Metrocide (2014) is a brutal, top-down stealth-action game that casts you as T.J. Trench, a remorseless contract killer navigating the rain-slicked, neon-lit alleys of a cyberpunk dystopia. Heavily inspired by the original Grand Theft Auto and the tactical depth of Syndicate, the game demands extreme patience and surgical precision. In MetroCity, death is permanent and instantaneous; one wrong move or a single bullet from a vigilant cop drone ends your career for good.
The gameplay loop is a tense game of cat-and-mouse. You must track your targets through crowded districts, wait for them to enter a secluded spot, and execute them before disappearing into the shadows. Bodies must be hidden in sewers or dumped in rivers to avoid raising the “Cop Count,” which permanently increases the police presence for the remainder of your run.
With its lo-fi pixel art and a focus on emergent gameplay, Metrocide is a “hardcore” arcade experience where the goal isn’t just to kill, but to survive long enough to earn enough credits to buy a one-way ticket out of the city’s metallic hell.
Key Features
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Ruthless Permadeath: When you die, your save is wiped; start back at square one.
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Top-Down Stealth: Use line-of-sight and noise to stalk targets and evade patrols.
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Living Ecosystem: Navigate a city filled with gangs, panicking civilians, and vigilantes.
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Cop Count System: Police presence escalates based on your actions and never resets.
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Varied Arsenal: Use silenced pistols, shotguns, and long-range rifles for your hits.
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Assassination Gadgets: Deploy EMP bombs, holo-lures, and remote explosives.
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Procedural Contracts: Missions vary from simple hits to guarding contraband.
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Cyberpunk Districts: Explore three unique zones: Downtown, The Docks, and Hilldale.
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Dynamic AI: Pedestrians react realistically to violence, calling cops or fleeing in terror.
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Unlockable Modes: Challenge yourself with “Score Attack” or “Pistol Only” runs.
System Requirements
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OS: Windows 7, 8, 10, or 11.
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Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.2GHz+ (Core i5 recommended).
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Memory: 512 MB RAM (1 GB recommended).
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Graphics: DirectX 9.0c compatible video card.
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DirectX: Version 9.0c.
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Storage: 200 MB available space.
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Sound Card: Any DirectX compatible device.
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Note: Does not support integrated Intel HD graphics on older laptops.
