Metro: Last Light

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"Metro: Last Light is a single-player first-person shooter with a horror emphasis, set in a post-apocalyptic Moscow. Its intriguing story and exceptional mechanics are complemented by marvelous visuals and music, but the experience can be marred by frequent bugs and grinding. The game is not a direct adaptation of any of Dmitry Glukhovsky's novels, though it shares the same universe."

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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

86%

Audience ScoreBased on 14,448 reviews

story3k positive mentions

stability211 negative mentions

story
5,992 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of "Metro: Last Light" is widely praised for its depth and emotional engagement, continuing the narrative from "Metro 2033" and exploring themes of redemption and survival in a post-apocalyptic Moscow. Players appreciate the character development, moral choices that affect the outcome, and the immersive atmosphere that enhances the storytelling experience. While some critiques mention pacing issues and a few predictable elements, the overall consensus is that the game offers a compelling and memorable narrative that captivates players throughout their journey.
- “Beyond just the gameplay, the story is amazing.”
- “I love that game's storyline; the ending depends on your choices.”
- “Metro: Last Light has an extremely compelling story with ultra satisfying gameplay to boot.”
- “I also didn't really care about the plot or the characters right from the beginning.”
- “The story is just not good enough to justify the sluggish, boring take cover and shoot combat at the end.”
- “The story felt like it was a burnt tree which someone tried to fix using a roll of... not even duct tape.”
gameplay
2,123 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of "Metro: Last Light Redux" is generally praised for its engaging mix of stealth, combat, and exploration, offering players various play styles and tactical options. While many appreciate the atmospheric design and improved mechanics over its predecessor, some critiques highlight issues with linearity, AI behavior, and occasional bugs that can disrupt the experience. Overall, the game maintains a solid foundation with enhanced graphics and gameplay elements, making it a compelling continuation of the Metro series.
- “The gameplay in Metro: Last Light Redux is engaging and challenging, with a mix of stealth, combat, and exploration.”
- “The variety of weapons and upgrades available in the game add to the player's tactical options, allowing for a more personalized gameplay experience.”
- “With its stunning graphics, excellent sound design, and challenging gameplay, it is a must-play for fans of the first-person shooter genre.”
- “None of this is bad per se, and the main reason it gets a thumbs down is the gameplay at the end.”
- “The gameplay is boring, and almost chore-like at times.”
- “The gameplay is a huge improvement, with a larger variety of guns and attachments!”
graphics
1,618 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of "Metro: Last Light" have received widespread acclaim, with many reviewers praising their stunning quality and attention to detail, particularly in the remastered "redux" version. Players noted that the visuals create an immersive atmosphere that enhances the game's storytelling, with environments that feel both realistic and engaging. While some minor graphical glitches were mentioned, the overall consensus is that the graphics still hold up well against modern standards, making it a visually impressive experience for players.
- “The remastered version of the game has improved graphics, lighting, and effects, which makes it even more beautiful and breathtaking.”
- “The game's graphics are stunning, with highly-detailed environments that create a believable post-apocalyptic world.”
- “The graphics are absolutely beautiful and still stand up to today's standards.”
- “The graphics are pretty much the same with minor improvements.”
- “The graphics are bad.”
- “The graphics are still outdated but the story is quite interesting.”
atmosphere
1,480 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere in "Metro: Last Light" is widely praised for its dark, immersive, and haunting qualities, effectively capturing the tension of a post-apocalyptic world. Reviewers highlight the game's exceptional sound design, detailed environments, and atmospheric lighting, which together create a sense of claustrophobia and dread as players navigate the treacherous metro tunnels and toxic surface. Many consider it one of the most atmospheric games ever made, often comparing it favorably to its predecessor, "Metro 2033," while noting that it enhances the experience with improved graphics and storytelling.
- “A highly atmospheric gem, you can feel the claustrophobia of the tunnels and the toxicity of the outside world.”
- “The atmosphere is 10/10 and punches way above its class.”
- “The atmosphere, graphics, music, and the characters in the game are really great.”
- “The atmosphere of this game pales in comparison to the original Metro 2033.”
- “The atmosphere wasn't the same.”
- “The atmosphere is thick, the stealth gameplay is exciting and the story has some great twists and turns.”
music
301 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received widespread acclaim for its haunting and immersive quality, effectively enhancing the overall atmosphere and emotional depth of the experience. Many reviewers highlight the exceptional sound design, with a mix of eerie sound effects and a powerful soundtrack that complements the game's narrative and gameplay. While some players noted that the soundtrack may not be as memorable as in previous installments, the majority agree that it significantly contributes to the game's tension and immersion.
