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Review of Metro: Last Light Redux on Xbox One

by Jay Aborro Jay Aborro photo Aug 2014
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Gamefings Score: 8.5
Platform: Xbox One Xbox One logo
Released: 26 Aug 2014
Genre: First-person shooter
Developer: 4A Games
Publisher: Deep Silver

Introduction

Welcome to the post-apocalyptic Moscow Metro, where the air is as toxic as the political situation! Buckle up, because 'Metro: Last Light Redux' is here to take you on a rollercoaster ride of anxiety-inducing stealth, heart-pounding action, and enough irradiated mutants to make your skin crawl. Did you enjoy the joys of nuclear fallout? Well, get ready to explore the dark underbellies of humanity and interact with characters who make your cranky uncle look like a nice guy.

Gameplay

In this expertly crafted follow-up to 'Metro 2033', players step once again into the shoes of Artyom, the anguished soul wandering the bleak tunnels of Moscow's Metro system. The gameplay is a delightful mix of stealth and gunplay, with players constantly scavenging for ammunition because, guess what? Bullets are currency now. Yes, you read that right! Just when you thought your life couldn't get any more complicated, welcome to a world where shooting for survival means essentially paying with your paycheck. The tactics you choose matter more than ever, as the game provides the freedom to approach combat with stealth or good old-fashioned firepower-though, spoilers: stealth tends to keep you alive longer. There's an engaging array of weapons to customize, allowing you to turn everything from a rusty pipe to a high-tech gadget into a means of defense, or majestic destruction, as needed.

Graphics

Graphically, 'Metro: Last Light Redux' is as stunning as it is terrifying. The remaster spruces up the visuals for the Xbox One, turning every dark corner into an atmospheric masterpiece that makes you question whether that shadow is merely a trick of the light, or an unspeakable horror waiting to eat your face. The lighting effects alone could make a flat paper cutout appear three-dimensional. Environments feel rich and detailed, showcasing the haunting beauty of a city brought low by war and radiation. It's gritty, it's grim, and it looks fantastic. Just don't look too closely at the monsters-there's a reason they still inhabit your nightmares.

Conclusion

Overall, 'Metro: Last Light Redux' is a stellar experience that skillfully weaves together gameplay, storytelling, and visual greatness into one terrifying package. If you're looking for a game that will chew up your time and spit it out in the form of sleepless nights, then dive into the Metro-just don't forget to pack your gas mask; the air is toxic, and so is the conversation. Now, where's my ammunitions?!

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