Metro 2033

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8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 2064 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 373 out of 2064
  3. Negative: 145 out of 2064
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  1. ItIsIrrelevant
    Jan 4, 2011
    9
    I'm afraid that this is one of the many great games that just happen to be misunderstood. Be it due to the close-mindedness of the reviewers, of the public, it hurts this great game. Alas, all these "western" (I don't mean western as in wild west, but as in western hemisphere) shooters have given a lot of people a "template" of what a shooter should be, and they are disappointed when theyI'm afraid that this is one of the many great games that just happen to be misunderstood. Be it due to the close-mindedness of the reviewers, of the public, it hurts this great game. Alas, all these "western" (I don't mean western as in wild west, but as in western hemisphere) shooters have given a lot of people a "template" of what a shooter should be, and they are disappointed when they see some game trying to break the various taboos. It surprises me that a brainless and common shooter that is Modern Warfare 2 could ever have a score close to Metro 2033, a unique and truly original game. What many people don't realise is that in these "eastern" shooters (STALKER and Metro 2033 being the most important representatives of this group), you are not a killing-machine, these games strive for realism. And realism means shooting a person wearing heavy armor with a shotgun having no effect ("real" shotguns are *very* weak against armor, let alone makeshift ones). Realism means that enemies don't just "forget" you're there if they don't find you in a certain period of time after they have seen you. In real life, if you screw up in stealth, there's no going back.


    And all the original features this game adds to the world of mainstream gaming - the gas masks, the pneumatic weapons, the use of ammunition as a currency, a morality system based on pretty much all of your actions, all combined with a truly fantastic engine with graphics that impresses you even if you're unable to play on anything but "low". To do all this deserves praise.

    Now, to address some of the negative critiques this game has been getting:

    1. The only way to go about things is run'n'gun, and since that's very hard you'll die a lot - Completely and utterly false. This game is meant for a tactical approach, not running and gunning. 2. All the weapons are underpowered - Not true. These are makeshift weapons we're talking about, and even if you get a pre-apocalyptic weapon, the ammo you use is still makeshift (except if you go for military grade which is also used as currency). If you use an AK47 with military grade rounds, trust me, it won't be underpowered.

    3. The levels are very linear - this one is partially correct. But for a story-based game, that's not a big issue. And not all the levels are linear, but you often won't have the will to go and risk getting killed for the sake of exploration. Why do so many people complain about linearity here, and nobody complains about it in games like Call of Duty.

    Since I'm tired of writing, I'll just finish with this. Metro 2033 is a pioneer of a new sort of games, just like STALKER is. And while it will be somewhat underrated now, I believe that people will eventually realise it's true potential.    … Expand
  2. moocow
    Jan 3, 2011
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Such potential, but this game was obviously incomplete...
    Pros:
    -Amaxing DX11 rendered backgrounds and scenes. -High quality sounds (except voices)
    -Innovative usage of equipment
    -Decently designed missions
    -Nice story
    -Some moments that can actually scare you! Havent been this immersed in an environment since doom 3.
    -Realistic reloading. I like that it takes some time to reload your guns. Not all people are bill drill experts.
    Cons:
    -Character models suck...I mean the people look really bad compared to other modern games
    -Enemies lack enough movement animations. The only mob they spent a lot of time on you only interact with a couple of times (gargoyle like demon).
    -Very linear game, I knew I wasnt buying Fallout, but I got Contra.
    -Too many slow points mixed with a few overwhelming combat scenes. Should have been more smaller encounters.
    -Never fight a mixture of enemies, they are all the same within a given area (except 1 case).
    -Really bad AI. Stealth modes are so black and white, you either are stealthed or EVERY enemy knows where you are. Allies are idiots, the only good help you will get is in the defense of one station.
    -Voice acting is meh...but the voice audio is so much worse. You cannot hear the NPCs without cranking the volume. -Can only interact with certain NPCs
    -Some items can only be picked up under certain circumstances (filters, masks)
    -Holding keys for commands? We have keyboards, there needs to be much more options for button mapping. Game was clearly designed for consoles.
    -SPOILER: Story of 'dark ones' felt useless...was too vague throughout the game yet came to a head in the last 10 minutes of the game. Kinda like when a publisher has to cram it all in to the end of a book (coincidence?) Game could have totally done without them.

