legacyzero
Banned
The searching for relics part of the DLC is simply AMAZING. That should have been an expansion!
Hey 4A, can we have more of that?
Hey 4A, can we have more of that?
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Metro: Last Light |OT| Last bullet. Last breath. Last chance.
Baconsaurus Rex
Member
Well I did not know you had to save manually in the Library DLC mission...
This exact thing happens to me on PC when I play the game using headphones and I forget to change my sound settings from 5.1 to stereo (what happens is that you can't hear all the sounds that are supposed to come from the centre speaker). I don't own a ps3 so I can't help you to fix this though, sorry :/
The_Unitologist
Neo Member
Metro Last Light is one of those games like 2033 that would benefit from being reviewed without a score attached to it like so: http://filmgamer.wordpress.com/2013/07/19/decrepit-conditions-metro-last-light-review/
The first game initially got hammered in review scores, and more observational review analysis like the one above I wish was more commonplace.
The first game initially got hammered in review scores, and more observational review analysis like the one above I wish was more commonplace.
Thanks, that was a helpful look at the pack. Think I'm going to wait until all of the DLC is out and it gets discounted in a future Steam Sale, as I've got enough to play as is and not much time before college starts up.
So what are the thoughts on the PS3 version? I have some gift cards and reward certificates so I could get this for probably about $20 at Best Buy.
Also, I know some people have mentioned that it has some creepy critters, but is this game scary? Because I can't do jump-out-of-your-seat scary.
Also, I know some people have mentioned that it has some creepy critters, but is this game scary? Because I can't do jump-out-of-your-seat scary.
Neuromancer
Member
I haven't heard anything bad about the PS3 version. I played the 360 version and I thought it was great.
I don't recall any jump scares off the top of my head. It's more about the the long slog through fairly depressing and bleak settings.
There were times were I was absolutely terrified but not because of a monster bursting out of a window going "oogah boogah!", just because it was an optional dark and terrifying room where there might be some good pick-ups.
Also, help?
Neuromancer
Member
Fuck it I just bought the season pass.
Just finished it. Its all right. Metro 2033 felt more mystical/supernatural to me. I do have a question about the enemies that shoot sonic waves at you. Is there something special about the frequency of sound that was accompanying these enemies' attacks? Because after constantly encountering them for several minutes I started having headaches. I initially thought that the headaches were just a coincidence but after continuing encountering them for several more minutes each of their sonic attacks was sending a jolt of migraine through my head. And when I stopped encountering them the headache also stopped. This was one of the strangest experiences with a game I have ever had.
tintin1029
Member
It's sort of like Aliens horror at times. There will be a moment where these scorpion/spider enemies will be surrounding you from all directions, but their encounters aren't exactly jump-scares, stress-scares are a better way to put it.
Powered through some of my backlog and finally got around to this.
What a great game.
I'm about half way through and this is definitely my type of gaming experience. I love taking out the lights and playing stealthily. Reminded me of Deus Ex HR.
I'm playing it on my PS3 so yes the graphics have a v-sync issue here and there and they're not as vibrate as a PC but I fucking love this game. I keep imagining this game as a Russian Fallout with better gunplay.
This has definitely been my biggest surprise this year. I've always wanted to play the original Metro but I don't have a PC or XBox.
Really great game.
What a great game.
I'm about half way through and this is definitely my type of gaming experience. I love taking out the lights and playing stealthily. Reminded me of Deus Ex HR.
I'm playing it on my PS3 so yes the graphics have a v-sync issue here and there and they're not as vibrate as a PC but I fucking love this game. I keep imagining this game as a Russian Fallout with better gunplay.
This has definitely been my biggest surprise this year. I've always wanted to play the original Metro but I don't have a PC or XBox.
Really great game.
legacyzero
Banned
I'm really hoping they are working on a new Metro that opens things up a big, and isn't as linear.
But yeah, even after The Last Of Us, this is STILL my GOTY. Just can't be topped.
tintin1029
Member
Yeah, while I didn't really mind the linearity, It'll be cool to see less of it.
So disappointed.
I reached red square and died just before a main part now the respawn is in front of an enemy, I can't move and my oxygen is low. I spawn, die 30 seconds later as I can't move. It's too bad as I really don't want to replay the entire game with no kills and stealth again.
Edit- so much for my Shadow Ranger achievement. Sucks.
I reached red square and died just before a main part now the respawn is in front of an enemy, I can't move and my oxygen is low. I spawn, die 30 seconds later as I can't move. It's too bad as I really don't want to replay the entire game with no kills and stealth again.
Edit- so much for my Shadow Ranger achievement. Sucks.
Dude you can start the chapter over from the main menu. You'll lose like 30-45 minutes of progress at worst.
zero shift
Banned
Some of these shots literally look like CG films. Screw PS4, next-gen is already here.IMG said:
Fatal Futanari
Member
It was pretty good except for the freezes that corrupt your game saves 9/10 times. Idk if they fixed that by now
Had a fee freezes but never hand my save corrupted luckily.
Are you serious? Or maybe misusing the word "literally"? While Metro looks very good there's still way to go until we have real-time-graphics on par with movie CG.
