Metro 2033

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  1. threeoftendie
    Jul 1, 2023
    8
    Это одна из первых игр моего детства. И, несмотря на возраст и недостатки, о которых я сейчас узнаю от других, она не кажется мне плохой
  2. Jonneeyy
    Jun 1, 2023
    8
    Metro 2033 ist ein spannender Horror-FPS, der eine wahnsinnig dichte Atmosphäre hat. Gerade die Geräusche in den Tunnelsystemen sind hervorragend. Auch das Gunplay macht sehr viel Spaß. Kritisiert werden muss, dass teilweise Monster unendlich nachspawnen, was zwar aus erzählerischer Perspektive Sinn ergibt, die Spieler allerdings zum Durchrennen zwingt. Außerdem sind manche SituationenMetro 2033 ist ein spannender Horror-FPS, der eine wahnsinnig dichte Atmosphäre hat. Gerade die Geräusche in den Tunnelsystemen sind hervorragend. Auch das Gunplay macht sehr viel Spaß. Kritisiert werden muss, dass teilweise Monster unendlich nachspawnen, was zwar aus erzählerischer Perspektive Sinn ergibt, die Spieler allerdings zum Durchrennen zwingt. Außerdem sind manche Situationen seltsam, da Artjom nicht spricht, andauernd aber Fragen an den Kopf geworfen bekommt. Alles in allem ein gelungenes Horror-Erlebnis.… Expand
  3. Cubicorn
    Feb 27, 2023
    10
    love this game. I came here after playing Exodus and i honestly thought this was gonna be worse, but i was proven inccorect :). This is awesome. Finished in two or three days and i enjoyed every bit of it. I got stuck on like two missions, because i wasn't sure where to go but other than that, this was a
  4. bobit15
    Feb 25, 2023
    10
    Игра просто бомба, советую! атмосфера и сюжетная линия топ
  5. Pmstz
    Jan 31, 2023
    8
    Excellent.

    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
  6. Joe2539
    Jan 3, 2023
    10
    Very Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good
  7. ylnylmn
    Dec 3, 2022
    8
    The atmosphere of the subway is very well given. People trying to survive there. Various groups and wars between them. We are trying to reach our goal in this chaos. The story is not bad, it is interesting. Mysterious. Conflict dynamics are fun. Ambiance is awesome. The characters we fight shoulder to shoulder are good. A.I. we can say bad. Some enemy designs are bad (slimes). Overall a good game.
  8. IX_MEHDI
    Oct 11, 2022
    8
    عالی بود، از لحاظ گیم پلی و گرافیک و داستان در زمان خودش میشه گفت بهترین بوده وهست
  9. 1ndastreal
    Jul 30, 2022
    9
    EMATARY GRAVE MAN - BLEED A RIVERSEMATARY GRAVE MAN - BLEED A RIVERSEMATARY GRAVE MAN - BLEED A RIVERSEMATARY GRAVE
  10. Jackie_Jackson
    May 26, 2022
    9
    Даа было время когда сталкеры выходили так часто как часто Я даже срать не хожу золотые времена
  11. KelvinSelimor
    May 4, 2022
    10
    Metro 2033. You can't hide from danger even in the subway. Amazing atmosphere and terrible black corridors are waiting for fans in this game.
  12. dimadima423212
    May 3, 2022
    10
    Эта игра, одна из любимых моих игр, почему? Потому-что игра очень атмосферная, на город налетели ракеты, и они взорвали половина города, потом все когда увидели ракеты, они начали бежать, и кто выжил на улице, увидели демонов, мутантов и чёрных, и они очень их напугались, чёрные нападали на людей из-за того что люди боялись и стреляли в них, а сами чёрные хотели помочь, а мутанты наоборотЭта игра, одна из любимых моих игр, почему? Потому-что игра очень атмосферная, на город налетели ракеты, и они взорвали половина города, потом все когда увидели ракеты, они начали бежать, и кто выжил на улице, увидели демонов, мутантов и чёрных, и они очень их напугались, чёрные нападали на людей из-за того что люди боялись и стреляли в них, а сами чёрные хотели помочь, а мутанты наоборот убивали, и демоны убивали, и вот люди выживают, вспоминают о прошлом, и многие ранены, они их лечат, люди продают еду, поют, разговаривают, всё так живо выглядит! В игре очень хорошая графика, разнообразный геймплей, то по скрытному убиваем бандитов, то убиваем мутантов, то убиваем бандитов шумно, то уничтожаем и помогаем нашим, и ещё в этой игре есть 2 концовки, и чтобы получить хорошую концовку, надо слушать, или давать что-то, а плохую концовку легко получить, это надо стрелять, и недослушивать, и не давать, если давать и дослушивать, то может быть плохая концовка, потому что там ещё много надо послушать, а например ты не все фразы дослушал, потому что может быть плохая концвока.
    Вывод: это первая игра 4a games, и очень хорошая, стоит ли её покупать, конечно да, но в игре нету сетевой игры, зато есть достижения в steam, игры нету на playstation 3, но есть на xbox 360, pc dvd, и в steam, где же её лучше всех брать, лучше всех брать на xbox 360, почему, потому что за достижения дают очки, но не показывает сколько ты поиграть в эту игру, как в steam, в steam показывает сколько поиграл и достижения, а на xbox очки и достижения, игра показала что русские умеют делать, игра заслужила 10 из 10!    … Expand
  13. Flaks
    Apr 4, 2022
    10
    The plot of the game is just amazing. This game has become one of my favourites. The soundtrack of the game is just as good as the story. Feeling Artyom while listening to this soundtrack is wonderful. Graphics are more or less but it is not so important in this game.
  14. Dco326
    Feb 14, 2022
    8
    Zanimljiva igrica, ostala u lepom secanju ne bi je sad nesto igrao opet ali ostala draga.
  15. kndr
    Feb 1, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Wow what a journey that was...

    Story is really interesting. Nuclear bombs dropped on Moscow and people started to live on metro. Ambience, locations really pulls you in the game. You feel the people in metro. You feel for them, you try to understand and help them, you feel the game. That's right you don't play this, game plays you.

    You see other stations in loading screens. I really wish we could visit every single one of them. Hope they do this in next metro games.

    As for Artyom, character we play as doesn't talk during gameplay but only in cutscenes. Which is interesting choice. He is not your standard overpowered fps character. He's just a normal character who try to survive.

    Unlike other fps's this game is slow. Which makes you immersed in atmosphere. There's minimal hud which I like. I don't want my screen to be filled with icons. Stealth is good and generally works. Gunplay is great and so as sounds.

    There is this thing called moral system or something and it's really annoying. This system affect the endings you get. You knock down people instead of killing them, listen to people, explore locations and avoid combat and you get good ending. Sounds good on paper but really bad on execution. First of all you don't know how much affected your moral is. You get a sound when you do good thing but not with bad thing. With one mistake you get the bad ending. It's not implemented properly.

    But other than that I can't think of a bad thing. This game is masterpiece, one of the most atmospheric game I have ever played.    … Expand
  16. defenz
    Aug 8, 2021
    8
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  17. VG_Alex
    May 10, 2021
    9
    'Metro 2033' has restored the atmosphere of the original novel to a high level. In the depressed and dark subway, the threats are immersive. In addition to the excellent production level of the production team, the quality of the game is almost beyond that of the game generation at that time. Among them, the time theory of philosophy also makes people think deeply, which is excellent on'Metro 2033' has restored the atmosphere of the original novel to a high level. In the depressed and dark subway, the threats are immersive. In addition to the excellent production level of the production team, the quality of the game is almost beyond that of the game generation at that time. Among them, the time theory of philosophy also makes people think deeply, which is excellent on the whole.

