GameSpot: Metro 2033 Review

Metro 2033 is a well-paced shooter that will likely take you more than 10 hours to complete. It is punctuated by emotional and dramatic moments (a surprising encounter with a child, a few intense railcar sequences), though these aren't without their own idiosyncrasies (the immersion-busting "quickly tap x" prompt). Many elements of Metro 2033 aren't quite up to modern shooter standards, but taken as a whole, they come together nicely.

The pervasive atmosphere is largely responsible for this cohesion, creating a grim, enthralling world that you feel compelled to explore. Though it is not without its perils, Metro 2033 is a very worthwhile game for anyone craving a uniquely rewarding journey into man's dark future.

[jack who]

flop

[Mo0eY]

Typical bot. Hype it up one week prior, and the reviews start pouring in so you change your opinion to flop.

It's okay - I'm sure you'll get a game sooner or later.

[damnightmare]

polf

[Sir_Ken_Kutaragi_]

...that is the xBox 360 for you in 1 word - 'FLOP' ;-D

[FangBlade]

Ouch.

[Chubear]

The review was surprisingly pretty informative which is a rarity this gen with reviews. I'll check this game out soon enough. I love the feel and look of the universe.

[ReservoirDog316]

I still think this sounds really good. I'm gonna get it down the line sometime. Probably in the summer games drought.

[JokesOnYou]

I'll check it out for myself....'cause it still sounds like a good game from the review.

JOY

[mal_tez92]

The shooting mechanics are described as not so good, but in the video the shooting appears to be very good.

I'm still waiting for a game to top Killzone 2 in terms of shooting and movement.

[JonnyBadfinger]

Im a 360 enthusiast and i gotta say the game looks like a bore fest to me. the trailers cant hold my attention for longer than a minute. Seriously in the 2033 there are gunna be gargoyles in Russian subways? and dragon looking things? if this is the case we are f***ed.

the genre has been visited hundreds of times and so far only 1 franchise has done it successfully... Fallout. and with New Vegas just around the corner this game fails in comparison. this game just proves that no game in this genre can compete with Fallout.

Ive never played the game and only watch the first 1.13 seconds of the launch trailer and i give the game a 3/10... thats my opinion and its 100% correct, though your thoughts may vary.

Which ever gaming site started the hype about this game needs to be be burnt to the ground, they turned the internet into a web of hype and lies...wait... oh thats right, this IS the internet... sorry carry on with the BS

[kwyjibo]

"The pervasive atmosphere is largely responsible for this cohesion, creating a grim, enthralling world that you feel compelled to explore. Though it is not without its perils, Metro 2033 is a very worthwhile game for anyone craving a uniquely rewarding journey into man's dark future."

But if you prefer numbers to the content of the actual review, then maybe it's an ouch.

Your comment is so worthless, you should have just written "first", because that's the only reason you made it.

[AliTheBrit19]

I hate the way reviews have gotten these days

Ouch

Pfft, what about the many 9/10's and 8/10's this game has gotten?

I'm still going to pick it up, it looks incredible and unique, set aside from most FPS these days. Screw the haters, its there loss.

[iFLOWLIKEWATER]

Gamespot is bugging! More so than not they're rather harsh with their reviews. I'm probably 6 hours in now and I give it a 9.5 so far...the .5 I dock is because of the textures of the vehicles when you go top side, its just inconsistent with the rest of the game's looks, which are some of the best this gen. If it wasn't for that I would say this is the best looking fps this gen. You'd have to see it to believe it, it makes the Fallout 3 engine look quite dated. But everything else is perfect, although I would like more side missions like Fallout 3 and Borderlands.

[callahan09]

It's been getting a lot of 8's, some 7's and some 9's, so it sounds like a pretty solid game to me, and the trailers look awesome in my opinion, so I can't wait to give this game a try and see if I agree more with the 7's or the 9's or in between. I had it at the top of my GameFly Q, I had no games out and my plan allows me two games out at a time, and yet somehow they didn't send it to me, which is weird, because I do this every time I want a new release: I send in what I have and clear my Q except for the game I want, and then I'm always in the first batch of shipments for that game. Not sure why they didn't send this to me. Now it says "Availability: Low" which means it could be a month before they send it to me. So I added Resonance of Fate, and they sent it immediately, so at least I'll get to try something.

[HolyOrangeCows]

What happened to it supposedly being a graphical power house? So many people were claiming such (Despite ugly textures), but all of the reviews seem to agree that this is far from the case.