- “The sound design of the game is also impressive, with a haunting soundtrack and realistic sound effects that add to the overall atmosphere of the game.”
- “The music and sound design in this game is phenomenal.”
- “The soundtrack for Last Light is dark, rich, and atmospheric as ever.”
- “The music, art style, and challenge the game offers mix perfectly.”
- “A little suggestion though: turn off the music; it ruins the atmosphere. It obnoxiously plays whenever something is about to attack you and just puts the amazing sound design to waste.”
- “The atmosphere in this game manages to be unique, despite a bland and forgettable soundtrack.”
stability
229 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting frequent bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay, including game-breaking issues and crashes. While some users noted that the game is still enjoyable despite these problems, others found the bugs to be frustrating enough to detract significantly from their experience. Overall, the consensus suggests that while the game has potential, its stability issues are a major drawback.
- “No bugs, no glitches, except some crashes but they are very rare.”
- “The game runs great, a lot better than the original Metro 2033 did; it is very well optimized.”
- “Running it maxed out at 1440p, it runs flawlessly the whole time with no stutters and the game was basically bug-free the whole time.”
- “This game isn't exactly a buggy mess, but the bugs encountered are so egregious it made me quit the game mere hours before the finale.”
- “My biggest issue with this game is that it's a buggy mess (I encountered a bug with every boss so I had to restart and do every boss twice), it feels rushed in many parts, and it starts to fall off near to the end.”
- “The obnoxious automatic save function combined with frequent bugs/glitches ruins the game completely.”
optimization
192 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players noting significant improvements in performance, especially in the Redux version, which runs well even on lower-end hardware. However, some users reported issues such as stuttering, crashes, and performance drops, particularly on certain setups or during intense scenes. Overall, while the game is generally well-optimized and visually impressive, it still has some lingering performance concerns that affect the experience for a subset of players.
- “Greatly optimized too despite having such breathtaking graphical quality.”
- “The game runs smoothly and looks awesome.”
- “This game is really well optimized and the gameplay is top notch.”
- “The only complaint I had was the poor optimization.”
- “Game badly optimized, corrupts my save files; I have no reason to continue playing.”
- “An absolute stuttering mess that is unplayable.”
emotional
140 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is widely praised, with many players highlighting its deeply touching narrative and character development that elicits strong feelings, often leading to tears during pivotal moments. The story's exploration of themes like humanity, sacrifice, and moral choices resonates with players, creating a profound connection to the characters and their struggles in a post-apocalyptic setting. While some critiques mention a lack of emotional depth in certain areas, the overall consensus is that the game successfully delivers an impactful and immersive emotional experience.
- “The game has a deep and emotional story that transports the player to the incredible world of post-apocalyptic Moscow.”
- “I can only say that I cried at the end of the story... that's how immersive and amazing the story is.”
- “The final moving hours raise the emotional stakes and test your allegiances by forcing you to confront the consequences of your own choices.”
- “Weird object and bullet collision, bad dialogues, boring story, gunplay could be better.”
- “Pretty bland, boring story, very buggy. Enemies can stand on fire and shoot you until your death without taking damage. Easy to get lost, and when you have limited filters, this will leave you restarting over and over again. Not very many filters to find; you only come across them every now and then. The game auto-saved in a spot where every time I died, I would reload and instantly die again because the restart is in the middle of 10 NPCs shooting me, so I was forced to restart the level. Very repetitive gameplay, ammo runs out too fast. I don't mind the game, but it really makes my blood boil when things like this happen, and it's enough to put me off from completing the game. Sorry, but this game goes into the recycled Steam games list. Some games really are just an insult to player skills. When the game itself is bugged out, disgusting. Graphics are good; that's about it.”
- “Boring story, really bad voice acting, and a seemingly never-ending tutorial of what I can and cannot do.”
replayability
133 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's replayability is a mixed bag, with many players praising its high replay value due to multiple endings, various gameplay modes, and the ability to approach encounters differently. However, some reviewers note that its linear structure limits replayability, making it less appealing for those seeking extensive replay options. Overall, while there are elements that encourage multiple playthroughs, the linear nature and relatively short campaign can detract from the overall replay experience.
- “This gives the game a high level of replayability, as you can play through it multiple times to experience the different outcomes.”
- “Metro 2033 and Last Light are extremely well-paced linear single-player experiences with a great story and enough variety in the way you can approach situations to give them great replay value.”
- “Uses choice-based progressively-developing gameplay... in other words, the choices you make in-game affect how you proceed, giving the game practically endless replayability.”
