Metro: Last Light

marco_polo

Doesn't appear to be any thread on this game yet, anyway posting this mainly because post THQ bankruptcy, Deep Silver have finally announced the new release date for Metro: Last light.

The new release date is May 17th in Europe, and in truth it is probably a wise decision because it no longer clashes with Bioshock Infinite, which is sure to be a massive seller

http://www.pcgamer.com/2013/03/01/metro-last-light-release-date-announced-arrives-in-may/

And sigh of relief. While the various new owners of THQ’s properties were always going to forge ahead with those games already close to completion, there’s something about seeing a firm, solid release plan that takes the edge off the uncertainty that’s plagued the period. Today, Deep Silver announce that Metro: Last Light will launch May 14th in America and May 17th through Europe.

While any release date is great news, it’s still a delay from the original planned March launch. Koch Media CEO Dr. Klemens Kundratitz explains the delay: “The new release date is the ideal way to strike the balance between bringing the best out of Metro: Last Light and not keep the fans waiting longer than necessary. We won’t leave that time unexploited and will work closely together with 4A Games to make the game even better. It will receive all the attention it deserves.”

Posting fairly old Trailer just for anyone who doesn't know much about the game.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=unN8ItC_rQ4

Although not without flaws I really enjoyed the first one so, I am definately looking forward to this.

Pushtrak

Had a great time with 2033. Been looking forward to this one for a long time.

marco_polo

Again another oldish video, Not really spoilers, few missions revealed but no major plot points. It gives a nice overview of the refinement to the AI and stealth gameplay mechanics, which I think look very promising.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYSiiDnHSiE

Duggy747

Picked up Metro when it was going free a few months back. It had it's problems (the AI was all over the place at times, ranging from stupid to Robocop aiming) but I really liked the game, it's atmospheric tone was right up my alley.

It was nice to play a FPS that wasn't military-based and set in America once in a while. I liked the fact that you had buddies during scenarios, not leaving absolutely everything up to you and making you feel more involved in the universe of the game.

Bioshock and this are on the top of the list of games I'm looking forward to in the coming months.

dreamers75

Minimum

Windows: XP (32-Bit), Vista, 7 or 8
CPU: 2.2 GHz Dual Core e.g. Intel Core 2 Duo
RAM: 2GB
Direct X: 9.0c
Graphics Card: DirectX 9, Shader Model 3 compliant e.g. NVIDIA GTS 250 (or AMD equivalent e.g. HD Radeon 4000 series) or higher
For 3D Vision Support:

NVIDIA GTX 275 or higher
120Hz Monitor
NVIDIA 3D Vision kit for Windows Vista, 7 or 8
Recommended

Windows: Vista, 7 or 8
CPU: 2.6 GHz Quad Core e.g. Intel Core i5
RAM: 4GB
Direct X: 11
Graphics Card: NVIDIA GTX 580/660 Ti (or AMD equivalent e.g. 7870) or higher
For 3D Vision Support:

NVIDIA GTX 580/660Ti or higher
120Hz Monitor
NVIDIA 3D Vision kit for Windows Vista, 7 or 8
Optimum

Windows: Vista, 7 or 8
CPU: 3.4 GHz Multi-Core e.g. Intel Core i7
RAM: 8GB
Direct X: 11
Graphics Card: NVIDIA GTX 690 / NVIDIA Titan
For 3D Vision Support:

NVIDIA GTX 690
120Hz Monitor
NVIDIA 3D Vision kit for Windows Vista, 7 or 8

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2013-04-18-metro-last-light-pc-system-requirements-revealed

I should be fine

ShadowHearth

Even Original metro 2033 is still quite a great benchmark for a PC. This should still make a good few systems cry. Hopefully my one wont cry too much!

muppetkiller

http://www.ie.wowhd.com/games/metro-last-light-pc/dp/29365427/57979571

24 EURO TODAY ON WOWHD

Pushtrak

Apparently, it's available now to be pre-loaded on Steam.

marco_polo

Review embargo is up on Monday I've heard, a few days before release which is usually not a bad sign.

