Metro 2033

[Guest]

Hey Fellas,

Well, I am sure many of you have heard of this game, but for me it really stands out from the crowd. It is developed of course by THQ, who made the amazing S.T.A.L.K.E.R series, and it is based upon a best selling novel. In fact, apparently it is extremely true to the novel.

Anyhow, I have pre ordered this game, as from what I hear, it has no "shoot em up" feel to it. Apparently the battles are not fun, they are actually hard work and make you feel scared, and vulnerable. You have to think, and when you win a fight, you feel huge accomplishment.

That is something only the Bohemia Interactive series has ever given me. Of course, this isn't even close in genre to Arma 2, it is a linear shooter. But I think it is different.

Here is the official site:

http://www.metro2033game.com/en

And here is a great preview, the previewer actually seems to know what he's on about:

http://ow.ly/161kr

I hope I am not the only one who shares these feelings :)

Kind regards,

Richie.

[Aeneas2020 10]

It's supposed to be a lot more linear than stalker from what ive seen. It looks like its either going to be very good or very dissapointing. I may wait for your opinion on it speed b4 buying

[Guest]

Yup, they say it is very linear, but it is supposed to be completely true to the book. They want you to "live" the book, as if it were true. Rather than creating your own path, you come along for an epic and scary ride.

Half Life 2 did that extremely well, and I think this game will be a singleplayer epic. They don't have any multiplayer because they are only focusing on singleplayer, I like the sound of that too :)

I hope its as good as I think it will be, all the previews say it's good, and they seem pretty confident :)

(And the develoeprs are quite genuine too, especially compared to Codebastards)

[abs 2]

I typically buy games for the story, and this is something that I will probably end up buying. Of course, it all depends on what other information will be released closer to the launch date.

Thanks for bringing this to my attention. :)

Abs

[gulag 10]

some links:

http://xbox360.gamezone.com/gzreviews/p30556.htm

http://www.destructoid.com/preview-metro-2033-162183.phtml

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/metro-2033-extended-hands-on

http://www.videogamer.com/xbox360/metro_2033/preview-2190.html

http://www.gamingnexus.com/Article/Metro-2033/Item2529.aspx

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_IZ6r3BgF0

http://www.gametrailers.com/video/combat-and-metro-2033/61790

http://www.gametrailers.com/video/life-after-metro-2033/61791

I do not think that is RPG, is more FPS, we will see.

[Guest]

Yeah, they have also said the game is not RPG at all, although it has a few elements to add to the story. They said everything is done to make you feel like your really there, so there is always fear, you don't WANT to leave the station and enter the scary world, you have limited ammo, you feel clostrophobic etc.

Sound blooming good :D

[Bulldogs 10]

I bought Stalker, and Clear Sky (hoping it'd be up 1 on stalker), I thought Stalker was a bit ok, couldn't stand Clear Sky (literally, I pushed myself through it for 4 hours then just couldn't do it anymore)

But I actually like the look of Metro, and am looking forward to it.

[Heatseeker 0]

I heard about this title a while ago, its being made by some of the original stalker developers (who parted), it looks nice and interesting i think.

[Shadow NX 1]

I can only suggest everyone to read the book... very long but with a atmosphere that is amazing.

There even was parts that made me afraid just by explaining how Artjom walks trough a pitch black tunnel thinking there is someone watching him.

A immersion effect i never had with another book.

If the game is half as good it already is a must buy.

[Guest]

I can't read it until I have played the game, don't want to spoil it lol!

[enad 11]

Oh yes. I've been following this game. I really cannot wait!

It looks amazing! :D

Love the story and it has been called "The scariest game we've ever played" by two reviewers

PERFECT. :)

Edited February 24, 2010 by Enad

[myshaak 0]

Well, I am sure many of you have heard of this game, but for me it really stands out from the crowd. It is developed of course by THQ, who made the amazing S.T.A.L.K.E.R series, and it is based upon a best selling novel. In fact, apparently it is extremely true to the novel.

Hey richie, you'd better check your facts about who the developer and publisher is... or some S.T.A.L.K.E.R fan may get his revenge by spreading the word how OFP:CWC was developed by Codemasters :p

[cross 1]

I can't read it until I have played the game, don't want to spoil it lol!

lol you don't spoil a game or movie/game but a good read...

