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Metro 2033

114 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/metro-2033.144026/

soumo27
soumo27 Original post #1
Jul 19, 2011 at 11:52 AM
Started with 2033. Amazing Graphics. :shock: Playing on DX 9 . Texture quality Very High.

Should I switch to DX 11?
asingh
asingh #2
Jul 19, 2011 at 11:55 AM
Re: Metro: Last Light Discussion Thread

^^
What resolution...?
soumo27
soumo27 #3
Jul 19, 2011 at 12:01 PM
Re: Metro: Last Light Discussion Thread

1366 by 768

for now I am getting avg. 35 fps around... minimum drops around 20. max around 50 or so...
Zangetsu
Jul 19, 2011 at 12:56 PM
Re: Metro: Last Light Discussion Thread

I have only done till Chapter 3...
my bro has completed it (2033) & says its a really awesome game.
when I have time I'll complete it for sure..
also he told me to play with Headphones for soundeffect
soumo27
soumo27 #5
Jul 19, 2011 at 1:33 PM
Re: Metro: Last Light Discussion Thread

^^Playing Chapter 2. The game is awesome. Facing problems with the gas mask thing. Dying due to suffocation many a times. :(
asingh
asingh #6
Jul 19, 2011 at 1:43 PM
Re: Metro: Last Light Discussion Thread

^^
You will have to scavenge places and people, to keep a large supply in your kitty. They are important.
Faun
Faun #7
Jul 19, 2011 at 3:49 PM
Re: Metro: Last Light Discussion Thread

^^Playing Chapter 2. The game is awesome. Facing problems with the gas mask thing. Dying due to suffocation many a times. :(

Unless you are on Ranger difficulty, I didn't find myself suffocating in normal mode.

On ranger mode without reticle I am stuck at the city wherein my gas mask runs out and there are lots of those nosalies like creatures summoning others too.
asingh
asingh #8
Jul 19, 2011 at 4:29 PM
Re: Metro: Last Light Discussion Thread

^^
Is that when you enter the city via a gate. And jump across to a building. With the gas mask on.
Faun
Faun #9
Jul 19, 2011 at 7:00 PM
Re: Metro: Last Light Discussion Thread

^^
Is that when you enter the city via a gate. And jump across to a building. With the gas mask on.

Yeah, it's the first time you go on surface. Guess I need to be fast and restart the chapter.
soumo27
soumo27 #10
Jul 19, 2011 at 9:56 PM
Re: Metro: Last Light Discussion Thread

Well switched to DX 11 from DX 9 and I'm getting some crap lines all over the screen. I wonder whats wrong. :-|
tkin
tkin #11
Jul 19, 2011 at 11:55 PM
Metro 2033 Discussion Thread!!

Created due to Ethan_hunt's request, keep your Metro 2033 discussions here, tell us about your blood curling experiences, the alternate ending and more.

I'll start this again maxed out as soon as I am done with FNV, so guys, start playing this gem again.
Ethan_Hunt
Jul 20, 2011 at 8:38 AM
First off, My honest apologies for failing at moving posts and merging threads. Thanks to tkin for creating a new thread.

I'm currently on the 4th chapter right now and the game's is dam atmospheric. I'm ditching the stealth way and going in all guns blazing. Any tips on what to purchase from the market? So far I have only purchase a scoped revolver and nothing else.
soumo27
soumo27 #13
Jul 20, 2011 at 10:08 AM
I only get to purchase medikits from the market.....
JojoTheDragon
Jul 20, 2011 at 11:11 AM
Any tips on what to purchase from the market? So far I have only purchase a scoped revolver and nothing else.

Don't be reckless while buying guns you will have to throw of your guns once you find a better one and you can't get it back. If you want to buy, you should buy a magnum and shotgun. But don't buy the guns with air pellets.
asingh
asingh #15
Jul 20, 2011 at 11:39 AM
Buy guns with heavy load power. Meaning shot guns. Pellet ones do jack to to the enemies. Plus they continue to rush you and melee. Heavy fire power pushes them far, and the subsequent shot kills them to the ground. Enemies are difficult and fast in this.
tkin
tkin #16
Jul 20, 2011 at 12:51 PM
First off, My honest apologies for failing at moving posts and merging threads. Thanks to tkin for creating a new thread.