I'll pass for now if the shooting and AI feel dated.

[dirthurts]

And as for being a graphical powerhouse, they where talking about the pc version. DX11 feature heavy. I want to see a pc review, as that's where I want to play it.

[vhero]

So much for the great 360 exclusive Metro 2033... Oh wait it was never really an exclusive anyways.. Shame though about the game it had so much potential..

[DatNJDom81]

we all know the rules here. A 7.5 is great for 360 exclusive, while a 7.5 for a PS3 exclusive is utter failure. gaming media/xbox defense force rules, not mine. lol. anyway, game sounds solid. probable rent.

[GiantEnemyCrab]

So is that like a MAG ouch? or like a WKC oooooucch?

[ico92]

this review sounded like an 8.5-9

[raztad]

Something I learn from MAG reviews is a 7/10 game could be a lot better than you expect. Reviewers love to deduct points out of cons that might not be relevant for you or in any way make the game less enjoyable. The atmosphere alone makes this game worth a try, BioShock comes to mind.

I'm not in a hurry for a new game right now, but I'm pretty sure I'll give this one a try at some point.

[BlackTar187]

I will def. enjoy it when i get my hands on it.

Be a gamer not a hater

[Michael-Jackson]

Flipity flopity flop.

[Mo0eY]

Hype it up, Jason 360. OOOOOOHHHH YEAH.

Come look at Jason 360 get owned: http://n4g.com/NewsCom-4891...

LOOOOOOOOOOL.

[Michael-Jackson]

It's Jason 360s GOTY, let him be with his precious.

[Harlequiine]

Although I think Jason360 is an absolute spanner with no idea about gaming, I don't see the problem with his GoTY being Metro 2033, I haven't played it but judging from some reviews, some people absolutely love it for the atmosphere and others can't get past the sub-par controls and gunplay.

Regardless, even if he is a knob, it's his choice, you can't really criticize that.

[A change in the wind]

Owned.

[insomnium]

Always good to laugh a little.

[Darrius Cole]

That was quite a bit of ownage.

[GiantEnemyCrab]

Ownage because he was excited for the game? Geesh if that's ownage than I need to crack out some MAG threads..

[Michael-Jackson]

Day 1, It's my GOTY because it has the bestest graphics.

/s

[smittyjerkins]

It actually looks like a pretty good game and since when was 7.5 a bad score (as your /s made it out to be)?

[finbars75]

The game deserves a 7.5 at best.I just played this game and beat it and its not that great at all.The character models looked dated and stiff.The shooting in it is off.So to all those who sit here and try to defend the game then all I have to say is that you must play alot of crappy games or must be a Halo fan.GOTY not even close, better then bioshock2 and ME2 not in this lifetime.I personally dont think any of you have played this game and just want to defend it because our xbox has sh!t for games.thank god I have all the consoles.Now I can get back to playing GOW3 after wasting my time playing Metro2033.Its a rental.

[mastiffchild]

Well, I was really hoping that what I'd been told about it being a value title was true but it's full price everywhere I've seen in the UK so either a couple of people have lied to me or, worse, the UK has been shafted and in that case I will NOT be buying the game! I like the look and idea of it too so I'm gutted as it happens.

[VINNIEPAZ]

I can hear them running toward us men, get ready for the N4PS3 fanboys!!

Watch my disagrees skyrocket!

Guess I'll make this game a rental.

@Michael-Jackson, I cant help it man this site is so over run with PS3 Fanboys its crazy. And no I'm not a fanboy I own every system and they all have good games. Its just you even say you like a Xbox game here and you get like 20+ disagrees for no reason. Just watch how many I get

@damnightmare whats up man. This site is jam packed with PS3 fanboys so be careful. LOL Its to used to be filled with Xbox fanboys but its all PS3 ones now. No balance at this site I guess. Just watch any news on Gears 3 and all hell will break loose, the PS3 fanboys are dieing for that news lol

@Anorexorcist over half of the people were PS3 fanboys complaining there precious GoW 3 "only" got a 8-9 because they cant handle nothing less than perfect scores. You really cant see this site is over run with them? Seriously?

[Michael-Jackson]

shut up, stop moaning about your h8 against fanboylism, your not one??? lols.

[Mo0eY]

Like saying "it's okay, I own all consoles" justifies your response.

Also, If you don't want disagrees, don't start a comment saying, "WATCH MY DISAGREES SKYROCKET." That's like telling a 5 year old not to touch anything.