    In short, dont give in to the hype; the graphics are amazing if you can run them, but this game was simply not ready to be released. If you can get it for half price, grab it, because it cerrtainly has some amazing redeeming qualities that make it a must play...just dont go around telling everyone it is worth every penny.    … Expand
  3. dyaquino
    Jan 2, 2011
    10
    O jogo é realmente muito bom! Os gráficos, a história e o combate são excelentes.
    Este é um jogo que difere da maioria dos FPS atuais:A Munição é limitada, logo você tem que ser muito preciso quando for atirar. Além disso, o nível de dificuldade    O jogo é realmente muito bom! Os gráficos, a história e o combate são excelentes.
    Este é um jogo que difere da maioria dos FPS atuais:A Munição é limitada, logo você tem que ser muito preciso quando for atirar. Além disso, o nível de dificuldade é altíssimo, os inimigos não erram um tiro (sem falar dos monstros que aparecem toda hora!!!). Há muito tempo que eu não jogava um jogo desse nível(o último foi o HL2). A tensão é constante, os sustos também. Recomendo este jogo para quem está na busca por um FPS desafiante, com excelentes gráficos, enredo e história!    … Expand
  4. KannedFarU
    Dec 26, 2010
    10
    Every FPS fan should pick up this game. The attention to detail reminds me of when I first played Half-Life 2 and went...holy effing crap...I was a little upset to hear that a reviewer from X-Play claimed Fallout 3 has more depth than this game. I found Fallout 3 to be extremely repetitive and unbalanced, and boring with a crummy story. This game has none of those short commings, and theEvery FPS fan should pick up this game. The attention to detail reminds me of when I first played Half-Life 2 and went...holy effing crap...I was a little upset to hear that a reviewer from X-Play claimed Fallout 3 has more depth than this game. I found Fallout 3 to be extremely repetitive and unbalanced, and boring with a crummy story. This game has none of those short commings, and the length is well balanced too. This is game is really polished and deserves your attention and your $… Expand
  5. deusexmakina
    Dec 23, 2010
    8
    With Metro 2033, forget about FPS/RPG mix, or sandbox and tricky puzzle, here we are talking simple horror survival FPS, with some good/bad alignment for alternative ending and stealth/shotgun choice to make at some point. We are also talking about a nice story (despite the fact I do not like the normal ending), with interesting characters and a very immersive environment, where the lifeWith Metro 2033, forget about FPS/RPG mix, or sandbox and tricky puzzle, here we are talking simple horror survival FPS, with some good/bad alignment for alternative ending and stealth/shotgun choice to make at some point. We are also talking about a nice story (despite the fact I do not like the normal ending), with interesting characters and a very immersive environment, where the life of those people is rendered in tiny details. The graphics? Top notch of course, but you need a good gear to get it. Still, while the underground is pure awesomeness, I found the exterior graphics just so-so, fallout 3 like, forget about S.T.A.L.K.E.R and the sequel. Hopefully you don t go up often, as the main character say himself, underground is your real home and it is not safe at all up thereâ… Expand
  6. Daikaze
    Dec 19, 2010
    6
    I enjoyed some aspects of the game. The story was intriguing and the gameplay was decent, but I found myself frustrated time and time again. I found that they barely give you enough to get by, but sometimes you have to look for it... The auto-save is a terrible feature that has put me in a number of bad situations. All too often I found myself in what felt like a no-chance scenario andI enjoyed some aspects of the game. The story was intriguing and the gameplay was decent, but I found myself frustrated time and time again. I found that they barely give you enough to get by, but sometimes you have to look for it... The auto-save is a terrible feature that has put me in a number of bad situations. All too often I found myself in what felt like a no-chance scenario and after many, many, deaths I found my way out of the situation. I was surprised to find that it ran so well on my outdated system.… Expand
  7. zero_kool
    Dec 17, 2010
    10
    Should have been game of the year in many ways, this game is pretty great, a must have for any serious gamer who appreciates solid single player and immersive story.
  8. qwertvert64
    Dec 16, 2010
    0
    The AI is awful. They always know where you are and there are literally 12 at one time. The game says at one point "meet behind the hotel" and you turn around and see the same grey-scale post-apocalyptic ugly buildings every where. And because of the plentiful enemies and the lack of supplies, the auto-save nearly ruined the game. Also the characters faces were awful looking. None of themThe AI is awful. They always know where you are and there are literally 12 at one time. The game says at one point "meet behind the hotel" and you turn around and see the same grey-scale post-apocalyptic ugly buildings every where. And because of the plentiful enemies and the lack of supplies, the auto-save nearly ruined the game. Also the characters faces were awful looking. None of them moved at all. This game fits every rehashed boring post apocalyptic motif. The plot is uninteresting and not nearly as original as everyone raves about. It isn't worth more than the 7 dollars I paid on Steam.… Expand
  9. The-Crow
    Dec 9, 2010
    10
    A very interesting story & a hauntingly beautiful game. The first thing that will strike you about Metro 2033 is that the incredibly well crafted game world is beautiful but yet quite somber as you would expect it to be in a post apocalyptic world. Some of the most beautiful things in the game are also some of the most deadly such as environmental hazards. I really enjoyed the story whichA very interesting story & a hauntingly beautiful game. The first thing that will strike you about Metro 2033 is that the incredibly well crafted game world is beautiful but yet quite somber as you would expect it to be in a post apocalyptic world. Some of the most beautiful things in the game are also some of the most deadly such as environmental hazards. I really enjoyed the story which pulled me in like a good book and had me wanting to find out more about what was going on when the game would only really hand out tidbits now & then.

    The gun play in the game is thoroughly enjoyable although I think some of the AI could have used a bit of work as AI soldiers occasionally make odd decisions. I did find that it was nice to have the choice between using stealth in some areas or just going in guns blazing (the later was often the more difficult option). I see most of the low review scores are from people with performance complaints, so people should keep in mind this is a Direct X 11 game and is meant for Next Gen hardware so a 2+ year old computer is going to struggle especially if you have a lower end CPU.

    If you have a mid to high end computer and are after a good Single player FPS with a fantastic story and beautiful engine then this is the game for you.    … Expand
  10. dougie_boy
    Nov 30, 2010
    9
    Blown away, I had heard so many mixed things about this game from magazines and pod casts I was a little apprehensive about purchasing it, how ever. not only have I been pleasantly surprised by It has far surpassed my expectations.

    The game looks incredible and the world feels claustrophobic and alive; yes it is mainly scripted actions but some of the set pieces are up there with HL2    Blown away, I had heard so many mixed things about this game from magazines and pod casts I was a little apprehensive about purchasing it, how ever. not only have I been pleasantly surprised by It has far surpassed my expectations.

    The game looks incredible and the world feels claustrophobic and alive; yes it is mainly scripted actions but some of the set pieces are up there with HL2 and COD:MW.

