Metro: 2033 Redux

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8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1548 Ratings

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  1. PublicNuisance
    Sep 27, 2021
    7
    Metro 2033 Redux is a good game that could have been better in many ways. One way that it could have been improved would have been simply sticking closer to the novel in some ways. It still could have been a good game albeit more of a horror adventure game than a shooter. The book captured the feel of the metro much better and took more time in each station where the game seemed moreMetro 2033 Redux is a good game that could have been better in many ways. One way that it could have been improved would have been simply sticking closer to the novel in some ways. It still could have been a good game albeit more of a horror adventure game than a shooter. The book captured the feel of the metro much better and took more time in each station where the game seemed more interested in adding in action at every opportunity than story details. The action itself was fun, don’t get me wrong. I enjoyed the firefights; upgrading various weapons; and managing air on the surface. My favourite level was the Ghosts level as it had the closest ambience to the novel. I didn’t enjoy the level with the Fourth Reich mainly because the level design felt too maze like. I also wasn’t a huge fan of the Library level because of the way the Librarian AI was designed. You are supposed to stop and stare them in the eye for them to not attack you and sometimes this worked but other times it didn’t work at all. When it worked it was a good tense level but that wasn’t the case often enough. The graphics were well done overall. The clothing; cobwebs; and animals were great. The object detail; fire; and facial detail was decent but the hair was pretty poor. The game also had great detail on your gas mask such as bugs crawling around it or it getting a bit foggy with sweat. I wish the game had a listing of your current objective. It gives you a compass telling you where to go but no listing of what to do once there. Sometimes this is obvious but other times it would have been helpful. I did like how the game allows you to customize what kind of experience you want by choosing not only your difficulty level but also giving you the option of the Spartan style of play which means less resource management.

    I tried to play on Linux but the Linux version was broken beyond use for me. The game was missing various options in the menu such as tessellation; as well as it ran at 30 FPS or below regardless of graphical detail selected. I tried on two separate systems and had the same result. I ended up playing the game using Valve’s Proton. This is how I know that the options menu lacked several options. Even on the Windows version there some issues such as V-Sync limiting your FPS to 60 instead of recognizing higher refresh rate monitors. Alt-tab worked on Windows but not on the Linux version. You can pause cut scenes but not skip them. You also have to wait during the intro videos to be able to skip them, you can’t do so right away even if you have already been playing the game a while. You can’t change the game difficulty after starting the game. The game saves at checkpoints and there is only one save slot. The performance on the Windows version was great. There were a couple glitches I encountered such as enemies clipping in doors as well as one occasion where I had defeated all the enemies in a room but my AI comrades wouldn’t advance any further making me unable to progress. I had to reload the checkpoint; clear the room again and then they moved normally. On the Windows version the game had 5 SSAA settings; 2 AF settings; a V-Sync toggle and 3 other graphics options.

    Game Engine: 4A Engine
    Graphics API: DXVK
    Disk Space Used: 7.81 GB

    Graphics Settings: Very High; 0.5 SSAA; 16x AF; blur off; V-Sync off; Tessellation Very High
    GPU Usage: 7-100 %
    VRAM Usage: 1488-2388 MB
    CPU Usage: 22-43 %
    RAM Usage: 3.5-4.0 GB
    Frame Rate: 95-232 FPS

    There was a good game here that I enjoyed but there were several ways it could have improved. The Linux version needs a lot of work for one. There is no excuse why Linux users lack the same options as Windows and even on the Windows version things like V-Sync capping your frame rate to 60 FPS is unacceptable. I read the novel right before playing the game and I have to say that while I prefer the novel’s atmosphere and story more the game is fine in it’s own right. I finished my play through on the normal difficulty of Spartan mode in 6 hours and 52 minutes. I would say the current price of $21.99 CAD is fair but that’s about the top end I would pay for it.

    My Score: 7/10

    My System:

    AMD Ryzen 5 2600X | 16GB DDR4-3000 CL15 | MSI RX 580 8GB Gaming X | Mesa 21.2.2 | Samsung 970 Evo Plus 500GB | Manjaro 21.1.4 | Mate 1.26.0 | Kernel 5.14.7-2-MANJARO | AOC G2460P 1920*1080 @ 144hz | Proton 6.3-6    … Expand
  2. fredblack
    Feb 6, 2020
    6
    An overrated game. Sure it has,some good stuff,but those are not original or truly creative. Those things that are good, already can be found in other postapocalyptic games like fallout. (atmosphere,some closeness to reality,story etc.)

    This game is very annoying. It suppose that you know things what is does not teach you. In 80% of the chapters i had to watch youtube videos to know    An overrated game. Sure it has,some good stuff,but those are not original or truly creative. Those things that are good, already can be found in other postapocalyptic games like fallout. (atmosphere,some closeness to reality,story etc.)

