Metro: Last Light Redux

Release Date: August 26, 2014

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A remastered edition of Metro: Last Light, a first-person shooter with survival horror elements, developed primarily with 8th-generation consoles in mind. The action takes place in the grim universe created by Dmitry Glukhovsky, adapted by 4A Games for the purposes of the game.

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Metro: Last Light Redux is a new edition of the 2013’s Metro 2033 Redux.

Story

The story of Metro: Last Light Redux for PC, PS4 and XONE takes place in the near future. After a nuclear apocalypse, the world as we know has ceased to exists and most of the humanity died out. The only survivors were a few thousand people that hid in the tunnels of the Moscow subway. The player yet again assumes the role of Artem, the protagonist of the original game. His adventures continue after the finale of Metro 2033.

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Gameplay

Metro: Last Light Redux is a first-person perspective shooter. Our main task is to roam through subsequent locations that are full of enemies. There are also stealth sequences available where we may silently eliminate our opponents. The size of the mentioned locations was also increased, allowing the player to be more creative and to take more than one path to his objective.

Game modes

The production offers two additional game modes: Survival - that aims to provide survival horror experience (limited resources, more dangerous enemies, longer reload time), and Spartan - more action-oriented (Artem has powerful battle skills and bigger supplies). The famous Ranger Mode is still available.

Technicalities

Metro: Last Light Redux for PC, PS4 and XONE is powered by the latest version of 4A Engine, thanks to which its graphics are significantly better in comparison with the visuals of its predecessor (better melee attacks animations, among other things). Moreover, the game comes with all expansions released as a part of the Season , as well as two options that the fans have asked for: Check Watch and Check Inventory.

Last updated on February 5, 2016

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7.9

OpenCritic Rating

Game is Recomended by 75% of Critics. There are 9 Critic Reviews.

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Nintendo Life: 8 / 10

Metro: Last Light Redux is another strong entry in the Metro franchise that adds plenty of big-budget bombast to Artyom's adventures, but truly excels when it decides to stick to the more slow-moving, methodical stealth action of its predecessor. It may not quite hit the highs of Metro 2033 and is dragged down in places by some ill-advised boss battles and a few too many hands-off, on-rails moments, but overall, this is an excellent first-person survival title, presented in a fantastic port that's an absolute must-play for FPS and horror fans.

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Pure Nintendo: 8 / 10 by Justin Sharp

Metro: Last Light is included in the 'Metro Redux' package for the Switch. While you can certainly buy the games separately from the eShop, I think it's still good to experience the series from its roots. You'll notice the improvements that have been made and I believe your time with the game will be that much more satisfying. Just like with Metro 2033, this game features all of the DLC including a 'Ranger Mode' that offers a HUD-less, UI-less experience with more powerful enemies and even fewer resources. If you can't get enough of the Metro experience, you'll want to give the Ranger Mode a try.

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Nindie Spotlight: 8.5 / 10 by Justin Nation

Released at the same time as Metro 2033 Redux, the original chapter of the series (you can get them together on the Metro Redux physical cart at retail), Last Light picks up where the original left off...

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91%

STEAM Score

All Reviews: Very Positive (60,865)

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Reviews Summary generated by AI

The main pros of the game

Atmosphere and Immersion: Many players praised the game's oppressive and immersive atmosphere, effectively capturing the post-apocalyptic setting of Moscow's Metro tunnels.
Storytelling: The narrative received high marks for its intensity and complexity, with many s highlighting it as a significant improvement over its predecessor, Metro 2033.
Gameplay Mechanics: The gunplay and stealth mechanics were generally well-received, with players appreciating the variety of weapons and the tactical options available.
Visuals: The graphics were noted to be good, especially for a game of its age, with well-designed environments that enhance the overall experience.
Replay Value: The game offers different endings based on player choices, encouraging multiple playthroughs to explore various outcomes.

The main cons of the game

Technical Issues: Several s reported crashes and bugs, particularly towards the end of the game, which disrupted gameplay and required restarting missions.
Optimization Problems: There were complaints about poor optimization, leading to occasional lag and issues with performance on certain hardware.
Difficulty Balance: Some players found the difficulty spikes to be inconsistent, with certain sections being overly challenging while others felt too easy.
Character and Story Depth: A few reviews mentioned that the characters were less interesting compared to the first game, and that the story, while engaging, sometimes felt convoluted or predictable.

The features or elements that are missing from the game according to s

Advanced Mechanics: Players expressed a desire for more sophisticated game mechanics, such as skill trees or more complex character development, which were absent in this installment.
Improved AI: While the enemy AI was generally praised, some s noted that it could be inconsistent and that enemies occasionally exhibited unrealistic behavior (e.g., dodging bullets).
Map Navigation: Some players found the map design to be confusing at times, leading to frustration in figuring out where to go next.
Ladder Mechanics: A specific complaint highlighted the inability to look around while climbing ladders, which detracted from immersion during tense moments.
Voice Acting Quality: While the story was appreciated, some s felt that the voice acting could be improved, particularly in the English version.

Summary

Overall, Metro: Last Light Redux is celebrated for its strong atmospheric storytelling and engaging gameplay, although it is not without its technical issues and some missed opportunities for deeper mechanics and character development.

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7.7

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Average score from 1303 votes. 18 players anticipated the game.

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Inspired by Dmitry Glukhovsky's series of post-apocalyptic novels, this is a series of first-person shooters (FPS). The brand was created by Ukrainian studio 4A Games, and the rights are currently held by Deep Silver.

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