    A must for anyone with a love of shooting out light bulbs too. not since the original splinter cell have i enjoyed creeping through the darkness so much. Everything I wanted Stalker to be and more.    … Expand
  11. Ilovegames
    Nov 28, 2010
    9
    I think that metro 2033 is impressive game I have ever had from 2001-2010, has a amazing story, but unacceptable controls (for new comers). And horror feelings.....for the first time which was good. I think its a bit short, but for the maker.....long. the best thing was its fun to play, and its quite too easy by the way, the weapons are sooo cool. If there is an other DLC, I would totallyI think that metro 2033 is impressive game I have ever had from 2001-2010, has a amazing story, but unacceptable controls (for new comers). And horror feelings.....for the first time which was good. I think its a bit short, but for the maker.....long. the best thing was its fun to play, and its quite too easy by the way, the weapons are sooo cool. If there is an other DLC, I would totally buy it..... overall this game is quite amazing for me. The bad things that I have seen in this game is the Karma, I think most of the people will not understand whats going on for the shining if they are new to Metro 2033... and it too hard to know whats going on, for me, when I saw the first shining, I'm confusing rather i lost life or what. By the way.... there is no reasons for these karmas to bring you to the good ending. Its my feeling so don't complain....… Expand
  12. aerialz
    Nov 15, 2010
    8
    Very good game. No glitches, lagg or anything. The guy who said that it's too hard and gave it a 6 should quit gaming. I finished the game in 8 hours and found it difficult but far from impossible or too hard. I agree that A.I isn't the best because you can easily "fool" them. It only takes common sense to manage well your ammo. Great experience, one of the best single players in a long time.
  13. Wisper7
    Nov 11, 2010
    6
    Well, this game had great potential! The storyline is interesting, the graphics are amazing and the A.I. SUCKS!!!!!!!!! While there are certainly other things that could have been improved, the game would have been much better had you been able to survive the firefights. Probably I just suck, but the fact that I had it on Easy and STILL could not get away from the bots is a bit ridiculous.Well, this game had great potential! The storyline is interesting, the graphics are amazing and the A.I. SUCKS!!!!!!!!! While there are certainly other things that could have been improved, the game would have been much better had you been able to survive the firefights. Probably I just suck, but the fact that I had it on Easy and STILL could not get away from the bots is a bit ridiculous. On easy, it would still take over a clip to kill a monster (for those who have played, the biomass spawners were the worst...), and the scarcity of ammo, unless you found every little stash, was quite annoying. Now I wouldn't complain about these things if I didn't have the setting on EASY, but when there are 6 difficulty levels, the bottom one should be a piece of cake. Besides that, the AI use ESP, or something! I will use an example that occurred when I was sneaking across the front lines into enemy territory. A car comes down the tunnel, and you must hide in the shadows as it passes. When it reaches the end of the tunnel, it sees a bunch of dead bodies from a previous battle (you have a choice of fighting or sneaking in this level, I ended up fighting). Instantly, the car reverses up the track, somehow knowing I am hiding in the shadows, and starts firing from a machine gun turret, even though THERE IS NO WAY THEY SHOULD KNOW EXACTLY WHERE I AM!!! Issues like this happened again and again, and it really got annoying, to the point where I almost didn't finish the game. It was a challenge just to kill someone silently, because, EVEN ON EASY, one shot head shots were near impossible. If it took two, the whole base instantly knew you were there and exactly where. In addition, the auto save screwed me over more than once when, while trying to run away from the crazy smart AI, I tripped an auto save, and thus every time I reloaded, I was in the middle of a firefight. The only solution was to restart the map. So, if you can handle the graphics, this game is a beautiful game, and quite interesting to explore (what little of it you can). However, if you are looking for a good shooter where you can feel like you're playing with normal humans and creatures, not mensa candidates, don't waste your time. It has little replay value, not a great number of weapons, and is more annoying than fun. You litterally watch more cut scenes than play.… Expand
  14. DasPaller
    Oct 31, 2010
    8
    Great game! I like the gloomy atmosphere and the totality of how they perform on the story. Through many small clip several times and stories during loading. But get 8 points instead of 10 because of stupid AI and few weapons.
  15. cambria
    Oct 27, 2010
    10
    excellent graphics engine, immersive story, albeit pretty linear. ChrisP needs to stop crying so much, this is a good game, and I'm not "industry" or a fanboy. Just a PC gamer with a high end computer and an appreciation for new games with good or better execution. Metro 2033, wins.
  16. sasfish
    Oct 25, 2010
    5
    OK first let me say it is a very rich subject matter with a wide range of detailed play. The down side is its glitched to the point you want to shot yourself in the head. It seems to never move in any direction the limited story line and falls short of top performers but I still liked it and would play again sometime. I wish I could give it more but its just not there
  17. Falling_Hammer
    Oct 16, 2010
    10
    This is a perfect game. When I saw the game on the internet I thought that it was a cheap ripoff of STALKER, but I was wrong... Terribly wrong. I played Metro 2033 demo and I didn't think that a game could be so good. The first few hours are the most fun but the last two chapters are rather boring. Metro does have a few drawbacks. These are: time needed to complete the game (too short), aThis is a perfect game. When I saw the game on the internet I thought that it was a cheap ripoff of STALKER, but I was wrong... Terribly wrong. I played Metro 2033 demo and I didn't think that a game could be so good. The first few hours are the most fun but the last two chapters are rather boring. Metro does have a few drawbacks. These are: time needed to complete the game (too short), a few extra weapons wouldn't hurt (not enough weapons) and last and most important - IT DOESN'T HAVE A MP. Everything else is just perfect. The Ranger pack is exciting especially the HARDCORE mode. I wish I never bought the game because it almost turned me into an addict, and it didn't had a multiplayer mode. I wish they made a expansion (nothing to do with the BOOK Metro 2033) and put a Multiplayer there. To sum up this is a great game so if you are want to buy this game but.... BUY IT!!… Expand
  18. un4given
    Sep 12, 2010
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I can't under stand why people say bad tings about this game Metro 2033 is he best game i have played in my life and i have been playing games sins i was 8. it have a great story and game play but the story cud had been longer thats why i give it 9 So if you like first person shooter and like some scary story metro 2033 is something for you!!… Expand
  19. Necramonium
    Sep 9, 2010
    8
    I started this game with not so much expectation, but i was surprised on how great of a game this is! It holds a great atmosphere and manages to give a real feeling you are in a nuclear holocaust Russia, when played on the highest graphic settings the game shows some great eye candy, only the human faces look sterile and dead in their eyes... I enjoyed the overall length of the game, notI started this game with not so much expectation, but i was surprised on how great of a game this is! It holds a great atmosphere and manages to give a real feeling you are in a nuclear holocaust Russia, when played on the highest graphic settings the game shows some great eye candy, only the human faces look sterile and dead in their eyes... I enjoyed the overall length of the game, not too short, not too long...

    The game does hold some flaws, the enemy A.I can be considered idiotic, from enemies who will take cover next to your ally or take cover just in front of you... The amount of weapons found in the game are meager and nothing to write to home about. The strongest rifles can be bought at stations but since this is a nuclear world and money does no longer exists, bullets have become currency, but you need every bullet you can find to survive so getting that nifty sniper rifle is not happening any time soon. The creatures also seem to have a strange way of attacking you, they charge and than seem to go straight through you, making you go nuts on where the heck they are! A disappointment for this game is there is no multiplayer component at all! This could have given the game a allot longer lifespan...