    This game is very annoying. It suppose that you know things what is does not teach you. In 80% of the chapters i had to watch youtube videos to know how to continue because it was impossible to understand the game. The story full of cliches,it does not offer anything new,which become very obvious in the end of the game.    … Expand
  3. agurczuk
    Jan 1, 2016
    7
    A rather solid shooter. A bit gray but I guess it's because of the setting and nothing can be done about it. The weapons feel very responsive. The UI is a bit of lacking and confusing. You do get used to it and it does help out with immersion - you have no idea how much health you have, the character starts coughing and chocking when needs a gas mas or to switch filter.

    Shooting people    A rather solid shooter. A bit gray but I guess it's because of the setting and nothing can be done about it. The weapons feel very responsive. The UI is a bit of lacking and confusing. You do get used to it and it does help out with immersion - you have no idea how much health you have, the character starts coughing and chocking when needs a gas mas or to switch filter.

    Shooting people is very nice, monsters not so much but that might be just personal preference. The story is ok - not really captivating but not terrible - but fits the general atmosphere of the game and the setting. Some cut-scenes could have been avoided. The finishing sequence is also the only thing not fitting the whole setting.

    Overall I enjoyed the game. Jumped a couple of times as well. Disliked a couple of areas and really liked others.    … Expand
  4. Slowandunsteady
    Nov 16, 2017
    7
    7/10 because i experienced some bugs in the game. If i would not have had bugs then a solid 8/10 or even 9/10. This is a story driven atmospheric slow paced sneaky shooter. In a way if brings the mind to half life 2 even if it cant measure up to it fully. Characters are well done but a bit quickly discarded. But it makes sense since you are sneaking around in the subway tunnels of Moscow.
  5. Fr1Z
    Mar 13, 2022
    7
    The game looks more like a demo version before the next part. The karma system is also very strange in the game, which makes you play stealth, which is not very pleasant in a shooter.
  6. Dariya
    Apr 8, 2022
    7
    Summary:
    A Claustrophobic Russian Nightmare.

    The Good:
    +The stations are exquisitely detailed, bustling with activity.
    +The atmosphere.
    +Graphics.
    +Audio is similarly excellent. from subtle touches like the echo of all sounds in the tunnels, to the +Playing in Russian is a must.

    The Bad:
    -Linear, Linear, Linear.
    -The lack of a quicksave system.
  7. Rok3r
    Dec 30, 2020
    7
    Story of the game is great, however there is no tutorial and I had troubles with things like charging flashlight, night vision or even burning web. In one point I actually thought that my game broke, while in fact I had to burn web to keep going (At that point I didn't even know that I have a lighter). While playing in the underground you have arrow showing where to go (even though there'sStory of the game is great, however there is no tutorial and I had troubles with things like charging flashlight, night vision or even burning web. In one point I actually thought that my game broke, while in fact I had to burn web to keep going (At that point I didn't even know that I have a lighter). While playing in the underground you have arrow showing where to go (even though there's almost always only one way), but when you're on the surface there are no arrows at all ??. Also game have a few bugs like when you leave the child, shadow shows that he's still on your back.… Expand
  8. Thombie
    Oct 10, 2014
    5
    I can't understand why people like this game. I prefer games that actually lets me play them. In this game you're probably going to be confused for one half of the game and not in control of your character the other half of the game. An interactive novel with a light FPS mini-game? If that's your cup of tea, go ahead. I don't enjoy it.
  9. Lorick
    Sep 7, 2014
    6
    Love the game, and the atmosphere and tension is intact.

    Had some problems, though. At one point (the battle between the Reds and the Nazis) when I got into the Nazi area, all the soldiers were animated - but there were rooted to the spot and completely unable to engage in combat. Needless to say, it was pretty easy to get through that section of the game - but hardly any fun!    Love the game, and the atmosphere and tension is intact.

    Had some problems, though. At one point (the battle between the Reds and the Nazis) when I got into the Nazi area, all the soldiers were animated - but there were rooted to the spot and completely unable to engage in combat. Needless to say, it was pretty easy to get through that section of the game - but hardly any fun! Further, if I tried to kill a soldier with a knife, the game hung, requiring me to restore to the last checkpoint. Also had a couple of complete hangs, requiring me to kill the program.

    Fortunately, it hasn't ever locked up my machine requiring a reboot (Windows 8).

