Hey gamers, how are you? I hope everyone is doing well and playing lots of games haha! That's what I'm aiming for. Well, since I started writing daily here at HGC, I don't think I've stopped, except for a few days when I couldn't due to work a month ago, but anyway, here we are and we continue playing, testing games, and enjoying quality time with the PC. It's been a while since I played Metro 2033 Redux, so I saw that Epic Games had Metro 2033 Last Light, which is precisely the next installment after Redux. Since it only weighs 12 GB, I downloaded it without thinking and started playing.
Metro 2033 in particular, both the regular version from its first release and the remake (redux, which is the same as the original game), were something special for me, not only because of the game's innovations at the time with its depth of field, the development of in-depth lighting, and the story itself, but also because the role-playing and survival mechanics are extremely well-developed. I could say many incredible things about this game, so let's continue.
Metro 2033 Last Light picks up one year after the end of Metro 2033 at the TV tower where Ayrthom launches missiles at the Dark Beings that emerged to the surface after the Earth was no longer inhabited by humans thanks to the destruction of nuclear weapons. If you haven't played the first Metro, I highly recommend it.
Continuing with Last Light, even though the game has a good introduction that gives you a good context, if you're coming from the other game, you understand why Ayrthom is being promoted as a Ranger within the Spartan order. In Metro 2033, the tunnels are divided by political factions. When humanity migrated to the tunnels due to radiation, political conflicts and divisions among human beings continued between Nazis, Communists, Democrats, and those who formed the Spartan order, which is where we belong. These factions are in conflict and try to dominate the territories, which in this case would be the stations and tunnels, as well as the small resources to dissipate.
Speaking of resources, Metro 2033 has its own economy, which is quite interesting. In Metro 2033, bullets are your currency. You'll be paid in bullets, and with them, you'll have to decide whether to defend yourself or save them to buy more resources at the bases for missions. So, we could say that every shot counts, and you have to be very cautious and smart when facing enemies.
As for the introduction to this game, well, it's very similar to the first part, but very similar to Metro 2033. So much so that I thought I was replaying the game, but no. There comes a point where we start talking to a general of the order, and you realize it's not the same Metro 2033 Redux, but the Last Light.
Something I really like about this game is the life that exists in the stations. It's so detailed, there's always something happening, in every corner there's activity, walkways, people talking, stories to hear, music, lost notes. It's a game that encourages you to explore, see, and learn. It really becomes extremely immersive in this aspect, and I personally love it.
This time, at the beginning and from the first instance, we go to the surface. In the first game, we're not fast-paced; it takes us a little longer to see what's happening. But since we already know the context, here we're immediately introduced to the surface in search of a Dark Being. We also ride a wagon that functions as transportation. In the first game, you could only move on foot or in carts between stations. So this is something quite innovative that makes us see that time has moved on.
I've left the game until the beginning of the second mission, very satisfied and eager to continue advancing in this exciting story of a game. I hope it doesn't disappoint me. If you've ever played or even played Metro 22033, let me know in the comments.