    But overall its a great game to enjoy if you have some money to spare, and looking how the game ends, expect some DLC or a part two in the future...    … Expand
  20. mrpoolman
    Aug 28, 2010
    10
    Beautiful game. Although it is very short and linear. But that's not always a bad thing and it's especially not a bad thing in Metro 2033. It has an amazing story, fun gameplay, and cool weapons. However i still want the DLC for PC. It's been a few weeks and still nothing.
  21. Teaser38
    Aug 24, 2010
    6
    A perfectly good game ruined by one of the worst AI's I've seen in a major release in 10 years. Yes the system requirements are steep, but it is pretty. I don't know any games with interiors this good. I was sort of shocked how far down I had to turn settings for it to run acceptably on a 460 GTS. I also had horrible sound issues. I can't complain about the price since I got it fromA perfectly good game ruined by one of the worst AI's I've seen in a major release in 10 years. Yes the system requirements are steep, but it is pretty. I don't know any games with interiors this good. I was sort of shocked how far down I had to turn settings for it to run acceptably on a 460 GTS. I also had horrible sound issues. I can't complain about the price since I got it from the THQ pack on Steam. Almost no replay values past the two endings. More of a horror show than a horror game. Although it does have more in common with Stalker the movie than the Stalker game does.… Expand
  22. ???e?
    May 18, 2010
    10
    I don't give 10's in metacritic, as a matter of real fact I cannot remember the last time I gave a 10. This is by far, the best single player experience I've had in many years, if not the best ever. The environment, the graphics, the characters and the voice-acting.... oh man. Would you believe it that I replayed the game not for the alternate ending, but to go back and I don't give 10's in metacritic, as a matter of real fact I cannot remember the last time I gave a 10. This is by far, the best single player experience I've had in many years, if not the best ever. The environment, the graphics, the characters and the voice-acting.... oh man. Would you believe it that I replayed the game not for the alternate ending, but to go back and revisit the characters again? Fuck, the immersion in this is a work of art. For you who are reading this and considering downloading it on bittorrent, don't. Just go BUY a copy from the store. There are almost close to no developers dedicated to making exclusive-quality content for the PC anymore. TO THE PEOPLE AT A4 FROM UKRAINE, I will get Metro 2034 when you develop it and I hope you do, but please don't use proprietary technology like PhysX, it hurts the experience for non-nvidia users. Thank you for this game!… Expand
  23. Brumbek
    Apr 28, 2010
    10
    This to me is the perfect game. Why? Because every aspect of it is top-notch, is presented with perfect pacing, and leaves you with nothing but very strong positive memories. It draws you in and doesn
  24. TristanH
    Apr 26, 2010
    9
    I really enjoyed the combination of the STALKER-like post-apocalyptic atmosphere combined with the Half-Life 2 tradition of good pacing, fun set pieces and relatively linear yet still enjoyable level design. Admittedly I'm not a fan of multi-player shooters and this is one of the best single player FPS experiences to come out lately. For what it's worth the game played and I really enjoyed the combination of the STALKER-like post-apocalyptic atmosphere combined with the Half-Life 2 tradition of good pacing, fun set pieces and relatively linear yet still enjoyable level design. Admittedly I'm not a fan of multi-player shooters and this is one of the best single player FPS experiences to come out lately. For what it's worth the game played and looked fine fine at 720p resolution on my dusty old Radeon Athlon X2 5000+ / 3870 combo.… Expand
  25. RobM
    Apr 19, 2010
    9
    After fixing some technical issues (such as a bugged laser sight) and sitting down to seriously play Metro 2033, all I can say was that I was utterly blown away. If you can get past some serious bugs (that are easy to fix mind) I'm confident Metro will impress. This is what FPS games should be -a totally unique brilliantly paced (I never found a section or gimmick over stayed its After fixing some technical issues (such as a bugged laser sight) and sitting down to seriously play Metro 2033, all I can say was that I was utterly blown away. If you can get past some serious bugs (that are easy to fix mind) I'm confident Metro will impress. This is what FPS games should be -a totally unique brilliantly paced (I never found a section or gimmick over stayed its welcome) FPS With plenty of diversity in action and locales combined with solid, well crafted FPS action. Metro has been made in the tradition of classics like STALKER, Half Life and System Shock - metro is definately a must for any fan of atmospheric, absorbing shooters.… Expand
  26. MartinS
    Apr 14, 2010
    8
    While the game was fun, it had the potential to be even greater. What I expected was a game similar to the STALKER series: open ended, huge, and a sandbox. The first time i played it, i was sorely disappointed, and ended up shelving the game almost immediately. Upon later revision, I replayed it and found the experience far more enjoyable. Cant wait for any DLC; hopefully there will be While the game was fun, it had the potential to be even greater. What I expected was a game similar to the STALKER series: open ended, huge, and a sandbox. The first time i played it, i was sorely disappointed, and ended up shelving the game almost immediately. Upon later revision, I replayed it and found the experience far more enjoyable. Cant wait for any DLC; hopefully there will be some free roam added (hint hint).… Expand
  27. JohnD
    Apr 13, 2010
    10
    ??? What an appallingly overrated load of garbage!! I read the good reviews... I hired it out (along with MW2, which I have played a thousand times).for SEVEN days... and played it twice for maybe three hours all up... It was skin-crawlingly lame and I just returned to the far-superior MW2.... BC2 has muddy, crappy, 720p-max graphics; chaotic, pointless gameplay... which only a retarded ??? What an appallingly overrated load of garbage!! I read the good reviews... I hired it out (along with MW2, which I have played a thousand times).for SEVEN days... and played it twice for maybe three hours all up... It was skin-crawlingly lame and I just returned to the far-superior MW2.... BC2 has muddy, crappy, 720p-max graphics; chaotic, pointless gameplay... which only a retarded run n gun scum could possibly like.... the maps are unfollowable.... the vehicles uncontrollable and, it would seem, indestructible to you but not if you get in it - yay!!..... the controls stupid in any and all variation(s) it makes from MW2 - seemingly only b/c MW2 has used them IN EVERY CASE (melee, crouch etc).... you know why MW2 used their configurations DICE? Cos they are better. Sound seems dead and empty... like a permanent frag has gone off.... Weapons lame... how the upgrades work is not remotely followable so there is no sense of working towards anything like MW2's perks and unlocks and so forth... Quite how anyone could give this craptatsic game a review score above four out of ten is totally beyond me. Overrated, boring, frustrating and ugly. Finding the enemy is always a complete fluke, if can find them at all and I rarely saw the person who killed me... just a stupid game. MW2 craps all over it. Trust me.… Expand
  28. franks.
    Apr 12, 2010
    9
