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Review of Metro: Last Light Redux on Nintendo Switch

by Gemma Looksby Gemma Looksby photo Feb 2020
Cover image of Metro: Last Light Redux on Switch
Gamefings Score: 9
Platform: Switch Switch logo
Released: 28 Feb 2020
Genre: First-person shooter, Survival horror
Developer: 4A Games
Publisher: Deep Silver

Introduction

Alright, so you think the world is a dystopian mess now? Try tossing a nuclear war into the mix and see how you'd fare! Welcome to Metro: Last Light Redux on the Nintendo Switch, where survival is key and everything is just a little darker. Literally. Grab your gas mask (and maybe a snack) because we're diving into the post-apocalyptic tunnels of Moscow!

Gameplay

Imagine this: you're Artyom, the guy stuck in the Moscow Metro, fighting off mutants and rogue factions while wondering why you even got out of bed that morning. Last Light retains the stealthy, atmospheric vibes of its predecessor, Metro 2033, but this time, with snazzier mechanics. The game encourages exploration through less linear pathways and features a gun (not *that* kind of gun) customization system that will make any tinkering enthusiast swoon. You can silently take out enemies, or go in guns blazing while yelling, 'Take that, you mutated fiends!' It's basically a pick-your-style buffet of chaos and destruction.

Graphics

You've got to hand it to the devs - they've crafted an atmospheric masterpiece. The visuals in Last Light are less 'pick up a box of crayons and go to town' and more 'professional artist pouring their soul into every pixel.' On the Switch, it might not have the same graphical fidelity as high-end counterparts, but it still manages to evoke a sense of dread and beauty all at once. And let's face it, if you're playing a game called *Metro: Last Light*, you're not exactly expecting a sun-kissed beach holiday!

Conclusion

If you ever wanted to experience the feel of a post-apocalyptic Moscow while also getting your workout by constantly running from mutants, look no further than Metro: Last Light Redux. A captivating story, intriguing gameplay mechanics, and an atmospheric world await you. Sure, there may be some technical bumps along the way and the occasional hiccup in AI-but hey, at least you won't be bored. It's a solid 9 out of 10 for this journey below the surface where the only lights you can trust are the flickering ones from your flashlight, and maybe your favorite snack occasionally promising a 'last bite'!

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