[Michael-Jackson]

-Well I agree with one thing. I do see ALOT of disagrees with the 360 opinions for some obvious reason... but sometimes they are just wrong.

[Anorexorcist]

The fact that you only complain about PS3 fanboys running rampant on N4G. Any level-headed person would notice and would acknowledge as such the existence of Xbox 360 fanboys as well. They would take notice whenever they would check out any God of War III review that gets anything less than a 9.0 and you'll see Xbox fanboyism is spades. Not to mention in practically ever PS Move article, where the fanboyism goes down to the tar pits of infantile fanboyism: "Hee Hee Hee, It looks like a dildo. The droids like to play with dildos."

Now why would a so-called gamer's gamer like yourself choose only to recognize and have a problem with one particular group of fanboys? The PS3 fanboys? Oh I don't know, maybe it's because you're a fanboy idiot in denial who loves to prowl on PS3 fanboys from the opposite side of the fence. Yes you hate them so, but they are the reason you get up out of bed every morning.

[BattleAxe]

Mr. One Bubble

[sixaxis]

looks like i have to download it.

[Obama]

I don't even bother pirate it. When I see its first game play video I knew that it would be very mediocre.

[morganfell]

One of the guys brought it into work. My issue is the AI. I can forgive a lot if that is solid. But he was stealth killing soldiers and they were dropping right in front of their buddies...who then just kept walking around like nothing had happened.

He thew knives and stuck some and they just kept trudging around, no reaction.

[morganfell]

The disagrees just go to show the idiocy and desperation of some people. They could be on fire and turn down water while asking for a heavier coat. Laughable but it is ignorant fanboyism at best.

[A change in the wind]

7.5 huh? Can`t say I`m surprised. Every game the bots hype turns out to be trash, which is pretty much all of them. So, I get God of War 3, and the bots get Metro 2033. I think we all know who the winner is here.

[Nod73]

The gamers are the winners, FFXIII and BF:BC2 is on both consoles to be enjoyed if you don't have a PS3.

[Snert]

360 fanboys tried to hype this game up, but it's a failure & a flop!

[XDF]

Which PS3 fans are calling a great game that reviewers don't understand.

I will get this game when it go on sale in a few months. I have too many games on my shopping que ATM.

[peterdawa]

seriously what has white knight got to do with this. I understand your insecure since uncharted two came out and now GOW3 must have you wondering why your console got stuck in 2008 graphically and in terms of pushing any genre foward , even splinter cell does not look as good as uncharted 1. How does it feel knowing you have to wait for the next x box to play a game at ps3 level? Sorry my fellow sony brethren I know I shoudnt have stooped to there level but today i just had to let off some steam. I wont be getting GOW3 for two weeks. I humbly apologize.

[bjornbear]

when this game hits PS3...the stupidity of your comment will come back to haunt you.l

[RonRico]

it does look better than ODST. So 7.5 sounds about right.

[PS3and4_HAS_GAMES]

FUNNY HOW WHEN PS3 GETS AN 8.0 ALL THE BOTS SAY FLOP..BUT WHEN THIER GAMES GET AN 7.5 ITS A DECENT SCORE LOL.....LOOKS LIKE 2010 IS PS3S YEAR

[GiantEnemyCrab]

How ironic you are in here droid doing it for them. Bots yell flop, droids yell flop and the rest of the gamers laugh at you both and hope that once you grow up and move out of moms house life gives you the much over due arse kicking you deserve.

[bcooper56]

Love it so far but ya it got flaws but it's not a big as flop as haze or lair lol what review did they get like 6.0 or lower?

[CernaML]

Not as bad as Too Human.

[bcooper56]

I got game today and really so far it's best game this year it has flaws for sure but i got say it was far better than mass effect 2 and bioshock 2 were for me.

[GiantEnemyCrab]

Better than ME 2? the best game I've played this year.. That is saying a lot..I planned on renting it but might actually pick it up now.

[JokesOnYou]

duoble post

[SovereignSnaKe]

a Cult Classic, it's definitely not for Everyone, and it is NOT a game that holds your hand, i think that's what the Devs we're aiming for, that people are failing to Realize, sure it was Very well implemented in Dead Space, this Game is Trying, I like it, I like the Premise, & the Setting, -some of the Mechanics we're annoying at first, but once you settle, it does turn into a Enjoyable Game. I think people just expect to be carried through games these days, and when you make it to raw, real & Unforgiving, they respond with some of these negative reviews that are coming out.

