Metro 2033

 Xbox 360
  • Publisher: THQ
  • Release Date: Mar 16, 2010
  • Also On: PC
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7.9

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  1. Joe2539
    Jan 3, 2023
    10
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  2. StudentCritic20
    Mar 4, 2022
    7
    The game can be broken sometimes, but it gave it a charm. The atmosphere and the story are different than Western games made it enjoyable.
  3. CloudStrife05
    Aug 23, 2021
    9
    I truly enjoyed Metro 2033's gameplay, story and environment. I did not play online so I don't even remember if there is multiplayer or not but I am not an online gamer so this rating is based solely on the single player campaign.
  4. Arya977
    Jan 10, 2021
    8
    Gameplay..............Great
    Graphics................Great
    Story.......................Amazing
    Score.....................Good
  5. slkin
    Dec 28, 2020
    10
    Ну ка блять не топить нахуй славянские игры
  6. ReivaJGevaudan
    Jul 21, 2020
    6
    Un juego correcto, moderadamente divertido, muy pocos defectos, pero aún así me resulta muy vacío. Lo jugué después de haber leído la novela de Dmitri Glujovski y puede que me cegara un poco por el libro, porque lo cierto es que no me gustó como adaptación a pesar de que sí funcione como FPS. Puede que mi nota no sea muy representativa en lo que verdadera y objetivamente merezca comoUn juego correcto, moderadamente divertido, muy pocos defectos, pero aún así me resulta muy vacío. Lo jugué después de haber leído la novela de Dmitri Glujovski y puede que me cegara un poco por el libro, porque lo cierto es que no me gustó como adaptación a pesar de que sí funcione como FPS. Puede que mi nota no sea muy representativa en lo que verdadera y objetivamente merezca como videojuego, pero lo cierto es que en este caso me dejo llevar por mis sensaciones finales al terminarlo.… Expand
  7. SleepNot
    Mar 28, 2020
    9
    I read a book Metro 2033 by Dmitry Glukhovsy and that's why love this game more! Great story and very atmospheric!
  8. aljirik1992
    Oct 21, 2019
    7
    Радиоактивный зефир в шоколаде.

    В чём разница между игровой адаптацией произведения Глуховского и фильмом "Зефир в шоколаде" ПавлОвского? В первом через чур молчаливый герой, во втором излишне болтливая героиня. В чём главное сходство? И там, и там, движущей силой истории являются "чёрные". Если же сравнивать оригинал "МЕТРО 2033" с игрой, то прослеживается качественная работа с    Радиоактивный зефир в шоколаде.

    В чём разница между игровой адаптацией произведения Глуховского и фильмом "Зефир в шоколаде" ПавлОвского? В первом через чур молчаливый герой, во втором излишне болтливая героиня. В чём главное сходство? И там, и там, движущей силой истории являются "чёрные". Если же сравнивать оригинал "МЕТРО 2033" с игрой, то прослеживается качественная работа с первоисточником, где вольности специально отведены геймерам, которые либо предадутся метаниям по сторонам, с чётким разделением на тёмное и светлое или же нахрапом пройдут путь от ВДНХ до Останкинской башни, что в конечном итоге не даст поспорить с волею автора. Сам геймплей весьма аляповат, и механики зачастую срабатывают через раз, но голос рассказчика, что кратко информирует нас о происходящем перед и после миссий, не тривиальный мир постсоветского апокалиптического строя, антуражные монстры с запоминающимися героями второстепенного плана превозмогают перед слабо реализованным стелсом и не всегда отзывчивой системой стрельбы.    … Expand
  9. Letlive
    Sep 17, 2019
    9
    This game is an amazing FPS. Good challenging difficulty, cool levels, good story, fun action with cool enemies and a little bit of cool trippy visuals and story at certain parts.
  10. iddqd4
    Mar 17, 2018
    8
    Наверное единственный серьезный проект от русских разработчиков заглянувший на консоли. Знакомый и очень приятный сеттинг. Неплохая истории и стрельба.
  11. gamingisgreat
    Feb 4, 2017
    8
    Metro 2033 is a very good survival-horror FPS that is criminally underrated.

    2033's gameplay is very solid,with great shooting mechanics and intelligent AI,this is a very hard game,so if you don't like a challenge you won't enjoy this.The game also forces you to use a gas mask when on the surface or you will die,and you will have to scavenge around these huge levels,which adds to the    Metro 2033 is a very good survival-horror FPS that is criminally underrated.