Spear

Pushtrak wrote: »

Apparently, it's available now to be pre-loaded on Steam.

It is, and it's 7.8 gigs.

GTR63

marco_polo wrote: »

Review embargo is up on Monday I've heard, a few days before release which is usually not a bad sign.

Apparently it got an

8

in the latest issue of Edge. Metro 2033 got a 6 by them.

ShadowHearth

Well, bull****. I had respect for having done a great job on original metro, but this is just taking a piss.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYSCjGbv3YY

Burgo

Spear wrote: »

It is, and it's 7.8 gigs.

That all? Pretty small considering some recent titles.

Pushtrak

ShadowHearth wrote: »

Well, bull****. I had respect for having done a great job on original metro, but this is just taking a piss.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYSCjGbv3YY

In 2033, it was a DLC too. Deep Silver have talked about why they included it as a pre order. It'll also be included in the first run of the game.

http://www.shacknews.com/article/79148/retail-forced-deep-silver-to-charge-5-for-metro-last

Available for free with pre-ordered copies of the game, Koch Media global brand manager Huw Beynon explained that "offering game content as a pre-order exclusive is a requirement by retail."


"Game makers and publishers now live in a world where offering game content as a pre-order exclusive is a requirement by retail, and Ranger Mode seemed like the best choice since it was a mode for hardcore fans who would most likely pre-order the game, or purchase it at launch in any case," he told PC Gamer. The alternatives were to make story content exclusive for pre-orders or to make ranger mode a timed exclusive--both options were rejected.

Gamers that don't pre-order the game will have to shell out $5 for the extra mode, a policy that Deep Silver says isn't of their own doing. According to Beynon, "the lowest 1st Parties would permit us to charge for content of this nature" was $5.

Edit: Ok... The video included that...

Azza

Pre-ordered from G2play for €27 got a free copy of the original Metro 2033 which I guess I'll just give away as I already have it. Doesn't include that DLC but frankly I couldn't care less.

marco_polo

Don't really have a problem with the DLC myself, its not like it is an exclusive limited to any particular retailer.

EDIT:

Second magazine review score in

9

/10 from Official playstation magazine

calex71

Can't wait, I'm re-reading the 1st book for the 1st time since it came out and am now going to be scared poopless even looking at a dark tunnel

dreamers75

Reading it too but end of 1st game is now moot if you chose the nice guy ending.

Pushtrak

It isn't that long back that I read 2033, near the end of last year. Apparently, 2034 will be released in English at some point.

Edit: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=539541556092227&set=a.423213051058412.95037.386549701391414&type=1

Just looked up for more info on what was going on with the English translation. Posted less than 40 minutes ago at the time of my posting...

The first chapter of METRO 2034 has just been translated into English and will be tomorrow available on Amazon.com for $0.99!

The translation is taking months longer than expected so it was decided to go for a chapter by chapter publication for the meanwhile...

Also, dreamers... A game that has two possible endings, and a sequel. One ending has to be canon, and one has to not be. I've seen someone post elsewhere it should have carried over whatever your ending was. That would be cool, but that would be an unbelievable amount of work. Also, the guy who wrote the books is the main creative guy behind the story of the books and games, so it's pretty obvious he'd want the story to be going with his vision.

dreamers75

Pushtrak wrote: »

Also, dreamers... A game that has two possible endings, and a sequel. One ending has to be canon, and one has to not be. I've seen someone post elsewhere it should have carried over whatever your ending was. That would be cool, but that would be an unbelievable amount of work. Also, the guy who wrote the books is the main creative guy behind the story of the books and games, so it's pretty obvious he'd want the story to be going with his vision.

Oh i know its nitpicking but if you invested time into being the good guy it was all wasted, it would be a good gaming strategy if your game continued as you left but as you said it wont be canon.