    Review of ‘Metro 2033 ’

    Graphic: 10

    Music: 8

    Narrative:8.5

    Gameplay: 8

    Score: 8.8    … Expand
  18. Cz3rw0ny
    Apr 5, 2021
    8
    Great storytelling, great game overall. The graphics were killer at the time and only Crysis from 2007 could match it.
  19. yeezymane
    Apr 1, 2021
    8
    Графика - 8/10
    Игровой процесс - 8/10
    Сюжет - 8/10
    Музыка - 7/10
  20. tripenfall
    Mar 28, 2021
    8
    I just played this in 2021 and loved it. The story is interesting and keeps you going along and the guns feel real and weighty. I will say however that playing on PC with a controller was hard as the secondary weapons weren't mapped to the control, a small criticism but it annoyed me to no end.
    The visuals are great, the 5.1 sound perfectly executed. I'll definitely play the sequel.
  21. Jackermy
    Nov 11, 2020
    9
    One of the best linear shooter that I have ever played. Almost this was my favorite game in my childhood. Action mechanics are good and it is not getting boring, ambient sounds help you to feel the atmosphere of post-nuclear Moscow. Graphics was pretty good for 2010 and the level design doesn`t look similar. The characters are extremely interesting and written great. The weapon very wellOne of the best linear shooter that I have ever played. Almost this was my favorite game in my childhood. Action mechanics are good and it is not getting boring, ambient sounds help you to feel the atmosphere of post-nuclear Moscow. Graphics was pretty good for 2010 and the level design doesn`t look similar. The characters are extremely interesting and written great. The weapon very well made from the model till the sounds of fire. The storyline is great and epic, also the final level is awesome.
    But also this game got some minuses such as bad stealth, the poor difference of monsters and you don`t feel that you can be out of ammo.
    If you have not completed this game yet - I highly recommend you to do it as fast as you can    … Expand
  22. mainzmom
    Nov 8, 2020
    10
    Metro 2033 came before its time. Fun gameplay with survival elements, complemented by immersive atmosphere and a great story. The lore is manytimes told through characters conversations. If you listen to the conversations and spare the lifes of your enemies by sneaking past them you are playing the game as it is meant to. Artyom is a young person learning about everything around him and ofMetro 2033 came before its time. Fun gameplay with survival elements, complemented by immersive atmosphere and a great story. The lore is manytimes told through characters conversations. If you listen to the conversations and spare the lifes of your enemies by sneaking past them you are playing the game as it is meant to. Artyom is a young person learning about everything around him and of you learn with him you will be rewarded by the good ending. One of the best games of all time.… Expand
  23. FirstSpawn
    Nov 2, 2020
    8
    Очень атмосферная игра. Хоть и далеко не идеальная, но сделанная с душой.
    На мой взгляд 1 и 2 часть одинаково хороши.
  24. Clawson_Strikke
    Oct 21, 2020
    8
    Although I got this game for free it was an amazing experience, the atmosphere, the environments and the characters you meet were all great. I recently purchased the sequel and can't wait to play that. This game is a must try!
  25. LironesAlviento
    Aug 2, 2020
    8
    Gran comienzo de la saga, un muy buen juego con mezclas de estilos aun si dejar de ser un shooter.
  26. GoodMorningAss
    Jul 15, 2020
    8
    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
  27. dziobsson
    Jul 15, 2020
    9
    Great game for it's time. Good story, dense atmosphere, tight and dark tunnels. The graphics didn't aged so badly.
  28. intra
    Jun 25, 2020
    8
    A highly immersive 'horror' game with tense and claustrophobic gameplay. I do not play tons of games like this, however Metro pulled me in with its atmosphere. Initally the game feels a little slow, but really builds up as it draws you in. I played the first 2 games back to back which I would highly recommend.
  29. Svetlendrius
    Jun 19, 2020
    8
    A good game with a great plot, awesome atmosphere, nice shooting, good design of monsters.
  30. hoanns
    Jun 6, 2020
    8
    it's grim and apocalyptic, and myterious, and you gotta fight your way through this dystopian russian land. it has a nice atmopshere
  31. Muismi
    Apr 29, 2020
    8
    Metro 2033 es un juego con un apartado artístico y una atmósfera oscura y post-apocalíptica que creo que a todo el que le llame la atención un mínimo debe jugarlo y vivir la experiencia en primera persona. Todos los apartados están muy cuidados, y en 2010 las cotas de calidad eran rebosantes, con unos gráficos bastante espectaculares. La trama junto con el universo oscuro que nos muestranMetro 2033 es un juego con un apartado artístico y una atmósfera oscura y post-apocalíptica que creo que a todo el que le llame la atención un mínimo debe jugarlo y vivir la experiencia en primera persona. Todos los apartados están muy cuidados, y en 2010 las cotas de calidad eran rebosantes, con unos gráficos bastante espectaculares. La trama junto con el universo oscuro que nos muestran es el punto fuerte. La gestión de la poca munición y los mounstros nos mantendrán en tensión y con ganas de llegar al final y descubrir todo lo que está ocurriendo. Recomiendo jugarlo ya que es el comienzo de la Saga Metro.… Expand
  32. r03vg
    Apr 17, 2020
    9
    Сюжетная линия сильно отличается от таковой в книге, не хватило эмоциональных сцен, но игра хорошая и хочется ей все простить.
  33. PanMrkvicka
    Feb 11, 2020
    10
    I fel in love with this game. Maybe its because of the russian metro horro atmosphere or the novel but this game is such a great linear experience. I may be overrating this game but I cant help it. It has flaws of course like the stealth and the combat is a little wonky and not enough resources which tries to be realistic but feels retarded and some boss fights are eeh . Story andI fel in love with this game. Maybe its because of the russian metro horro atmosphere or the novel but this game is such a great linear experience. I may be overrating this game but I cant help it. It has flaws of course like the stealth and the combat is a little wonky and not enough resources which tries to be realistic but feels retarded and some boss fights are eeh . Story and characters are amazing tho top tier level.… Expand
  34. Unknown-Critic
    Nov 15, 2019
    10
    The most atmospheric FPS ever. A great combination of exploration, stealth and first person combat. Very detailed environments and immersive levels.
  35. Hayter
    Nov 10, 2019
    8
    Оценка абсолютно оправдана, я чутка почитал комменты и здесь довольно много людей не из СНГ, но даже они ставят 8-10, так что же, русский человек может поставить сему шедевру?
  36. Nicodeuz
    Aug 9, 2019
    10
    Uno de los mejores juegos que últimamente jugué, en conjunto con la saga, muy recomendado si te gustan los buenos juegos single player
  37. nereed678
    May 23, 2019
    8
    An incredible survival horror game with a unique perspective and environment.
  38. Sfs
    Mar 16, 2019
    9
    Отличная игра, хочется проходить много раз не смотря на линейность, благодаря интересной истории и атмосфере, также зачетные стволы, персонажи запоминающийся, мутанты, приемлемая графика. Минусы ИИ у людей и мелкие баги которые немного раздражают.Отличная игра, хочется проходить много раз не смотря на линейность, благодаря интересной истории и атмосфере, также зачетные стволы, персонажи запоминающийся, мутанты, приемлемая графика. Минусы ИИ у людей и мелкие баги которые немного раздражают.
  39. Noah-
    Mar 16, 2019
    10
    The game is very atmospheric, I went through it immediately after the release, in a row twice, because I really liked it. One of the best shooters I've ever played. The game also has two finals, the receipt of which depends on your actions.
  40. d0vla11
    Feb 17, 2019
    10
    Awesome atmospheric FPS with a deep story for a short run.

    Pick it up as soon as possible! :)
  41. NightGeisha
    Jan 8, 2019
    8
    Back in 2010 we talked about "Call of Duty: Black Ops", Battlefield: Bad Company 2 and Battlefield 3 (already during 2011). I can't understand why so few was talked about Metro 2033 back in 2010, because the game is awesome.
    From the single player point of view the game has a fantastic story, it as fantastic graphics (for the time) and very nice shadow and light effects. It does not have    Back in 2010 we talked about "Call of Duty: Black Ops", Battlefield: Bad Company 2 and Battlefield 3 (already during 2011). I can't understand why so few was talked about Metro 2033 back in 2010, because the game is awesome.
    From the single player point of view the game has a fantastic story, it as fantastic graphics (for the time) and very nice shadow and light effects. It does not have multiplayer but I understand that this may have been a deliberate decision by the developers. The soundtrack and sound effects are also very good.

    Overall, this is a game that rivals the other AAA games of his generation. And for innumerable reasons it passed under the radar of many players like me.
    Its a game to try, fully recommended even now in 2019.    … Expand
  42. aralath
    Aug 7, 2018
    9
    Nice implementation of the international bestseller book. Very good example of its genre.
  43. Yelov
    Jul 22, 2018
    9
    Amazing atmosphere, linearity doesn't hurt the game imo. One of the most immersive games imo.
  44. CenkAlp
    Jan 3, 2018
    8
    Hikaye = 9
    Oynanış = 8
    Grafikler = 7
    Sesler = 7
    Keyif = 7
    Atmosfer = 8
    Süre = 8
  45. ESKORPION
    Oct 26, 2017
    9
    Great game (so long I didnt played it) I remember I gived up due to dificultie but now playing more carefully it was a great experience. Upon Im not very keen in politics I enjoyed much and Im sure I will play the next of the metro series. Thank you very much for makeing these awsome games.
  46. LifeHistory
    Apr 19, 2017
    10
    Metro 2033 is hands down one of my all times favorite FPS game of all time and not only that but one of my favorite games of all times.

