Edge: Success will lie in just how much freedom Metro 2033's world will offer in its crucial mid-section; early on it's more a cast of walled-in micro interactivity, closer to Starbreeze's Chronicles Of Riddick: Escape From Butcher Bay than anything grander. Either way, however, the game's sense of place and rough sensibility makes playing exceedingly inviting.
A look back at 4A Games' admirably consistent post-apocalyptic shooter franchise.
Metro 2033 mechanics that would adapt perfectly to VR, and the upcoming Metro Awakening by Vertigo Games this year.
The Metro video game series started with a humble b-list title, before building a strong fanbase and becoming a pioneer in the industry.