[Gamer7l]

...and I'm jumping right back into my 2nd this weekend (amid NCAA Bball action). I loved it from beginning to end....it's minor flaws are easy to overlook. 8.5/10 for me.

[djmindz]

another mediocre shooter that will get overhyped by blinded fanboys i saw a vid with the AI lol it was garbage Goldeneye64 AI

[Gamer7l]

Why are you picking this comment section to bad mouth Killzone 2? :o

[Rockox]

OH SNAP.

[news4noobs]

but still better than greyzone2 or all the other crap on the pos3. god of war3? lol, what a piece a stupid hack&slash piss, really only pleasing to noobs.
you're welcome.

[awesomeperson]

I'm looking forward of you posting a video up on youtube of your copy of God of War 3, and soon enough finishing it on titan if your so great. Hell beat it on the second hardest and put it on youtube and I'll be happy.

Finish the last level of Killzone 2 on elite and then try to say those games are nooby.

You know whats a noob game, Halo.

Stupid bot, they get dumber by the day.

[i3eyond the Circle]

Think of this game as a toned down Bethesda title with better graphics.

If you think that could interest you this game is definitely worth the try.

This game is different, it is very unique in its own way and honestly there is no competitor to what 4A has done with Metro 2033.

It's a different kind of immersion.

[Gamer7l]

I just finished my 1st playthrough , and it reminded me a lot of Condemned, mixed with Fallout 3....with a dash of Legendary ( but only the "good" parts...of which there were few :o ). Can't wait to play through it again, with different weapons and strategies; the stealth gameplay is very fun.

[iFLOWLIKEWATER]

Couldn't agree with you more iBeyond...

[OC Furious Dre]

Its sad when out of all the things that could have made the top of the front page. A game recieving a lower then expected score becomes the talk of the town. This is a prime example of why people should just wait until the game comes out so they wont get foot in mouth action. It would be easier to move on if crazy comments are not made in advance. then you are left defending yourself if things go wrong.

[ipe]

that to urself.

"I would rather play crap like floptro than gold like gow3"

Than go ahead,u can eat it later as well.

[zeddy]

expect this game to be pirated a lot.

[deadlyhaze2010]

3 hrs in,this game is 8.5 easy.god of war 3 has me by the b^($$ butwhen i need a break to breath,i put in metro.gameis really fun.

[DigitalAnalog]

Looks like I'm willing to shell out some bucks to purchase this game regardless of XX score.

-End statement

[ImmortalLegend]

/sarcasm
Anyways, if the game interests you then go out and rent it or something and see if YOU like it. Remember these reviews aren't YOU lol.

[BlackCoffee]

Yet another console exclusive game for the 360 marked down simply because of the console it's on.

Race Pro, Ninja Blade and now Metro 2033. These games deserve at least a 10.

The state of gaming journalism today is appalling.

I bet Gamespot staff are rolling around in Sony money as we speak.

[jeseth]

The only reason it is getting 7's-low 8's is because it is being compared to much better games in its genre. The game looks pretty good so a 7.5 is an accurate review. If you're a fan of FPS games you'll probly like it.

I'm gettin a little tired of the post - apocalyptic theme though.

[devilhunterx]

XDF on full alert!

[TwistedMetal]

The limited ammo thing they have in this game is not good. One thing that pisses me off is limited ammo or wepons. It never works out and you get stuck haveing to be perfect in killing everything.

[mushroomwig]

Typical;

Gamers - "Hey devolopers, we want our games to be more realistic, this is next generation after all!"

Devolopers - "Sure guys"

*The devolopers implement features which make the game realistic*

Gamers - "Hey what the hell!? Limited ammo and weapons? A game isn't supposed to be this realistic!"

Devolopers - *sighs*

[ironmonkey]

reviewers look for small pop in the games then deduct point cause of it. i dont know about you people but i actually play the games rather than stand there there looking at walls too see if its blurry or not.be your own reviewer if you feel its a rent, then rent it, if you wanna buy it 7.5 aint bad at all low scores didnt stop me from buying mag or wkc. true gamers have no regrets.

[mushroomwig]

Why are people saying ouch? The score was .5 of an 8/10.

Greedy gamers this generation, any title is a failure unless it scores at LEAST a 9.

[maniacmayhem]

The media is totally biased against all xbox 360 exclusives.

[maniacmayhem]

/s

(booyah)

[grantps3]

while im watching the review im thinking "wow, this game looks awsome. the people reviewing this game must be on crack". i still think this game looks awsome, but i agree that the AI is pathetic