a visual novel portrait style more often than real anime cinematics. Still, it tells a good story and isn't as cheesy as the original, and the watercolor painting graphics are still beautiful to behold.
This game is a must-have for anyone interested in something different, because there simply is nothing else like it (except maybe its predecessor). I highly recommend this game for newcomers and fans alike, because there is a lot to love here for anyone who is into video games, anime, comics, war, or just a generally great experience.
P.S. I would like to give a shout-out to Best Buy for having this promptly available on launch day when I came to pick it up. Excellent customer service from the pre-order to the full purchase as well. Thank you.
For a special collector's edition, this is a pretty good deal. It comes with the large box to contain its special items: A miniature replica of the tank featured in the game, a 100-page art book designed around the journal seen in the game, a controller skin with the game's dog mascot, and two DLC missions not available until a few months after release. The tank statue is great and will make a nice shelf display, and the DLC missions and controller skin add a nice bonus to the core game experience, but my favorite item is the art book. Even at just 100 pages, it's very nicely put together and includes tons of concept artwork and designs for you to get a better feel of how the game was created visually. All in all, a nice collector's edition package.
The turn-based strategy with a mix of real-time third-person shooting is as wonderful as ever, and this game delivers all that and much much more. It's way bigger than the first game, with more side content and battles to fight. There are also much more extensive scenes, though they are presented in a visual novel portrait style more often than real anime cinematics. Still, it tells a good story and isn't as cheesy as the original, and the watercolor painting graphics are still beautiful to behold.
This game is a must-have for anyone interested in something different, because there simply is nothing else like it (except maybe its predecessor). I highly recommend this game for newcomers and fans alike, because there is a lot to love here for anyone who is into video games, anime, comics, war, or just a generally great experience.
P.S. I would like to give a shout-out to Best Buy for having this promptly available on launch day when I came to pick it up. Excellent customer service from the pre-order to the full purchase as well. Thank you.
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Discover the power of choice in Metro Exodus Aurora Limited Edition for the PlayStation 4. Its immersive story spans four seasons and vast nonlinear levels, and the combat, stealth and metro elements bring variety to the sandbox survival game play. This Metro Exodus Aurora Limited Edition's artbook, expansion pass and bonus materials provide a rich addition to fan collections.