I think in hindsight they shouldnt have the nice guy option in 1st game. But its nit picking doesnt affect my pre order whatsoever

Pushtrak

dreamers75 wrote: »

Oh i know its nitpicking but if you invested time into being the good guy it was all wasted, it would be a good gaming strategy if your game continued as you left but as you said it wont be canon.

I'm a replay-a-holic so I like the having two endings, to be honest.

I think in hindsight they shouldnt have the nice guy option in 1st game. But its nit picking doesnt affect my pre order whatsoever

Honestly, I'm thinking it plausible we'll see a repetition of it in Last Light. And assuming people actually buy the game, and don't abandon it in droves because of their approach to the Ranger Mode DLC.

Edit: Interview about the game cane be found here. Audio only.

http://www.puresophistry.com/2013/05/11/metro-last-light-interview-why-it-revolutionizes-the-shooter-mentality/

marco_polo

If anyone is interested in a rough indicator of approximate PC performance at different detail levels, I found this scan of a German magazine on the Last light forums with some GTX 670 numbers.

http://images.gameru.net/image/direct/466ee4921a.jpg

Pushtrak

Review round up: http://banglagamer.com/content.php?5218-Metro-Last-Light-Review-Round-up


GamesTM -

8/10

Edge -

8/10

OPM -

9/10

PC Gamer -

80/100

Mirror.co.uk -

4/5

I don't know if any of ye actually need the score spoilered like that, but just in case...

Duggy747

Su-poib

Really enjoyed Metro and it's atmosphere. Only thing I thought that needed improvement was the AI, they ranged from idiot to Terminator-vision that could spot you in the dark a 100ft away and hit you with impeccable aiming.

Cravez

If STALKER has taught me anything it's that Post Nuclear Russians are crack shots and can hit the tiniest part of your head leaning out from a wall from over 200 meters away with basic assault rifles.

Chairman Meow

Ive finished 2033 maybe...6 or 7 times. Possibly 10 times. The most recent being this weekend So yeah, im a bit hyped for this.

sweetie

out friday is it?

Azza

Nvidia have new beta drivers out (320.14) with performance improvements for this game.

Can be got from this site.
http://www.geforce.com/

Pushtrak

http://steamcommunity.com/app/43160/discussions/0/810924134054557610/

INFORMATION UPDATE TIME!

The Steam unlock is schedule as follows.

North America, Australia, and New Zealand:
9 PM Pacific Time, midnight Eastern Time (12 AM, May 14)

Rest of the world:
Midnight or 12 AM/0:00 CET on Friday (or Thursday night if you wish)


Digital Comic Book

If you pre-purchased via Steam directly, you will get a code from Steam once it unlocks, which you can enter here: https://digital.darkhorse.com/metro/

The comic book can be read in your browser, or using the Dark Horse Comics app for Android and iOS.

You should also be able to find the key/code under LINKS on the right-hand side of your Metro: Last Light page of your Library, after it unlocks.

If you pre-ordered via GMG or other digital retailers, they will supply you with a code themselves.


Digital Metro 2033 novel for U.S. customers

This is exclusive for the U.S. due to the fact that the book distribution rights in the U.S. are owned by the author Dmitry Glukhovsky himself (he self-publishes Metro 2033 there), and he was kind enough to allow us to give it away.

You can find the digital novel in English as a PDF in \Steam\steamapps\common\Metro Last Light\novel once it unlocks.


ATI card owners

ATI cards don't run NVIDIA PhysX very well in Metro: Last Light. A shocking surprise, I know. If you encounter lower than expected framerates, try turning off Advanced PhysX under Game Options in the options menu, before tweaking any of the other video options.


Video options

Resolution
Quality (Low, Normal, High, Very High)
SSAA (Auto, Off, 0.5x, 2x, 3x, 4x)
Texture Filtering (AF 4x, 16x)
Motion Blur (Low, Normal)
Tesselation (Off, Normal, High, Very High)
VSYNC (On, off)


Can I run it?