    The level design and the atmosphere are incredible. Interesting story with cool main character (Artyom) and its an amazing surviving horror game.

    Leave childish games like COD and Fallout 4 FarCry 3 4 and go play this a real mans game!
  47. ntsarb
    Mar 29, 2017
    9
    I've played the REDUX version and I was very impressed by the aritistic work put into this game. Animations and voice acting are superb.

    As a story driven game, it has a very interesting gameplay. The story is revealed through the actions, the dialoges and the notes that you find on your way. It's easy to loose your life in the game, as a result of wrong assumptions you make. You are    I've played the REDUX version and I was very impressed by the aritistic work put into this game. Animations and voice acting are superb.

    As a story driven game, it has a very interesting gameplay. The story is revealed through the actions, the dialoges and the notes that you find on your way.

    It's easy to loose your life in the game, as a result of wrong assumptions you make. You are the hero but assuming this role at all times leads to certain death. Sometimes you just have to run away or through the danger zone, other times you need to hide and stay safe while your support team clears the way. You often find yourself exploring an area, to find your way through. Other times you need to carefully follow the instructions provided and save your ammo or oxygen, to live long enough.

    If you enjoy story driven first person shooter games, this game is definitely worth your time. It will get you excited, it will scare you to death, it will make you feel lucky to be stay alive!    … Expand
  48. Apoda
    Nov 13, 2016
    9
    Really liked playing Metro 2033 a lot. One of the most atmospheric shooters I have ever played. You easily get involved with the story and the game play gives you plenty moments of tension and amazement. Great stuff!
  49. zampaconi
    Jul 30, 2016
    9
    Recensione temporanea da sostituire non appena disponibile quella definitiva. Recensione temporanea da sostituire non appena disponibile quella definitiva.
  50. Mahdiar
    Jul 6, 2016
    8
    Gameplay : 8
    Graphics : 10
    Story : 8
    Sound : 8
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    Overall : 8
  51. Captain_Chaos
    Jun 22, 2016
    8
    2/15/2012: I would recommend this game, but not without a few warnings. Like Its fellow Russian-flavored post-apocalyptic shooter STALKER., Metro 2033 has a lot of depth and character, but comes with a lion's share of bugs and rather frustrating difficulty. And not always the good kind of difficulty either. Like the kind of difficulty where you're escorting an idiotic NPC who gets swarmed2/15/2012: I would recommend this game, but not without a few warnings. Like Its fellow Russian-flavored post-apocalyptic shooter STALKER., Metro 2033 has a lot of depth and character, but comes with a lion's share of bugs and rather frustrating difficulty. And not always the good kind of difficulty either. Like the kind of difficulty where you're escorting an idiotic NPC who gets swarmed by deadly monsters. Still, Metro is dark (figuratively and literally), atmospheric, and even when it's not fun, it still pulls you in, demanding you to fight through the horrors of the Moscow underground towards the end. It's gritty as all hell and the guns feel amazing, again, much like STALKER. It also manages to have some truly frightening enemies, something a lot of FPSes try to do and fall short of doing. And it has its fair share of "holy ♥♥♥♥" moments. Metro 2033 isn't for everyone, but if you have the skill and the patience, it's one hell of a ride.… Expand
  52. dugazoid
    Jan 17, 2016
    8
    One of the best FPS I've ever played, which have been a lot.

    Good story, good gunplay, and nice graphics (quite good for a 5 years old game).

    Amazing from the beginning til the end.
  53. barzozwierz
    Nov 20, 2015
    8
    Ok, I'm not a fan of shooters, but...

    + damn good story, that doesn't tell you "shoot those dark guys, they bad", really hits the right nerves + the overwhelming realism (your backpack is really heavy, you need to check your filter level yourself, there's no HUD for that) + somewhat lore-cohesive (awesome book) + weapon design (inspirations from WWII submachine guns) + you don't    Ok, I'm not a fan of shooters, but...

    + damn good story, that doesn't tell you "shoot those dark guys, they bad", really hits the right nerves
    + the overwhelming realism (your backpack is really heavy, you need to check your filter level yourself, there's no HUD for that)
    + somewhat lore-cohesive (awesome book)
    + weapon design (inspirations from WWII submachine guns)
    + you don't feel like a scavenger because of the setting, you really do scrape for ammo
    + higher difficulty mode doesn't bloat HP, it means you can kill things with one bullet, but things may kill you with one bullet as well. on lower difficulties, you need to put more lead into your target (goes both ways)
    + graphics
    + ambient dialogues, atmosphere - never expected so much detail from FPS

    - weird stealth mechanics and AI, if enemy spots you, everyone instantly knows where you are, you cannot hide and use this alert as a distraction.

    I don't like killing things and prefer RPGs, it may skew my opinion a bit. For now I'm stuck on 5th or 6th mission with no kills, playing ranger hardcore mode. Game is amazing, but wonky stealth mechanics/AI makes me want to uninstall it    … Expand
  54. muzmuz
    Nov 1, 2015
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the best FPS games that I played. Besides stupid enemy humans AI, the game is pure perfection in terms of gameplay. Totally recommend.

    One thing though; is the moral points system which is really frustrating. The ending could've been decided at the actual end of the game, when shooting (or not shooting) the Dark One - not through a secret moral points system.    … Expand
  55. jelikey
    Sep 10, 2015
    8
    Easily one of the best games of the year. HORRIBLY under-rated! A 58 from 1UP? Because of some minor issues..... This game is the most atmospheric and immersive shooter I have ever played. Maybe the most atmospheric game, period. This is like another Bioshock or actually more like Half-Life 2 to me, I could see myself playing through this game multiple times.
  56. frankielee
    Jul 7, 2015
    8
    i'm not an expert on fps games and can't talk about how well are the weapons and their feelings in the game. i, however, can say that the atmosphere, the mood, the story and the uniqueness of this game is very good.
  57. ThePCGamer101
    Jun 24, 2015
    8
    I love the Metro series, from this game Metro 2033, to its sister sequel Metro Last Light from 4A Games, focuses on the horror above the Metro and Artyom. The game was good, but was a little put off when the people with you always do the stuff for you and you just watch. Also the enemy AI was a bit dumb and too clever in the Stealth sections, when you hit off a light and it makes a noise,I love the Metro series, from this game Metro 2033, to its sister sequel Metro Last Light from 4A Games, focuses on the horror above the Metro and Artyom. The game was good, but was a little put off when the people with you always do the stuff for you and you just watch. Also the enemy AI was a bit dumb and too clever in the Stealth sections, when you hit off a light and it makes a noise, the enemy AI will know exactly where you are hiding which kinda put me off. And the Ranger Mode, is a true survival game, with no HUD, limited ammo and many more features taken away from you, it is truly a game worth getting!… Expand
  58. kindzadza
    Jun 2, 2015
    10
    Beautiful Story and Beautiful Execution.
    This game brings vivid imagery of what nuclear warfare could achieve if the mad man pulls the trigger.

    I just love how this game was done with very good attention to detail.
    Voice acting is spectacular.
    On my good list
  59. wtfskilz
    Dec 5, 2014
    8
    Love and Hate would be best summary to describe this game.

    While the graphics were very advanced for the release date, the story felt very excellent and unnerving at times, until you got deeper in the game and realized that when you got near the end you didn't have enough bullets or health to reach the next check point, which was very frustrating and massive mistake from the developer.    Love and Hate would be best summary to describe this game.

    While the graphics were very advanced for the release date, the story felt very excellent and unnerving at times, until you got deeper in the game and realized that when you got near the end you didn't have enough bullets or health to reach the next check point, which was very frustrating and massive mistake from the developer.
    All in all Gameplay and Graphics deserve to give the gave an 8.5 not quite a 9.    … Expand
  60. Larry223
    Dec 3, 2014
    8
    Metro 2033 es un titulo en el cual te debes meter, es sobre inmersión, de meterte en el mundo destruido con sus habitantes al borde de la locura....

    El juego es un shooter en primera persona, en si el gameplay es muy simple. Se basa en disparar y ocultarte. Los disparos son como todo shooter, el prota puede disparar con la puntería de una militar a pesar de nunca haber usado un arma,    Metro 2033 es un titulo en el cual te debes meter, es sobre inmersión, de meterte en el mundo destruido con sus habitantes al borde de la locura....

