Metro 2033 Redux is a grimdark, gearpunk FPS with a heavy emphasis on atmosphere and exploration. In it, you explore the nature of the Dark Ones, a foreign and mysterious group of questionable intent as you navigate the vast expanse of the metro, an underground Soviet subway system that refugees from the surface retreated to after an apparent World War III.
As the title suggests, the graphics also have a new coat of paint with this rendition, which especially shine on the surface portions of the game. While I've not yet played the original version of the game to compare, I can safely assume that this is one of the major success points of the redux.
To speak on the game’s triumphs more generally, I would say that Metro 2033 succeeds in three main aspects. As previously stated, the graphics (along with the music/ambience) allow the player to really buy into the grimy world of the metro while still keeping the game nice to look at. It also has a suitable selection of weapons, equipment, and pathways to meet your every need in taking on the natural and supernatural foes you encounter. Made even further better by its adherence to the makeshift aesthetic, such as can be seen in the Tihar, a pneumatic hand-pump air gun made from spare parts around the metro. Additionally, the equipment rationing and scavenge mechanics, like the gas mask filters in particular, are fun ways to add resource management in a way that makes sense while adding to the difficulty.
Of course, the story is no slouch either. Its expeditionary-like structure and journal entries work surprisingly well in adding to the tone and immersion, as well as providing ideal accommodations for any playstyle, be it stealth missions, hunker down defenses, or run-and-gun ops. Though most of the time it is up to you how you handle the situation. Conversely, the game’s weakest point, and only real problems are the somewhat frequent glitches and bugs. While I didn’t suffer any outright crashes, I did have to restart the game at a certain point because I was unable to progress. The good news is that they can be avoided or ignored pretty easily, so there’s that at least. All in all, I would definitely say give it a shot, it’s a fun shooter with a lot to admire.
As the title suggests, the graphics also have a new coat of paint with this rendition, which especially shine on the surface portions of the game. While I've not yet played the original version of the game to compare, I can safely assume that this is one of the major success points of the redux.
To speak on the game’s triumphs more generally, I would say that Metro 2033 succeeds in three main aspects. As previously stated, the graphics (along with the music/ambience) allow the player to really buy into the grimy world of the metro while still keeping the game nice to look at. It also has a suitable selection of weapons, equipment, and pathways to meet your every need in taking on the natural and supernatural foes you encounter. Made even further better by its adherence to the makeshift aesthetic, such as can be seen in the Tihar, a pneumatic hand-pump air gun made from spare parts around the metro. Additionally, the equipment rationing and scavenge mechanics, like the gas mask filters in particular, are fun ways to add resource management in a way that makes sense while adding to the difficulty.
Of course, the story is no slouch either. Its expeditionary-like structure and journal entries work surprisingly well in adding to the tone and immersion, as well as providing ideal accommodations for any playstyle, be it stealth missions, hunker down defenses, or run-and-gun ops. Though most of the time it is up to you how you handle the situation. Conversely, the game’s weakest point, and only real problems are the somewhat frequent glitches and bugs. While I didn’t suffer any outright crashes, I did have to restart the game at a certain point because I was unable to progress. The good news is that they can be avoided or ignored pretty easily, so there’s that at least. All in all, I would definitely say give it a shot, it’s a fun shooter with a lot to admire.