Metro: 2033 Redux

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  1. vaurne
    Dec 23, 2020
    8
    Very easy going, super immersive, fun first person shooter. The game holds your hand, but there is still a lot of stuff you can miss, including an alternate ending!

    The world and the story pull you in harder than almost any other game, meanwhile the gameplay and content makes sure you enjoy the experience and feel in tune with the plot. A true must-play.
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. VikiSetyah
    Aug 26, 2021
    0
    Boring gameplay, bad optimization,terrible graphic, and regret to buy this game because motion sickness although i already turn off motion blur
  5. kEtE
    Sep 24, 2014
    9
    Metro 2033 Redux synonymous with atmosphere. Very few game I believe can match with Metro when it comes to atmosphere. Dark Statitons, Hopeless people from Metro of Moscow and Above the metro stations, there's a city which in ruins also is reflected beautifully.
    You can almost feel and smell the ecosystem of them. You will be felt to bone post-apocalyptic world. Like I wrote    Metro 2033 Redux synonymous with atmosphere. Very few game I believe can match with Metro when it comes to atmosphere. Dark Statitons, Hopeless people from Metro of Moscow and Above the metro stations, there's a city which in ruins also is reflected beautifully.
    You can almost feel and smell the ecosystem of them. You will be felt to bone post-apocalyptic world. Like I wrote earlier, Atmosphere is that good.
    In addition to that game play is smooth. Maybe stealth kills look a bit premature and sometimes it hard where to go in the map but other than that everything feels right.
    A couple words for graphics: With new 4A Engine, Metro 2033 Redux shines. If you have PC to handle higher settings. you will find yourself playing one of the most beautiful looking post apocalyptic game ever created.
    So Without doubt Metro 2033 Redux is one of the best game of 2014.
    Read the novel!(it is also magnificent) Play the game.
    Spasiva Dmitry Glukhovsky for giving us such rich fiction world and Thank you 4A Games for making one of the most atmospheric game out of that great novel.    … Expand
  6. 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
  7. nitorita
    Nov 10, 2019
    8
    I played this game without knowing what to expect... and wow was I blown away. I expected Metro 2033 to be your typical post-apocalyptic shooter, and although it did fit that description, it executed it unbelievably well.

    The story is incredibly deep and well-written, and the atmosphere and realism are top-notch. You won't find many gimmicks in this game like you will in other games.    I played this game without knowing what to expect... and wow was I blown away. I expected Metro 2033 to be your typical post-apocalyptic shooter, and although it did fit that description, it executed it unbelievably well.

    The story is incredibly deep and well-written, and the atmosphere and realism are top-notch. You won't find many gimmicks in this game like you will in other games. It's hard to describe the game because it's one of those games that you have to experience for yourself to understand how great it is.

    The game comes with various difficulties and playstyles for you to fine-tune your experience. I personally played on Survivor Mode at Normal difficulty, but I think you can increase the realism further by playing on a harder difficulty.

    The game easily deserves at least an 8, which is only weighed down by the ever-so-slightly-simplified gameplay, somewhat short length, and some glitches here and there. It's definitely a game all shooter fans should add to their repertoire.    … Expand
  8. 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.
  9. spjuut
    Dec 2, 2018
    8
    I have only played the redux version and i can say that it looks really good. The atmosphere is creepy and apocalyptic and it feels like you're in the game yourself. The particle effects and the effects on the gasmask from frost to blood really adds to the game.

    The story is really good, thank you Dmitrij Gluchovskij for this amazing piece of art. Even tho it's a bit linear and kind of    I have only played the redux version and i can say that it looks really good. The atmosphere is creepy and apocalyptic and it feels like you're in the game yourself. The particle effects and the effects on the gasmask from frost to blood really adds to the game.

    The story is really good, thank you Dmitrij Gluchovskij for this amazing piece of art. Even tho it's a bit linear and kind of leads you to the goal, it didn't matter to me because the atmosphere and gameplay made me only appreciate the story and the nice graphics and nonetheless it's still a great experience and i cant wait until i can play the sequal and then exodus.    … Expand
  10. gamerz4life
    Sep 27, 2020
    9
    This is a true Re-master that really deserves the title Re-master (Very Infrequent Indeed). Metro Redux keeps itself where what made the original Metro 2033 great and puts it all into the Metro Last Light engine. Making what was a prodigious game even better; first by making the game less Unstable, and making it more streamlined in its new game engine (where the original Metro 2033 stillThis is a true Re-master that really deserves the title Re-master (Very Infrequent Indeed). Metro Redux keeps itself where what made the original Metro 2033 great and puts it all into the Metro Last Light engine. Making what was a prodigious game even better; first by making the game less Unstable, and making it more streamlined in its new game engine (where the original Metro 2033 still struggles to run smoothly on modern systems due to its un-streamlined game engine of the time). It also fixes the middle of the game ‘game breaking’ bug, in which you would be shot off the map when the player fell off the rail cart, requiring multiple reloads to fix (which was never patched in the original).