    El juego es un shooter en primera persona, en si el gameplay es muy simple. Se basa en disparar y ocultarte. Los disparos son como todo shooter, el prota puede disparar con la puntería de una militar a pesar de nunca haber usado un arma, pero el sigilo y la falta de munición rompen lo aburrido que puede ser como en CoD. Como este mundo esta en ruinas tienes que asegurarte de buscar por todas partes municiones y saber disparar, créeme, si vas como idiota disparando la munición no te durara, por lo que el sigilo es clave si estas en dificultades altas. El sigilo es muy simple, a veces injusto, pero sirve y si sabes como moverte es divertido. La única forma de matar sigilosamente son con cuchillos arrojadizos, y valla que son el arma mas poderosa de todo el juego. Si tienes 5 cuchillos arrojadizos puedes acabar hasta con el mutante mas poderosa del juego. Pero la dificultad al inicio esta bien, será desafiante por el miedo que puede generar ver que horribles y poderosas creaturas han salido de este mundo. La historia te envuelve ya que esta muy bien presentada y desarrollada, con sus personajes, sus lugares calidos, amigables y los peligrosos y aterradores. Este juego esta para disfrutar la historia, y después puedes rejugarlo para ver el final alternativo, conseguir logros o simplemente ver detalles que al principio perdiste. Sin embargo, a pesar de su simple pero divertido sistema de shooter y sigilo tiene sus problemas. Este juego de verdad necesitaba mejores momentos pre-fabricados, o quick time event, las secuencias que lo tienen o podrían pasar como escenas de CGI. Lo único que tienes que hacer cuando hay que presionar botones es presionar rápidamente E y listo. No pares de presionar E, eso es todo. Es aburrido y a veces te hace pensar por que no fue una escena o porque no le pusieron un poco mas de empeño. Otra cosa es que la dificultad sale algo herida, una ves que sabes apuntar, disparar en **** cortas y ser sigiloso, lo cual no es muy difícil de aprender, se vuelve fácil. Por eso sufre la re-jugabilidad, no será un reto la siguiente ves. También la I.A. no es muy buena, a veces te verán aunque estés oculto muy bien y otras veces podrás correr a su lado y dirán: que fue eso? Probablemente una rata o un espíritu, seguro eso eh oído. Otra cosa es que no hay jefes ni subjefes. En un mundo con MUTANTES necesitas JEFES, aun que sea simples para romper un poco el gameplay divertido eso si, pero algo repetitivo después de un rato. Sin embargo estos problemas no afectan al final de la experiencia, es un gran juego no hay duda. Puede que si haz jugado Last Light no te guste por que no esta tan afilado como su secuela, pero yo te recomiendo empezar por aquí. Pero no esta en steam, ahora solo se puede jugar el Redux que aun no eh conseguido, pero si el Redux mejoro lo que ya había aquí no puedo esperar por probarlo. Le doy un 08/10 es un muy buen juego que no será una obra maestra pero si tiene grandes momentos y una gran forma de meterte en su mundo, espero que la serie no haya terminado con el Last Light porque de verdad quiero volver muchas mas veces a este mundo.    … Expand
  61. Neddy
    Sep 8, 2014
    9
    It's an interesting angle that it's East European, and not Americanised, which makes a change. Stunning graphics in places, and they say it requires a powerful graphics card. I'd say any mid-ranged and modern card would make a good go of it.

    The atmosphere that everyone talks about yes that is there and it's fab. I like the stuff like wood-burning fires powering trolleys on metro lines.    It's an interesting angle that it's East European, and not Americanised, which makes a change. Stunning graphics in places, and they say it requires a powerful graphics card. I'd say any mid-ranged and modern card would make a good go of it.

    The atmosphere that everyone talks about yes that is there and it's fab. I like the stuff like wood-burning fires powering trolleys on metro lines. It draws the player into the despair and savagery of the post-apocalyptic scenario. Buildings are smashed, people live underground, and they are hunted by men and beasts.

    I have played it six times now and will buy the Redux version when it is on sale again. It's that good to me, and I have seen others say the same in Steam forums. If you buy Metro 2033 in a Steam sale you have little to complain about. You will get your money value easy.

    I had problems with the game though on my first playing:
    There are five difficulty levels. I chose the middle one as I always do. I did not realise I had chosen the tough setting, because I didn't understand what the ranger modes were. The result was I found it blisteringly difficult.

    The game cutscenes when you reach a certain point. Infuriatingly you may not have explored the whole area you were in. You may have a choice of two ways to go to explore. You go one way bam cutscene. You may have left good weapons behind, or ammo.    … Expand
  62. Hardcore32
    Aug 29, 2014
    10
    EXCELLENT! It is more innovations so that the world needs. 're Already tired of the games based on Call of Duty, Counter-Strike, and the rest of the FPS games like these. (Brazil)
  63. MethosTR
    Aug 21, 2014
    9
    Never has the post-apocalyptic world looked so beautiful.

    Metro 2033 is a superb post-apocalyptic shooter, simply put. The world of the Moscow Metro subway lines gives a feeling of familiarity and foreboding at the same time. Especially since some of the lines and stations are abandoned and overrun by the horrors of the dark. While the game is linear, the atmosphere makes it so it's    Never has the post-apocalyptic world looked so beautiful.

    Metro 2033 is a superb post-apocalyptic shooter, simply put. The world of the Moscow Metro subway lines gives a feeling of familiarity and foreboding at the same time. Especially since some of the lines and stations are abandoned and overrun by the horrors of the dark.

    While the game is linear, the atmosphere makes it so it's still a fresh experience after each mission.

    The graphics are, even in 2014's standards, absolutely breathtaking. And even today, this game makes your PC work HARD to run it at a good framerate with all the eye candy turned on. My gaming laptop is capable of running it on maximum, but I have to compromise on the advanced depth of field and AA to prevent it from running extremely hot.

    In short, if you plan on getting this game and you have a computer that's not up to par, you may not have a very good experience, unless you play the game on low settings. But even then, on low settings, the game looks better than many of today's titles.

    if you're afraid that this will just be a "techdemo" shooter, rest assured in the fact that the game delivers a very satisfying challenge even in the normal difficulty setting. It's quite brutal on the "Ranger" settings as well, as every enemy presents a true obstacle to your progress, and ammo is VERY scarce.

    I love post-apocalyptic fiction, which might explain why this review may seem a *little* biased.

    In general though, this is a superb game that's well worth experiencing for yourself. Just make sure you have a good computer :)    … Expand
  64. berkyt519
    Aug 15, 2014
    10
    There are no words. Just no words. It is a masterpiece. I do not even know what the game has drawbacks - it can facial animation. I'm reccomend absolutely everyone who loves THIS postapokalipsis. Unequivocal masterpiece for the last 5 years.
    10/10
  65. Krayzgerman
    Jul 27, 2014
    8
    I liked this game for all the reasons I hated DOOM. Unlike most horror games where they rely on cheap thrills there was more development here placing the player into the game-world. I rarely felt like the thrills and chills were cliche, there was typically a reason for enemies to be where they were or for the player. The game was linear and short but this is forgivable because the qualityI liked this game for all the reasons I hated DOOM. Unlike most horror games where they rely on cheap thrills there was more development here placing the player into the game-world. I rarely felt like the thrills and chills were cliche, there was typically a reason for enemies to be where they were or for the player. The game was linear and short but this is forgivable because the quality was good and they did hint at the book they were promoting throughout the game. This didn't bother me so much because it was just something present in the background throughout the game but not pushed on the player so much. There were many times where I felt I was on a theme park ride being projected from one sequence to the next as the linear progression developed from one chapter to the next and I often felt like I was rushing through to keep the story going. I had a similar experience with their sequel Metro: Last Light. This game is definitely worth playing, I'd suggest playing normal mode and or hardest, then going back and playing it on the easiest setting just to go trigger-happy. Unfortunately there are no dev kits for this game series--which would be really cool to further support the developers by recycling assets for more playing time. Like a movie you can only play through the game so many times before it gets old... the assets in this series would be excellent for some zombie survival genre or horror knockoffs by fans.… Expand
  66. Bambe
    Jun 23, 2014
    8
    One of the first Single player games I found super enjoyable, the "upkeep" sort of mechanics were not too obtrusive and created an edge of urgency. This compounded with the lack of ammunition really made this game standout to me. Sad to say the new one just did not feel the same.
  67. Klinok101
    Jun 16, 2014
    8
    Московский Метрополитен. Сам я в столице нашей родины еще не был, а так, заочно, игра позволяет там побывать.
    Как уже следует из названия, почти всю игру мы будем бегать по различным туннелям метро, изредка попадая на поверхность. Да оно и понятно, наверху вода радиоактивна, а воздух содержит какие-то тяжелые примеси, смертельные для человека.
    Сама игра очень атмосферна, разнообразна на    Московский Метрополитен. Сам я в столице нашей родины еще не был, а так, заочно, игра позволяет там побывать.
    Как уже следует из названия, почти всю игру мы будем бегать по различным туннелям метро, изредка попадая на поверхность. Да оно и понятно, наверху вода радиоактивна, а воздух содержит какие-то тяжелые примеси, смертельные для человека.
    Сама игра очень атмосферна, разнообразна на геймплей, динамичные стычки с бандитами на станциях сменяются темными "запутанными" туннелями, попутно знакомимся с далеко не сладкой жизнью людей в пост-апокалиптическом мире.
    Я сейчас, даже не о постоянных атаках мутировавших монстров на человеческие поселения, а о простой бытовой жизни, в которой люди живут в комнате состоящей из одной кровати и только, а дети играют всяким мусором или молотками (в игре встретите).
    У каждого персонажа на станции своя история за душой, свои мысли.

