I enjoyed nearly everything about this game but really disliked how bullet spongey the enemies are, especially on high difficulties. It kept me from enjoying the gameplay and bounced me from the whole series, honestly
Edit: After reading replies, I must have been playing on a lower difficulty. This has inspired me to return to the series and play on a higher setting - thanks to everyone that clarified
I played 2033 and Last Light on Ranger Hardcore and didn’t really feel the bullet sponge issue, at least in 2033 (haven’t played Exodus yet). There are some tanky enemies but I think they’re mostly meant to be avoided rather than fought.
Also I’m pretty sure on higher difficulties both you and the enemies deal more damage so while you die easier there are also fewer bullet sponges. If anything I think the bullet sponge phenomenon occurs on Easy, bizarrely enough. Someone correct me if I’m wrong.
Idk what you both mean with spongey, especially human enemies have a pretty good hitbox imo. And yeah, on high difficulties enemies are basically one(head)shot, and you are twoshot. So pretty realistic, and even easier than easy difficulty in that regard, if you know the game and can aim quickly. Or you just stealth 95% of the time.
Yeah… Killing a Librarian is basically something you do once out of curiosity, and after you burn through two molos, a grenade and 60 bullets you reload your last save. And I don’t think there’s a single demon that’s actually killable. Only the initial/final one takes a certain amount of damage, scriptedly. And you have enough ammo spawning there anyway.
VindictiveJudge@lemmy.world
on 14 Apr 16:26
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Uh, enemies are actually less bullet spongey on high difficulties, just like the player. Some humans have armor that you have to either spend bullets shooting off or shoot around by aiming at unarmored portions, but enemies typically go down really quick.
Gog seems to have massive issues rn, I was able to log in but can’t change any settings now. I always get an error page. Downdetector also displays 34/43 reports.
Zombiepirate@lemmy.world
on 14 Apr 16:16
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I can’t grab it either. It keeps telling me to log in when I’m already logged in.
eatCasserole@lemmy.world
on 14 Apr 16:44
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There’s a box on the home page for the giveaway, but when I clicked it I got “something went wrong”, but as Shimon pointed out, it’s free on Steam too, so I nabbed it there.
this seems to be the case. i tried to redeem it a few times with no success (in a couple of browsers and in heroic). an hour or so later i got an email saying it was added to my library.
inclementimmigrant@lemmy.world
on 14 Apr 16:48
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BigMikeInAustin@lemmy.world
on 14 Apr 19:40
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Um, that’s pretty awesome!
MajesticElevator@lemmy.zip
on 15 Apr 00:29
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😮
SpicyColdFartChamber@lemm.ee
on 14 Apr 18:32
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Well, looks like 4A is prepping to announce Metro 4.
paraphrand@lemmy.world
on 14 Apr 18:41
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I feel like I’ve been slowly building a free collection of Metro games on all platforms for a decade now.
Someday I’ll play one.
pressanykeynow@lemmy.world
on 14 Apr 21:37
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You should, they are great.
Flagstaff@programming.dev
on 15 Apr 02:12
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The S.T.A.L.K.E.R. trilogy (after applying community bugfix mods) is better; with ZRP, Shadow of Chernobyl was bug-free except for the ending.
Then again, I played the original biggest known as Metro 2033, not the Redux ver. I still think there is more interesting stuff in S.T.A.L.K.E.R., though, overall. The environment is incredible in its natural, unscripted interactions and not… manufactured.
thermal_shock@lemmy.world
on 15 Apr 16:45
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It’s a different game though, inventory, open world. Metro is a decent fps on rails.
Flagstaff@programming.dev
on 16 Apr 13:15
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Sure, but I’m still talking about overall bugs, quality, and presentation.
oliver@lemmy.godforsaken.eu
on 14 Apr 19:06
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Thanks for the info! 👍🏻
Occhioverde@feddit.it
on 14 Apr 19:26
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Redux and last light were great. Awesome short ish stories that capture a unique vibe. The shooting is really good too. I still have yet to try Exodus due to issues running the game. but maybe I’ll try again.
FlashMobOfOne@lemmy.world
on 15 Apr 00:38
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How many of you got ripped off by the redhead, though?
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Great game. Basically a linear, cinematic corridor shooter with some cool lore and some great levels. The library level was an absolute highlight.
Definitely recommend it, especially as a free game.