- “As for replaying, since it's a linear game, once you complete the story and get all the collectibles, there's not much replay value.”
- “Unfortunately, little replayability, and because gameplay only lasts as long as the plot does, the gameplay can be rather short depending on what you're used to.”
- “The game lacks replayability or multiplayer/coop, but the superior single-player experience more than makes up for it.”
grinding
85 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The grinding aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding certain segments tedious and frustrating, particularly in relation to achieving the good ending and completing side objectives. While some players appreciate the depth and challenge it adds, others feel that the repetitive tasks and lengthy missions detract from the overall enjoyment, making the gameplay feel like a grind. Overall, the experience can be rewarding but often requires significant time investment and patience.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “A bit grindy sometimes.”
- “One long, tedious grind.”
- “The biggest offender in this game is the tedious trailing mission again; the whole game is longer but also has more of everything, more stealth, more shooting, more exploring but also more trailing missions.”
- “It's nothing like the books (not that I thought it would be either), but it's just disappointing how a really scary world is made into something tedious with waves upon waves and (you guessed it) more waves of enemies jumping at you from mostly one angle.”
- “Though the morality side objectives within the game are extremely tedious to get the 'good' ending.”
humor
53 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is described as a mix of dry wit, absurd situations, and unintentional comedic moments, often stemming from character interactions and AI behavior. Players find humor in both the game's quirky design choices and the sometimes hilariously poor voice acting, which adds a layer of charm despite the darker themes. Overall, while the humor can be hit-or-miss, it contributes to a unique and entertaining experience that balances comedy with the game's more serious elements.
- “What's hilarious to me is that this same exact thing happened in the game's sequel, where a demon picked me up and dropped me through the world.”
- “The small stories about all the people you walk by can be both funny and sad, like the fisherman who got robbed or the Russian drunk.”
- “If you enjoyed Metro 2033, you'll be right at home, right down to the frequently hilariously goofy AI that may get you killed from sheer laughter at their odd behavior.”
- “You spend more time laughing or crying than actually playing.”
- “The jokes fall flat and feel forced, making it hard to enjoy the game.”
- “The humor is so over-the-top that it becomes cringeworthy rather than funny.”
character development
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game is generally praised for its depth and engagement, with players appreciating the atmospheric storytelling and interactions that enhance the experience. However, some critiques highlight the challenges of connecting with the silent protagonist, Artyom, and express disappointment in the pacing and progression of certain character arcs, particularly that of Anna. Overall, while the character development is considered strong, there are calls for more consistency and depth in certain relationships and narratives.
- “This game is honestly astounding, great character development, the graphics are like watching a movie, the cutscenes transition into the gaming like clockwork and the story is outstanding.”
- “This game is a sequel which succeeds in what the first game provided: an intense story, excellent character development, tense sequences, versatile gameplay, wonderful graphics, atmospheric sounds, and powerful storytelling.”
- “The story is good, the gameplay is difficult but rewarding, and the character development is awesome.”
- “The character development is on par with 2033 if not better, but Artyom being a silent protagonist still makes it a little difficult to become personally attached to him.”
- “The circumstances force Artyom into a lot of situations where he has to be the lone wolf, and as an indirect result of that, character development isn't really a strong suit of the game.”
- “Some scenes feel a bit repetitive, and I was quite disappointed with how the character development of especially Anna progressed throughout the game.”
monetization
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization aspect of the game has drawn mixed reactions, with some players criticizing the reliance on advertising and perceived cash grabs, particularly regarding the exclusive switch to the Epic Games Store after extensive promotion on Steam. However, many appreciate the absence of microtransactions and the focus on delivering a rich, engaging story without the pressure to spend more money on in-game purchases. Overall, while some view the monetization strategy as exploitative, others commend the developers for prioritizing gameplay and narrative over additional costs.
- “An AAA-class first-person shooter, with great shooting mechanics, beautiful graphics, and single-player gameplay, engaging story, deep gun customization, thrilling suspense, and survival elements - and without microtransactions!”
- “No microtransactions... no 'buy this gun or that gun' - none of that nonsense.”
- “Nowadays, a lot of game titles are putting a lot of emphasis on multiplayer and in-game purchases to milk every penny they can.”
- “I'm not in the habit of making reviews for IPs that I don't like, and I feel obligated to say: this stunt is a naked cash grab by the publisher and an attempt by Epic to undermine Valve's platform dominance.”
- “The decision to sell Metro Exodus on the Epic Games Store exclusively for one year, after advertising this game on Steam for months, is absolutely ridiculous.”
- “Don't waste your money on this shameless cash grab.”