MooMooChan
Member
Played hardcore on my first go, wasn't too hard as I have died 4-5 entire game but heard 2033 was harder. Took 10 hours for me to complete and totally love it probably play again
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Metro: Last Light |OT| Last bullet. Last breath. Last chance.
Played hardcore on my first go, wasn't too hard as I have died 4-5 entire game but heard 2033 was harder. Took 10 hours for me to complete and totally love it probably play again
They're comparing FXAA+2x SSAA to just 4x MSAA, when a more reasonable comparison would be between FXAA/2x SSAA and FXAA/2x MSAA. MSAA is by its very definition an optimized version of SSAA, I can't see why under any circumstances the latter would outperform the former.
whassupbun
Member
I just started playing on the PS3, but the graphics is still pretty impressive, especially the lighting is really well done.
I didn't play the first game, just out of curiosity, was the entire world in nuclear war or just Russia? Who started it? I looked up the book and the first game on Wikipedia, the entries only mention "post-apocalyptic Moscow".
I didn't play the first game, just out of curiosity, was the entire world in nuclear war or just Russia? Who started it? I looked up the book and the first game on Wikipedia, the entries only mention "post-apocalyptic Moscow".
Have you checked the back of the manual? Mine is printed on there.Guys I have a question, I got the game (PAL 360 version) and there is no code for Ranger mode in it...was the Ranger DLC only for the pre-orders?
GlamFM
Banned
Guys I have a question, I got the game (PAL 360 version) and there is no code for Ranger mode in it...was the Ranger DLC only for the pre-orders?
My copy looks like this:
If it doesn´t say Ranger Mode on the box you´re probably out of luck.
Messofanego
Banned
In light of that Jason Rubin article about the terrible working conditions for Metro Last Light devs, had to buy it:
What do I need to know about Ranger Hardcore before heading directly into it? I heard you don't get to see ammo when you pull up the journal like in 2033? That can't be possible, so you're going blind?
(Went physical because nice looking box art)
What do I need to know about Ranger Hardcore before heading directly into it? I heard you don't get to see ammo when you pull up the journal like in 2033? That can't be possible, so you're going blind?
Facism
Member
simplygames has it for £21.99, no ranger mode though.
Dictator93
Member
You can quite obviously count your current ammo in your magazine... but beyond that you are pretty clueless.
Another thing to know is how to switch between grenade types and throwing knives.
Hit TAB and then move around with the mouse in NSWE directions... you should hear the respective sounds for which item you have selected.
I was hoping you would have a "The darkness" or "alone in the dark" like selection syste m.. but you cannot have everything.
Chance Hale
Member
It is possible, there's is absolutely no way to check your ammo outside of towns. Although I'm pretty sure all guns have visible clips so you know how many you have left if the slots are empty upon reloading. It's bizarre given I'm almost sure they showed ammunition check animations before the game came out.
The main thing you need to know is how to switch secondary animation because it's really hard to figure out on your own.
Hold TAB:
Mouse Up: Throwing Knives
Mouse Right: Incendiaries
Mouse Down: Claymores
Mouse Left: Grenades (also keep in mind you can no longer cook them)
You use C to throw them.
Hilariously instead of mapping these to actual buttons, they force you to use the same radial menu but it's now invisible. Otherwise it is pretty easy due to the new stealth knock outs. V will kill them, but pressing E will just knock them out.
My main complaint about the game outside of the smoke quibble is that the secondaries are just quick use items now, in 2033 they were physical items you held and the animations for them were great. You'll never know how many knives you hold now. And you can't cook grenades, it's really silly.
catashtrophe
Member
GlamFM
Banned
My copy is the regular edition so no it doesn't look like this, I guess I'm out of luck and I'm definitely not gonna spend 5e for a difficulty setting. I was looking forward to play this in Ranger mode...oh well. T_T
Funny thing is that my copy came with a code for this crappy weapon:
Lucky me. Picked my copy up here in Germany without even preordering it.
Didn´t know what i was getting.
Messofanego
Banned
Can you check the ammo with idle animations like this?
That switching weapons and stuff sounds screwy.
That bit about throwing knives is brutal, those are the essential weapons for stealth! I guess I can make a mental check.
I hear the devs said you can legit ghost in the game (not touching a single enemy, just walk past every level) like Mark of the Ninja or Dishonored?
I might just risk it if the AI is better, because in the first game you can't just stealth all the way and they would be able to spot you from behind cover.
GlamFM
Banned
Dictator93
Member
Can you check the ammo with idle animations like this?
That switching weapons and stuff sounds screwy.
That bit about throwing knives is brutal, those are the essential weapons for stealth! I guess I can make a mental check.
I hear the devs said you can legit ghost in the game (not touching a single enemy, just walk past every level) like Mark of the Ninja or Dishonored?
I might just risk it if the AI is better, because in the first game you can't just stealth all the way and they would be able to spot you from behind cover.
You can definitely ghost pretty much all the human sections. If someone gets in your way.. no problem with knocking em out. I think there is an achievement for not murdering anyone in the game...
Not sure how you can get away with that during some scenes... but it must be possible!
Messofanego
Banned
Achievements for non-lethal run, oh yeah!
SniperHunter
Banned
played the game yesterday for a good 30 mins, finally running well on my 7970. Way better optimized than Metro 2033
I bought it from Simplygames just a few hours ago and it had ranger mode. Guessing it will run out soon though and it's a bit of luck whether you will get it after now.
SpartanForce
Member
Bad Ending, both I watched both on youtube. Yeah they are good endings very optimists but the game as a whole is a clusterfuck of depression
Ciastek3214
Junior Member
Next track uploaded: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25Nu60PBLQs
I'll probably get the track from first level with Khan today, I just need to get there because I deleted my save by accident.
