Despite the slight optimization problems, this game is truly amazing. The story, although it may seem poorly thought out and rather dumb, is actually quite good. It reminds me a little of Enders Game. The gamepay changes depending how you play, sure you can run in guns blazing chucking grenades every which way, but you can also lurk in the shadows, and play it a bit like Amnesia.

Along with great gameplay, and amazing story, this game is, well, atmospheric. Every character feels alive, every mutant embodies insanity, the Dark Ones visions make you feel something. In a way, you feel like you're actually part of the game.

On top of all that, I should probably mention the morality system. The game doesn't even really explain it, but its there, underlying all of your gameplay, but not necessarily getting in the way. Its not like Unturned where you're either Hero or Bandit, its the little things that build it, like talking to people or playing guitars.

The games horror aspect is also really good. It may not really be a horror game, but it has you on the edge of your seat. It never lets you feel safe for long enough for you to get bored, which keeps the game moving nicely. Its not jump-scare scary per-say, its more the music, the dark, gory visuals, and the overall graphics and feel of the game.

I guess I should also mention the graphics; they're intense. They don't make the game, but they surely don't break it. The outdoors is lovely, bright, but also grey and captures the post-apocalyptic feel. The stations, gloomy and war-torn, but also full of life with the npcs and fires, etc. The tunnels- gloomily lit, bodies strewn around, terrible sounds playing.

Overall the Metro Redux games are some of the best games I've played, and they may not be Half-Life, but they're sure as hell worth your money. 9.5/10

Despite the slight optimization problems, this game is truly amazing. The story, although it may seem poorly thought out and rather dumb, is actually quite good. It reminds me a little of Enders Game. The gamepay changes depending how you play, sure you can run in guns blazing chucking grenades every which way, but you can also lurk in the shadows, and play it a bit like Amnesia. Along with great gameplay, and amazing story, this game is, well, atmospheric. Every character feels alive, every mutant embodies insanity, the Dark Ones visions make you feel something. In a way, you feel like you're actually part of the game. On top of all that, I should probably mention the morality system. The game doesn't even really explain it, but its there, underlying all of your gameplay, but not necessarily getting in the way. Its not like Unturned where you're either Hero or Bandit, its the little things that build it, like talking to people or playing guitars. The games horror aspect is also really good. It may not really be a horror game, but it has you on the edge of your seat. It never lets you feel safe for long enough for you to get bored, which keeps the game moving nicely. Its not jump-scare scary per-say, its more the music, the dark, gory visuals, and the overall graphics and feel of the game. I guess I should also mention the graphics; they're intense. They don't make the game, but they surely don't break it. The outdoors is lovely, bright, but also grey and captures the post-apocalyptic feel. The stations, gloomy and war-torn, but also full of life with the npcs and fires, etc. The tunnels- gloomily lit, bodies strewn around, terrible sounds playing. Overall the Metro Redux games are some of the best games I've played, and they may not be Half-Life, but they're sure as hell worth your money. 9.5/10