    Along with all these improvements it also adds the great things from Last Light, such as the weapon customization and modernized weapon aiming, gunplay and control layout! This also includes bringing improved textures including for the character and enemy models from Last Light (which is a nice touch).

    All while allowing you to play in the original Metro 2033 style of resource and ammo management, or you can play in a more action oriented fashion with Last Light's game style, In Redux both play styles are accommodated. Along with Ranger difficulty; which make you and your enemy’s more dangerous (something really never in other games like Call of Duty where the enemy is just more accurate).

    All and all Metro 2033 is a classic (Mystery, Horror, Resource Management, Story Driven, Shooter) all of which I would express are done superbly. I have a great passion for the original Metro 2033 game when it released along with the Book Series, and this ‘Re-master’ makes it all for the better and improved! Metro 2033’s dark post-apocalyptic setting in the Moscow Metro is like a character in its self, and gives the game and it characters a great atmosphere. Highly recommended to try it out and find out why so many people love this series!

    Pros: Story, Gunplay, Weapon Selection, Multiple ‘True’ difficulty settings (Play as you want to!)

    Cons: Human Enemy AI (Is sometimes respectable sometimes not so much)

    Middle: Linear Story Driven Game (Not recommend for those who love endless open world experiences)    … Expand
  11. GoodMorningAss
    Jul 15, 2020
    9
    The theme of the Moscow Metro is revealed beautifully.
    The game is very atmospheric, diverse in gameplay, dynamic skirmishes with bandits at the stations are replaced by dark "tangled" tunnels, along the way we get acquainted with the far from sweet life of people in the post-apocalyptic world.
    I now, not even about the constant attacks of mutated monsters on human settlements, but about    The theme of the Moscow Metro is revealed beautifully.
    The game is very atmospheric, diverse in gameplay, dynamic skirmishes with bandits at the stations are replaced by dark "tangled" tunnels, along the way we get acquainted with the far from sweet life of people in the post-apocalyptic world.
    I now, not even about the constant attacks of mutated monsters on human settlements, but about a simple everyday life in which people live in a room consisting of one bed and only, and the children play with all sorts of rubbish or hammers.
    Each character at the station has his own story behind his soul, his own thoughts, feelings.
    Gameplay: I liked the attitude of the developers to the details. I really feel how they emphasized realism. The weapon is interesting and original, not very much, and you can only carry 3 small arms and 2 missile weapons with you, plus a knuckle-knife. There is no automatic reloading, if the last cartridge in the clip went into the barrel, wait for the misfire. Ammo is always small. Another interesting point is the powder smoke from the shot that obscures the view, which makes it difficult to make a subsequent shot, and it's cool. All enemies wear helmets, and more than half also wear gas masks. Therefore, you can kill such with a single shot right on the neck, side or back. Well, or knocking down this helmet first. But then the enemies will sound the alarm. Sometimes they will let you shoot with an easel machine gun and a flamethrower, a pleasant trifle.
    As of 2014, I want to note the following advantages of the game: + Storey Line. Excellent, dynamic, moderately mysterious, storyline, on behalf of a person who lived his whole life underground in the subway.
    + Atmosphere. Metro and darkness. Apocalypse and hopelessness. Devastation and survival.
    + Gameplay. Skirmishes with human enemies are interesting. It is also possible to complete stealth levels. Enemies do not shine with a special variety, people, mutants. There is a certain variety in the methods of killing opponents. I really liked the use of cartridges as a currency. The presence of a limited duration of the gas mask. Powder smoke from a shot obscures the view. Dynamo machine for charging a flashlight and night vision device.
    + Artificial intelligence. Enemies are accurate, use cover, and throw Artem grenades.
    + Picture. Photographic, high-quality textures are pleasing to the eye.
    + Physics. Items in the game behave like in life. Mostly. And the overall picture is not spoiled.
    + Optimization is good. The game does not crash. But he eats resources extremely, and sags on the “qualifier”.
    Of the minuses are present:
    -The game is too short.
    -Linear. No freedom of action and side tasks. - A stupid save system based on individual save points.
    As a result, we get a pleasant, well-developed first-person shooter, with the possibility of repeated passage, to get an alternative ending and better assimilation of the plot. A game with a great atmosphere and an interesting plot.    … Expand
  12. Alexb1096
    Jul 24, 2020
    9
    ITALIAN:
    Anni fa avevo iniziato ma poi abbandonato, senza un reale motivo, Metro 2033 originale. Tornata la voglia ho deciso di giocare alla versione Redux, visto che consiste quasi solo in un miglioramento grafico.
    AUDIO E GRAFICA: Colonna sonora perfetta che alterna brani cupi (bellissimo quello all'avvio del gioco ad esempio) ad altri allegri e vintage, come a far capire che la    ITALIAN:
    Anni fa avevo iniziato ma poi abbandonato, senza un reale motivo, Metro 2033 originale. Tornata la voglia ho deciso di giocare alla versione Redux, visto che consiste quasi solo in un miglioramento grafico.