    Геймплей:

    Понравилось отношение разработчиков к деталям. Очень чуствуется как они делали упор на реализм.
    Оружие интересное и оригинальное, не очень много, а с собой носить можно только 3 единицы стрелкового и 2 единицы метательного, плюс нож-кастет. Нет автоматической перезарадки, если последний патрон в обойме ушел в ствол, жди осечку. Патронов всегда мало. Еще интересный момент, пороховой дым от выстрела застилает обзор, что мешает сделать последующий выстрел, и это прикольно. Все враги ходят в шлемах, а больше половины еще и в противогазах. Поэтому убить таких с одного выстрела можно попав точно в шею, с боку или сзади. Ну или сбив предварительно этот шлем. Но тогда враги подниают тревогу. Иногда вам дадут пострелять со станкового пулемета и огнемета, но это мелочи.

    По состоянию на 2014 год, хочется отметить такие плюсы игры:

    +Стори Лайн. Отличная, динамичная, в меру загадочная, сюжетная линия, от лица человека который всю жизнь прожил под землей в метро. Спойлерить не буду.
    +Атмосфера. Метро и темнота. Апокалипсис и безнадежность. Разруха и выживаемость.
    +Геймплей. Перестрелки с врагами-людьми интересны. Так же возможно проходить уровни по стелсу.
    Враги особым разнообразием не блещут, люди, мутанты. Есть некое разнообразие в способах убийства противников.Очень понравилось использование патронов в качестве валюты. Наличие ограниченного времени действия противогаза.Пороховой дым от выстрела застилает обзор. Динамо-машинка для зарядки фонарика и прибора ночного видения.
    +Искусственный интеллект. Враги точны, используют укрытия, и закидывают Артема гранатами.
    +Картинка. Фотографичные, высококачественные текстуры радуют глаз.
    +Физика. Предметы в игре ведут себя как в жизни. По большей части. И общую картинку не портят.
    +Оптимизация хорошая. Игра не вылетает. Но крайне жрет ресурсы, и на "квалити" проседает. На ноуте, только на "нормал" настройках хороший фпс выдает.

    Из минусов присутствуют:

    -Игра слишком короткая.
    -Линейна. Никакой свободы действия и побочных заданий.
    -Дурацкая система сохранений на основе отдельных сейв-поинтов.

    В итоге мы получаем приятную, проработанную стрелялку от первого лица, c возможностью повторного прохождения, для получения альтернативной концовки и лучшего усвоения сюжета . Игра с отличной атмосферой и интересным сюжетом.    … Expand
  68. FruitCakeHD
    Jun 10, 2014
    9
    This game's extremely short, but my mere 8 hours of experience was awesome.

    Very, very atmospheric and beautiful.

    The only "con" I can find with this game is its seemingly awkward combat mechanics (against the mutants).
  69. capo193
    May 27, 2014
    10
    Still one of the best games ever, even when its year 2014. Amazing graphics, damn good story, interesting system of inventory. Check your bullets every ten steps if you dont want to be dead. And gas mask too ;) .Full of action, monsters and amazing places you will discover. One of the best games definitely.
  70. Teers98
    Apr 2, 2014
    10
    Metro 2033 is still one of my favourite Games of all time! I really like the Story and all the Characters in the Game! The atmosphere is always excellent and scary! The story will take all over the Moscow Metro! The ending i pretty awesome and i fully recommend the Game!

    10 out of 10!
  71. alexmak
    Mar 2, 2014
    10
    One of the best shooter games I have ever played. Although there are some frustrating sections(I play on Ranger difficulty), I can't stop myself from coming back to it again and again until I beat the game. I don't have a good graphics card so I have to run it on low settings but It still looks very impressive and often jaw dropping. Even with my settings I get fully immersed because ofOne of the best shooter games I have ever played. Although there are some frustrating sections(I play on Ranger difficulty), I can't stop myself from coming back to it again and again until I beat the game. I don't have a good graphics card so I have to run it on low settings but It still looks very impressive and often jaw dropping. Even with my settings I get fully immersed because of the superb audio throughout the game. The weapons, the gadgets, the gas mask, the monsters, everything about this game is believable because it has a base in reality. Overall the experience this game will give you is worth much more than even the price of the initial release.… Expand
  72. Storm1672
    Feb 5, 2014
    8
    A great game very different from what someone would expect from a first-person-shooter. The atmosphere is original and top notch, the graphics hold up pretty well and the firefights are exhillerating. Something from the atmosphere of the first Gears of War, FEAR and a lot of darkness.

    The drawbacks are that it has a steep learning curve and the AI is problematic. Also the game could use    A great game very different from what someone would expect from a first-person-shooter. The atmosphere is original and top notch, the graphics hold up pretty well and the firefights are exhillerating. Something from the atmosphere of the first Gears of War, FEAR and a lot of darkness.

    The drawbacks are that it has a steep learning curve and the AI is problematic. Also the game could use some puzzles or smthing like puzzles because of its nature. The story and universe are incredible, though I expected a bit more info up till the end.

    Overall, the authenticity is there and except from a few problems, I can't wait till I get my hands on Last Light. The PC version is far superior to the console version.    … Expand
  73. swaggylord2000
    Jan 27, 2014
    10
    Well... I've just installed ( after waiting five hours !!! ) it on steam and only played like 10 minutes of it, and i Think its amazing so far. I mean damn.
  74. CaKeS
    Dec 28, 2013
    9
    My favorite FPS shooter right below BioShock. Metro is incredibly unique and has one of the most polished feels I've ever experienced. You know an FPS is good when you literally have enjoyment from just shooting the gun itself, even if it's not at a target. This game is just so interestingly fascinating and has it's own entire style. The game length is perfect as well, just the right timeMy favorite FPS shooter right below BioShock. Metro is incredibly unique and has one of the most polished feels I've ever experienced. You know an FPS is good when you literally have enjoyment from just shooting the gun itself, even if it's not at a target. This game is just so interestingly fascinating and has it's own entire style. The game length is perfect as well, just the right time for the story it tells, which is very cool to follow as well. Has some great humor in some parts and a very fair learning curve. Great balancing as well, it really makes you feel like you're surviving off the bare minimum. Despite people's complaining about graphic issues, this game is almost flawless. I've come across a couple bugs, and as long as you have a good computer, you'll have no problem running this game, which is absolutely beautiful by the way! If you're sick of half-assed FPS's that just want money (CoD comes to mind), get this game, it will give you hope for the FPS genre yet.… Expand
  75. Potitoman
    Dec 28, 2013
    9
    An underrated gem if I've ever saw one.
    This game is dripping with atmosphere like an overweight bus driver drips with sweat in the middle of summer. It's pouring with it.
    Your journey through Metro tunnels and brief ventures across the surface are some of the tensest, most unnerving moments is gaming I've ever come across. Now, this is not a horror game but the atmosphere and amazing    An underrated gem if I've ever saw one.
    This game is dripping with atmosphere like an overweight bus driver drips with sweat in the middle of summer. It's pouring with it.
    Your journey through Metro tunnels and brief ventures across the surface are some of the tensest, most unnerving moments is gaming I've ever come across.
    Now, this is not a horror game but the atmosphere and amazing sound engineering will keep you sweating and on your toes. There are no "booga-booga!" moments but you'll holding your breath as a huge horde of mutants are chasing you down a tunnel while your flashlight battery is dying and your gas mask filter is running out. Metro 2033 is very good at toying with your 'fight-or-fly' response. In this game, you forget what you know about gaming and start relying on your instincts. Very immersive.