Generally a good i5 with a 580 (or ATI equivalent) or above should have no problem on 1080p. Higher specs are better, of course. A Titan is only for max settings on higher-end resolutions like 2650x1600.


Ranger Mode and the Limited Edition

Ranger Mode as part of the Limited Edition for Metro: Last Light was something that was decided last year by the former publisher, and which has been active for pre-order (outside of Steam which tends to start pre-purchase closer to launch) since that time. By the time Deep Silver took over publishing duties, changing that within the time left to getting the game ready release was no longer an option.

As long as the first batch of Limited Editions for any platform are in stores, you will be able to get Ranger Mode for free. A pre-order simply guarantees you one of these Limited Editions. Ranger Mode as DLC like this is not something we would have chosen to do, had we have been in charge of publishing this title from the start.

What we were able to do is add the digital comic book “The Gospel According to Artyom” -- written by Metro 2033 author Dmitry Glukhovsky in collaboration with Dark Horse Comics -- to pre-orders as well as a 10% discount for Steam owners of Metro 2033, and the digital novel for U.S. customers.


What is Ranger Mode anyway, really?
If you don’t know what Ranger Mode is: it’s a mode for Rangers. Original Mode has three difficulties (Easy, Normal, and Hardcore) and in Metro: Last Light, Ranger Mode has two (Ranger Normal and Ranger Hardcore). Fans of Metro 2033 who have completed Ranger Mode on Ranger Easy (1.5% of Steam owners) and Ranger Hardcore (1.7% of Steam owners) often consider Ranger Hardcore to be easier than the regular Hardcore mode, due to the way damage is increased for both the player and all enemies; provided you have the skills to survive, you can take down enemies faster.

Ranger Normal has a limited UI, while Ranger Hardcore has no UI at all. This is why it is recommended for new players to start in Original Mode so you know which key does what. But if you are a Metro veteran playing with mouse and keyboard, I think you can figure it out.

Both Ranger Mode difficulties change the damage output for everything, limit how much ammo and Military Grade Rounds you find in the world, limit how long air filters and battery power last, increases the rate of gas mask fogging, and limits the amount of weapons you can carry to 2. It also increases the amount of throwing knives you can carry to 10.


Bonus weapons
The Russian AKSU weapon and 100 Military Grade Rounds are only available in Ranger Mode, but can be discarded at will to tailor your personal playthrough difficulty to your own taste. Shoot all your MGRs into a wall if you don't want them; it can be very cathartic!

The RPK pre-order weapon can be accessed in either mode if you got it by pre-ordering at a retailer that offered it.


I got a code with my Nvidia card, what kind of code is it?
The codes bundles with Nvidia cards are Standard Editions and not Limited Editions.


I hope this provides some additional information to those who have had different questions recently, and I hope that everyone who has been waiting for Metro: Last Light to release will enjoy the game once it is finally in your hands after the delays and the many years of waiting!

[Edit: updated with Nvidia card bundle info]

Burgo

Totalbiscuit review:
havent watched it all, but it does contain a few spoilers.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWimz-duun8

Kiith

Kind of lousy having Ranger mode, which according to the devs is 'The way it was meant to be played', as a pre-order exclusive. I'd prefer to play through in that mode, but i won't be buying it at launch.

http://www.pcgamer.com/2013/05/10/if-metro-last-light-ranger-mode-is-the-way-it-was-meant-to-be-played-why-isnt-it-included-for-all-players-we-ask-koch/

Pushtrak

Kiith, read post #29.

Genghiz Cohen

So, about Ranger Mode...

http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=145038602

marco_polo

Genghiz Cohen wrote: »

So, about Ranger Mode...

http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=145038602

LOL

Azza

Thats not confirmed to work at the moment.

The original game only had Ranger mode added after 5 months as DLC and it was only free on PC, the Xbox players had to pay for it.