Neuromancer
Member
The library's even better... Enjoy.
zero shift
Banned
I tried to find a film to compare Metro with but unfortunately since most CGI films tend to be colorful and for kids it made the comparison really difficult.
But just by textures a fair share of spots in the game has those on par and to some extent better than a film such as "How to Train Your Dragon". I could compare screenshot to screenshot but its sort of Apples and Oranges.
Holy shit you were right. It is the same library you passed through in Metro 2033 right? My memory is kinda hazy.
That is one of the best DLC's I've ever played right there. Something I've always wanted from Metro. The atmosphere is really great. This is also how you do collectibles. Involve them in the mission and make it fun to get them. I mean so far the mission has been one giant collectible hunt but it is so great.
Then why do you try to compare movies which are essentially modern cartoons to a realistic, post-apocalyptic setting? Just compare the graphics of Metro to the CGI in modern big-budget movies. Even the best game graphics we know (Tech Demos like the Dark Sorcerer from Quantic Dream, Ira from Nvidia, Elemental from Epic) are not as good.
zero shift
Banned
? CGI of modern movies are FAR ahead of that of CGI films. Mostly due to the fact that there are a lot less stuff they need to make for a film and also they have to look as real as possible since they are trying to mimick real-life. And Metro's art-style isn't trying to fully mimic real-life.
Neuromancer
Member
I believe so, but mine's hazy as well.
Yeah it was awesome, well worth $5. I wasn't too thrilled about the heavy mission though. I like to move through environments, not be stuck to one place the whole time.
zero shift
Banned
So I am at the part not long after
and I'm in the caverns that are dominated by the mutant mole things.
I am not sure what I am suppose to do. I get to a dead end of a watermill type thing but I don't know what I'm suppose to do next. I assumed that I fought the mutant moles but I run out of ammo before the end. I can pull a horizontal level down and that's it. I'm not sure what I am suppose to do next.
Here's a picture of the watermill.
Anna gets kidnapped by the Reds at the Church,
I am not sure what I am suppose to do. I get to a dead end of a watermill type thing but I don't know what I'm suppose to do next. I assumed that I fought the mutant moles but I run out of ammo before the end. I can pull a horizontal level down and that's it. I'm not sure what I am suppose to do next.
Here's a picture of the watermill.
Neuromancer
Member
Hmm I don't remember that bit. Have you checked your compass?
zero shift
Banned
It just points at the direction of the watermill contraption.
Neuromancer
Member
It didn't open a gate or anything?
Maybe this walkthrough will help, it should be about where you are.
http://www.ign.com/wikis/metro-last-light/Undercity
Maybe this walkthrough will help, it should be about where you are.
http://www.ign.com/wikis/metro-last-light/Undercity
zero shift
Banned
It turns out that I just wait and an elevator comes down. Surprised that it wasn't more obvious. I didn't see any Rino but perhaps you are thinking of the boss fight that occurs right after that part.
LonelyGreyWolf
Banned
So about the season pass -- does it include the pre-order DLC? And, in short, has the DLC released so far been good?
No it doesn't include any pre-order DLC. What DLC was there? I have no idea apart from the ranger mode. That is not included.
I think that the first DLC pack is one of the best DLC's released. Right up there with Minerva's Den. I did not really care for the Heavy Squad mission where you just stand in one place and mow down people with a minigun but the other two were excellent. Even though there were a bit on the short side, it took me 3 hours to complete all the missions/achievements but I was playing on Ranger Hardcore. Might be a different story depending on difficulty.
The second mission is in the great library from Metro 2033. You are sent to the surface to retrieve stuff from the library. That is really the best part of the DLC. The library and surface is completely open and for you to explore and you will meet the deadly Librarians again.
The last one is a sniper mission. It is not that long but I had so much fun with it. You have to kill everyone with your silenced sniper without raising an alarm.
zero shift
Banned
So I beat the game. Great atmosphere, mediocre gameplay. This would have been a great game if the gunplay was better, defeating monsters didn't usually involve just running away from them, and tweaking some of the rough edges here and there (having guns take so long to pick up). Overall I found it to be as good as the first game.
I really do wish we got more games in the Half-Life 2 subgenre though.
I really do wish we got more games in the Half-Life 2 subgenre though.
LonelyGreyWolf
Banned
Yeah, I was thinking of the ranger mode, which also comes with an additional weapon if I recall. Really sucks that it's not included.
The DLC is that good? Sounds interesting. Hmm, I don't know if I should buy the game + season pass or wait for the complete edition.
zero shift
Banned
God damn it, I have Crysis syndrome after playing this game. I'm playing Dishonored right now on max settings and cannot believe how shitty the textures are. Its almost as if I'm playing a Wii game.
LonelyGreyWolf
Banned
Yeah sure, but just judging from their descriptions and the response for the first DLC they seem good.
Neuromancer
Member
True... But 4A is one of few devs I have faith in to deliver.
I'm not sure about the tower pack, but the other two sound fantastic.
zero shift
Banned
What does "Season Pass" even mean?
Neuromancer
Member
That developer pack...
Afraid of some little spiders?
Conceptually or in reality?
In reality you get all the DLC they're putting out at a discount.