    There are a few flaws with the game though. Weapons feel under-powered and lack of feedback on whether you actually hit your target takes the satisfaction of gunning down enemies. Stealth is plain broken. You'll have a heck of time trying to sneak around. The English voice acting is also bit weak, but really, play it with Russian voices and English subtitles. The Russian Voice acting is way, way better.

    All this is forgiven when you see what the game does right, like pacing of the story (which is very good), the mechanics of your actual equipment like cranking a dynamo to keep your flashlight battery charged and the mysterious, hidden karma system.

    This game is not for everyone. Some people will be confused by a game where Russians are shown as humans, with all their flaws and virtues, instead of mindless cannon fodder.
    Sure, it is no for everyone, but it's almost like a Tarkovsky film, dense and filled with obscure meaning, but once you open yourself to it, you will find a rich, unique experience which is seldom found in gaming.    … Expand
  76. Idiocracy
    Dec 20, 2013
    10
    There is something about this game, the setting, the story, the gameplay, it just really found a niche in me. I thoroughly enjoy being able to use a working stealth mechanic in a FPS when I decide to use it and not having it force me to take a certain route. There was not a single moment in the game where I wasn't enjoying it.
  77. kyussman
    Nov 25, 2013
    9
    Great game with an incredible atmosphere. Between the terrifying monsters, or those moments when your flashlight suddenly goes out, the game is a well paced, solidly constructed experience. Levels are based around metro stations and the tunnels that connect them and the many sights you see make for an unforgettable journey. The post-apocalyptic lifestyle of the denizens of the metro isGreat game with an incredible atmosphere. Between the terrifying monsters, or those moments when your flashlight suddenly goes out, the game is a well paced, solidly constructed experience. Levels are based around metro stations and the tunnels that connect them and the many sights you see make for an unforgettable journey. The post-apocalyptic lifestyle of the denizens of the metro is brilliantly realised, making for an incredibly moody game.… Expand
  78. sengork
    Nov 24, 2013
    8
    The story line of this game is not what got me playing. Beautiful graphics with a very well put together atmosphere is what kept me going though. Artyom is well narrated and the player can relate to his character and what he's going through quite quickly. It's one of those games you'll want to replay when you get that brand new speedy graphics card as this game is still a benchmark forThe story line of this game is not what got me playing. Beautiful graphics with a very well put together atmosphere is what kept me going though. Artyom is well narrated and the player can relate to his character and what he's going through quite quickly. It's one of those games you'll want to replay when you get that brand new speedy graphics card as this game is still a benchmark for many new generation video cards.… Expand
  79. vence
    Nov 4, 2013
    8
    Very nice game, not an RPG or even an FPS for that matter since you can sneak past most of the enemies, its a story telling game were you get to be in the shoes of Artyum, a man forced to face hell to save hes people, I'm not going to say more but i highly recommend.
  80. morfil
    Nov 1, 2013
    8
    The team behind Metro 2033, Ukraine studio 4A Games formed by ex GSC Game World programmers who had previously worked on S.T.A.L.K.E.R before leaving in 2004 to pursue the project in question.

    In terms of Metro's literary effort, the writers did a fairly admirable job. The story core concept loosely adapted from the novel of the same name is definitely intriguing and interesting    The team behind Metro 2033, Ukraine studio 4A Games formed by ex GSC Game World programmers who had previously worked on S.T.A.L.K.E.R before leaving in 2004 to pursue the project in question.

    In terms of Metro's literary effort, the writers did a fairly admirable job. The story core concept loosely adapted from the novel of the same name is definitely intriguing and interesting nuclear war decimates the world, strange mutants emerged in the aftermath, in Moscow surviving human inhabitants forced to the underground tunnels due to the radioactive conditions above.

    The story exposition segments in Metro 2033 are done during the loading screens, where Artyom (the protagonist) tells of events unfolding, and his feelings thereof but also he meets key characters along the way where more is revealed through in-game conversations. Yeah, the voice acting is good it was wise to use actual Russian speakers rather than some Bollywood bozos it really goes a long way with keeping you tuned in to the highly distinctive and unique atmosphere. That last word of the previous sentence is probably Metro's primary strength the foreboding tunnels, dark, mysterious you're not quite sure what lurks around the next corner.

    The meat action presented in Metro 2033 is undeniably fun, and in ways retroactively akin to Stalker as you are pitted against familiar foes in mutants and bandits. The AI scripts are quite honest, when facing the human opponents it is darn near as exhilarating as Monolith's horror opus F.E.A.R. The enemies show some similar belief of life preservation as you, by means of hanging back in the shadows, often shooting from cover, forcing you into making the first move. Again, much like the Stalker games the bandits taunt you with comical 'colourful' phrases, but amicably it does get a little repetitive over time. As for the mutants, they weren't as cunning as I was expecting. Much like Dead Space they suddenly (yet sneakily) emerge from all over the shop, but unlike the kind of calculated deliberation of offensive attacks needed to survive in the aforesaid game, in Metro 2033 the only genuine prerequisite to success is not to stand still. I guess some minor gripes concerning the AI scripts are the enemies awareness of your presence can be noticeably questionable at times. The mutants killer instincts here seemed to have needed to be tightened up.

    The weapons you get to play around with are a bit on the orthodox side. We have a few pistols, machine guns, shotguns (Cool Bayonet!) And sticks of dynamite. Oh, I almost forgot, there is a pneumatic gun you have to pump for increased damage & accuracy Very Cool! Metro 2033 eludes a little to stealth, here with silencers, throwing knives, night-vision goggles etc. but honestly, by & large this is a served-straight- up shooter.

    In terms of some game mechanics, It is interesting to note for all you 'old timers' the game-play inspiration roots conceivably go all the way back to the original Doom if you think about it Remember the radioactive pools which demanded the use of radiation protection suits that would only hold out for a limited time before the mad dash to find the next one? Same deal in Metro. But instead here you collect Gas masks and oxygen filters from dead people in order to safely negotiate such toxic zones. One cool touch in particular is your Gas mask can get cracked open by mutant claws for instance, necessitating the need to seek out a new one. Admittedly, the frantic scurry to find oxygen filters in the wild frozen landscape topside provide some of the most exciting and memorable parts of the whole game.

    I really enjoyed the strong focus on exploration in Metro seeking out the illustrious shiny golden military-grade bullets gives you something else to think about while gazing about the tunnels by the illuminating hue of your torch light. Keeping your weapons stocked isn't too much of a daunting task you can spend a great deal of time meticulously looting all the corpses dotted around, whereby you take ammo and equipment directly off the unfortunate fellow's person this kind of realistic detail is welcome.

    From a visual standpoint, Metro is impressive. The perpetual dark tunnel's shows off the great light sourcing effects complete with sparkling dust drifting through the air, and you will see many a headlamp swaying aglow in the dark. The character models look quite similar to the ones in Stalker not surprisingly, sporting the traditional heavy Specnaz armour and helmets sometimes it is hard to believe there aren't some legacy materials at work from the old Stalker betas though. The mutants themselves look suitably creepy, gnarled and interesting. All in all the game engine technology pulls everything off quite admirably, even if your rig isn't at the bleeding edge of tech. The optimization was definitely better than I was expecting.

    In sum, Metro 2033 is a very accomplished and atmospheric story-driven shooter.    … Expand
  81. Solstrand
    Sep 29, 2013
    8
    One of the better fps games i've played in a while. Great story, creepy monsters. If you're in the mood for a story driven fps game, pick this one up.

    The graphics chew up your PC though, so be aware of the requirements for it.
  82. Thothistox
    Sep 21, 2013
    8
    Overall a pretty good story-based shooter. It's a very well unified game. Game play is blended with environment almost seamlessly. Attention to detail and attempts at realism are relatively impressive and a compliment to the player's intelligence. The game feels a bit like an art house movie, though with considerable input from the player.

    Although I've played the game through only    Overall a pretty good story-based shooter. It's a very well unified game. Game play is blended with environment almost seamlessly. Attention to detail and attempts at realism are relatively impressive and a compliment to the player's intelligence. The game feels a bit like an art house movie, though with considerable input from the player.

    Although I've played the game through only once, I doubt that the replay value is very high. The game is very linear, and although there is exploration you end up doing the same thing each time. The game has some rpg elements, and it's too bad it didn't have more. It would have made sense to add dialog options for example. The animations could also use some work, especially for some of the enemies. When they come at you the frame rate tends to drop too much.

