Metro 2033 by dmitry glukhovsky is an interesting and creative look into a world devastated by nuclear fire. I bought metro 2033 book some time ago and i finished it last week. Its a cult soviet novel which was translated to english several times. The graphics are grainy, the models were terrible, and the environment felt animated and not at all dark and gritty as the game promised it would be.
Metro exodus flee the shattered ruins of the moscow metro and embark on an epic, continentspanning journey across the postapocalyptic russian wilderness. A collection of tweaks and polishes, doovers and rejigs that elevates the game to even greater heights, this is a full visual. Explore vast, nonlinear levels, lose yourself in an immersive, sandbox survival experience, and follow a thrilling storyline that spans an entire year in the greatest metro adventure yet. There is a vendor next to that one that sells an armor suit that decreases damage. Metro 2033 is a classic fps with some new features that distinguish it from its competitors, as the ammunition to be used as a currency and the importance given to the gas mask. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. In 20 the world was devastated by an apocalyptic event, annihilating almost all mankind and turning the earths surface into a set in the shattered subway of a post apocalyptic moscow, metro 2033 is a story of intensive. Survivors have been driven underground to the citys subway system to escape an irradiated landscape. It is translated into 35 languages, inspired two major video games, and. Although metro 2033 is an intriguing journey, i was frustrated by a. A collection of tweaks and polishes, doovers and rejigs that elevates the game to even greater heights, this is a. Last light takes place in 2034, one year after the events of metro 2033, following the ending of.
Survivors have been driven underground to the citys subway system to. Best of 3ds best of wii u best of ps vita best of ps3 best of wii best of n64. Artyom go have a look artyom rose reluctantly from his seat by the fire and, shifting the machine gun from his back to his chest, headed towards the darkness. Last light is this formula, perfected in terms of atmosphere, and a stealth system that actually works. Apr 02, 2016 i finished metro 2033 and i am thinking about buying a book.
Metro 2033 redux is the definitive version of the cult classic metro 2033, rebuilt in the latest and greatest iteration of the 4a engine for next gen. Gameplay is generally funny, despite sometimes a little bit too scripted. Metro 2033 redux on ps4 official playstationstore us. Blood spurts out of enemies, and onto the players visor, plus corpses and body parts can be seen scattered on the ground. Well, metro 2033 redux is an honest to goodness, genuine remaster. Metro 2033 henceforth known as metro, due to laziness is based on the book of the same name which, like the game, is set mostly in the metro system of a postapocalyptic moscow, though you do. Before entering the train car at armory station, you can purchase a stealth suit for 100 military cartridges from the vendor across from the ammo exchange. The website for the final metro book may have revealed a release year. Mar 26, 2010 metro 2033 takes place in postapocalytic moscow t he problem with trying to please everybody is that you run the risk of satisfying nobody. Metro 2033 is a game based on the books of the same name by the russian author dmitry glukhovsky, and shows that the games are good when adapting books, metro 2033 has a whole atmosphere that. The story follows a man named artyom, who is a resident of the moscow metro system. It was published in 2005 in russia and on march 28, 2010 in the united states.
I wasnt expecting much from this game but metro last light is heavily focused on a great story, great controls, and above average graphics. Metro last light is heavily focused on a great story, great controls, and above average graphics. Metro 2033 is a firstperson shooter survival horror video game developed by 4a games and published by thq. The graphics are grainy, the models were terrible, and the environment felt animated and not. The moscow metro is a form of transportation which involves a heightened level of danger. For metro redux on the xbox one, a gamefaqs message board topic titled metro 2033. Aug 19, 2014 when metro 2033 and last light came out, playing them on a highend pc was the only way to go. Metro 2033 is ok, but id like to recommend another book. Metro exodus metro exodus game official deep silver site.
