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Metro Redux
Metro Redux is the ultimate double game collection, including the definitive versions of both Metro 2033 and Metro: Last Light, each rebuilt in the latest and greatest iteration of the 4A Engine for next-gen consoles and PC. For the first time, console owners can expect smooth 60FPS gameplay and state of the art visuals that were once only availab...
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- Released
- August 25, 2014
- Developer
- 4A Games
- Publisher
- Deep Silver, Koch Media
- Platforms
- PC · PS4 · Xbox One · Switch · Xbox Series X|S
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Metro Redux Reviews
Professional reviews from gaming critics
Metro Redux offers up two solid ports for the price of one. The Metro games bring brutal experiences where pure horror awaits you around every corner. Between those breathtaking moments, the titles build a terrific world that I love exploring. There are little complaints on both ends, but none of them make the games uninteresting. That being said, there are long loading times afoot and games are a little on the darker side of things. If you have an eye for detail and are in for terrific time, then both 2033 and Last Night are journeys worth having.
If you’ve never played Metro 2033 or Metro Last Light before, consider Metro Redux on Switch a mandatory purchase. You deserve it. And if you’ve already played these games but fancy having them available on the go, be aware that they’re perhaps not best played in handheld mode in broad daylight, but don’t let it totally put you off.
Regardless of your feelings on the first two Metro games—which are quite good in their own right—this is a masterful portable collection handled with an expert hand by the games' original developers.
“Metro Redux is the physical realization of 4A Games' impressive, admirable ambition.”
Born out of the ashes of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. developer GSC Game World, 4A Games came out of nowhere in 2010 with its moody and atmospheric debut, Metro 2033. The game proved to be a critical darling, and despite switching publishers the studio managed to produce a sequel, Last Light, that met equal acclaim. To give these impressive titles a victory lap, Deep Silver encouraged 4A to create this remastered collection.
Metro: Redux is the same old horrifying shooter classic, with some technical flaws strangely included, but now shinier, more welcoming, and with a lot more to go on than before. There's enough meat on the bones that alone makes it special.
Further, brought together these games represent one of the better “next gen re-releases” in terms of raw quantity.
Whether this game gets a recommendation or not comes down to specific criteria. If you own the originals, there aren't enough reasons to justify buying Metro Redux, but new players to the series will find a lot to love here. Personally, I'd stick with the original Metro 2033, but follow up with Metro Last Light Redux, which may sound odd, but they are what I believe to be the best version of each game. A well put together package, but one I'd hesitate to call definitive.
What's better than one Metro game? Two Metro games! Metro Redux is a remastered combo pack, featuring Metro 2033 Redux and Metro Last Light Redux. The