    So I had to get this a lower rating than the original game.    … Expand
  10. Buba28
    Jan 10, 2015
    7
    Enjoyed the game, it's post apocaliptic feel could be a bit longer for my taste or not so linear. This game needs a bit more the feel of the older game forgot the name in chernobyl where we could go where we want. The game didn't felt so linear like this one altrought it had same wibe.
  11. ProfAmateur
    Jul 26, 2020
    7
    Positive are the graphics, even if you play the game in 2020 its okay.
    What could be improved are the gun sounds.
    The movement of the enemies are definitely bad, also some quests are not very intuitive.
  12. ibbie
    Sep 27, 2014
    7
    Look's really really good! But still the gameplay is a bit boring but the immersion is the thing serving this game the best!
    Just a tip buy it on sale!
  13. Lawgun
    Apr 13, 2020
    5
    Boring over-melodramatic start, nonsense propagandic middle and weak ending. Worst knife in gaming history - you won't hit anything, MC can defeat any human in CQC from one move, original weapons are straight from Fallout 4.
  14. HazardXMediaz
    Nov 18, 2014
    7
    On PC, there is no reason to have this because we already have the full graphics the consoles didn't get, and even though it adds seamless transitions through missions and new places to go, I don't want to sacrifice the stylization of the game because of how out of place everything looks in the redux. However, if PC is not available, by all means buy it on next gen.
  15. kremit
    Dec 14, 2014
    7
    Never played the original so I cannot compare, however I enjoyed this game.
    Downside: it was very short (7 hours) and there were very few enemies in total.
    Upside: The graphics were good, the story was great, I even remember the characters name after finishing the game.
    Verdict: Worth playing.
  16. sersimovi
    Dec 25, 2020
    7
    Really nice ambient and story with greath graphics, although at some points of the story the gameplay is a little tedious, some mechanics could have been polished a bit more.
  17. tommydlbass
    Aug 16, 2020
    7
    Good remaster of the classic game that has problems to stay as good as it was with the time. The story is bad but this is what Fallout wished to be in their most dark moments. Worth a play overall, it's short and the sequels are much better.
  18. tufekciero
    Mar 12, 2021
    6
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  19. Karlsefniy
    Jul 29, 2022
    7
    Metro: 2033 Redux has thrilling ambiance and a good story, but unsatisfying gunplay and silent main character push its score down.
  20. MaxieZeus
    Sep 20, 2022
    6
    Great atmosphere and story but lackluster gameplay and weird voice acting. Still worth playing if you like this kind of setting.
  21. IVecheruk
    Aug 19, 2023
    7
    Метро 2033 - очередной прорыв в игровой индустрии в жанре Survival, который совершенно справедливо удостоился огромной фанатской любовью. Но а как по мне Метро 2033, это некая проба пера чтобы в дальнейшем выпустить невероятный Исход. А если углубляться в основные механики это продукта, то можно напороться на весьма-весьма острые грабли.Метро 2033 - очередной прорыв в игровой индустрии в жанре Survival, который совершенно справедливо удостоился огромной фанатской любовью. Но а как по мне Метро 2033, это некая проба пера чтобы в дальнейшем выпустить невероятный Исход. А если углубляться в основные механики это продукта, то можно напороться на весьма-весьма острые грабли.
  22. Chowjust
    Dec 5, 2022
    7
    Was a big fan of Metro Exodus so thought I may as well come back and experience where it all began. Game still holds up in 2022 and is a really enjoyable linear shooter.
  23. SoulBrother
    Feb 23, 2015
    6
    It's was a good experience ,,, am not very high on FPS games , and in that regard the games weapons are similar to any FPS game out there ,,, I thought the game story wasn't that interesting , the plot , voice acting , and characters were very average and generic at best ,, but i somewhat enjoyed the themes of post nuclear Russia ,, reminds me a lot of Fallout 3 ,,,, The game shinesIt's was a good experience ,,, am not very high on FPS games , and in that regard the games weapons are similar to any FPS game out there ,,, I thought the game story wasn't that interesting , the plot , voice acting , and characters were very average and generic at best ,, but i somewhat enjoyed the themes of post nuclear Russia ,, reminds me a lot of Fallout 3 ,,,, The game shines greatly on it's environment and atmosphere of post-apocalyptic survival horror , very well done in graphics and lighting ,,, i'll say it's not a great game , nor it's a bad game ,,, many things about it will forget in a month or so ,,, it's a good game to fill your time with if you don't have better games to play… Expand
  24. russiangamer
    May 16, 2020
    7
    Эта игра – одно из тех произведений, в которых как таковых и минусов-то нет, но общий уровень исполнения стабильно держится на одной волне. В «Метро» этот уровень исполнения можно назвать очень качественным и хорошим.
