Upon my initial encounter with this game, it appeared to be a transformative experience, almost like a completely different entity altogether. It beckoned with a semi-open world adorned with a mesmerizing desert, lush forests, and more, teasing the possibility of a divergent adventure. However, as the game unfolded, it masterfully unveiled its true essence, thrusting us once more into the eerie and gripping world of the metro.

My heartstrings were unceremoniously tugged upon as I reached the poignant conclusion where we tragically bid farewell to Miller. The journey we embarked on with him, beginning from the previous metro installment, had etched a deep connection, and witnessing his character development was an emotional rollercoaster.

The "Two Colonels" DLC added another layer of complexity to the narrative, offering a glimpse into the unwavering commitment of both a father and a colonel as they strived to safeguard their loved ones and their people. The raw determination of Kiril's father to extract his son from the maelstrom of chaos was heart-wrenching. Despite knowing the odds were stacked against him, he never uttered defeat, a testament to his unwavering resolve.

This game is an emotional odyssey that runs the gamut of feelings. It provides a thrilling adrenaline rush as we engage in action-packed battles with bandits and confront the menacing spiders within bunkers. It perplexes the mind as we grapple with the enigma of taking down the seemingly invincible bear. It instills bone-chilling terror as we step into the hauntingly desolate Dead City, a place teeming with ghosts and radiation. Yet, amid all these emotions, it ultimately plunges us into a profound sense of melancholy as Artyom, plagued by radiation exposure, slowly loses hope, only to leave us in tears with Miller's ultimate sacrifice for Anna and Artyom.