    game is something you havent seen. not many games will do what this game has done. most guns are made up by them and not taken from wars. the gamplay is incredibly short for a game without a MP. while in loading screens ull see the whole metro and the spots u already visited and a majority of the metro is unvisited at the end. in the game its u fighting other humans or fighting mutuants game is something you havent seen. not many games will do what this game has done. most guns are made up by them and not taken from wars. the gamplay is incredibly short for a game without a MP. while in loading screens ull see the whole metro and the spots u already visited and a majority of the metro is unvisited at the end. in the game its u fighting other humans or fighting mutuants never mixed. even though i rather fight other humans than the mutants because they are fast and glitch through you and attack from behind. AI squad mates are sometimes incredibly stupid and dont attack sometimes. overall this game keeps u guessing and u need to use the tools the game has given you. final thing there is no exploration and once u leave a station u never go back no matter what. PS: ending didnt make much sense.… Expand
  29. Vet
    Apr 12, 2010
    5
    Metro 2033 could have been a decent game, but it's preposterous toll on your PC and rage-inducing random difficulty spikes body slam it down into the realm of the irredeemable. I'd like to say it's a shame and that it could have been something truly unique, but the atmosphere and setting the game tries so hard to achieve already came in the form of the STALKER games (the Metro 2033 could have been a decent game, but it's preposterous toll on your PC and rage-inducing random difficulty spikes body slam it down into the realm of the irredeemable. I'd like to say it's a shame and that it could have been something truly unique, but the atmosphere and setting the game tries so hard to achieve already came in the form of the STALKER games (the latest of which, Call of Pripyat, arrived a month before Metro, and at half the price on Steam). Unless you just bought a pair of ATI 5970's or GTX 480's and are dying to see a game in DirectX11, don't spend your money on Metro until it hits the bargain bin.… Expand
  30. AdenC
    Apr 11, 2010
    10
    I thought this game deserved a 9/10 but because of all the bad reviews I gave it an extra point. Metro 2033 has a great atmosphere alongside a unique and thrilling style of game play. The graphics were amazing and amongst the best I've seen from any game, I was expecting low production values after reading some of the reviews but was pleasantly surprised. There may be a couple of I thought this game deserved a 9/10 but because of all the bad reviews I gave it an extra point. Metro 2033 has a great atmosphere alongside a unique and thrilling style of game play. The graphics were amazing and amongst the best I've seen from any game, I was expecting low production values after reading some of the reviews but was pleasantly surprised. There may be a couple of bugs but in the patched version I played I could count them throughout the whole game from start to finish on one hand, that… Expand
  31. IveyT.
    Apr 10, 2010
    9
    If you are person going through depression or anxiety maybe stir clear of this one. The environments and lighting effects are so real that you really do feel like your stuck under a Moscow in a deteriorating, decrepit confined world. Some of the best environmental graphics I've seen. The game is not perfect but Im giving it a 9 for the amount of immersion its capable of.
  32. ChrisP
    Apr 6, 2010
    1
    I hate that some publishers insist on creating games that are first for consoles and 2nd for PCs... Steam shows the metascore as 87 but it's actually 81... I'm so suspicious of the whole industry now... going console for the buck instead of designing better games (for PCs) that allow for scalability instead. It's apparently easier to create a dumbed-down version than it is I hate that some publishers insist on creating games that are first for consoles and 2nd for PCs... Steam shows the metascore as 87 but it's actually 81... I'm so suspicious of the whole industry now... going console for the buck instead of designing better games (for PCs) that allow for scalability instead. It's apparently easier to create a dumbed-down version than it is to create for graphics scalability to adapt to a wider range of User's PC rigs. The AI in this sucks. The environment is linear. The POV is narrow. Suck suck suck... all nuances of Console gaming. The only reason someone gives this a better than 70 something rating is because they're either in the industry and in someone else's pocket that has decided consoles are where the money is since the children are more apt to spend less on their system but be able to spend smaller chunks of money on the games OR they're console fanboy's themselves that can't afford any semblance of a decent PC rig and shouldn't be spending money on games anyway if that's the case. Seriously.… Expand
  33. stefanD
    Apr 5, 2010
    9
    A very solid, fast pacing, dark game, all of you who cant work with a weapon thats got smears on its scope, dont play, all of you who love to work with what you are given in a world in ashes, go buy this. On the same level as S.T.A.L.K.E.R. for me.
  34. PeterH.
    Apr 5, 2010
    9
    Equal parts Half-Life 2, STALKER and FEAR. Praise doesn't get much higher than that. Beautiful, immersive and gripping. Multiplayer freeroam DLC would be absolutely awesome if 4A decide to make it.
  35. PerusA.
    Apr 4, 2010
    9
    After 25 years of gaming this has to be one of 5 top FPS's I have ever played.Those complaining about the AI probably need to stick with Multiplayer.I found all areas of the game facinating.Especially if you play all the stealth scenarios as combat.Turn it on harcore and try that for a while with no silenced weapons or knives.Love the graphics,since I play everything at 1024by 768 I After 25 years of gaming this has to be one of 5 top FPS's I have ever played.Those complaining about the AI probably need to stick with Multiplayer.I found all areas of the game facinating.Especially if you play all the stealth scenarios as combat.Turn it on harcore and try that for a while with no silenced weapons or knives.Love the graphics,since I play everything at 1024by 768 I couldn't care less about how smooth the water looks.Love the story and the tight spaces,makes the game really creepy at times.I would compare this one to the original F.E.A.R. in ambience.Had a blast and going to play through a few more times to experiment with weapon sets.Kudo to the dev's.… Expand
  36. AnthonyE.
    Apr 1, 2010
    5
    I really can't understand all these positive reviews. Yes, Metro 2033 looks beautiful, but go beyond that and you find a decidedly poor first-person shooter. The levels are laughably linear, with almost zero chance for exploration; the enemy AI is utterly braindead; the weapons are rubbish; and all the voices sound the same. On top of that, the level of interactivity is terrible: I really can't understand all these positive reviews. Yes, Metro 2033 looks beautiful, but go beyond that and you find a decidedly poor first-person shooter. The levels are laughably linear, with almost zero chance for exploration; the enemy AI is utterly braindead; the weapons are rubbish; and all the voices sound the same. On top of that, the level of interactivity is terrible: very few things can be opened or searched, and the majority of people you meet are little more than mannequins, who won't speak or react to you in any way. Probably the worst thing about Metro 2033, though, is that it's not in the slightest bit optimised. Even at lowest settings, on a decent computer, certain parts of the game are jerky to the point of distraction. As for its atmosphere and narrative, the story is boring and the only thing that makes it feel tense is the heavy breathing sound you hear when you put on your gas mask. That's pretty much all you're paying for, then - a sound effect.… Expand
  37. BobH.
    Mar 31, 2010
    9
    Metro 2033 is a great game overall the story hooks you in and you want to keep playing to learn more.The combat is not too bad although the AI humans can be pretty dumb at times.The games atmosphere is very well done as well.Overall Metro is a great casual game.I you like Metro and are looking for something much more in depth Id would suggest the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. series.
  38. AndrewF.
    Mar 31, 2010
    9