    AUDIO E GRAFICA:
    Colonna sonora perfetta che alterna brani cupi (bellissimo quello all'avvio del gioco ad esempio) ad altri allegri e vintage, come a far capire che la gente usa la musica per tirarsi su di morale.
    Dialoghi e doppiaggio non eccellenti ma buoni (anche in italiano) ed effetti sonori buoni, pure con un'ottima stereofonia che aiuta in certi momenti.

    Graficamente invece il gioco si presenta più moderno del Metro 2033 originale ma non per forza migliore in quanto questo forse era più "piatto" e cupo.
    In ogni caso il gioco è piacevole da vedere ma si capisce che è ormai di qualche anno fa, soprattutto nelle animazioni e alcuni oggetti dell'ambiente. Ben curate invece le armi.

    GAMEPLAY:
    Il gioco si presenta come un FPS con qualche elemento survival, stealth ed RPG, ma anche con tanti elementi caratteristici.

    Il gioco è diviso in capitoli e missioni, ma il nostro personaggio evolverà lungo l'intera storia potendo cambiare e personalizzare il proprio equipaggiamento, oltre a compiere qualche scelta di trama.

    Il gameplay sarà invece molto influenzato dall'ambiente in cui ci troviamo, visto che all'aria aperta saremo obbligati ad indossare una maschera antigas (con il rischio di finire i filtri o di rompere il vetro della maschera) mentre nel sottosuolo potremo vivere senza (ma stando attenti ad altre cose).

    L'unico aspetto che non mi ha convinto appieno è che nonostante sia presente un buon quantitativo di armi, alcune delle quali estremamente affascinanti, finiremo per usarne poche, visto che alcune garantiscono poche munizioni o costano troppo, prediligendo invece le armi più comuni. Non essendo presenti troppi soldi nel gioco è meglio spenderli per munizioni, filtri, medikit e granate piuttosto che per nuove armi, senza dimenticare la possibilità di personalizzare le armi in proprio possesso.

    Infine c'è da dire come il looting sia uno degli elementi principali del gioco, in quanto dovremo saccheggiare i corpi e rovistare in ogni angolo della mappa per trovare munizioni, filtri e altri oggetti fondamentali per sopravvivere. A volte sono presenti anche dei "segreti", in quanto alcune zone sono volutamente ben nascoste oppure necessitano di una chiave per poterci accedere.

    STORIA:
    Il gioco è abbastanza breve, io l'ho finito in circa 10 ore ma sono molto meticoloso nell'esplorazione.
    Nonostante la brevità però si riesce ad entrare abbastanza bene in una realtà post-apocalittica molto ben strutturata e pensata (non a caso il gioco è tratto da un libro).

    La trama base è semplice, bisogna sopravvivere ed aiutare la popolazione che si è rifugiata nella metropolitana di Mosca, ma questo porta a situazioni piuttosto interessanti, anche se forse in troppo rapida successione.

    Mi fa davvero impazzire come la moneta del gioco siano i proiettili "buoni", ormai rari e quindi di valore, così come i nomi e l'aspetto delle armi realizzate all'interno della Metro utilizzando rottami.

    L'unico aspetto che può confondere è puramente collegato al quel "2033" presente nel nome, in quanto l'ambiente in cui ci si trova sembra più di qualche anno fa o al massimo contemporaneo più che futuristico (che per me è un pregio, ma il nome può sviare).

    Per concludere, Metro 2033 è un gioco adatto ad un pubblico vastissimo, in quanto unisce velocità e divertimento ad una buona storia, una bellissima ambientazione e alcune meccaniche uniche. Inoltre essendo piuttosto breve non risulta essere particolarmente impegnativo da finire (a meno che non lo si giochi a difficoltà alte).