    2033's gameplay is very solid,with great shooting mechanics and intelligent AI,this is a very hard game,so if you don't like a challenge you won't enjoy this.The game also forces you to use a gas mask when on the surface or you will die,and you will have to scavenge around these huge levels,which adds to the immersion,but it does lead to a lot of backtracking admittedly.

    The graphics are beautiful,and the game runs really well on 360.

    The story here is brilliantly written,and I'm certainly not spoiling it.The voice-acting here is very convincing.

    The sound design for the guns is excellent,but the soundtrack leaves a lot to be desired.

    Overall,Metro 2033 is a complete gem for the 360 and you need to check it out,highly recommended.    … Expand
  12. NexusTsunami
    Jan 22, 2017
    7
    Storygetriebener FPS. Düster. Dreckig. Beklemmend.

    Mehr bräuchte ich zu diesem Spiel eigentlich nicht sagen... vll noch ressourcenarm?! Ein netter Zeitvertreib für die die es geradlinig mögen
  13. Broyax
    Jan 12, 2017
    3
    Loin de l'ambiance sardonique des Fallout, Metro 2033 est une vision sinistre mais assez bien écrite de la post-apocalypse nucléaire : les survivants vivent comme des rats dans un métro de Moscou infesté de bêtes mutantes aussi agressives que voraces et chaque sortie à l'extérieur implique le port du masque obligatoire avec encore des hordes de monstres ici et là, tout en devant gérer laLoin de l'ambiance sardonique des Fallout, Metro 2033 est une vision sinistre mais assez bien écrite de la post-apocalypse nucléaire : les survivants vivent comme des rats dans un métro de Moscou infesté de bêtes mutantes aussi agressives que voraces et chaque sortie à l'extérieur implique le port du masque obligatoire avec encore des hordes de monstres ici et là, tout en devant gérer la durée de vie, on s'en doute, des plus limitées du dit-masque.

    Sinistre et glauque donc et de surcroît avec un système de troc à base de munitions d'occasion et de munitions neuves (ben voyons...) qui oblige au choix perdant-perdant entre la puissance de tir (balles neuves) et la possibilité (et même la nécessité en fait) du troc contre de l'équipement et des armes, sans compter les améliorations diverses et variées. On se retrouve alors à tirer des bastos en carton sur les méchants monstres... ou les méchants communistes ou les méchants fachos !

    On voit le caractère bancal de ce système des plus foireux et très limité. Ainsi, si vous n'avez pas acheté de masque de vision nocturne, vous serez très embêté quand il faudra s'infiltrer, vu (!) qu'on y voit que dalle et que les ennemis eux y voient très bien et entendent tout : pas la moindre hésitation, ils vous repèrent aussi sec et vous alignent la tronche. On l'a compris, la partie infiltration de Metro 2033 est complètement pétée.

    On peut rentrer dans le tas mais là encore, sans munitions dignes de ce nom et sans munitions tout court à part celles du fusil deux coups tout rouillé, on ira pas loin face à des lascars surentraînés, durs-à-cuire et durs à tuer. Le jeu relativement fluide vous met des bâtons dans les roues au premier combat venu par ses saccades et ses ralentissements. La maniabilité est en outre des plus faiblardes et notoirement inférieure aux ténors du genre.

    La cerise sur le gâteau concerne enfin ces putains de sauvegardes automatiques mal placées et globalement l'effet couloir assez prononcé du jeu par ailleurs. Jeu assez joli pourtant et bénéficiant d'une excellente VF, même si les 4 ou 5 (très bons) doubleurs se partagent les 50 personnages non-joueurs. Dommage, car la base était là ma foi pour construire un jeu assez digne d'intérêt.    … Expand
  14. harryjc
    Jul 10, 2016
    7
    When I first heard about Metro 2033 I was intrigued. It is a first person shooter set in Russia, in a dystopian future, where you must survive underground because of dangerous radiation on the Earth's surface, and a plethora of monsters, and, yes, even Nazis.

    The game however intriguing is not a very fun, or very interesting adventure. It has its strong points, like the atmosphere, and    When I first heard about Metro 2033 I was intrigued. It is a first person shooter set in Russia, in a dystopian future, where you must survive underground because of dangerous radiation on the Earth's surface, and a plethora of monsters, and, yes, even Nazis.