The metro 2033 video game features a wide array of enemies for artyom to contend with, starting with giant ratlike creatures called nosalises that appear everywhere. Metro 2033 redux is a topclass firstperson shootersurvival horror game, a breathless experience thats been almost flawlessly ported to switch by 4a games. It is set in the moscow metro, where the last survivors hide after a global nuclear holocaust. They are incredibly gorgeous gamesand the visual overhaul that both receive in metro redux finally. Mar 18, 2010 though it can seem dilapidated at times, metro 2033 is a dark journey saturated with an enthralling atmosphere that will reward intrepid adventurers.
The novel is set in moscow some years after a nuclear war. Pages can include considerable notesin pen or highlighterbut the notes cannot obscure the text. Sep 06, 2011 metro 2033 is the book that formed the basis of the popular video game series for which it is perhaps better known, set in a world that has been devastated by nuclear war, where the remains of what is left of humanity have been forced to seek shelter in the moscow metro system. When metro 2033 and last light came out, playing them on a highend pc was the only way to go. Andrei tarkovskys movie stalker and video games series of the same name were loosely based on it it has nothing to do with chernobyl though, was written 15 years. This trainer may not necessarily work with your copy of the game. The playstation 3 version of the game was available for free for playstation plus. Though it can seem dilapidated at times, metro 2033 is a dark journey saturated with an enthralling atmosphere that will reward intrepid adventurers.
I wasnt expecting much from this game but it turned out to be one of my favorite games so far this year. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading metro 2033. I think the video game plot is better than the book. Last light begins around a year after metro 2033, a game that, sadly, many ps3 owners wont have had a chance to play, never having been released on sonys console. Aside from the main walkthrough you can also find a lot of hints concerning some of the main. This game has hardcore gun fights, mystery, and tons of carnage, blood, gore and violence.
I was really surprised that using the ak47, or the kalash as the in game residence call it, didnt feel like just firing yet another ak47. Is the story any different than in game ie, did game spoiled it to me. Metro 2033 takes place in postapocalytic moscow t he problem with trying to please everybody is that you run the risk of satisfying nobody. This guide to metro 2033 pc video game contains a very detailed description of the prologue and of all seven chapters of the singleplayer campaign of the game, providing help in defeating enemy units, completing received mission objectives, collecting secret items and unlocking all available endings. Metro 2033 is a postapocalyptic action game, incorporating elements from the firstpersonshooter fps and survival horror genres. It makes sense, as the game is primarily a shooter, to have a lot of things for artyom to shoot at, including huge winged demons, packlike hunters called howlers, violent human enemies like fascists and militant communists. The story line is apocalyptic and will keep you captivated based on the book metro 2033. Overall, the game is just that, its a game iteration of a book but, unlike many other cases where the transition is meh and people always say the book is better, metros game does a fantastic job not losing the feel of the book. An international bestseller, translated into 35 languages. A solid setting and interesting story dont completely outweigh technical shortcomings in 4a games fun postapocalyptic fps that could have been. Last light the breathtaking original story that inspired both the metro 2033 and metro. Here are the ten best games based on books, via metacritic. Popular metro 2033 books meet your next favorite book. The story is told through a linear singleplayer campaign, and important plot moments are shown during cutscenes the human and mutant enemies can be killed with a variety of firearms.
May, 20 a solid setting and interesting story dont completely outweigh technical shortcomings in 4a games fun postapocalyptic fps that could have been so much more. Metro 2033 is a firstperson shooter, with much of the gameplay focusing on aiming and shooting at mutants, humans, and creatures. It is predominantly set within the tunnels of the moscow metro and metro2 system, though some sections take place on the surface, in the ruins of moscow. It was released in 2010 for the xbox 360 and microsoft windows. I finished metro 2033 and i am thinking about buying a book. To set the stage, both the book and the game end with artyom climbing to the top of ostankino tower to help guide a volley of missiles into the heart of the dark ones territory in moscows botanical gardens, hoping to wipe them out for good and save the metro. Last light immerses the player in the haunting, desolate ruins of. The metro 2033 universe needs to decide what it is before it can become something better. It has been followed by two sequels, metro 2034 and metro 2035, and spawned the vast metro media franchise.