    Still, I recommend this one, and I'm definitely getting the sequel.    … Expand
  83. Invino
    Sep 18, 2013
    10
    After 3 years of almost ignoring this game, Steam had a sale and got it. FLIPPING AMAZING.

    Is easily the best FPS story shooter since Bishock 1 and is WAY better then Bio Infinite. (also better then its successor Last Light)
  84. HONDOMAN
    Sep 9, 2013
    9
    This game was a ton of fun to play. The story was excellent and the mechanics were great. My only problem is that there are just about two or three character face models and most of the time I had no idea who I was talking to or their importance because they looked the same as the last five people I talked to.
  85. ComradVlad
    Sep 8, 2013
    10
    The game in which the atmosphere is not lost until the ending, and there are not a lot of definitely 10/10 of course this unforgettable atmosphere and a desire to continue to play in this world a detailed science covers the bad voice acting, and the stone faces the only thing that spoils the feeling of this beautiful world!
  86. MagicHAT
    Aug 26, 2013
    8
    Only problem with this game is that its short it could be longer, gameplay is really nice, upgrading your weapons is rewarding and fun, exploration is fun, combat is fun, graphics are amazing, awesome story, really great game/
  87. gfxahab
    Aug 20, 2013
    9
    Metro 2033 has great graphics and detailed environments, the world is believable and maybe the best since Bioshock 1.
    The storyline is interesting and creates much atmosphere.
    The combat feels unique and includes aspects of survival horror. On higher difficulties (Ranger Mode) this game is the ultimate challenge for the player. Almost no other game I have played was such a great    Metro 2033 has great graphics and detailed environments, the world is believable and maybe the best since Bioshock 1.
    The storyline is interesting and creates much atmosphere.
    The combat feels unique and includes aspects of survival horror.
    On higher difficulties (Ranger Mode) this game is the ultimate challenge for the player.
    Almost no other game I have played was such a great experience, but be warned Metro 2033 is not a game for everyone. If you have been playing Call of Duty all day, this will feel strange    … Expand
  88. tavish
    Aug 7, 2013
    9
    This is game fantastic if you enjoy fighting mutants from a post apocalyptic Russia where you are forced to live in underground metro stations. I enjoyed every single moment when playing through the game, although I found that pc port is pretty bad. I find myself constantly getting motion sickness playing at a fov of 45. Although you can alter this in the user.cfg file it does make theThis is game fantastic if you enjoy fighting mutants from a post apocalyptic Russia where you are forced to live in underground metro stations. I enjoyed every single moment when playing through the game, although I found that pc port is pretty bad. I find myself constantly getting motion sickness playing at a fov of 45. Although you can alter this in the user.cfg file it does make the game unappealing to look at as you get massive amounts of fish eye.… Expand
  89. Lynnux
    Aug 5, 2013
    8
    This game is like a good movie with a great atmosphere. A movie, that took me 15 hours to play for just 3.5€ (Steam summer offer). For this price (and even somewhat higher) I can fully recommend this game.
  90. Melanie_Han
    Jul 27, 2013
    9
    It's a really good game, definitely one of my top 10. The gameplay is slow and deliberative (assuming you don't play on the easiest settings), all about ammo and med-kit conservation, being aware of your surroundings, and avoiding encounters. Though you don't like stealth you should still have enough resources to Rambo you're way through situations. Good graphics, good story, decentIt's a really good game, definitely one of my top 10. The gameplay is slow and deliberative (assuming you don't play on the easiest settings), all about ammo and med-kit conservation, being aware of your surroundings, and avoiding encounters. Though you don't like stealth you should still have enough resources to Rambo you're way through situations. Good graphics, good story, decent dialogue, amazing atmosphere. It's like S.A.L.K.E.R Half Life I guess. Pretty good though. I'm looking forward to playing it again on a higher difficulty.… Expand
  91. Predikit
    Jul 26, 2013
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Overview:
    Metro 2033 was a unique gaming experience. As far as Post-Apocalyptic settings go, the immersion level of this game exceeds that of any game I have played prior. Characters are unique, and interesting, and the environment truly makes you feel as though any moment could be your last.

    Gameplay:
    Metro 2033 has all the standards for FPS RPG, and has an even amount of positives to negatives. On the positive side, the gameplay is fluid, and what breaks you do endure between chapter sections offer narrative to make the wait less annoying. The narrative also helps keep the storyline together, as well as give you a perspective into your character’s thoughts and feelings. On the negative side, your character has no dialogue beyond this narrative, and you have no conversational choices beyond a scarce few ready-checks (two exceptions to that come to mind, but are minor in detail). This negative, however, is altogether unimportant considering the bigger picture that your character is in a post-apocalyptic world and giving them options to be perky or silly would diminish the atmosphere. Besides, that’s Ulman’s job.

    On the plus side, you have a variety of weapons from which to choose. Your sturdy tactical knife is your savior if you run out of ammo or explosives. Throwing knives, while limited in the quantity you can carry, are extremely effective and silent; key for stealthing through levels. Revolvers come with a number of different attachment options, but the grand-daddy of them all has a scope, silencer, extended barrel, stock and laser pointer. The downside is, it’s still just a six-shooter, so there’s frequent reloading. Primary and secondary weapons vary in power, magazine size, and it’s up to the user’s preference for what they’d prefer. Just take note that some weapons require pumping or charging, and even if they have a full clip, they will not fire without pressure/charge. Bombs sum up your arsenal, and they come in two types: traditional and sticky. These, like the throwing knives, are capped at 5 for your inventory.

    A downside to the weapons is that you may not know exactly what it is you’re carrying. If you have a lousy memory (like yours truly), then you are out of luck for the Weaponsmith achievement, which requires getting a kill with each weapon in the game. The only time you see a weapon’s name in-game is when at a vendor. The same goes for the ammo your weapon uses. You will need to memorize which weapon shoots what kind of ammo, so you will know what to buy from a vendor later as not all guns fire the same size ammunition.

    Another challenge in the game is that certain areas require a gas mask, and you guessed it, your air is limited by the number of filters you have. Your mask also takes damage, so watch how many times you take a hit, you could find yourself enemy-free but suffocating while scrambling to find a discarded replacement on the wasteland surface. There are night-vision goggles available for sale as part of the stealth armor bundle from the vendors in-game, and in a few select places in the Metro itself. These are great for those who prefer to sneak their way around enemies, or those looking to get the achievements for no-kills on specific levels.

    Story:
    The story is well rounded, and it is easy to lose yourself in the world of the Metro. Your character’s home station is in danger, and you feel compelled to go out into what’s left of the world in a desperate attempt to save it. This leads you from station to station beneath the surface, fighting your way through enemies both human and non. You meet many people along the way who help you, but the world is a lethal and unforgiving place. By the end, you will have lost more than you have gained, in the way of allies, but it’s not for me to say who makes it and who doesn’t. While roaming the Metro, just remember that no one is safe.

    The story has two endings, however only one of them is considered canon as it is the one upon which the premise of the sequel, Metro Last Light, is based. In order to be able to choose between the two endings, you’re required to obtain a certain number of moral points. These are not explained in-game, though several guides online can walk you through how to get as many as possible to net yourself the choice. Some cannot be obtained if you choose another route (for example, one moral point might be awarded for going through a level without killing anyone, but another might be added for accessing something in-game that you cannot possibly access without getting the attention of enemies and needing to fight your way out).

    Summary:
    To wrap it up, Metro 2033 is a great buy. The few downsides aren’t enough to phase you from playing at least twice through, happily. The characters are memorable, the dialogue is realistic, and the environment is so frighteningly possible, you’ll be taking a deep breath or two just to remind yourself you’re above ground and don’t need a mask.    … Expand
  92. stalker2208
    Jul 26, 2013
    10
    The first successful shooter, made in the former Soviet Union. The first thing to give is to first read the book. You will have no problem understanding the story, the universe, and many others.
    Game atmospheric, very interesting and linear (that's good).
    Developers from 4A Games convincingly proved their world-class professionalism.
    Please check and recharge the weapon go to the Circle line
  93. allissafail
    Jul 23, 2013
    8
    A solid game set in an intersting apocaliptic world. Gameplay is stealthy and offers creative, awesome modifiable weapons. The atmosphere is pretty fantastic. For my taste the game is a little to linear, though, but that is often the case with games that are released for consoles, too. Graphicwise everything looks pretty amazing and the monsters are designed well. The environment is ruggedA solid game set in an intersting apocaliptic world. Gameplay is stealthy and offers creative, awesome modifiable weapons. The atmosphere is pretty fantastic. For my taste the game is a little to linear, though, but that is often the case with games that are released for consoles, too. Graphicwise everything looks pretty amazing and the monsters are designed well. The environment is rugged and dark, being in the underground of the Metro and sometimes in the devastated ruins of post-apocalyptic Moscow. Definitley a journey to remember!… Expand
  94. Vladadamm
    Jul 7, 2013
    8
    Story The story is based on the russian best-seller Metro 2033 (you might see that book in the game's decors), and from what i read of resumes, it's a kinda good adaptation of it.