    You will hear people go on and on about how it is really atmospheric, and unfortunately I will be no different. This is the games main selling point; it relentlessly drags you into the game and makes you believe that you are actually trapped underground in the metro locked in a struggle to free your people from the monster known only as the dark ones. Pre-release people where comparing it You will hear people go on and on about how it is really atmospheric, and unfortunately I will be no different. This is the games main selling point; it relentlessly drags you into the game and makes you believe that you are actually trapped underground in the metro locked in a struggle to free your people from the monster known only as the dark ones. Pre-release people where comparing it to the likes of Stalker and Fallout, but a more apt comparison would be to the likes of Half Life and FEAR as it takes place in small liner environments. 4A (the developers) may very well want to hang me for saying that, though, as they have obviously spent a lot of time making alternant routs for you to take to suit different game play styles. If you want to be sneaky and creep past enemy undetected, then you can do so; if, however, you want to charge in guns-a-blazing then there is an option for that as well. It is not perfect, as like any game it has its flaws. Some points I was able to climb up nearly shear walls, I got myself stuck in the scenery a few times, and the AI could do with some advancement, but none of this is enough to spoil your enjoyment of the game. Some say that the graphics look outdated, and I can see where they are coming from, but I don… Expand
  39. AymenH
    Mar 30, 2010
    8
    A nasty demand on your computer since Supreme Commander, an eerie atmosphere broken by the grenade you just tossed into the woodwork, a nice take on stealth and Russian vodka throws this game off my pirate list and onto my FREAKIN' BUY list. Shame on myself and those who pirate this great game. A something to improve this game would be a multiplayer freeroam DLC.
  40. AlexV
    Mar 30, 2010
    8
    It's good and has an great setting but was very linear. You only get to explore a few stations, and I would really liked to have seen more of the other stations. Also had a slight problem with nearly all shops not selling filters and hence being perennially short having neglected to but enough at the beginning. Stealth bits were insanely difficult as others have mentioned. I would It's good and has an great setting but was very linear. You only get to explore a few stations, and I would really liked to have seen more of the other stations. Also had a slight problem with nearly all shops not selling filters and hence being perennially short having neglected to but enough at the beginning. Stealth bits were insanely difficult as others have mentioned. I would love a sequel with less linearity but that's only my preference.… Expand
  41. MariuszK
    Mar 27, 2010
    9
    Great atmosphere. Play with Russian voices and English subtitles for the best authentic feel. Pros and cons pretty much as the others have said, though for me a 8-10 hr single player experience beats on the head the 4 hr long throwaway campaigns of COD or Bad Company 2. Don't care for multi and still for me it was a great value purchase. Would love for this developer to make a REAL Great atmosphere. Play with Russian voices and English subtitles for the best authentic feel. Pros and cons pretty much as the others have said, though for me a 8-10 hr single player experience beats on the head the 4 hr long throwaway campaigns of COD or Bad Company 2. Don't care for multi and still for me it was a great value purchase. Would love for this developer to make a REAL Fallout style RPG, as the believability of the dank, squalid metro station existance is far better than the ridiculous world created by Bethesda. Oh and don't believe the people that say you need a supercomputer to run this. It still looks great with everything on high at a resolution of 1280x1024 on my almost 4 year old Core2 2.13 ghz, 2gb RAM and budget ATI 4770. Obviously on a better rig it will look even better, but even with the compromise I've made it looks fantastic, particularly the interiors. Outside, the textures don't seem as good, so that's why I feel that Crysis still has a graphic edge.… Expand
  42. coltk
    Mar 26, 2010
    9
    Pros: captivating story line will keep you immersed for a good 9 hour play through, and probably for a second play through with the multiple ending. Cons: replayability after that is little, the game is very linear and should really have coop or lan. price: for games these days people are used to stringing years of entertainment out of a video game, to get a week seems like a rip... Pros: captivating story line will keep you immersed for a good 9 hour play through, and probably for a second play through with the multiple ending. Cons: replayability after that is little, the game is very linear and should really have coop or lan. price: for games these days people are used to stringing years of entertainment out of a video game, to get a week seems like a rip... Warning: this isnt for your aging computer, i got fine FPS on a custom built Q6600, 4gig, 4870x2 2gig compy.… Expand
  43. PabloN
    Mar 24, 2010
    10
    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. It is a masterpiece really, 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. It is a masterpiece really, it is a game about atmosphere and story and I personally found no issues with the ballistics. Shooting was fun, the game is challenging, and has a very, very good story (based of the book of the same name.) Best graphics of any game released. Yes, better than Crysis, in it's full glory with DX11 it looks spectacular. The game just has this authentic, realistic feeling and the graphics just add a whole nother layer onto the game. I REALLY felt like I was there in this world, extremely compelling. Must play! 10/10 Will be a cult-hit, possible the most under-rated game of the year.… Expand
  44. daveR
    Mar 23, 2010
    7
    The graphics are very nice, but require a top-of-the-line card to run smoothly at the highest image settings (HD 5870/50 or GTX 480/70). The gameplay is good, but too scripted for my taste. I prefer more of a free-form roaming environment and discovery, as opposed to a predermined path through every chapter. Enemy AI is great and sometimes very tough, and the scarcity of ammo adds to the The graphics are very nice, but require a top-of-the-line card to run smoothly at the highest image settings (HD 5870/50 or GTX 480/70). The gameplay is good, but too scripted for my taste. I prefer more of a free-form roaming environment and discovery, as opposed to a predermined path through every chapter. Enemy AI is great and sometimes very tough, and the scarcity of ammo adds to the need to make every shot count when facing off. Some content is scary, and the overall mood reminds me of Cryostasis and Stalker. I would say I reccommend this game to anyone who likes dark, eerie gameplay, with lots of mutant creatures thrown into the mix.… Expand
  45. poseidonM
    Mar 23, 2010
    10
    Great game! 4A Games just continue. I sick from review`s like IGM or UP1 give for this game. Game is not perfect but is very good. I played two times to the end. Is not boring game. Have good story. Have good graphic. But not have 'name' like Bioshock or Call of Duty... If u have name u have min score min. 9 on IGN, UP1, Gamespy, GameSpot.
  46. NordomW
    Mar 22, 2010
    9
    Amazing story, decent to great gameplay, and leaves you wanting for more, which is one of my few complaints - simply too short! Has a few glitches, but nothing ever game breaking, and the graphics are simply amazing, (if somewhat hard on my computer). Only real negatives I can think of, as I said, are a few glitches, and stupid A.I. Throwing a knife into a wall by someone's head, for Amazing story, decent to great gameplay, and leaves you wanting for more, which is one of my few complaints - simply too short! Has a few glitches, but nothing ever game breaking, and the graphics are simply amazing, (if somewhat hard on my computer). Only real negatives I can think of, as I said, are a few glitches, and stupid A.I. Throwing a knife into a wall by someone's head, for example, won't alert them, which is quite ridiculous. I think, however, 4A Games was stressing on non-omniscient A.I., unlike a certain other post-nuclear disaster game, so it's somewhat forgivable. Being linear and short was kind of disappointing, too, but better finishing wanting for more than never ending because you got sick of it, eh?… Expand