    The game however intriguing is not a very fun, or very interesting adventure. It has its strong points, like the atmosphere, and survival aspect, but other than that it falls a bit short. The combat system leaves much to be desired, the characters are flat, the story is tepid, and many levels are plain frustrating, especially the ones where you must wear a mask to survive.

    All in all Metro 2033 is not a bad game -- it's just not spectacular. A weak 7 is the best I could give it in consideration of the fun I had, or rather didn't have.    … Expand
  15. somethingguy912
    Aug 28, 2015
    7
    metro 2033 is that weird kind of FPS where it derives from a russian science fiction book while simultaneously diverging from it, dropped onto our laps like a curious gem of oddities, essentially being Russia's answer to Fallout 3 (like as if there was anyone necessarily clamoring for it). Anyhow, as for my experience with Metro 2033, it was for the most part satisfactory and enjoyable,metro 2033 is that weird kind of FPS where it derives from a russian science fiction book while simultaneously diverging from it, dropped onto our laps like a curious gem of oddities, essentially being Russia's answer to Fallout 3 (like as if there was anyone necessarily clamoring for it). Anyhow, as for my experience with Metro 2033, it was for the most part satisfactory and enjoyable, albeit clunky, annoying, and downright frustrating at times, and probably for the wrong reasons. You being your quest as Artyom, a Russian equivalent of the 'downcast gritty protagonist' but add a silent protagonist vibe AND A inner monologue between loading screens and he becomes downright insufferable. I know what you are thinking: I don't hate silent protagonists, but It certainly bothers me when a silent protagonist DOES talk but refuses not to just to make conversations with the NPCS awkward. Not that it would matter since all or most of the NPCs sound exactly the same (sorry Russia for being racist apparently) making conversations even more confusing as I try to figure who is talking to who. While the voice acting is solid and technical, most of the sound in the rest of the game is either way too loud, way too weird, or borrowed straight from the Half Life 2 sounds (when you brake cardboard is the most prominent borrow of that soundbyte). Sometimes when I enter areas weird ass sounds will ring for no apparent reason and no clue as to how they came about, which also makes trying to sneak around enemies all the more difficult. Sure, the game certainly TRIES to ehance stealth by making you aware of light sources and 'noisemakers' as well as traps and shards of glass, but of course once you get caught by one dude ALL other dudes will automatically know your position and it is, of course, impossible to invade them, especially when they have pitch perfect aiming even if they are shooting you in the dark from a mile away. As for the guns, well, they work for the most part, even if the damage is for no discernible reason incosistent when killing certain enemies (often it can take either 1 shell or a whole clip to kill the SAME enemy from the SAME distance in the SAME EXACT spots), and I do like how you have to have some foresight as to what armaments you will carry onto the next area, whether to be sneaky (like that'll work anyway) or to go run in gun everything. Enemies both human and monster are varied but the monsters are by far more enjoyable to kill as they aren't as cheap as enemies, although at the same time human enemies will have loads of ammo to keep you from having to be precise with shots. As for the theme, story and setting, theme and setting are all extremely strong, showcasing a desolate Moscow that looks much more nigh inhabitable and more seamless than Fallout 3's world (even for a linear shooter no less) with the metro also being beautifully detailed and looking like as if you could explore the entire metro (which is misleading given the map that you see throughout each loading screen). Story upon the first half is unsubstantial as you are merely sending a message to some guy about some other guy dying, for whatever reason as to help your 'station' from the Dark Ones, and I won't spoil anything about them but the ending is a moral choice which is very well ambiguous and gray in nature, as it should be what with most of the choices you make (other than the 'am I ready or not' ones). So while I get somewhat annoyed with the questionable choice of sounds, the indistinguishable NPCs and the nonsensical damage output, what really gets my git is the **** checkpoints. I had one segment where I had a checkpoint that landed me essentially in a deathzone, having to redo that segment 8 times before I could finally triumph and manage the game to give me a more safe chekcpoint. While on one hand I can appreciate the need to have checkpoints, checkpoints come randomly and don't consider your current situation, so you may end up eating bullets on a checkpoint forcing you to start the entire campaign again. Luckily that never happened for me. Adding more onto my critique of the guns, some of the guns have weird mechanics, the double barreled shotgun having each of it's barrels tied to the bumper sticks, the auto shotty not having an ironsight but instead an awkward melee attack, and I didn't even bother with the pneumatic weapons as it seems as though those would be innefective. Anyhow, I've rattled on this game enough. While it does sport a lot of depth, creativity and love to the original source material, sound, stealth mechanics, gunplay and choice of voicework need improvement. tune in later for my review of Last Light.… Expand
  16. TheSquirrel
    Aug 17, 2015
    8
    I was pleasantly surprised with this game. Having received it for free through Games with Gold I did not expect much. Instead I came away adrenaline pounding in my ears, thoroughly engrossed in an excellently paced and crafted experience. I say experience because the feeling of claustrophobia and confusion are palatable, and they pull you deeper into the metro. The audio adds to thisI was pleasantly surprised with this game. Having received it for free through Games with Gold I did not expect much. Instead I came away adrenaline pounding in my ears, thoroughly engrossed in an excellently paced and crafted experience. I say experience because the feeling of claustrophobia and confusion are palatable, and they pull you deeper into the metro. The audio adds to this experience being both tense and sorrowful interchangeably, making you experience the emotions that would accompany such an underground existence.
    Some week points do exist, the game never feels anything but linear, and there are some dated graphics at work here. These two things, plus the game being relatively short lead to the 8 out of 10.