I enjoyed nearly everything about this game but really disliked how bullet spongey the enemies are, especially on high difficulties. It kept me from enjoying the gameplay and bounced me from the whole series, honestly
Edit: After reading replies, I must have been playing on a lower difficulty. This has inspired me to return to the series and play on a higher setting - thanks to everyone that clarified
I played 2033 and Last Light on Ranger Hardcore and didn’t really feel the bullet sponge issue, at least in 2033 (haven’t played Exodus yet). There are some tanky enemies but I think they’re mostly meant to be avoided rather than fought.
Also I’m pretty sure on higher difficulties both you and the enemies deal more damage so while you die easier there are also fewer bullet sponges. If anything I think the bullet sponge phenomenon occurs on Easy, bizarrely enough. Someone correct me if I’m wrong.
Idk what you both mean with spongey, especially human enemies have a pretty good hitbox imo. And yeah, on high difficulties enemies are basically one(head)shot, and you are twoshot. So pretty realistic, and even easier than easy difficulty in that regard, if you know the game and can aim quickly. Or you just stealth 95% of the time.
Spongy isn’t related to hitboxes, just means taking many bullets to kill. I think there are only two in 2033
spoilers
Demons and Librarians
and they are meant to be avoided anyway I think.
spoiler
Yeah… Killing a Librarian is basically something you do once out of curiosity, and after you burn through two molos, a grenade and 60 bullets you reload your last save. And I don’t think there’s a single demon that’s actually killable. Only the initial/final one takes a certain amount of damage, scriptedly. And you have enough ammo spawning there anyway.
Uh, enemies are actually less bullet spongey on high difficulties, just like the player. Some humans have armor that you have to either spend bullets shooting off or shoot around by aiming at unarmored portions, but enemies typically go down really quick.
Wow, I didn’t realize. I must’ve been playing on a lower difficulty than I remember. Thanks for clarifying
If you like the story, read the book(s)!
I see the price as $21.91 in the search result page. After clicking on it, it returns error 403.
You have to go specifically to the giveaway section.
Gog seems to have massive issues rn, I was able to log in but can’t change any settings now. I always get an error page. Downdetector also displays 34/43 reports.
I can’t grab it either. It keeps telling me to log in when I’m already logged in.
There’s a box on the home page for the giveaway, but when I clicked it I got “something went wrong”, but as Shimon pointed out, it’s free on Steam too, so I nabbed it there.
its on steam as well if you want to do it that way.
On Steam as well
Looks like GOG servers are struggling at the moment. Claiming the game isn’t working right now.
this seems to be the case. i tried to redeem it a few times with no success (in a couple of browsers and in heroic). an hour or so later i got an email saying it was added to my library.
Instant claim
Um, that’s pretty awesome!
😮
Well, looks like 4A is prepping to announce Metro 4.
I feel like I’ve been slowly building a free collection of Metro games on all platforms for a decade now.
Someday I’ll play one.
You should, they are great.
The S.T.A.L.K.E.R. trilogy (after applying community bugfix mods) is better; with ZRP, Shadow of Chernobyl was bug-free except for the ending.
Then again, I played the original biggest known as Metro 2033, not the Redux ver. I still think there is more interesting stuff in S.T.A.L.K.E.R., though, overall. The environment is incredible in its natural, unscripted interactions and not… manufactured.
It’s a different game though, inventory, open world. Metro is a decent fps on rails.
Sure, but I’m still talking about overall bugs, quality, and presentation.
Thanks for the info! 👍🏻
It’s on giveaway on Steam too: store.steampowered.com/app/…/Metro_2033_Redux/
I’ll wait and pay $90 for the Switch 2 version.
It’s probably also the original version, not the redux.
The Redux upgrade is available for $20 or with an active Switch 2 Online Membership*.
*Additional charges may apply; dedicated servers not included
Its the redux version on steam
nice one 👌
Is this like a remake/remaster of the OG 2033 or its own game?
redux is a synonym of remake and remaster.
2033??? It’s only 2025!!!
THIS GAME IS FROM THE FUTURE???
/j
It’s a remaster of 2033 with a bunch of tweaks to mechanics and improved visuals.
thank you man
Great game.
Fantastic game, recommend all their Metro games.
Redux and last light were great. Awesome short ish stories that capture a unique vibe. The shooting is really good too. I still have yet to try Exodus due to issues running the game. but maybe I’ll try again.
How many of you got ripped off by the redhead, though?