Metro: 2033 Redux

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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
  5. 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!
  6. 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.
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. 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
  12. Crimert
    Nov 27, 2020
    7
    The atmosphere and gameplay were cool. It's a good FPS game. 10hrs on record.
  13. 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
  14. PBrann88
    Jan 8, 2021
    7
    Not the best first person shooter, horror or story driven game you will ever play but it is a very good first person shooter, horror and story driven game that will keep you engrossed and on the edge of your seat throughout apart from when it has you jumping out of it. Every moment in the metro feels like a genuine fight for survival. Its a game that is well worth your time.
  15. ghosttoyou
    Mar 9, 2022
    7
    Хорошая история, интересно проработанные персонажи , но очень устаревший геймплей
  16. 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.
  17. 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.
  18. 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.
  19. 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.
  20. Fredamm
    Jul 21, 2020
    7
    здесь ровно 75 букв чтобы просто оставить оценку игре, не описывая ее + и -
  21. SpaceOrbis
    Oct 14, 2020
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Having just beaten the game my feelings on it are still somewhat mixed. I did enjoy my time battling through the metro and finding the collectibles littered throughout the game. However, at the same time, I couldn't help but feel like the game didn't try to allow you to feel the challenges of living in the metro for 20 years. You are only allowed a small glimpse into the living conditions of the inhabitants of the Moscow metro and that for me was a big letdown.

    Most of the game is about delivering the dog tags of a fallen Spartan and hurting down D6. Along the way, you'll face everything from Communists and Nazis to mutated rat-looking creatures big enough to eat a full grown man.

    The levels themselves are fairly basic. So long as you see something to kill odds are good that's the way to go to move to the next area. By the time I nuked the Dark Ones I didn't feel like I had saved the Metro from the Dark Ones namely because they didn't really matter until near the very end of the game. I mostly played this so I could say I beat all the games thus far and while I did have fun with the game it wasn't a must play for me.    … Expand
  22. L140
    Jan 25, 2021
    7
    Как бы я не любил атмосферу метро, весь этот антураж постапокалипсиса с русским колоритом, игра имеет две значительные технические проблемы: максимально тупой ии, есть такая вещь, что когда ты прослушаиваешь диалог двух нпс, они даже после завершения диалога продолжают бурно жестикулировать, словно они до сих пор разговаривают, для кого-то мелочь, но мне погружение ломает. Сюжет, дляКак бы я не любил атмосферу метро, весь этот антураж постапокалипсиса с русским колоритом, игра имеет две значительные технические проблемы: максимально тупой ии, есть такая вещь, что когда ты прослушаиваешь диалог двух нпс, они даже после завершения диалога продолжают бурно жестикулировать, словно они до сих пор разговаривают, для кого-то мелочь, но мне погружение ломает. Сюжет, для шутера, более чем хороший, но если сравнивать вообще, например, с Planescape: Torment, ты понимаешь, что сюжет-то на самом деле "ну такое", не более.… Expand
  23. TeaBoyy
    Nov 11, 2021
    7
    Edit: After finishing the series, I will increase my rating from 6 to 7. I think it may be the strongest game in the franchise in terms of narrative and also atmosphere.

    This game is a little difficult to judge for me because I played it for the first time on PC 10 years after it got released. I read raving reviews about this game and franchise. So perhaps at the time of release this    Edit: After finishing the series, I will increase my rating from 6 to 7. I think it may be the strongest game in the franchise in terms of narrative and also atmosphere.

    This game is a little difficult to judge for me because I played it for the first time on PC 10 years after it got released. I read raving reviews about this game and franchise. So perhaps at the time of release this particular game was considered original and well performing.
    Gunplay/Stealth

    -Plays well on PC. No issues but nothing out of the ordinary. Standard.

    -AI is standard and the Nosalis are bland for me.

    -Stealth is the best way to play this game but it is a bit clunky.

    Exploration

    -Linear style but you can approach stealthily or guns blazing. Again very standard.

    -I read lots about the game's atmospheric quality. But honestly it didn't resonate with me that much. If the post-apocalyptic vibe is your thing then for sure you will appreciate the game's atmosphere. Graphically and in terms of the visual tone I found it very bland looking. The game's colour palette is very dark and grim and honestly kind of ugly. Obviously, I understand the look they were going for as it is set in a post-apocalyptic world but even then the environments lack flavour.

    Narrative

    -I don't think the story is bad per se, nor do I think it is told poorly. It is just very average in terms of story telling. I understand that it has been inspired by the books and borrows some elements from it however it doesn't tell the story in a special way or anything. I think the cast is hit or miss.

    -Artyom's character has no development and no depth. He is a mute really and you can learn more about him by picking up notes in the game world. There is little to no emotional connection built with him. No reason to care for and about him.

    -The supernatural elements just didn't fit this game. I felt it was very out of place. I found it really sill to be honest. Even the character model/designs were really silly and they remind me of those gooey alien baby toys.

    Conclusion

    Overall, I think this game is highly rated by those who are fans of the post-apocalyptic genre. Even though I do not think this is a bad game by any means I do not think it is worthy of the lofty praises. It is a slow paced FPS shooter set in a particular environment.    … Expand
  24. 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
  25. Antontavrin
    Feb 22, 2022
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Очень атмосферный шутер в жанре пост-апокалипсиса. Есть один маленький минус-каридорность… Expand
  26. Styx1337
    Jun 13, 2021
    7
    I played this game before on my old system with medium graphic settings. I really liked the story and you really had to retry some situations and try to play them smarter and not waste any ammo. The atmosphere was great in underground cities. The people building their homes out of stuff they could find really made the game feel a lot more personal. However with my new system (Ryzen 9 5900xI played this game before on my old system with medium graphic settings. I really liked the story and you really had to retry some situations and try to play them smarter and not waste any ammo. The atmosphere was great in underground cities. The people building their homes out of stuff they could find really made the game feel a lot more personal. However with my new system (Ryzen 9 5900x / 6800XT) the game crashes either in the intro or if I delete it from the game files, in the main menu. Tried for three hours to fix it. I work in IT myself, so I would consider myself not a noob when working with games on a PC. I will try to fix it in the near future, but the fact that a lot of people having trouble even getting the game to run, made me give a rating of "mixed". Really would love to play this game again. I will update this review if I can get it to run again.… Expand
  27. Cracken443
    Jul 11, 2021
    7
    I'm a bit late but this game is horrifying especially the library mission , the game crashed a lot but that's ok I forgive you.
  28. 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.
  29. Kssksks
    Feb 19, 2022
    7
    Metro is a very good game series but the story in this game was very predictable and there are lacks in the game mechanics
  30. PaddysPub
    Feb 5, 2023
    7
    A great game with a fun gameplay and well adapted to the original material. Any person who has read the books i think will have a great experience playing this game. Graphics are outdated but that is not as important as a good story and gameplay i believe.
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90

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  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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