    Excellent game giving a very different look and feel to a crowded genre, worth every minute.    … Expand
  17. Termin8ter
    Aug 15, 2015
    8
    It is truly shocking to know that Metro 2033 is one of the most underrated games of all time. I cannot believe IGN gave this 6.9/10, just unbelievable. Metro 2033's storyline is one of the best in videogames and that is not an exaggeration. The scary atmosphere is amazing for a game but the gameplay does fell a bit clunky but that is easily forgiven. The main thing which stops me fromIt is truly shocking to know that Metro 2033 is one of the most underrated games of all time. I cannot believe IGN gave this 6.9/10, just unbelievable. Metro 2033's storyline is one of the best in videogames and that is not an exaggeration. The scary atmosphere is amazing for a game but the gameplay does fell a bit clunky but that is easily forgiven. The main thing which stops me from giving this a 9/10 or 10/10 is the time takes to finish the game, it too short for such a great game. Buy this now, lets hope this underrated game gets popular once and for all.… Expand
  18. CallHercules
    Aug 2, 2015
    3
    This game had great potential: interesting story, good scenery, and great graphics engine. Then the developers decided to add minimalist achievements, and lots of missable 'flashpoints' On top of that, the frequent cutscenes and boring narration, and the fact that the game can't decide if it's a FPS or a stealth adventure - that spoiled the game for me.
  19. JustSumGuy
    Jun 28, 2014
    3
    While the game looks pretty, Metro 2033's gameplay severely hampers what could have been an enjoyable FPS. There were also times when I entered new sections of the game without any ammunition, and had to replay certain sections to obtain resources. Battling multiple enemies can leave players exhausted, and a number of them (the monsters in particular) require an unusual number of bulletsWhile the game looks pretty, Metro 2033's gameplay severely hampers what could have been an enjoyable FPS. There were also times when I entered new sections of the game without any ammunition, and had to replay certain sections to obtain resources. Battling multiple enemies can leave players exhausted, and a number of them (the monsters in particular) require an unusual number of bullets to be taken down. This is not a particularly positive aspect, because ammunition and other important items are scarce in this world. I am all for a challenge, but leaving the player without the necessary resources for success is downright unfair.… Expand
  20. arxos231
    Mar 22, 2014
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Critic's can't seem to see a good thing if it's right in front of them.
    Metro 2033 is a " What if" scenario, where the United States dropped a nuclear missile on Moscow in Russia causing World War III. In the aftermath, your play as a character named Artyom who lived the underground safe havens of a Metro. After your Metro was under attacked by mutated leftovers who rome the darker sides of the Metro, Artyom is sent to reach the other side of the Metro so that he could get some help for his home Metro.
    Metro 2033 was a game that kept interested thought out it, the action is intense, the story is interesting, and it gives off the real atmosphere of an apocalypse.
    The combat is so much fun after you get use to it, however you could use a more stealthy approach but its broken as hell, also the rounds for gun are in really short demand and what ever clip you find could only give a total of three-thirty round so ammo management is a need to and make every shot count. The story is outstanding to go through, it's not like the Call of Duty s**t you go through. The story is one that if something good or bad happens you react to it majorly felling happy, mad, or sad. Finally the setting of the apocalyptic world. Well it's down right beautiful, the Metro's lighting sets the area where its dark and damp, while the ruins of the world you go through outside is gorgeous. However so parts fell lazy and liner paths to fallow.
    There's no way to describe the way this game was, the rating was an 8.5 but its generous to give a 9 so an 8 is going to have to do    … Expand
  21. TheQuietGamer
    Mar 3, 2014
    6
    I absolutely love this game's atmosphere, story, and setting. This is one of those games I was completely absorbed and invested in. It's dark, mysterious, tense, and often scary. All of the feelings the game can bring are made even more intense by the game's fantastic graphics which still look excellent even by today's standards. It has been a while since I have been so invested in a videoI absolutely love this game's atmosphere, story, and setting. This is one of those games I was completely absorbed and invested in. It's dark, mysterious, tense, and often scary. All of the feelings the game can bring are made even more intense by the game's fantastic graphics which still look excellent even by today's standards. It has been a while since I have been so invested in a video game world. The game definitely has the ability to suck you into it's world, but I found the gameplay experience to be sadly lacking.

