The novel metro 2033 is a cult postapocalyptic dystopia. Survivors have been driven underground to the citys subway system to. The original creator of metro series, dmitry glukhovsky, already confirmed it was in preproduction. Imo metacritic is crap because of all the biased sites. Back in 2012, a movie based on metro 2033 was announced, but little was heard about it in the years that followed. Glukhovskys vision is a triumph for postapocalyptic literature. Metro 2033 movie production halts due to americanized script issues. A sequel to the video game metro 2033, its story follows artyom, a young soldier living in the moscow metro after a devastating nuclear. It is a modern day classic and deserves to be read by everyone. The next game in the series released for playstation 3, xbox 360 and windows in 20. The first book of the metro series, metro 2033, was published in 2005, which garnered a video game adaption for xbox 360 and microsoft windows in 2010. Metro 2034 is just a low quality sequel to stretch the success achieved with the. Synonyms 210 black christmas 210 extremely cheesy dialogue, copout violence, boringpredictable jump scares, low production value bad even for a lowend blumhouse movie, some of the.
This isnt exactly news as he released a statement about it months ago. Metro 2035 is the book that the second metro game metro 2033. D i got my copy way way back in 2010 when it was released, i absolutely recommend getting the original game if you want to start into the metro series, after that get both redux versions of metro 2033 and last light, that should cover it pretty much. Metro 2033 redux is the definitive version of the cult classic metro 2033, rebuilt in the latest and greatest iteration of the 4a engine for next gen. When metro 2033 and last light came out, playing them on a highend pc was the only way to go. It is translated into 35 languages, inspired two major video games, and will soon become a hollywood movie. 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. Anybody know how many hours this game will take to beat. The comparison shows major differences between both plattforms. A collection of tweaks and polishes, doovers and rejigs that elevates the game to even greater heights, this is a. It has been followed by two sequels, metro 2034 and metro 2035, and spawned the vast metro media franchise. Last light redux is the definitive version of the critically acclaimed metro. Fans of the original game will find the unique world of metro transformed with incredible lighting, physics and dynamic weather effects. In 20 the world was devastated by an apocalyptic event, annihilating almost all mankind and turning the earths surface into a set in the shattered subway of a post apocalyptic moscow, metro 2033 is a story of intensive.
Metro 2033 is a russian novel to boot, so one should expect it to have long passages where the main character considers philosophy, religion, and the meaning of life. The ukrainian developing company, 4a games, and former publishers of the series thq collaborated with dmitry glukhovsky to create a digital rendition of his novel for the xbox 360 and pc platforms. A movie adaptation of metro 2033 is in the works, according to the latest development in a string of efforts to get the novel onto the big screen. I had already played the video game of the same name last year. Metro exodus sequel in development, confirms original author. Though this gimmick rarely succeeds, metro 2033 provides two possible outcomes. Metro 2033 is a postapocalyptic sciencefiction novel about life in the moscow metro.
The world had destroyed itself with nuclear weapons twenty years earlier, and now the remaining few thousand survivors live and fight in the underground tunnels, wherein. In a world where established properties and potential franchises reign supreme, metro 2033s 80book series and a pair of popular video games. When competing against heavy rain, and final fantasy xiii thats saying a lot. It is set within the moscow metro, where the last survivors hide after a global nuclear holocaust. I just finished reading the book metro 2033 by dmitry glukhovsky. Metro 2033 is ok, but id like to recommend another book.
It is tough to imagine a better adaptation for the novel of glukhoovsky. Last light the breathtaking original story that inspired both the metro 2033 and metro. From my point of view the first, metro 2033, is the metro book. Now, its been reported that things are picking back up, though much has changed. Metro 2033 redux is the definitive version of the cult classic metro 2033, rebuilt in. This movie was the closest i got to falling asleep in my seat this year. 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. My literary craving was eventually fulfilled upon my reading of metro 2033.
Music title data, credits, and images provided by amg movie title data. Hunter, who is really just a minor character in metro 2033 even though he drives the story, is a major character in metro 2034. Keep in mind that artyom is a very minor character in metro 2034. Ill be waiting for ign or gamespot like i mentionned above. Man has fallen, struggling to survive within moscows metro. Metro 2033 is getting a movie adaptation, heres what we. 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. 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. 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. With mark ivanir, yuri lowenthal, boris kievsky, ari rubin. In the face of a new mysterious threat young artyom must leave his home station for the first time, making a dangerous journey to the legendary polis to enlist their help. Metro 2033 by dmitry glukhovsky is an interesting and creative look into a world devastated by nuclear fire.
The books english edition was published as a tiein with its video game. Metro book writer suggests new game is in development. Well, metro 2033 redux is an honest to goodness, genuine remaster. Metro 2035 is the book that the second metro gamemetro 2033. It was a very intense read and i really hope more people discover this book.
It was published in 2005 in russia and on march 28, 2010 in the united states. The dark and melancholy future of metro 2033 is equally suited to both the science fiction and horror genres. 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. The lighting on the pc for example is much better than on xbox 360. A book deal was not long in coming and with a videogame adaptation soon after, metro 2033s extraordinary success seems fated to continue. An international bestseller, translated into 35 languages. After reading this you will be ready for the next book. Mistakes and flaws are sometimes noticeable but forgivable. 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. Metro exodus blends the survival elements and carefully constructed levels that the metro series is known for with a dynamic world thats as beautiful as it is dangerous, to stunning results. Hence, metro 2033 is definitely a book to read in the nearest future. These both received a remaster for currentgeneration consoles in 2014. The original author is dmitry glukhovsky and this work was initially published in his native russian language. The metro 2033 movie is still happening, but a lot has changed.
Metro exodus features incredibly detailed environments and exceptionally eerie sound design, but its strict minimising of intrusive menus and onscreen indicators is. If this game scores anywhere in the 8s low or high its mine. The story is as direct as the subway tunnel, and to the same extent, dark and mysterious. The story follows a man named artyom, who is a resident of the moscow metro system. The atmosphere is perfecti have no other words to describe it.
Metro 2033 is a postapocalyptic horrorscience fiction novel by dmitry glukhovsky, which is set in the underground subway tunnels, or metro, of postnuclear war moscow in the year 2033. Metro 2033 takes place in postapocalytic moscow t he problem with trying to please everybody is that you run the risk of satisfying nobody. Music title data, credits, and images provided by amg movie title data, credits, and. Metro 2033 author partners with hollywood for film. It was developed by ukrainian studio 4a games and published by deep silver for microsoft windows, playstation 3 and xbox 360 in may 20. At least 50% of the novel is devoted to such meanderings, which is perfectly fine for a novel, but if the video game were to follow suit, people would stop playing it after twenty. I have read a book by glughovsky and it was a great game. Its a cult soviet novel which was translated to english several times. It is set in the moscow metro, where the last survivors hide after a global nuclear holocaust.