Players resume the role of the powerful soldier Artyom in Metro: Last Light with the action picking up shortly after the battle against the Dark Ones. Though few survivors remain in the world, there are still those that won't stop until humankind is completely wiped of the face of the planet, and an imminent war is on the way that will decide which faction will get their hands on a deadly technology located in the military vaults codenamed D6. Artyom will be key in the upcoming battles that will take players to the surface to battle it out with packs of wild mutants, to strategically overpower human enemies in the underground tunnels and fighting everything in between. Metro: Last Light features a great story with a primary focus on the game's lone single player experience with strong character development from a host of new characters present in the sequel. There is also a strong focus on morally correct or evil decisions that will shape how the story progresses and will force players to carefully weigh the outcomes of their actions. Metro: Last Light features one of the strongest storylines in a first-person shooter that will obviously have some people comparing its narrative with BioShock Infinite.
Metro: Last Light has been compared several times to Valve's classic shooter title Half Life 2 through it's development, and the final product is a game that is definitely comparable to the all-time classic. The game is equal parts action and survival horror that will get adrenaline rushing for one reason or the other. Artyom's watch is a vital piece of equipment throughout the game that will help with sticking to shadows in order to stay out of the vision of human enemies, while fighting above ground will require the player to keep a close watch on air supply while searching for well lit areas to fight off the horrifying mutants of the surface world. The game places an emphasis on creating unique weapons that are easily discernable as random salvage parts brought together to create a new weapon in a pinch. Plenty of new weapons are included in the game as well including handheld flamethrowers, a hand powered chaingun or even an incredibly powerful one-shot pistol; better not miss! There have also been rumblings that Metro: Last Light will add in a multiplayer component as free DLC post launch that could add even more depth to a game that is already one of the most entertaining single player video games released in 2013.
Metro: Last Light is now available from all major retailers for the MSRP of $59.99 and can be purchased for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and PC. Metro: Last Light is rated M by the ESRB for Blood, Intense Violence, Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language & Use of Drugs and Alcohol. For more information on the game, check out the official Metro: Last Light website.
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Developer: 4A Games
Publisher: Deep Silver
Platforms: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 (reviewed) & PC
Release Date: May 14, 2013
