What if Doom was too slow? That's a question few games have asked, and fewer have answered. But Metal Eden, an upcoming FPS from Reikon Games (of the deeply underrated Ruiner), takes id Software's 'cover is for cowards' approach and runs with it – quite literally. Playing as a human psyche uploaded into a powerful machine body, you'll sprint along walls, jetpack over stomach-churning drops, and kill rival robots with their comrade's innards.
You may have spotted Metal Eden during Sony's latest State of Play, and it was certainly one of the best offerings in the showcase. But after blasting through the game's exhilarating first two levels, take it from me: no matter how cool you thought it looked, its trailer was nothing compared to the breathlessness of actually playing it.