    Игра держит за счёт отличного дизайна (это первое, что бросается в глаза), красивой графики (за исключением одинаковых моделек людей и мелких багов), а также неплохого    Эта игра – одно из тех произведений, в которых как таковых и минусов-то нет, но общий уровень исполнения стабильно держится на одной волне. В «Метро» этот уровень исполнения можно назвать очень качественным и хорошим.
    Игра держит за счёт отличного дизайна (это первое, что бросается в глаза), красивой графики (за исключением одинаковых моделек людей и мелких багов), а также неплохого сценария, который поднимает философские вопросы: необходимость объединения людей в беспрецедентной ситуации и, наверное, невозможность осуществления сего действия (всё-равно образовываются свои мини-государства, группировки, так сказать, по интересам и пр.); также ещё, например, вопрос, касающийся контакта с «другими», отличными от человека мыслящими существами; ну и, конечно, в игре критикуются нацисты и коммунисты. Перечисленные вопросы и критика мне не показались раскрытыми достаточно хорошо, но это определённо плюс, что такое здесь присутствует.
    Играть же во всё это интересно. Перестрелки и стелс не надоедают, возможно, потому что они чередуются с «мирными» этапами, в которых мы можем спокойно послушать местные диалоги, выпить в баре, купить патроны и оружие. Когда я впервые бродил среди этих людей, занятых своими делами, болтающих о том о сём, я очень сильно погружался в здешнюю атмосферу. К сожалению, это чувство ближе к концу игры ослабевало, но тем не менее продолжало присутствовать. Вообще первые 30 минут игры для меня были каким-то откровением, я пророчил игре статус шедевра, но по итогу могу сказать, что я испытал умеренные и приятные чувства.
    Короче говоря, «Метро» - качественный и крепкий проект. Советую вам поиграть.    … Expand
  25. erolsabadosh
    Apr 28, 2022
    5
    Great looking levels and very atmospheric but the enemies are repetitive and annoying and the difficulty is uneven. I got sucked into this game at first and really enjoyed the first third immensely but after that it gets tedious and unforgiving as the enemies suddenly become extremely tough to tackle after the half way mark and you're basically forced into stealth gameplay which I reallyGreat looking levels and very atmospheric but the enemies are repetitive and annoying and the difficulty is uneven. I got sucked into this game at first and really enjoyed the first third immensely but after that it gets tedious and unforgiving as the enemies suddenly become extremely tough to tackle after the half way mark and you're basically forced into stealth gameplay which I really did not enjoy (it felt more like a chore at that point). Glad I only paid $8 for it as I'm not sure I have the patience or desire to keep playing until the end.… Expand
  26. 4ya5h1
    Jul 20, 2021
    7
    Не играл в оригинал, поэтому оценить игру как ремастер не могу, но Редукс получился хорошим.
    приятная графика, хорошая атмосфера, но есть небольшие проблемы с управлением, не всё интуитивно понятно. Сюжет классный до концовки где начинается какая-то мистика и Артему ломают психику Чёрные, про которых толком никакой информации не дали, не понятно как они это делают и что они вообще такое.    Не играл в оригинал, поэтому оценить игру как ремастер не могу, но Редукс получился хорошим.
    приятная графика, хорошая атмосфера, но есть небольшие проблемы с управлением, не всё интуитивно понятно. Сюжет классный до концовки где начинается какая-то мистика и Артему ломают психику Чёрные, про которых толком никакой информации не дали, не понятно как они это делают и что они вообще такое. Вобщем хорошая игра, но может быть в разы лучшей    … Expand
  27. Soullex
    Nov 30, 2022
    6
    Kitabını da okudum. Oyun bende pek etki yaratmadı ya. Tabi çok iyi mekanikleri falan var ama düz adamları yada canavarları vur ilerle tarzı.
  28. DrawidsAR
    Feb 8, 2020
    6
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  29. Crimert
    Nov 27, 2020
    7
    The atmosphere and gameplay were cool. It's a good FPS game. 10hrs on record.
  30. AlexeySoltan
    Mar 18, 2022
    7
    good story, shooting, but no stealth, idk about the atmosphere that everyone is talking about, in my oppinion stalker is better in this aspect
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Metascore
90

Universal acclaim - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. Ragequit.gr
    Sep 9, 2014
    88
    One of the most atmospheric and immersive first person shooters of recent years becomes even better, by enriching its gameplay, normalizing its performance and enhancing its graphics, with the use of the latest 4A engine features. Its main disadvantage is the discontinuation of price discount for those who already own the original Metro 2033 upon official release.
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  2. Hooked Gamers
    Aug 29, 2014
    100
    Whether you have played the original or not, this is a game for anyone seeking atmosphere, story, and FPS gameplay blended into something amazing. Do not miss this experience.
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  3. PC Gamer
    Aug 20, 2014
    90
    A valuable remake that makes the original Metro feel complete on PC.
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