The metro games are based upon the novels of russian author dmitry glukhovsky, with metro 2033 being a direct adaptation of his first book but. Now i decided to try out the game, and a lot of people told me that the differences plot and stuff is very different from the book. The books english edition was published as a tiein with its video game. The story is based on dmitry glukhovskys novel of the same title, and is set in the ruins of moscow following a nuclear war, where the survivors are forced to live in underground metro tunnels. All other trademarks, logos and s are property of their respective owners. Artyoms desperate, haunting voyage through the irradiated remains of moscow is every bit as engaging today as it was when it first released back in 2010, and this redux version benefits. He stood right at the edge of the lighted area and then, as loudly.
When i first started up metro 2033 redux, i have to admit i was a bit disappointed. A game that attempts to marry together rpg elements and. But now ita available on a small switch, its unbelievable. Fans of the show or the books might have no idea which one is the good. Metro 2033 by dmitry glukhovsky, metro 2034 by dmitry glukhovsky, metro 2035 by dmitry glukhovsky, w mrok by andrey dyakov. Metro 2033 is the book that formed the basis of the popular video game series for which it is perhaps better known, set in a world that has been devastated by nuclear war, where the remains of what is left of humanity have been forced to seek shelter in the moscow metro system. A playstation 3 version was planned, but ultimately cancelled. Theres no doubt that metro 2033 will attract a strong following among those who take the time to explore its nuances, but its a game that never quite lives up to its obvious potential. The novel metro 2033 is a cult postapocalyptic dystopia. The top playstation 3 games on metacritic for the last 90 days. Aug 20, 2014 well, metro 2033 redux is an honest to goodness, genuine remaster.
Metro 2033 redux, metro last light and more all release this week on the nintendo switch. A book deal was not long in coming and with a videogame adaptation soon after, metro 2033s extraordinary success seems fated to continue. The opening cinematics look like something out of a game that is 10 years old. Metro book writer suggests new game is in development. The lighting on the pc for example is much better than on xbox 360. It is set within the moscow metro, where the last survivors hide after a global nuclear holocaust. Set in the shattered subway of a post apocalyptic moscow, metro 2033 is a story of intensive underground survival where the fate of mankind rests in. Though this gimmick rarely succeeds, metro 2033 provides two possible outcomes. The comparison shows major differences between both plattforms. The fps based on metro 2033 cuts out much of the political and social commentary, and as such has a more straight forward and enjoyable plot. Fans of the original game will find the unique world of metro transformed with incredible lighting, physics and dynamic weather effects.
But then again its understandable since, the book, metro 2034 doesnt have much fighting in it like metro 2033 has. Last light redux is the definitive version of the critically acclaimed. Jun 09, 2011 metro 2033 is the book that formed the basis of the popular video game series for which it is perhaps better known, set in a world that has been devastated by nuclear war, where the remains of what is left of humanity have been forced to seek shelter in the moscow metro system. The story is based on dmitry glukhovskys novel of the same title, and is set. Despite delivering malevolent intensity in spades, its eccentric blend of stealth, survival horror and flawed gunplay is simply lacking the allimportant polish required to challenge the genres alist. I have read a book by glughovsky and it was a great game. Set in the shattered subway of a post apocalyptic moscow, metro 2033 is a story of intensive underground survival where the fate of mankind rests in your hands. Last light redux, metro redux are inspired by the novels metro 2033 and metro 2035 by dmitry glukhovsky.
After playing these games i really want to read the books as the story. Read what all the top critics had to say about metro redux for switch at. Last light in 20 for the xbox 360, playstation 3 and pc. Metro exodus is an epic, storydriven first person shooter from 4a games that blends deadly combat and stealth with exploration and survival horror in one of the most immersive game worlds ever created.