Same UI, same inventory, same three weapon slots, same “Mask Wipe” button, and same improved shooting. The gameplay is where things have really changed. Nazis are apparently so persistent they survived the apocalypse) or negotiating the ruins up on the surface. The story doesn’t have many real twists and turns or the like, but it’s of a consistent quality, and as a journey it works well- the world is a vibrant (in a very bleak way) and detailed one, whether you’re encountering groups of Russians all huddled into a metro station attempting to live some semblance of a normal life, sneaking your way through a frontline in the nazi-communist war (Yes, that’s a things. A new threat from creatures called “Dark Ones” arises and Artyom is sent on a long journey across Moscow to deliver the message of the Dark One’s arrival, and hopefully find a way to stop them. The story remains the same- you are Artyom, a young man living in the Moscow metro stations (a real-life potential solution to nuclear apocalypse) after the world has been thoroughly ruined and polluted by the end of the world as we know it- people are few, monsters roam the surface, and the atmosphere is lethal to human lungs. It’s this game I want to address here, because unlike many “HD” re-releases, this isn’t a simple visual upgrade- it’s an overhaul. It was a good game, but I personally preferred “2033”‘s horror approach. “Last Light” was a more action-based sequel that took the focus away from horror in favour of a more human-focused story with better stealth and more streamlined combat. Plus, you can play the entire game in Russian with English subtitles. I played through and beat “2033” back on 360 and loved it- it’s a damn fine example of how a first person shooter can be a genuinely effective horror game (it thoroughly puts, for example, “F.E.A.R” to shame, a game I’ve always thought to be overrated)- blending stealth, tough shooting and intense horror all with a solid story adapted from Dmitry Glukhovsky’s Russian novel of the same name. At least, it’ll be their first chance to play a version of it, which I’ll elaborate on shortly.įirst, the background. “2033” was an Xbox 360 and PC exclusive, so for those who exclusively play Sony consoles this will be their first chance to get into it. So the PS4 is continuing the whole “HD collection” trend that the PS3 had going on, and it’s now grown to include the excellent “Metro” series- “2033” and “Last Light”.
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