When i first started up metro 2033 redux, i have to admit i was a bit disappointed. 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. Despite axing at least half the total number of characters from the novel, the game. This is the comparison between the original metro 2033 and the redux version both. 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. Movies tv music ps4 xboxone switch pc wiiu 3ds ps vita ios reports rss feeds. Reading the first book metro 2033, not very far in but i can see how the games really did a great job bringing the world to life. Get all the latest new about metro 2033 from gamespots industryleading news coverage. It has been followed by two sequels, metro 2034 and metro 2035, and spawned the vast metro media franchise. Metro 2033 redux ported the game to a whole new engine. Metro 2033 is the greatest novel written in the postapocalyptic genre. After playing these games i really want to read the books as the story.
Based on the book of the same name published in 2005, metro presents a linear story that sticks very close to its source material in both presentation and content. Read what all the top critics had to say about metro redux for switch at. Its been decades since the last war ravaged the entire earth, devastating cities, wiping out entire nations and decimating the mankind. Roman bc2s by glukhovsky, dmitry and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Aug 28, 2014 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 sequel last light only inspired by the series in. In metro 2033, the player controls artyom as he moves through the ruins of post. The novel metro 2033 is a cult postapocalyptic dystopia. Nintendo has removed aq interactives nintendo 3ds puzzler cubic ninja from japans eshop the only region in which it saw a digital. Performance is still very impressive and even more so with the added visual enhancements over metro 2033. The moscow metro is a form of transportation which involves a heightened level of danger. Aug 23, 2019 a movie adaptation of metro 2033 is in the works, according to the latest development in a string of efforts to get the novel onto the big screen. Aug 15, 2018 deep silvers metro exodus once again made a grand appearance during e3 2018, and the latest trailer just makes us want this survival horror game even more. 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.
Its not that metro 2033 is irredeemably awful, or anything. Metro 2033 redux is the definitive version of the cult classic metro 2033, available on nintendo switch for the first time. Although the ps3 version didnt fare so well on metacritic. Its creepy as hell, its amazingly paced, and the atmosphere of the moscow metro is oppressive and suffocating. The player assumes the role of artyom, a survivor from when the nuclear. 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. When competing against heavy rain, and final fantasy xiii thats saying a lot. Glukhovsky is a russian author and journalist known for scifi, magicrealism, and his exploration of social and political structures. The game wast hugely successful at first but garnered a cult following that helped see a. Having said that, i think both the metro 2033 novel and the metro 2033 game have too many ancillary characters. Video games ps4 xbox one switch wii u pc 3ds ps3 xbox 360 accessories virtual reality tradein deals. At least 50% of the novel is devoted to such meanderings, which is perfectly fine for a novel, but if the video game were to follow suit, people would stop playing it after twenty. Metro 2035 is the book that the second metro game metro 2033. While this game is a sequel to metro 2033, it also just feels like a more complete version of the metro experience if that makes sense.
Metro 2033 is a book that constantly has you thinking that things will start getting exciting just over the next page but it never really does. The outpost the metro 2033 saga comes to america from the mastermind of the worldfamous postapocalyptic metro saga dmitry glukhovsky now a new story set in america. Jan 17, 20 an international bestseller, translated into 35 languages. Its a perfect purchase for either newbies who havent experienced the first game, or vets who want to experience the game again in a brand new light. Metro goldwynmayer pictures has secured the rights to turn metro 2033 into a movie. For years metro 2033 was used as a benchmark test for the latest graphics cards, so it feels strange to already be seeing a remastered version hit the digital shelves. Not many authors understand pacing, atmosphere, and worldbuildingbut these things in metro 2033 are unparalleled.
Gun play sucks its insanely linear, with constants loads and boring roam the market lvls. It was released in 2010 for the xbox 360 and microsoft windows. I think i definitely wouldnt have enjoyed the book as much as i have if i had not played the game first. Last light is the continuation of the game metro 2033 that has inspiration in books with the same name, the game in question of enemies does not have so much novelty, was placed 6 new. Dmitry glukhovsky is also known as one of the global pioneers of the transmedia storytelling. Its only survivors strive for existence in the mazes of the moscow subway metro some two. Based on the internationally bestselling novel series by dmitry glukhovsky. It is set within the moscow metro, where the last survivors hide after a global nuclear holocaust. Was this game popular whe it came out and is last light worth playing picked them up on a sale the redux editions and man boring. It turned out to be very interesting and a solid, and satisfying game. Buy now overview compare systems nintendo 3ds games. The story line is apocalyptic and will keep you captivated based on the book metro 2033.
Short completion time 6 hours casually with 2nd replay value, as there are different challen more. Metro 2033 redux for nintendo switch nintendo game details. Hunter, who is really just a minor character in metro 2033 even though he drives the story, is a major character in metro 2034. This game has hardcore gun fights, mystery, and tons of carnage, blood, gore and violence. I actually played about 3 hours of the game, then read the book.