    Also, the story is not like some stories where it's "we killed the monsters, they were 150 and we 5 but it's ok, nobody died", already at the start there are guys who die as example when Artyom starts his    Story The story is based on the russian best-seller Metro 2033 (you might see that book in the game's decors), and from what i read of resumes, it's a kinda good adaptation of it.

    Also, the story is not like some stories where it's "we killed the monsters, they were 150 and we 5 but it's ok, nobody died", already at the start there are guys who die as example when Artyom starts his travel, they're 4 in the trolley, only 3 will reach the destination. And we see many characters and each of them having a certain personnality, something you don't always see in games.

    Gameplay You play the game as another FPS, with guns, knive, etc... But that's not all, you also have some interactive moments where you need to press fast a key to do some actions for example, mostly saving yourself. Said like this, it looks a bit like the other FPS, but it's not. It's not always easy to survive in the future You always need Gas Masks on you if you go to the surface or in radioactive areas, munitions are something you'll lack (especially in Ranger difficulties) if you don't aim for heads, you hesitate between using normal bullets or military ones, more efficace but used as money in the metro, you should always look for munitions or mask filters on corpses or secret caches. But thanksfully, you're not often alone, there are characters that helps you and fight with you in battle. Also, it's not only killing others, as there are different ways to finish some missions, such as remaining in shadows. For the Difficulty, it's not too easy but not that hard (except in Ranger Hardcore ^^") and the two ranger difficulties Ranger Easy and Ranger Hardcore offer a new way to play the game Forget your green weapon's viewfinder in the middle of the screen and ATH, forget the abundant munitions and gas filters, and good luck with what remains ;)
    But there's a little problem about the Gameplay, when you have finished the game, except trying again in Ranger difficulties, you don't have anything to do, as there's no multiplayer or cooperative mode, what could have been really nice, surviving with one or more friends against the mutants and bad guys.

    Graphics The graphics are really impressive. No problem with that imo. With those graphics, it's kinda like if you were in the game, especially when you play with a 1920*1080 screen and graphics options to the maximum (and that you overload your computer power like this).
    Just, be sure that your PC is decent before playing it or reduce a bit the graphics options.

    Conclusion :

    A cheap game with really nice graphics with a nice story and a good difficulty. Also, it includes a good way to play the game differently and that's really nice (even if it's hard).
    The only problem is the lack of a Cooperation/Multiplayer mode.
    So, a good game that i recommend you to buy.

    Rating 4/5    … Expand
  95. CaptainThom
    Jun 26, 2013
    8
    Pros
    Atmosphere
    Story
    Difficulty

    Cons
    Bugs in stealth & combat
    Short
    Never really explains morality system and alternate endings

    Metro 2033 understands atmosphere like no other and can lead to moments of genuine panic (staring at librarian's) that few other games can emulate what let's it down is its length and the bugs still present years later
  96. Aeryx
    Jun 1, 2013
    9
    WHY THE HELL DID I MISS THIS ON RELEASE!? What a totally awesome experience! Those guys at 4A did one hell of a job! Others have already said the good bits so my advice, if you love gripping and immersive horror shooters, GET THIS GAME NOW!
  97. Seryin
    May 26, 2013
    8
    Metro 2033 more than makes up for its linear gameplay by making the world extremely rich and detailed. The sounds and sights of the tunnels and the post apocalyptic surface world are amazingly interesting and beautiful. Stepping out of the metro and into the open world for the first time is stunning. Also, the survival horror feeling is strong, light mechanics and the gas mask fogging upMetro 2033 more than makes up for its linear gameplay by making the world extremely rich and detailed. The sounds and sights of the tunnels and the post apocalyptic surface world are amazingly interesting and beautiful. Stepping out of the metro and into the open world for the first time is stunning. Also, the survival horror feeling is strong, light mechanics and the gas mask fogging up on you adds a very realistic edge.
    Despite its excellent delivery, I had a few minor issues with the game. The greatest one being mouse issues. When I make a perfect circle on my mousepad with my mouse, my aim in game is more of a very wide oval. This irritated me very badly, and I was forced to change settings in my Razer software to compensate. Second, the combat was rather simplistic, especially against the human AI. Could have been better is all.
    Overall, game loses 2 points from a perfect score for irritating mouse issues I could not change in game, and a combat system that could have been spiced up.    … Expand
  98. FilliasFrog
    May 23, 2013
    10
    Metro 2033 is quite an interesting interpretation of the fantastic book. It certainly was a "pen test" and in the future will be much better. Former STALKER developers have pleased another good, quality, well thought-out game.
  99. gyigyo2
    May 18, 2013
    10
    This is the Best FPS in the world, in story,protagonist,voice acting,music is fit for the game,atmosphere is unique.not like last light in my opinion that is a failure.
  100. Bulldozer
    May 17, 2013
    10
    For the reason at the bottom of this review I'll go post this on the x360 page too.

    Among the best atmosphere in a game so far, it's somehow linear but in way that makes you feel more free than how you actually are, in this game you actually cares about your weapons and stuff, you can feel every bullet you or your enemies fires, you have to fight against various kinds of threats,    For the reason at the bottom of this review I'll go post this on the x360 page too.

    Among the best atmosphere in a game so far, it's somehow linear but in way that makes you feel more free than how you actually are, in this game you actually cares about your weapons and stuff, you can feel every bullet you or your enemies fires, you have to fight against various kinds of threats, enemies, time and fears in an environment that really sucks you in, it's a mature and tense experience able to drag a bit of the scary kid out of everyone no matters age or experience, kids you are warned.
    Complaints about a narrow FOV are just nonsense from beginners, this game is supposed to give a good amount of claustrophobic feeling and is pretty damn good at it, complaints about weapons "feeling" lets clearly understand who played it with a controller and who didn't, usually mouse and keyboard doesn't have a rumble pack inside, actually a controller is the best way to play many games and many PC gamers have to realize that mouse and keyboard weren't planned to play games while a controller, yes. The sounds are creepy and relaxing at a right pace, the graphics looks really good but are heavy at higher settings on non high-spec or old machines, the AI is balanced and challenging, if you walk on glass or alarms, no wonder they will hear you and suspect something is going on, in a reality in which everything can kill you the fact they set up traps an get immediately alerted is quite reasonable, it's not about "you" but everyone and "everything" could be there.
    Many of the few complaints I've seen here among the negative reviews seems to come from beginners or people scared by this game that are actually searching for other reasons to mask their feelings and to "punish" the game...childish, there are people simply giving a 0 to this game due to the fact they haven't understood this game or they've thought it were something else, NO, it's not Call of Duty, it's a damn immersive experience and it NEEDS a more narrow field of view than other shooters for kids, it's an engaging, immersive and amusingly punitive hard-core experience for mature "minds" regardless of physical age.
    Few "here and there" and the fact that on PC it has heavily requirements to be pushed to the limit would require a little lowering of my rating that would approximate more a high 9 than a 10 but the fact that there are people giving out 0-4 not being able to roam the configuration menus or not reading all the hints the game gives out lead me to round this up to 10 just to balance this unfairness, a good game getting bad rating from bad players is something that drives me mad, when I realize that a game is not my kind and or I don't have enough skill to play it, simply I don't drop crap on it giving a bad rating and blaming as a fault of the game itself.

    The short version is: I've played it on the 360 a first time and decided to replay it on PC to enjoy better graphics and sound lately while waiting for Last Light, by my point of view it's a masterpiece and never gets old, every serious gamer should not miss this experience.    … Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 40 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 34 out of 40
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 40
  3. Negative: 0 out of 40
  1. Destructoid
    May 30, 2011
    80
    Your enjoyment of Metro 2033 hinges on your willingness to let a game batter you into submission.
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  2. 3DJuegos
    90
    4A Games leaves you no choice but to engage with the gameplay of Metro 2033 because of its dark tone and great story. Hardcore gamers looking for a unique experience in PC ultimately will be rewarded by this atmospheric and fast-paced shooter.
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  3. Vandal
    92
    Novel and videogame join to compose a very interesting proposal in the saturated first person action genre.
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