Andrei tarkovskys movie stalker and video games series of the same name were loosely based on it it has nothing to do with chernobyl though, was written 15 years. I had already played the video game of the same name last year. Definitely better than the mess that was metro 2034. Metro 2033 is a postapocalyptic firstpersonshooter, set in the underground community built in the ruins of a russian municipal train system, based on the bestselling novel by dmitry glukhovsky. Metro 2033 ends with artyom, stricken mad with grief, removing his gas mask and silently leaving down the stairs of the tower for home, for the metro. Using guns, explosives, and your ability to be sneaky, you. It was published in 2005 in russia and on march 28, 2010 in the united states. This guide to metro 2033 contains a detailed description of the prologue and of all seven chapters of the singleplayer campaign of the game, providing help in defeating enemies, completing mission objectives, collecting secret and unlocking all endings. It is predominantly set within the tunnels of the moscow metro and metro2 system, though some sections take place on the surface, in the ruins of moscow. The fps based on metro 2033 cuts out much of the political and social commentary, and as such has a more straight forward and enjoyable plot. I think the video game plot is better than the book.
Is there an english version of the book metro 2033. Metro 2033 the book has sold 500,000 copies in russia alone since then, but the full text is still available online for free on the same website, and a couple more million readers have read the. Metro 2033 is a survival horror firstperson shooter video game, based on the novel metro 2033 by russian author dmitry glukhovsky. He who has enough courage and patience to stare into the darkness for his entire life, shall be the first to see the flash of light. The books english edition was published as a tiein with its video game. Metro 2033 guide do you see the light at the end of the tunnel. Jun 09, 2011 metro 2033 is the book that formed the basis of the popular video game series for which it is perhaps better known, set in a world that has been devastated by nuclear war, where the remains of what is left of humanity have been forced to seek shelter in the moscow metro system. Based on the sciencefiction novels metro 2033 and metro 2034 by russian writer dmitry glukhovsky, metro redux which includes the games metro 2033 redux and metro last light redux casts you as artyom, a survivor of a nuclear holocaust who has grown up in the subways below moscow. The name was very long and the ending of it generally blended into something quite unclear for a while, the red colour had had an effect on artyom not unlike its effect on a bull.
When i first played metro 2033, i got the bad ending, which is also the true ending, both in setting up the sequel and the ending from the novel i read the novel first, so i knew what was going to happen. Dmitry glukhovsky goodreads author topics about this book topics that mention this book. For metro 2033 there is an enlightened ending where artyom makes a decision of saving or destroying the dark ones, and a ranger ending where artyom simply destroys them by the orders of hunter. In the epilogue to metro 2033 artyom describes his time after ostankino tower and the fate of the dark ones. Throughout all these chapters, there are metaphors going on. Metro 2033 by dmitry glukhovsky is an interesting and creative look into a world devastated by nuclear fire. However, my main gripe with the game is its endings. Though this gimmick rarely succeeds, metro 2033 provides two possible outcomes. Dec 08, 2015 so, i just completed my first playthrough of metro 2033 and i have to say, it was a blast. Within that station, the events of metro 2033 unfold.
Last light the breathtaking original story that inspired both the metro 2033 and metro. The story follows the 20yearold artyom, as a promise to a mysterious stranger forces him to leave the relative safety of his home station. You spared the dark ones, but artyom nuked them, which is what i assume he did in the metro 2033 book i just started reading it, only of the way in atm. There are two endings for metro 2033, two endings for metro last light, and two endings for metro exodus, both based on the moral choices the player makes throughout the game. The story is based on dmitry glukhovskys novel of the same title, and is set in the ruins of moscow following a nuclear war, where the survivors are forced to live in underground metro tunnels. Metro 2033 is getting a movie adaptation, heres what we. Ice captivity by igor vardunas and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The story follows the 20yearold artyom, as a promise to a mysterious stranger forces him to leave the. The novel metro 2033 is a cult postapocalyptic dystopia.
Artyom thanked him and fell silent, looking around. It is translated into 35 languages, inspired two major video games, and. And damn, in the book, the ending is heartwrenching. I got the good ending in metro 2033, why do they assume i. Metro 2033 has a moral system, but it is vague as to what and where the moral choices are. The moscow metropolitan railway is a highdanger transport enterprise. Alice oconnor 3 years ago 12 well be revisiting the subways of postapocalyptic moscow next year, it seems, according to a website for the book series firstperson shooters metro 2033 and metro. It is set within the moscow metro, where the last survivors hide after a global nuclear holocaust. If you have enough points by the end of the game, you get the good ending. It was released in 2010 for the xbox 360 and microsoft windows. Slim fit, order a size up if youd like it less fitting.
In a world where established properties and potential franchises reign supreme, metro 2033s 80book series and a pair of popular video games. To set the stage, both the book and the game end with artyom climbing to the top of ostankino tower to help guide a volley of missiles into the heart of the dark ones territory in moscows botanical gardens, hoping to wipe them out for good and save the metro. A lot of games with multiple endings have a canon ending. Metro 2033 is a firstperson shooter survival horror video game developed by 4a games and published by thq. The metro 2033 universe needs to decide what it is before it can become something better. Aside from the main walkthrough you can also find a lot of hints concerning some of the main.