I'll probably get the track from first level with Khan today, I just need to get there because I deleted my save by accident.
Deadly Cyclone
Pride of Iowa State
Wow, I died maybe twice on Normal non-range mode. Wonder if I can do Ranger...
The only times I died were when the stupid monsters overwhelmed me. Generally "wait for___" sections.
GANGSTERKILLER
Member
Gamersyde videos of the 360 version. http://www.gamersyde.com/news_our_360_videos_of_metro_last_light-14055_en.html
This game looks surprisingly good on a old console. IQ is very nice and I don't see any screen tearing.
This game looks surprisingly good on a old console. IQ is very nice and I don't see any screen tearing.
Really loved the game and the atmosphere, played it on the 360 as I know my pc can't run it on maximum (even if it would look better still). Didn't really think the english voice actors were that teriffic compared to the Russian voice-overs, but the side characters talking while you're walking around as a nice touch.
I also made a quick look at it for anyone still wondering weither getting it or not, feel free to check it out
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xcDjaxbMr5I
I also made a quick look at it for anyone still wondering weither getting it or not, feel free to check it out
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xcDjaxbMr5I
Messofanego
Banned
Is this Bastard gun with crazy night-vision long-range scope (is this the custom gun these dudes were talking about?) worth taking or should I stick with my default AK-47 with silencer and reflex sight?
I probably won't be using this to shoot someone, just to shoot out lights if they're too high up. Plus, for Ranger Hardcore makes it easier to see the ammo right there.
I probably won't be using this to shoot someone, just to shoot out lights if they're too high up. Plus, for Ranger Hardcore makes it easier to see the ammo right there.
The wording is more like, "Don't kill anyone you don't have to." There was one guy at the end of a station after I killed a bunch of Reds that was like "Please! Don't shoot I am unarmed!" but I shot him anyway and my screen flashed white in a very obvious "You shouldn't have done that" manner. So I don't think it's even close to 'don't kill ANYONE'
Messofanego
Banned
Stuck with that Bastard gun, but now I have a pneumatic rifle with cool scope in my sights.
Y U NO LET ME CARRY MORE THAN 2 GUNS?! Have they changed it from 4 weapons in 2033?
I can't just carry a pneumatic rifle as my primary, in case monsters and no stealth sections come up.
Y U NO LET ME CARRY MORE THAN 2 GUNS?! Have they changed it from 4 weapons in 2033?
I can't just carry a pneumatic rifle as my primary, in case monsters and no stealth sections come up.
2 AR 1 Gun and granades?
jacksepticeye
Member
At the very start when they say "use your flashlight" you can't charge it. I tried many times. Later they tell you to charge it and you suddenly can.
Controls for it are the same as 2033. Hold "F" and keep clicking
I wondered this too. maybe you break them open or something? I didn't wanna shoot cos I would get found out
Thanks! I don't have that yet!
CheesecakeRecipe
Stormy Grey
Ranger Hardcore changes it to 2 guns. Kind of lame, since that also wasn't in 2033 and I don't think anyone really wanted to have one less option.
therealminime
Member
I just played it for the first time last weekend on my PC and think it still holds up real well. It is rough around the edges and I think that Last Light is the better game, but 2033 is still really solid. It might be a little strange going back to the less than stellar combat, but it still looks fantastic, the atmosphere is amazing, and I think it is more tense than Last Light.
Krusenstern
Banned
Just out of interest, are you guys playing the game with russian voices or in your native language?
Dictator93
Member
Is this Bastard gun with crazy night-vision long-range scope (is this the custom gun these dudes were talking about?) worth taking or should I stick with my default AK-47 with silencer and reflex sight?
I probably won't be using this to shoot someone, just to shoot out lights if they're too high up. Plus, for Ranger Hardcore makes it easier to see the ammo right there.
That is a great gun...
The other gun you are talking about is detailed in the spoiler.
the secret custom gun that one dude was talking about is accessed by following him as he goes to his locker to admire it, he opens it up and then you can take him down and get the custom gun (it is a semi auto, stock, silenced, reflex site pistol).
therealminime
Member
I was going to go with Russian with subs for my first playthrough but when I heard that lots of the ambient dialogue wasn't subtitled I decided to go English for my first playthrough just so I could hear all the dialogue.
But I'm going to start a second playthrough in Russian and might even completely turn off the subtitles.
I'm pretty sure I tried shooting the locks off of a few doors and it didn't work.
Krusenstern
Banned
That's true. If you want to understand everything, playing in your language would be favourable. I went with russian and I can understand the majority of it, but I still need subtitles because I'm not very good in it.
Messofanego
Banned
Yo, this game on Ranger Hardcore spits out way more ammo than I expected. I keep on being full on my pistol and bastard gun ammo! I wish you could keep extra ammo to sell off in shops.
4 hours in now (on Echoes now), man loving this. So many more stealth options, non-lethal run is so satisfying!
This dude is gearing up for the next Rocky fight with his MMA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_MlK5MuLVnQ
4 hours in now (on Echoes now), man loving this. So many more stealth options, non-lethal run is so satisfying!
This dude is gearing up for the next Rocky fight with his MMA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_MlK5MuLVnQ
therealminime
Member
Just finished the game. Great, great stuff. It's such a refreshingly bleak look at the post-apocalypse.
Not sure what a sequel will look like since the normal ending in pretty conclusive.
I know I am sounding like a shill for the game but holy shit this is hands down the most immersive and best looking game ever made. I can't even think of anything that comes close.
I was in total awe in that
level with the heavy rain and wind and creatures running around you.
I was in total awe in that
bridge