    I love the game's emphasis on survival-like gameplay. You have to scrounge around for ammo and other supplies, and managing things like gas mask filters and flashlight power is essential. Unfortunately the whole ammo as currency thing falls short because there's nothing to really spend the much needed bullets on. It's a minor issue though. I love this style of gameplay and this survival style is something I wish more games would focus on. Where I found the gameplay to be lacking was in it's gunplay and stealth. Stealth is basically broken and shootouts are rarely exciting. During stealth enemy AI is almost godlike. During shootouts their basically brain-dead. Human AI frequently ignored cover and stood out in the open, or failed to shoot back. Yet somehow when I was trying to sneak by the managed to pinpoint my exact location by hearing a knife cut through the air. It's pretty irritating. Shootouts against monsters usually just end up with you and an AI companion back against a wall holding off various waves. It's competent, but not very exciting. The moments where you are on your own and don't know where an enemy will come from are exciting and tense, and easily some of the best parts of the game.

    Overall while I did find the gameplay experience to be flawed, I have to say I really did enjoy the game. With it's amazing atmosphere but flawed gameplay it kind of comes across as a poor man's "Fallout 3". Still this is one post-apocolyptic adventure I do recommend playing. Just be wary that the shooting, which is the core gameplay, isn't exciting. There's a lot worth experiencing here, but the gameplay doesn't hold up. I still recommend it though.    … Expand
  22. 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
  23. n0mad30
    Nov 20, 2013
    10
    Game is awesome for those who love this genre. Atmosphere is impressive, ambient is amazing. The game is not without a lacks, quite short besides, however the one who likes this world will stay here forever.
  24. twos
    Nov 20, 2013
    8
    A really engaging and interesting first person shooter, variation on traditional game mechanics with ammo currency and toxic environments were really interesting and created a sense of anxiety in this post apocalyptic survivalist shooter, the shooting itself seemed to be a bit off at times and difficult to track but that probably unintentionally created a greater sense of panic, graphicsA really engaging and interesting first person shooter, variation on traditional game mechanics with ammo currency and toxic environments were really interesting and created a sense of anxiety in this post apocalyptic survivalist shooter, the shooting itself seemed to be a bit off at times and difficult to track but that probably unintentionally created a greater sense of panic, graphics were eerie and oppressive (in a good way) but the voice acting was pretty terrible. I found this a unique and gratifying experience.… Expand
  25. MaxNormal
    Aug 30, 2013
    8
    It took me a little while to get into this one (basically because I wasn't very good) but it was worth the effort.

    The shooting mechanics do take a bit of getting used to and it has a steep learning curve but the challenge is rarely (too) frustrating. The atmosphere and game world is highly immersive once you get into it and there are some genuinely scary moments, in particular the    It took me a little while to get into this one (basically because I wasn't very good) but it was worth the effort.

    The shooting mechanics do take a bit of getting used to and it has a steep learning curve but the challenge is rarely (too) frustrating.

