Before purchasing Metro 2033: Redux for PC, you may be curious about the differences between Redux and the original Metro 2033. In terms of plot, the core experience remains unchanged—it’s still an FPS based on Dmitry Glukhovsky’s novel, where you play as Artyom, a young man surviving in post-apocalyptic Russia in the year 2033. After the apocalypse, the Earth’s surface became uninhabitable, and the remnants of humanity are confined to the Moscow metro system.
With around 40,000 people living underground, the metro is far from a safe haven. In addition to the scarcity of food and water, a new threat has emerged: a species of mutants known as the Dark Ones. These creatures have breached the metro, attacking the remaining humans. Artyom, along with a group of Rangers, must venture to the surface in search of a way to protect their people.
While the plot remains the same, Metro 2033: Redux introduces significant changes to mechanics and gameplay. The entire game has been rebuilt using the engine from Metro: Last Light, resulting in vastly improved visuals and mechanics. Features from Last Light, such as the ability to wipe your gas mask and customize weapons, are now available in Metro 2033. Additionally, stealth mechanics like silent takedowns and several weapons from Last Light and its DLCs have been added to the game. Certain locations have also been expanded and redesigned, encouraging exploration.
One of the standout features in Redux is the ability to choose between two gameplay modes: Survival and Spartan. Survival mode mirrors the original Metro 2033, with scarce resources and a tense, methodical pace that forces you to plan carefully. Spartan mode, on the other hand, offers a more action-packed experience, akin to Metro: Last Light, with more combat and faster-paced encounters.
These improvements ensure that even those who played the original will find something new in Metro 2033: Redux. For a truly immersive experience, venture into the catacombs to see the most striking differences for yourself.
Characters
Characters are a crucial part of the Metro franchise. You’ll meet many along your journey, but the protagonist Artyom stands at the center. Born just before the apocalypse, Artyom has no memory of life on the surface. Through a twist of fate, he is seen as humanity’s chosen savior. Another notable character is Eugine, Artyom’s best friend, who often teases him. Eugine’s death at the hands of the Dark Ones drives Artyom to take action, setting the stage for his mission to protect the survivors.
Key Features
- Experience a remastered version of Metro 2033 with improved mechanics and visuals.
- Help Artyom save what remains of humanity.
- Explore a haunting, post-apocalyptic Moscow.
- Traverse the vast underground metro system.
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