I've said most things about this game in my previous post about the Redux version and there isn't really a lot to add to be honest.

I do however have the feeling that this version felt better over the redux version. I can't really tell why, maybe the nostalgia kicking in... . Overall it took me 5 playthrough's to platinum both the original and redux version. A 5th playthrough was required because somehow the shadow ranger trophy did not pop on my 4th run. Even though a 4A developer said in which levels you could use your gun it seems the trophy tracks kills in an other way... on my final playthrough I only killed the very last guy.

The DLC are also pretty fun but way more difficult on the PS3 since it has other trophy requirements. I enjoyed every run I did and I'm very excited to play Metro Exodus for the first time.

Been awhile since I played this game and it was a real fun experience to replay it. In my opinion it is an overall improvement over Metro 2033 gameplay wise but the first Metro game still feels more unique.

It is a direct sequel to the first Metro game and it builds further on the bad ending of the first game. I love how they utilized the factions a lot more in this game. The metro stations once again feel very unique and the levels as well. This is something I don't get with a lot of other games, the way this series pulls you into it's world and enhances the immersion factor so much. Every place is filled with unique elements and every place has it's own story.

Another good thing is how they made stealth a much more viable option but a downside to this is that it's way too easy to sneak by enemies and the enemy AI is really poor when it comes down to stealth. When you shoot your way trough a level the AI works a lot better, eg. soldiers put on suppressive fire while the armored enemies keep pushing you. Another downside for me is moments where you have to stay put whilst you wait for something/someone and meanwhile you're getting pushed by waves of mutants. This is especially frustrating on ranger hardcore where supplies are limited.

But I still had a lot of fun going through this again and it remains one of my favorite franchises!

Personal Playtime: 21h

Personal Rating: 8/10

Platinum Experience: 8/10

The first time I saw footage of this game was on a tv program about video games (when those still existed). You couldn't play this on PlayStation at the time, but I really wanted to give this game a try. Even though I'm not a big fan of survival horror games, I am a fan of post apocalyptic games and especially when they have a lot of immersion in them. This game checks all those boxes so when I finally got a pc that could run this, it was one of the first games I played on PC.

I immediately fell in love with it, from the moment you start this game up it sucks you right into it's universe and you seem to forget everything around you due to it being so immersive imo. At this point I completed this game around 5 times, but it's my first time getting the platinum for it. It was an amazing experience and the platinum isn't a grind and fairly easy.

Playing on Ranger Hardcore is a must imo because this is really how it's meant to be played if you ask me. The story is good and the gameplay is very immersive. If you look on how they created this world and the metro cities, the amount of detail they put into this... Also the enemies are cool and unique like the Librarian who only attacks you if you turn your back on it or the spiders which are only vulnerable to light. This delivers some really cool and unique experiences. I cannot recommend this game enough if you like post apocalyptic and immersive games!

Personal Playtime: 18h

Personal Rating: 9/10

Platinum Experience: 8/10