    VOTO: 9/10    … Expand
  13. metesuzuk
    Jan 11, 2022
    8
    A wonderful game that pierces loneliness deep into my bones, where I scream with joy when I see a human being.
  14. 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.
  15. 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.
  16. BelVikTop
    Dec 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great game.
    Sad about the bourbon incident.
    "Most importantly, don't eat yellow snow." The graphics are not ideal, but beautiful. The story of Artyom is interesting, I want to know what happens to his father during the games Last Light and Exodus.
    All characters are not alike, each has its own story that you want to know.    … Expand
  17. 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
  18. vafan13
    Nov 23, 2014
    10
    Metro 2033 was a flawed, but good game. The Redux does a wonderful job of taking away those flaws while also updating the graphics, leaving us with a game that is great and feels modern despite its 4 1/2 year old underpinnings.. It is a shame that being a "remake" of a cult (i.e. not super popular) game it didn't get the press/critic coverage that it deserved.
  19. Squidsie
    Nov 3, 2014
    9
    It's not often that I'm genuinely at the edge of my seat squealing like a little girl who has just seen a ghost, but Metro 2033 uniquely has that effect on me. This game is terrifying. Not in an everything is creepy sort of way, but in the way that you feel as if your survival is actually at stake. The story is fantastic, based on the novel of the same name by Dmitry Glukhovsky. TheIt's not often that I'm genuinely at the edge of my seat squealing like a little girl who has just seen a ghost, but Metro 2033 uniquely has that effect on me. This game is terrifying. Not in an everything is creepy sort of way, but in the way that you feel as if your survival is actually at stake. The story is fantastic, based on the novel of the same name by Dmitry Glukhovsky. The gunplay is satisfying, and the amount of weapon customization options is great. The environments look incredible, especially in the Redux. I do recommend this game.… Expand
  20. Omegascithe
    Nov 18, 2014
    10
    An excellent game, and does its' original version justice! The atmosphere is absolutely amazing. Honestly one of my favorite games of all time if not the greatest single player storyline driven game for me. Personally, I think it has a decent amount of re-playability value. I've played through it quite a few times and still haven't grown old of the game

    P.S. If anyone's experiencing    An excellent game, and does its' original version justice! The atmosphere is absolutely amazing. Honestly one of my favorite games of all time if not the greatest single player storyline driven game for me. Personally, I think it has a decent amount of re-playability value. I've played through it quite a few times and still haven't grown old of the game

    P.S. If anyone's experiencing problems with starting either Metro Redux game (such as SethroFives' issue, where it crashes at the very beginning of the game), then follow the next few steps:

    This is the fix I used to solve the issue:

    - Go into your Metro directory folder in steam and find the video folder (wherever it was downloaded, something along the lines of /SteamApps/common/Metro 2033 Redux/2033/ or /SteamApps/common/Metro Last Light Redux/)

    - Delete the file named "intro.ogv" (without the quotations)

    - Open notepad and save it as "intro.ogv" (without quotations)

    - Save the intro.ogv file you just made into those same folders the old intro.ogv files used to be in

