MetaOps feels quite impressive from the start. Gameplay is actually solid, albeit not as sharp or polished as Call of Duty, as few other games are, but it is definitely promising even in this early alpha development stage.

Weapons

Gunplay feels good, and movement is fluid. There’s not really much else you could ask for in terms of an FPS, but MetaOps nails it. There is room for improvement when it comes to firing the pistol quickly; it doesn’t have the fire rate of something like Halo’s legendary pistol, but that’s something that can be fixed easily enough. This is a minor nitpick, as it’s a ton of fun taking out opponents with grenades and assault rifles.

It’s worth noting that the game is still in active development, and fixes are being added as well as new content, including a single-player campaign that is being worked on.

Maps

The game definitely needs more content because the two maps that are available at the moment won’t cut it long-term. The two maps in question, Reactor and Club Horizon, are both well-designed and complex enough to allow for some intense shootouts.

Each map features a mix of enclosed corridors and wider open spaces for variety, and many cleverly placed jump pads even give the maps some verticality. Hopping onto a high ledge and posting up with a sniper rifle was particularly fun.

Gaming Modes

At the current stage, you’re able to play 6v6 Team Deathmatch or Capture the Flag, but other game modes are planned as shown in their roadmap. These include SearchandDestroy, Free For All, Throwing Knife Dodgeball, and a few others. A Campaign mode and a Battle Royale are also in the works.

When it is released, it will also include new maps, 32+ primary and secondary weapons, tactical equipment, and more.

At the start of each match, players can select from different loadouts: Assault, Recon, Support and Engineer, each with different weapons assigned.

At first glance, it would appear that everything with MetaOps is running smoothly. It's a game that's fun to play; the graphics can be improved, but it does look good enough, and it's being marketed as a play-and-earn game that's in high demand. It should go off without a hitch; nevertheless, at this point, it is difficult to find players on any server around the world, which is not a particularly encouraging indicator. A portion of it may be explained by the ongoing bear market, while the other portion could be explained by the requirement of an NFT in order to participate.