14 DAY TRIAL // VLC for Windows 8.1 is still a work in progress right now, so in case you’re looking for a truly powerful application that can deal with most video formats in the Modern UI, look no further as Metro Media Player Pro has almost everything you want.
Basically, this application packs a very simple and straightforward design with a really powerful feature package that includes support for MKV files.
Additionally, it features SRT subtitle file support, swipe gesture support for adjust playback rate, while also being compatible with mouse, keyboards, special media keys, media remotes and touch.
PlayTo DLNA support is also offered, and so are 30-second skip forward and backward buttons.
The MKV support, which is only available as an in-app purchase, is said to be causing a few problems on ARM devices, but the developing team promised to release a fix as soon as possible.
“The MKV support works really well on x86 devices but ARM devices experience performance issues. Please be patient, we are working through the issues. We will release an update shortly.”
Overall, this is clearly an app that’s at least worth a try, so download Metro Media Player Pro for Windows 8.1 right now to see what it’s up to.