For metro redux on the xbox one, a gamefaqs message board topic titled metro 2033. The opening cinematics look like something out of a game that is 10 years old. Metro 2033 redux, metro last light and more all release this week on the nintendo switch. This guide to metro 2033 contains a detailed description of the prologue and of all seven chapters of the singleplayer campaign of the game, providing help in defeating enemies, completing mission objectives, collecting secret and unlocking all endings. It may not quite hit the highs of metro 2033 and is dragged down in places by some illadvised boss battles and a few too many handsoff, onrails moments, but overall, this is an excellent firstperson survival title, presented in a fantastic port thats an absolute mustplay for fps and horror fans. It was a very intense read and i really hope more people discover this book. Metro 2033 tells the story of a young man named artyom who goes a long way to save his world from mortal danger. Last light takes place in 2034, one year after the events of metro 2033, following the ending. I havent made it past the third chapter of the game, and i doubt ill ever make it any further. Video games can certainly have memorable characters, but it is difficultif not impossibleto stuff as many into a game as you can into a book.
Fans of the original game will find the unique world of metro transformed with incredible lighting, physics and dynamic weather effects. Keep in mind that artyom is a very minor character in metro 2034. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading metro 2033. The game looks much better than metro 2033 and has much more diverse colorstones throughout. Dmitry glukhovskys metro 2033 was something of a phenomenon in his native russia. The graphics are grainy, the models were terrible, and the environment felt animated and not. The book describes the consequences of an atomic war. It was published in 2005 in russia and on march 28, 2010 in the united states. I rented this game not knowing anything about it or the metro book or game series. Glukhovsky began posting chapters of his work online, soon gathering thousands of followers eager for his next instalment. 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. Really looking forward to metro exodus, have the aurora limited edition pre ordered and the spartan collectors edition pre ordered. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Its simply a much better version of the original metro.
Moscow of the metro exodus story for ps4 pro, xbox one x and pc. Metro 2033 by dmitry glukhovsky, metro 2034 by dmitry glukhovsky, metro 2035 by dmitry glukhovsky, w mrok by andrey dyakov. Last light, as well as novels written by other authors within and for the universe of metro 2033 international book franchise 70 books published by october 2015. I have read a book by glughovsky and it was a great game. Its not often we get a game inspired by a book but in metro 2033 that is exactly what we got. Beneath the rubble of postapocalyptic moscow, in the tunnels of the. Pick up a single round of gold ammunition and then proceed towards the checkpoint. The best place to get cheats, codes, cheat codes, walkthrough, guide, faq, unlockables, tricks, and secrets for metro 2033 for pc.
It is set in the moscow metro, where the last survivors hide after a global nuclear holocaust. His metro saga is being told across his own novels metro 2033 and metro 2034, the two video games inspired by the books and continuing their storyline metro 2033 and metro. Metro 2033 is a firstperson shooter, with much of the gameplay focusing on aiming and shooting at mutants, humans, and creatures. There is a twist in the tale but this literally happens in the last few pages by which time the end of the books feels like a bit of a mercy. They are incredibly gorgeous gamesand the visual overhaul that both receive in metro. 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. Metro exodus walkthrough gameplay part 1 intro xbox.
Metro 2033 cheats, codes, cheat codes, walkthrough, guide. Current plans indicate an adaptation of the book not the game with mark johnson chronicles of narnia. Last light redux is the definitive version of the critically acclaimed metro. See how 4as redux of their survival fps is more than just a fresh coat of paint. Maps were shown in a completely different light in a brand new lighting engine. Nintendo delists homebrewenabling 3ds game in japan engadget. With metro redux 4a games completely overhauled its metro series.
Twenty years after a pandemic radically transformed known civilization, infected humans run amuck and survivors kill one another for sustenance and weapons li. Metro 2033 guide do you see the light at the end of the tunnel. Video games arent often adapted from books, but some fantastic titles definitely were. Metro 2033 is a russian novel to boot, so one should expect it to have long passages where the main character considers philosophy, religion, and the meaning of life. Sep 06, 2011 metro 2033 is a book that constantly has you thinking that things will start getting exciting just over the next page but it never really does.
Aug 25, 2014 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. 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. From the endless tide of superhero moviegame adaptations to the less frequent anime game cashins, finding a quality title is a rare gem. Oct 21, 2015 metro 2033 was developed by 4a games in ukraine, and was released on microsoft windows and xbox 360 in march 2010. The website for the final metro book may have revealed a release year for. I bought metro 2033 book some time ago and i finished it last week. Nintendo fans that have missed out on the metro franchise can finally catch up on this unique, firstperson shooter fps. He began writing his first novel, metro 2033, at the age of 18, and then published it on his website in 2002, available for all to read for free. Jun 06, 2010 youve all probably heard of the latest post apocalyptic game with gasmasks called metro 2033. A sequel to the video game metro 2033, its story follows artyom, a young soldier living in the.
I was so psyched when i heard the sequel book was getting translated. When metro 2033 and last light came out, playing them on a highend pc was the only way to go. Though it can seem dilapidated at times, metro 2033 is a dark journey saturated with an enthralling atmosphere that will reward intrepid adventurers. 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. The website for the final metro book may have revealed a. Metro books metro exodus message board for playstation 4. Premium hardcover edition of the cult dystopia metro 2033. Some shooters go for a more runandgun approach while metro 2033 and its sequels fall into a more methodical style of fps. It is translated into 35 languages, inspired two major video games, and will soon become a hollywood movie. A book deal was not long in coming and with a videogame adaptation soon after, metro 2033s extraordinary success seems fated to continue. Metro 2033 is a firstperson shooter survival horror video game developed by 4a games and published by thq. This collection gathers remastered versions of metro 2033 and. The story is based on dmitry glukhovskys novel of the same title, and is set.
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