Metro 2033 is getting a movie adaptation, heres what we know. Metro 2033 is a book that constantly has you thinking that things will start getting exciting just over the next page but it never really does. Really well made game though i had to start a few chapters over due to blocking bugs combined with the onesave system. May 09, 2012 the fps based on metro 2033 cuts out much of the political and social commentary, and as such has a more straight forward and enjoyable plot. If its hostile, you kill it is a default one and you wont have to perform any specific actions to unlock it enlightened is an alternative one and youll have to make some preparations explained below in order to unlock it. Roman bc2s by glukhovsky, dmitry and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Mar 21, 2016 in a world where established properties and potential franchises reign supreme, metro 2033s 80book series and a pair of popular video games are seen as prized assets for movie producers. The book describes the consequences of an atomic war. Metro 2033 tshirts on redbubble are expertly printed on ethically sourced, sweatshopfree apparel and available in a huge range of styles, colors and sizes. The overall story and world building are pretty cool, with much of the world being inspired by the fallout games. Metro 2033 is the book that formed the basis of the popular video game series for which it is perhaps better known, set in a world that has been devastated by nuclear war, where the remains of what is left of humanity have been forced to seek shelter in the moscow metro system.
Metro 2033 is ok, but id like to recommend another book. Chapter 1 metro2033 metro 2033 translation project. The protagonist of the novel is a 20yearold man named artyom. May 27, 2014 metro 2033 is the book that formed the basis of the popular video game series for which it is perhaps better known, set in a world that has been devastated by nuclear war, where the remains of what is left of humanity have been forced to seek shelter in the moscow metro system. The story is told through a linear singleplayer campaign, and important plot moments are shown during cutscenes the human and mutant enemies that can be killed with a variety of firearms. It went on to become a best seller in russia, and helped establish a successful franchise. The moscow metro is a form of transportation which involves a heightened level of danger. Artyoms approximate journey in metro 2033 novel, starting at vdnkh and moving south. It first appeared as a web serial novel in 2002, with the first print edition released in 2005. Whether it be the ruthlessness of the rangers, the care free attitude of the metro dwellers in times of great suffering or the supernatural nature of. Set in the shattered subway of a post apocalyptic moscow, metro 2033 is a story of intensive underground survival where the fate of mankind rests in.
The only real acknowledgment of instances where you can alter the ending are. The story follows a man named artyom, who is a resident of the moscow metro system. I just finished reading the book metro 2033 by dmitry glukhovsky. A home for fans of the metro book series, the games metro 2033, metro last light and metro exodus. So, i just completed my first playthrough of metro 2033 and i have to say, it was a blast. Even though metro 2033 is a very gritty, very bleak and very violent postapocalyptic game, it is an extremely fun and very useful addition to anyones video game collection. The atmosphere is well done, especially when artyom the protagonist is walking in the dark tunnels or exploring the surface. Moscow next year, it seems, according to a website for the book series first person shooters metro 2033 and metro. Just finished metro 2033 redux, and i have to say, it was a brilliant experience. The name was very long and the ending of it generally blended into something quite unclear for a while, the red colour had had an effect on artyom not unlike its effect on a bull and the word brigade was associated for him with zhenyas stories about the gangster lawlessness somewhere near shabolovskaya. Using guns, explosives, and your ability to be sneaky, you have to make your way through the. The game gives you karma points for certain actions. Sep 06, 2011 metro 2033 is a book that constantly has you thinking that things will start getting exciting just over the next page but it never really does.
I was initially put off from the book because of the postapocalyptic setting, which frankly i feel has been done to death at this point. Metro 2033 was developed by 4a games in ukraine, and was released on microsoft windows and xbox 360 in march 2010 the game logo in the box art cover features a geometric sans serif with a grunge touch, which is very similar to agit prop designed by sergey kazakov. I think both books, metro 2033 and metro 2034 won gold medals, and best selling book of the year in foreign countries. The basic premise is that there has been a nuclear war and whats left of mankind is living in subways probably throughout the world but. Pages can include considerable notesin pen or highlighterbut the notes cannot obscure the text. Nov 28, 2017 and damn, in the book, the ending is heartwrenching. It has been followed by two sequels, metro 2034 and metro 2035, and spawned the vast metro media franchise. Postapocalyptic fps metro 2033 is steams giveaway of the day. There are two endings for metro 2033, two endings for metro last light, and two. This guide to metro 2033 pc video game contains a very detailed description of the prologue and of all seven chapters of the singleplayer campaign of the game, providing help in defeating enemy units, completing received mission objectives, collecting secret items and unlocking all available endings. You should treat other endings as what if scenarios. Eventually, artyoms travels with bourbon come to a tragic end, when bourbon.
Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. I presume dear reader, if you have also played metro 2033, the first time you played the game you also got the bad ending. Its a cult soviet novel which was translated to english several times. An international bestseller, translated into 35 languages. First off, the language, sex and drug use are nothing highschool freshman havent seen or used before, so these ratings shouldnt cause any problems. There is a twist in the tale but this literally happens in the last few pages by which time the end of the books feels like a bit of a mercy. Mar 31, 2010 metro 2033 the book has sold 500,000 copies in russia alone since then, but the full text is still available online for free on the same website, and a couple more million readers have read the. Im dmitry glukhovsky, the author of metro 2033, base of the metro. In the metro 2033 novel, artyom realizes that the dark ones are not as hostile as he. At the end of dead city 1, there is a hallway that is set with a spike trap.
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