If the book is that good, what your brain can do will be way better than any atmosphere that game/movie can achieve.

:D

[Guest]

Hey richie, you'd better check your facts about who the developer and publisher is... or some S.T.A.L.K.E.R fan may get his revenge by spreading the word how OFP:CWC was developed by Codemasters :p

Ahh, my bad! I do know however that some of the same STALKER team are on the project, however that is all I know. Well, I think so.

Ok I have no idea :D

And I agree with the above, the mind creates much better things than any book or game!

That's why I never need to look at pictures of Megan Fo...

I mean, nothing!

[Zipper5 74]

Yes, if I recall, some of the team that worked on SOC are working on this. I believe it's because they wanted to show their own vision, and they weren't able to due to the confines of the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. series, so they went off on their own and made this.

Has anyone ever found out what S.T.A.L.K.E.R. stands for, if anything?

[Guest]

Yes, if I recall, some of the team that worked on SOC are working on this. I believe it's because they wanted to show their own vision, and they weren't able to due to the confines of the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. series, so they went off on their own and made this.

Has anyone ever found out what S.T.A.L.K.E.R. stands for, if anything?

Everyone knows what S.T.A.L.K.E.R stands for!

:p

Scavengers

Trespassers

Adventurers

Loners

Killers

Explorers

Robbers

[CW001 10]

I am so looking forward to this. What seems really interesting to me is that military-grade bullets are used as currency, and you use crappier homemade ones for shooting. But when you run out of homemade ones, you need to fire your only method of buying stuff! It just sounds cool as hell, and an interesting gameplay mechanic.

[Deadfast 43]

I am so looking forward to this. What seems really interesting to me is that military-grade bullets are used as currency, and you use crappier homemade ones for shooting. But when you run out of homemade ones, you need to fire your only method of buying stuff! It just sounds cool as hell, and an interesting gameplay mechanic.

Haha, really?

Now here's an ingenious idea :D

[Guest]

Indeed, an awesome mechanic! My personal prediction of this game:

Like a great movie. You go through it once, love every second! But after that you have no real urge to play. I can't see it having the scope and replayablitiy of stalker, but I do think it will be one of the best singleplayer experiences on the market.

[gulag 10]

Metro 2033 system requirements revealed:

:eek::eek::eek::eek:

Minimal system requirements: Metro 2033

- Dual-Core CPU (Core 2 Duo or better)

- DirectX 9, Shader Model 3 graphics card (Geforce 8800, Geforce GT220)

- 1 GiB RAM

Recommended system requirements: Metro 2033

- Quad-Core or 3.0+ GHz Dual-Core CPU

- DirectX 10 graphics card (Geforce GTX 260)

- 2 GiB RAM

Optimal system requirements: Metro 2033

- Core i7 CPU

- Nvidia DirectX 11 graphics card (Geforce GTX 480 and Geforce GTX 470)

- As much RAM as possible (8 GiB+)

- Fast HDD or SSD

http://www.pcgameshardware.com/aid,705579/Metro-2033-system-requirements-revealed-x-Fermi-optimal-GPU/News/

Edited February 27, 2010 by gulag

[Deadfast 43]

Ah, ok.

WHAT THE F?!?

That 8+ Gigs of RAM is just silly.

[Zipper5 74]

It's obviously a joke. Look at the graphics cards. I guess he's trying to say that it's currently impossible to run it decently when maxed out on current hardware.

[Deadfast 43]

Doesn't seem like much of a joke to me.

What do you mean with the graphics cards? That they are not even released so it would make more sense to use the ATI's HD 5000 series instead?

Sure, it would, but given the fact the game has PhysX I'm fairly sure the developers don't swing the red way ;)

[NeMeSiS 11]

Sure, it would, but given the fact the game has PhysX I'm fairly sure the developers don't swing the red way ;)

They have a deal with nVidia which explains the lack of Ati cards in the specs.

[Zipper5 74]

In the optimal spec it lists a GTX 480 or 470. Those don't exist. That's why I think it's a joke. As far as I know, that's not even going to be the name of the next line of nVidia cards. I believe it's GF100 at the moment, or have I missed something?

Edited February 27, 2010 by Zipper5