    The atmosphere and game world is highly immersive once you get into it and there are some genuinely scary moments, in particular the library level.

    The stealth works well and is the most interesting part of the game. The brief excursions to the surface are also really exciting.

    I'd recommend this game to people willing to put some time into getting into it, it's not a pick up and play for a few minutes game.    … Expand
  26. scary-cheese
    Jul 10, 2013
    8
    The 'Metro' books are easily my favourite book series because their concept is so original and fresh. It pleases any reader who enjoys horror and is rather tired of the 'Vampires & Werewolves' stories that seem to now be associated with our beloved genre. So after discovering there are game based on the books, you will understand that I simply had to play them. Metro 2033 being the firstThe 'Metro' books are easily my favourite book series because their concept is so original and fresh. It pleases any reader who enjoys horror and is rather tired of the 'Vampires & Werewolves' stories that seem to now be associated with our beloved genre. So after discovering there are game based on the books, you will understand that I simply had to play them. Metro 2033 being the first of the two (soon to be three when Metro 2035 is published) was the first I played. I went into the game hoping for a story-driven, fresh, new thriller. I was not disapointed.

    As with FPS you obviously have to look at the shooting mechanics in general, and recognizing that this isn't an Activizion or Bungie title, so you can't expect them to compete with the best, Metro 2033's shooting mechanics can certainly hold there own with any other non A-list shooters. The guns themselves and their actions are smooth, even if the recoil is a bit jumpy, and occasionally as a monster jumps at your face, your shotgun shots seem to go through or mysteriously bend round the target. But such small things don't take away or affect the fun of intense fights with demons by torchlight in the pitch dark of a metro tunnel.

    As far as the Horror aspect goes, Metro 2033 has one of the best, ecspecially for a console game. Not enough to compete with the original Resident Evil games, but enough to ensure that through out the entire game you never feel safe unless you have someone, anyone with you, and just as you realise that, you find yourself completley alone, in the Metro, in the Dark, with only your flashlight, a home-made gun, and a limited amount of bullets. When you finally come face-to-face with the thing you could only hear echoing behind you and in the tunnels, you may not be as scared as your imagination may have made you think you were going to be, but you may certainly be panicked and squeezing the controller harder than you thought you would or could as you get ambushed by a group of mutants or a flying demon, but the models themselves certainly don't compare with th ones I imagined in my head as I read their descriptions in the book, and the models themselves or how they attack aren't great, they still do their job well enough and are enough to make you jump. Also the variety and originallity of the Mutants you will meet (ecspecially the 'Librarian') are very interesting and seperate Metro 2033 from those tiring games we have all played at one point or another where the enemy type is repetative and boring, thankfully Metro 2033, staying true to the book, does not suffer from this problem.

    A major issue that all players will find, whether they expect a good stealth system or not, is the fact that the stealth in this game is definatley below par. Generally irritating issues and decisions that seem to have been made in development will make certain levels very annoying and tiresomme if you're a perfectionist, and generally irritating if you arn't. Mechanics such as missing once with a silent throwing knife will cause EVERY ENEMY ON THE LEVEL to immeadiatley know your location nd attack you. Even if the guy you missed the first time has been silently killed before he could make a sound. Somebody programmed that, and I will never know why.

    The only other complaints are minor but necesarry to mention. The HUD isn't very friendly to a controller, to stab somebody with your knife, for example is tideous, rather than a quick button press like in other FPS games, you have to press left on the D-pad at least twice to select the knife and then attack with it, pointless and annoying. Another is the over-complicated oxygen system. As you enter areas where oxygen is either unavailable or contaminated you will have to put a gas mask on and replace the filters periodically, but the system to tell you how long you have left of oxygen is unclear and uneasy to read or understand without googling or YouTubing it.

    One other notable thing in the game is its trade system, rather than money, (as in the books) bullets are used to facilitate trade. There are several types of bullets: Pistol bullets (only used as ammo for pistols), Machine gun Bullets (only for use in rifles or sub-machine guns) and Shotgun shells (only used in shotguns). The other type of bullet is called; 'Millitary Grade Ammunition' this is used as cash for medpacks, filters, other types of bullets and grenades. They can also be shot, and often are because they do alot more damage than regular bullets, but saving them is neceasarry. The trade sytem isn't obivious at first glance, but is logical and makes sense the more you trade.

