Metro 2033

Metro 2033 is a joy to look at, particularly on the PC, and will often make you forget that you are sitting on your couch and will instead place you right in Artyom's shoes. It shows how far excellent immersion can take a game.

While not the survival horror FPS classic it could have been, the mutant-filled disused underground tunnels of the Russian Metro system are still well worth visiting.

The game's atmosphere and unique design choices will make it a worthwhile experience for some, but Metro 2033 suffers from a number of issues (poor implementation of stealth, recurring glitches, etc.). Fans of post-apocalyptic stories should consider giving this a shot, if they can tolerate the aforementioned setbacks.

As you transport the aforementioned child to back to his mother, Metro 2033’s horrifying vision begins to take over. The child sees the sky for the first time, claiming he’ll be famous now he’s witnessed the fabled phenomenon. His mother, grateful for his return, offers bullets as a reward. Do you take them, and leave the family unguarded, or do you simply move on without extra aid? The moral choices are minor, but are relevant enough to your personal journey that they have an affect on...

Creating a truly immersive game world is no easy task. To create a world so compelling that players forget they're playing a game, everything must be perfect, from the visuals and audio to the characters and environments. Developer 4A Games should be commended for Metro 2033's carefully crafted world - with HUD-free gameplay - that forces players to pay attention to in-game cues to know what is happening. Based on Russian author Dmitry Glukhovsky's novel of the same name, Metro 2033 takes pla...