    - Run the game. It should run without any more issue regarding crashes at the beginning of the game    … Expand
  21. 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.
  22. Palizoid
    Jan 28, 2017
    3
    If you love a great game where the biggest questions you face are where do i go next? What do i do next? Where is anything? Whats going on? Why did i instantly die this time? Then this game is for you.
  23. Blackdragon666
    Sep 11, 2014
    8
    The gameplay and atmosphere are top notch, but the audio side, especially the voice acting is quite underwhelming, when there are only like 5 voice actors with made-up accents voice acting every character in the game. Maybe the developers should have just used Russian voice actors with added English subtitles.
  24. justanhonestguy
    Oct 16, 2016
    4
    Bought this and Last Light redux for 8 bucks. More cutscenes than action. Dark, vague shooter. Got sick of cutscene after cutscene after cutscene, quit with about 30 minutes of cutscenes/5 minutes of boring action. No strategy whatsoever, I honestly suspect that any good reviews are coming from those promoting the game, it was that bad for me, but for only 8 bucks, I suppose i could countBought this and Last Light redux for 8 bucks. More cutscenes than action. Dark, vague shooter. Got sick of cutscene after cutscene after cutscene, quit with about 30 minutes of cutscenes/5 minutes of boring action. No strategy whatsoever, I honestly suspect that any good reviews are coming from those promoting the game, it was that bad for me, but for only 8 bucks, I suppose i could count myself lucky i didn't waste something like 50 or 60 on this. Uninstalled after 35 minutes...... obviously not for me. No exploration, no freedom, no movement, just scripted 1-2-3 choices to advance to next cutscene. Die-reload-otherchoice-cutscene. Hated it. More an interactive movie than a game in my view.… Expand
  25. jacob4
    May 26, 2018
    10
    An incredible, hauntingly beautiful portrayal of post-apocalyptic Russia like no other! Metro 2033 submerges you into a world of gloom, fear, hopelessness, monsters, and madness! And it all make for one memorable adventure across the war torn landscape to fulfill your mission and discover interesting locations and characters along the way. Probably one of the best post-apocalyptic themedAn incredible, hauntingly beautiful portrayal of post-apocalyptic Russia like no other! Metro 2033 submerges you into a world of gloom, fear, hopelessness, monsters, and madness! And it all make for one memorable adventure across the war torn landscape to fulfill your mission and discover interesting locations and characters along the way. Probably one of the best post-apocalyptic themed games made and a unique adventure worth playing first hand!… Expand
  26. 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
  27. Cg243
    Aug 28, 2014
    10
    For those of you having issues installing I am very sorry. This game is kickass and beautiful. Hopefully those of you who are unable to get in have a patch coming your way soon. Everything looks so much better then i could have imagined after only having seen screenshots before I bought the game. Regardless of how much brighter the underworld is then the original the Librarian sequence isFor those of you having issues installing I am very sorry. This game is kickass and beautiful. Hopefully those of you who are unable to get in have a patch coming your way soon. Everything looks so much better then i could have imagined after only having seen screenshots before I bought the game. Regardless of how much brighter the underworld is then the original the Librarian sequence is and I swear to god just as scary if not scarier then the original. I have a pretty sweet asus sound card for my Sennheiser HD 598 head phones. The sounds in this game are so creepy at times that I had to take my headphones off and switch over to my speakers. This was due to i was jumping and turning around way to often like a **** The audio bump from Metro 2033 to Redux is amazing although it does take a decent open ear headset with a soundcard to truly enjoy. My daughter walking on squeaky floorboards above me was often mistaken for in game sound that's how unbelievably clear it is. Most scenes are startling however this game does throw you into a ton of run for your life moments especially in the harder difficulties on Survival mode. Survival mode really does make you think hard about your weapon setups which to me adds a whole new level of tension. Out of ammo = run and hope u can get to the next objective which happened to me frequently LOL. I will totally RLTW again with Ranger difficulty on Spartan mode. 11/10 for doing such a good job resurrecting one kick ♥♥♥ game.

    Avoid bushes in combat they are too OP. ;)

    To all of you out there posting negative reviews due to crashing or bugs without posting system specs and OS you are not helping any one.

    MB: ASUS z87 pro
    CPU: Intel 4770
    RAM: Gskill 8gigs 1600 in dual channel
    GPU: Gigabyte Gtx 760
    Sound: Asus Xonar Essence STX
    Drive: Samsung 840 Pro 512gb
    PSU: Corsair TX750
    OS: Win8.1 pro 64    … Expand
  28. mosti
    Nov 29, 2014
    10
    A must have in your game collection for those familiar to the franchise and new comers. Excellent visuals, exciting gameplay and a down right MUST HAVE! Such a great price, even for a remake. The user score speaks for itself (in this case).

    10/10
  29. LostSandwich
    Dec 5, 2014
    10
    How to properly re-do a game for next gen. With heavy graphical upgrades, performance improvements, added missions, all DLC included, this game is a MUST HAVE. The optimization is heavily improved, with the original Metro 2033 running at 30 fps on the highest graphical settings on my PC, Metro 2033 Redux not only looks 10x better but runs at 60 fps at the SAME graphics level. If you didHow to properly re-do a game for next gen. With heavy graphical upgrades, performance improvements, added missions, all DLC included, this game is a MUST HAVE. The optimization is heavily improved, with the original Metro 2033 running at 30 fps on the highest graphical settings on my PC, Metro 2033 Redux not only looks 10x better but runs at 60 fps at the SAME graphics level. If you did not purchase the original Metro 2033 you must play this game, i even recommend players who did play it and really enjoyed the original i recommend going back and trying it again. I do not recommend purchasing Last Light Redux though if you already played the original Metro Last Light as there are not too many improvements to that game.
    With the best atmosphere in any modern game, a very unique world, fantastic combat, tough and scary enemies, and a good story this game is one of the best out there.    … Expand
  30. Jodle
    Dec 1, 2015
    9
    amazing atmosfere amazing grafics amazing world this game is GOOD...........
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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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