Article written by Peter Chapman.
Published on 29/05/2012 at 04:23 PM.
THQ’s big hope for early next year is the follow up to the shockingly undervalued Metro 2033. An embargo on a preview event held by THQ has just lifted so we can get some further details about Metro: Last Light out into the public.
This game has no relation to the original author’s direct sequel to his 2033 book but apparently Dmitry Glukhovsky was involved so the narrative should retain the same oppressive, claustrophobic themes. It’s set in a post apocalyptic Russia, as you’d expect and by all accounts, it’s looking fantastic.
The bullets-for-currency idea has been simplified and is explained more explicitly so hopefully it will be slightly more approachable than its predecessor. Previews seem generally impressed with the game engine and tone but the claims THQ is making about offering up an antidote to modern FPS fatigue have been heard before. Of course, Metro 2033 was something a bit different so perhaps this time we’ll truly get something new and complete enough to offset the slew of modern military shooters.
Oh, and according to Digital Spy, it’s not longer definitely coming to Wii U.
2013?
2033
ha, yes, it’s set for the first quarter of 2013 but the first game was set in 2033. Confusing!
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I always wanted to play 2033 but wasn’t going to buy an xbox just for that.
If this is ps3 I will give it a whirl
I’m liking the look of this but that’s just because I like post apocalyptic themes. I doubt it will make any major mark on the industry like THQ are claiming.
You say that, but the first had the most atmospheric campaign in an FPS I’ve ever played. Utterly brilliant game.
Got very high hopes for this.
Huge fan of the Stalker games but never got a chance to play the first of these. Here’s hoping they come to PS3 at some point.
Cannot wait to play this, certain day one buy and I’ll be getting the special edition if one is announced :)
If it stays exclusive I’ll pick this up eventually. Having trouble getting into the original on the xbox.
I wasn’t paying too much attention to this as i didn’t play the original – the screens look fab though – much brighter and more colourful than i expected.
It looks great. I’ve just started playing Metro 2033 on Steam and it’s superb – very similar atmosphere to Stalker. I got it for £2 from Gamestop downloads, which was a bargain.
Really looking forward to this after watching the gameplay preview, the atmosphere and tension it brought across was amazing and that was from just watching someone play through it, i can only imagine what is like playing it myself.
Originally bought the 360 to play the exclusive games it had to offer and Metro 2033 was easily one the most memorable experiences I had during my time with the machine. I’d never played anything like it before and haven’t since.
This is right up there with the Tomb Raider reboot in my most anticipated games on the horizon. Should be special.