To me looking at the type of game and the reviews so far Last Light is easily worth the €27.99 I have payed to pre-order it from G2play (which came with Metro 2033 free). The default hardcore difficulty will do me fine. Later I could always pick up the Ranger pack DLC or wait for the DLC to drop in price but I don't think I be bothered with it to be honest.

marco_polo

It would be pretty funny if it was that easy though :P. I picked it up from G2Play as well, going by Metro 2033 its not a mode I'll would get any pleasure from playing so I won't miss it personally either.

Out of curiosity when did the send you the Metro 2033 key, I received the Last Light one can't see any sign of the first game, not that it is all that important as I'll be heading straight to the freebie thread.

Azza

When I pre-ordered Last Light on the 4th I got 4 e-mails from g2play on the same day. It was in the third one.

Sephiroth_dude

Its 29 on g2play atm,im tempted by it but I better not as ive not finished 2033 yet .

marco_polo

Sephiroth_dude wrote: »

Its 29 on g2play atm,im tempted by it but I better not as ive not finished 2033 yet .

Even cheaper here E26 and a few cent (You know you want to)

http://www.simplycdkeys.com/steam/metro-last-light?pid=19994

Azza

Reading this makes me greatly appreciate the efforts of the developers.

http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2013-05-15-jason-rubin-metro-last-light-is-the-triumph-of-an-underdog

gizmo

Azza wrote: »

Reading this makes me greatly appreciate the efforts of the developers.

http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2013-05-15-jason-rubin-metro-last-light-is-the-triumph-of-an-underdog

Great article alright and refreshing to see someone at Rubin's level speak so honestly about it. What's equally baffling is the lengths some folk went on Twitter to try and pick holes in the piece, it seems some aren't happy unless they're complaining about something.

Which makes this standout quote from the piece all the more important...

"If you care about the art of making games then you have to care about more than the final product."

And on that note...

If 4A had been given a more competitive budget, in a saner environment, hadn't wasted a year-plus chasing the irrational requirement of THQ's original producers to fit multiplayer and co-op into the same deadline and budget(!), hadn't had to deal with the transition to a new publisher in the crucial few months before final, what could 4A have created?

Jesus christ...

marco_polo

Won't have any time to really play for a few days, but from a few minutes of a lookaround it seems a very polished game in terms of improved shooting mechanics, inventory menus etc relative to its predecessor.

Looks great, especially the character models and initial performance on overclocked HD7850 seems quite good. Hopefully by the time I am able to get back to this in a few days AMD will have a new driver out and it will be even better.

5uspect

marco_polo wrote: »

Won't have any time to really play for a few days, but from a few minutes of a lookaround it seems a very polished game in terms of improved shooting mechanics, inventory menus etc relative to its predecessor.

Looks great, especially the character models and initial performance on overclocked HD7850 seems quite good. Hopefully by the time I am able to get back to this in a few days AMD will have a new driver out and it will be even better.

I have to agree, it looks and plays great. It's a little too easy, even on Ranger Mode, which takes away from the tension.
Some of the dialogue is closer to the americanised Clear Skies than the previous game tho.

Pushtrak

Digital Foundry has done their face off.

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-metro-last-light-face-off

Angry Joe posted a review earlier, but he put it to private. Seems he needs to edit it some more. I'll either edit this post or post it in a new one when he reuploads it.

Duggy747

Enjoying it so far, ran a bit shìtty on my AMD hardware but the recent update helped eliminate crashes and stuttering for me, anyways.

Playing it on hardcore, doesn't feel as difficult as the 1st game though there are some great tense moments in it where you're quickly overrun. Gun fighting is far superior to that game though and the weapons feel like they have that oomph to them.

Roll on the weekend

Azza

Had a quick look so far, presentations been improved, looks great and the voice acting is much better.

Spear

I've barely started, but it sets the scene better than the previous approach of "here's a tunnel, go down it".

Pushtrak

Angry Joe Review: (Edit: Spoilers warning.)

5uspect

I'm loving the lighting effects.

dreamers75

Anyone having issues running it?

Burgo

Had to turn off advanced physx as it was causing ctd, also not running ssoa as that is another real killer. but it looks amazing and am loving it so far!