  47. ScottH
    Mar 22, 2010
    9
    Almost a great FPS but the puzzles are not as well thought out as those in "Half-Life". Game has a tendency to shutter and become unresponsive when restarting from a saved game. After you die however it runs fine. I am fortunate that I was able to bulid a high end machine w 2x GTX 295's. The graphics are "sick" and without the quad GPU's it would be hard to run the graphics much Almost a great FPS but the puzzles are not as well thought out as those in "Half-Life". Game has a tendency to shutter and become unresponsive when restarting from a saved game. After you die however it runs fine. I am fortunate that I was able to bulid a high end machine w 2x GTX 295's. The graphics are "sick" and without the quad GPU's it would be hard to run the graphics much above MED. I only hope that a sequel is coming and that they take there time and not rush it to market half broke like BFBC2 and MW2 to name a few. THQ keep pumping out good FPS like this and you will beast the compitetion.… Expand
  48. CraigS
    Mar 22, 2010
    10
    The game's atmosphere was a key part in securing its place as one of the best games I have played. The graphics, on a powerful computer, are stunning. The shooting-mechanics were somewhat monotonous, not as smooth, but the variety of weapons balanced out that issue. The story itself, was extremely well put together. Based on a best-selling Russian novel. It worked wonderfully. All in The game's atmosphere was a key part in securing its place as one of the best games I have played. The graphics, on a powerful computer, are stunning. The shooting-mechanics were somewhat monotonous, not as smooth, but the variety of weapons balanced out that issue. The story itself, was extremely well put together. Based on a best-selling Russian novel. It worked wonderfully. All in all, Metro 2033 is a great game and should be enjoyed by everyone.… Expand
  49. LeeW
    Mar 21, 2010
    10
    Expertly combines story and gameplay with all scripted events having reason instead of things exploding, something I haven't seen in a long time. The gameplay is comprised of tense firefights with stellar combat and stealth AI, exploration that is always rewarded, resource management, vehicle combat (fortunately you don't have to control railcars), and frantic monster survival. Expertly combines story and gameplay with all scripted events having reason instead of things exploding, something I haven't seen in a long time. The gameplay is comprised of tense firefights with stellar combat and stealth AI, exploration that is always rewarded, resource management, vehicle combat (fortunately you don't have to control railcars), and frantic monster survival. When not in the full gameplay experience, characters are realistic and entertaining, complete with dialogue that isn't always the boring exposition you get in brainless first person shooters, atmosphere so thick you can cut it with a bayonet, and stuff that's REALLY pretty. A bonus is that you can also use the original Russian dialog for more immersion, and it's also acted better than what you find in English.… Expand
  50. MikeH
    Mar 21, 2010
    9
    Aside from a few obvious glitches, the game seems to be a solid first person shooter, it doesn't really bring too many new things to the table, but it is graphically beautiful, it has different styles for those who like to be sneaky or run and shoot, it's very interactive, and it has an alternate ending for the evil/good paths you can take. The game is somewhat short, but has Aside from a few obvious glitches, the game seems to be a solid first person shooter, it doesn't really bring too many new things to the table, but it is graphically beautiful, it has different styles for those who like to be sneaky or run and shoot, it's very interactive, and it has an alternate ending for the evil/good paths you can take. The game is somewhat short, but has great potential and is very open for downloadable content.… Expand
  51. Nabycco
    Mar 21, 2010
    8
    The story-plot, graphic details and believable environment make this game great worthwhile your time. It does put fear into the player in parts. However, I was a little disappointed by the short length. Features such as trading, item discovery, what you would expect and want from such a game are unfortunately non existent. The stations (e.g. Polis) are beautifully build, yet you have no The story-plot, graphic details and believable environment make this game great worthwhile your time. It does put fear into the player in parts. However, I was a little disappointed by the short length. Features such as trading, item discovery, what you would expect and want from such a game are unfortunately non existent. The stations (e.g. Polis) are beautifully build, yet you have no chance to explore them. It would be nice to see some side-quests, despite it being a linear ego shooter. For that, mutents are part of the story, but it would have been a better if they were a little easier to get rid off. Having to fight a swarm of easy to kill mutants rather than one who the player has to shoot 20 times before he falls would add more thrill and taken the annoyance. A stronger AI and and giving ammunition a little more strength would create great firefights, adding to the game. Additionally, yet again we are back to the Far Cry mistake of checkpoint savings... this is not fun, but really annoying... Especially in the D6 complex... Overall, It is a fun and story driven game that has its flaws. I am happy I played it, but doubt that I will replay it in the near future as it is missing that little bit of variation.… Expand
  52. RoryC
    Mar 20, 2010
    9
    Having just recieved this game today I can say, it's one of the best games I have ever played. Mixing the strange stylish first person cutscene action from Bioshock, with the creepy post-apocalyptic atmosphere of stalker, this is simply a must buy for anyone into Bioshock, S.T.A.L.K.E.R or Fallout 3. It won't win any game of year awards, but it's a damn good game.
  53. ChristopherB
    Mar 20, 2010
    7
    This game is fun to play and it has some good horror moments that just pops out off the darkness wich will make you jump from times to times. But theres some things in this game that give it a big turnoff wich is the really long loading time. Everytime you enter a new chapter it loads alot, even during the gameplay wich may couse you to die from some kind off lag. The game is fun and This game is fun to play and it has some good horror moments that just pops out off the darkness wich will make you jump from times to times. But theres some things in this game that give it a big turnoff wich is the really long loading time. Everytime you enter a new chapter it loads alot, even during the gameplay wich may couse you to die from some kind off lag. The game is fun and worth buying but I whould rather wait for some price drop. Christopher B… Expand
  54. CeeD
    Mar 19, 2010
    9
    Metro 2033 does every thing right. The only fault here is the lack of including a multiplayer experience, but the single player is amongst the best I have ever played in my life. The graphics are top notch. This is as good as it gets, and won't likely be surpassed until Crysis 2 comes out. Even on DX9 this is the prettiest game to date. Sound is amongst the best in a video game ever. Metro 2033 does every thing right. The only fault here is the lack of including a multiplayer experience, but the single player is amongst the best I have ever played in my life. The graphics are top notch. This is as good as it gets, and won't likely be surpassed until Crysis 2 comes out. Even on DX9 this is the prettiest game to date. Sound is amongst the best in a video game ever. Once again top notch. The music is amazingly creepy and depressing which sets the tone great. The voice acting is superb. Gun sounds and bullet deflections are great here as well. I dont want to continue writing things that have already been said so I say buy this game immediately. It is by far the best experience I've had in a long time. I'm on my second play through and its just as great as the first. Cant wait for a sequel. It's like a movie, think Heavy Rain but ten times better.… Expand