    Overall the Game was disapointing from a book-reader's perspective but very fun from a gamer's perspective, if you enjoyed the books, buy the game because you will definatley enjoy immerising yourself in the universe. If not, then I would only recomend the game to people who are willing to overlook minor issues, to discover a true gem of a game.    … Expand
  27. Dragonlord5235
    Jul 3, 2013
    8
    The game is VERY underrated. It very immersive, intense and fun. Though the stealth mechanics could do with some improving, It's optional so it wasn't a big deal. Overall, its a great game with a tale worth telling.
  28. M9ki
    Jul 1, 2013
    8
    I loved this game and it was short a masterpiece,im truly saddened due to thq selling it to deepsilver.The best Russian game out there,hopefully no one will copy it...
  29. Oxcart
    Jun 23, 2013
    6
    While we've seen who knows how many games based on movies, Metro 2033 is special in that it's based on a novel. True deal: this is a game adaptation of a novel by Dmitry Glukhovsky. Metro is about the aftermath of the apocalypse. Survivors in Moscow inhabit the city's metro, the subway, and each station has become effectively its own nation-state. Predictably, this sort of nationalismWhile we've seen who knows how many games based on movies, Metro 2033 is special in that it's based on a novel. True deal: this is a game adaptation of a novel by Dmitry Glukhovsky. Metro is about the aftermath of the apocalypse. Survivors in Moscow inhabit the city's metro, the subway, and each station has become effectively its own nation-state. Predictably, this sort of nationalism coupled with desperately short supplies means conflict. So let's take a tour of Metro 2033. First and foremost, this game does exactly what it sets out to do: to create a tense, atmospheric environment where combat with humans and mutants is a constant threat, the environment itself is your enemy, and you're never quite sure who your friends are. There's plenty of creativity on the part of the devs, which leads to some interesting situations for you as a player: in a society where bullets are currency, do you use your preciously-hoarded ammunition to buy or blast? You can't have both. Graphics are generally very good, and environments are beautifully rendered...and when you can say ruins are beautiful, then you know the graphics team got it right. And storytelling is extremely well done, providing a solid driving force...something of a rarity in a shooter like this. But a 6? Yes, and here's why. First, the voice acting is uneven; while most of the game is well done, there are instances where the suspension of disbelief is broken by either scriptwriting or performance. Music is fair, nothing special, but it doesn't do much to add to the game. But the worst mistake on the part of Metro 2033 is its total failure to capture the obvious and low-hanging fruit that would've made this game great: it should have been open-world. The entire design of the game's world lent itself toward being a sandbox game, and really most gamers would probably be itching at an opportunity to just walk this world, but you're never given the chance. Metro is a rail shooter, point blank and period, and that is its single greatest failing. Rail shooters were fine back when that was all the tech could handle. But just like the more-recent Aliens: Colonial Marines, this just does not cut it any more. A rail shooter needs to be something truly spectacular, borderline otherworldly in its concept and execution to be good today. When shown a world that has so much potential and then be told, no, you can't go explore and experience, then that's a failure. This is, hands down, the single greatest fault in the game. If you're looking for a diversion that puts you in a well-made postapocalyptic hellhole, then Metro 2033 is a good choice. Just don't expect to be given the keys to the city. A 6 for Metro 2033, a game with lots of potential it inexplicably (and unforgivably) decided to ignore.… Expand
  30. WyattTheAwesome
    May 30, 2013
    8
    I was very pleased with this game. Despite it being a bit short and have less desirable stealth mechanics, this game is really fun and it actually feels like a survival horror game because of its dark setting in areas where you don't have a lot of room to move around. Fun game and I'd recommend it.
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Awards & Rankings

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#78 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2010
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#25 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2010
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#32 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2010

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Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 83 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 57 out of 83
  2. Mixed: 24 out of 83
  3. Negative: 2 out of 83
  1. The A.V. Club
    42
    Here’s the problem: the shooting, the only real game in Metro 2033, is broken.
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  2. NZGamer
    85
    If post-nuclear apocalyptic thrillers are your thing, then Metro 2033 should be on your “must buy” list.
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  3. GameDaily
    70
    If you're a first-person shooter fanatic that's not into micromanagement and just wants to kill things, this is definitely not your game. However, if you're looking for something in the genre that digs a little deeper, this one demands exploration.
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