  55. DanijelL
    Mar 19, 2010
    9
    Besides not that the best AI and slightly high system requirements this game gives almost everything you would want from a video game. Superb atmosphere, great graphic, very immersive gameplay and great story. When playing you really feel like part of that world, and when you are in combat, you really feel the horror, or when bullet hits you its like you feel the pain. 9/10 Almost perfect Besides not that the best AI and slightly high system requirements this game gives almost everything you would want from a video game. Superb atmosphere, great graphic, very immersive gameplay and great story. When playing you really feel like part of that world, and when you are in combat, you really feel the horror, or when bullet hits you its like you feel the pain. 9/10 Almost perfect game IMO, only human AI is not that great. Support this game by buying it if you want sequel.… Expand
  56. AndrewS
    Mar 19, 2010
    10
    Why many game sites continue to review and score based on the 360 versions is beyond my comprehension. This is a game that has been built basically from the ground up for the PC. And in spite of that, sites like Gametrailers (an obvious important leader of opinion) review the 360 version, complete with it's considerably reduced graphics and physix issues. Likewise, the AI works fine Why many game sites continue to review and score based on the 360 versions is beyond my comprehension. This is a game that has been built basically from the ground up for the PC. And in spite of that, sites like Gametrailers (an obvious important leader of opinion) review the 360 version, complete with it's considerably reduced graphics and physix issues. Likewise, the AI works fine on the PC from what I can see (I'm about two thirds in). The only good argumentet critique I've heard so far about this game is the one related to the actual hight of the attacking mutant enemies, that causes them to get out of your field of view in frantic scenes.… Expand
  57. DanielA
    Mar 17, 2010
    8
    The game seems to suffer from a few minor glitches that makes fighting enemies more challenging and slight animation problems, but despite that this may be one of the best single player fps to come out in a long time. A tight script and ever interesting challenges make the game always intriguing and always gives something new for you to do, and more than that something new for you to want The game seems to suffer from a few minor glitches that makes fighting enemies more challenging and slight animation problems, but despite that this may be one of the best single player fps to come out in a long time. A tight script and ever interesting challenges make the game always intriguing and always gives something new for you to do, and more than that something new for you to want to do. With beautiful locations and a great atmosphere, I highly suggest this game to anyone whose computer is able to handle it. It's a resource hog however even on the lowest settings this game still looks amazing, and plays that way too. This game is easily an 8.5 out of 10 and a small patch away from a 9 at least.… Expand
  58. BenE
    Mar 17, 2010
    5
    This game is extremely linear and yet at times you still find yourself lost and wondering what you are expected to go next due to poor level design. There are some really bad game design choices like mapping the ammo change function to the reload key - in the heat of battle as you frantically try to reload, you find yourself changing ammo type by accident. All those crowds in the This game is extremely linear and yet at times you still find yourself lost and wondering what you are expected to go next due to poor level design. There are some really bad game design choices like mapping the ammo change function to the reload key - in the heat of battle as you frantically try to reload, you find yourself changing ammo type by accident. All those crowds in the screenshots we've seen? You cannot interact with them - they're nothing more than 'cardboard cutouts'. This game has some fancy graphics and thats all.… Expand
  59. gk
    Mar 17, 2010
    9
    One of the best singleplayer shooters I've played in recent years. The gunplay is great, the story is well presented, the pacing is great, and it's actually fairly challenging. Also, the game presents its 'universe' exceptionally well. The atmosphere in the stations/'cities' is especially strong; you get the impression you're in a place where people One of the best singleplayer shooters I've played in recent years. The gunplay is great, the story is well presented, the pacing is great, and it's actually fairly challenging. Also, the game presents its 'universe' exceptionally well. The atmosphere in the stations/'cities' is especially strong; you get the impression you're in a place where people actually live, although your ability to interact with the world itself is fairly limited. Although the STALKER comparisons are pretty much inevitable, Metro really isn't particularly similar to stalker outside of the post-apocalyptic setting and similar visual style. The game is a highly scripted on-rails(pun not intended) affair similar to CoD, or HL2, with some very limited RPG elements similar to Bioshock. That said, the closed world and limited player freedom makes for better pacing, and the scripted sequences are for the most part very compelling and well executed. The game is good, but if you go in expecting a free-roaming sandbox/rpg game you're going to be dissapointed. The game isn't perfect though. It's fairly short and not especially replayable (I finished in just over 6 hours). Also, the voice acting is at times slightly questionable, although it's never especially bad, and besides it's pretty hard to pull off a believable world full of heavily accented english-speaking Russians.… Expand
  60. MattT
    Mar 17, 2010
    9
    I am REALLY enjoying this game. I preordered it on Steam because I ran into an extra $50 and figured why the hell not...Eastern European developers are really coming into their own, should be good. I was right. A lot of people are probably going to complain about it's lack of multiplayer or the length of its campaign. I have no idea how long the campaign is yet, so I can't I am REALLY enjoying this game. I preordered it on Steam because I ran into an extra $50 and figured why the hell not...Eastern European developers are really coming into their own, should be good. I was right. A lot of people are probably going to complain about it's lack of multiplayer or the length of its campaign. I have no idea how long the campaign is yet, so I can't comment on that. Personally, I think people are way too obsessed with the idea that every game must have multiplayer and it must have a 50-hour campaign. Well, no, they don't. If a developer is going to take a reasonable amount of time to make a game, they only have so much time and energy to put into all the various aspects of the game. In this case, it may be that 4A has forgone multiplayer and an epic story length to really zero in on the immersion factor. The grapnics in this game are breath-taking. Any fans of Shadow of Chernobyl will no doubt notice similarities, especially when it comes to the really atmospheric indoor/underground parts of the game. The lighting is dramatic, the character modeling, animation and voice acting so far seems superb. You will want to continue playing this game not because you want to unlock multiplayer items or get stupid achievements (though it does have them), but because you'll find yourself wanting to know what happens next! What a strange idea, huh?… Expand
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#33 Best PC Game of 2010
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Metascore
81

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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