I'm currently on the 4th chapter right now and the game's is dam atmospheric. I'm ditching the stealth way and going in all guns blazing. Any tips on what to purchase from the market? So far I have only purchase a scoped revolver and nothing else.
Try to save up and get a good rifle first, no need to get shotguns cause they can be found ingame, also you can find the arrow gun later in the war level(forgot name).

PS: Are you going for the alternate ending? Get it man, really exciting.
Ethan_Hunt
Jul 20, 2011 at 9:57 PM
I got Shotguns during standard battles with Humans. So didn't need to purchase any, yet. Should I sell any of my military grade ammo?

@tkin: I'm not sure how to get the alternate ending. So just going with the flow. :grin:
Extreme Gamer
Jul 20, 2011 at 10:19 PM
Hey ethan, I do not think you can "sell" millitary grade ammo (the green 5.56mm NATO rounds).

To get alternate the ending you will need to make the right choices when you play.

For example, if a kid asks for a bullet, you give him one.
tkin
tkin #19
Jul 20, 2011 at 11:20 PM
I got Shotguns during standard battles with Humans. So didn't need to purchase any, yet. Should I sell any of my military grade ammo?

@tkin: I'm not sure how to get the alternate ending. So just going with the flow. :grin:
As extreme gamer said, but that's not all, listening to your companions, following orders, freeing captives, also help with alternate ending.
Ethan_Hunt
Jul 21, 2011 at 12:41 AM
Gotcha! I have done all the right deeds till now, or at least I think I did. There was a point, pretty early in the game, when a hooker tried to pull a fast one on me. I reloaded my checkpoint, before I got robbed off my ammo (or so I assume). ;)

Any-hoo, reached the 5th chapter now. I have ran out of my gas mask filters in the 'Outpost' level of the 4th chapter. Need to refill them now. Are there anymore sections when we visit the surface?
Faun
Faun #22
Jul 21, 2011 at 1:16 AM
^^yes the epilogue
Ethan_Hunt
Jul 23, 2011 at 2:44 PM
Completed the game a few minutes back. I'm a bit confused about the last section of the game. But the loved the whole game. It was extremely atmospheric and good in terms of horror elements. A lot of detailed attention was provided to the post-apocalyptic setup. It's weird how Artyom spoke during loading scenes and chose to give the silent treatment during the game. I'm glad I played it on the 360. The visuals were stunning and the frame rates were consistent throughout. My current rig would have begged for mercy, if asked to max out this game. Definitely looking forward to it's sequel now.
Zangetsu
Zangetsu #24
Jul 23, 2011 at 2:49 PM
Gotcha! I have done all the right deeds till now, or at least I think I did. There was a point, pretty early in the game, when a hooker tried to pull a fast one on me. I reloaded my checkpoint, before I got robbed off my ammo (or so I assume). ;)

Any-hoo, reached the 5th chapter now. I have ran out of my gas mask filters in the 'Outpost' level of the 4th chapter. Need to refill them now. Are there anymore sections when we visit the surface?

there are robbers in this game...:grin:


In 3rd chapter where I met a guy in a hotel during the chat cutscene I saw a Hot babe passed by me..the after the cutscene I tried to find her but failed :(
Zangetsu
Zangetsu #25
Aug 1, 2011 at 2:36 PM
Now in Chapter 4.3...
some levels i had to retry coz of toughness & low ammo...

Q:How to Charge Night Vision Googles?
Faun
Faun #26
Aug 1, 2011 at 7:27 PM
In 3rd chapter where I met a guy in a hotel during the chat cutscene I saw a Hot babe passed by me..the after the cutscene I tried to find her but failed :(

You can find her but do not go for her :lol:
Ethan_Hunt
Aug 1, 2011 at 7:49 PM
When I began the game, I was advised strongly on saving ammo. By the end of the game, I had so much ammo that I could start World War III. :grin:
gameranand
Aug 1, 2011 at 8:30 PM
When I began the game, I was advised strongly on saving ammo. By the end of the game, I had so much ammo that I could start World War III. :grin:
Same thing happened to me in the game and also in RE5 and Fallout 3. :p
Zangetsu
Zangetsu #29
Aug 1, 2011 at 8:48 PM
When I began the game, I was advised strongly on saving ammo. By the end of the game, I had so much ammo that I could start World War III. :grin:

Credit me some of the ammo..I am in need of those...:x
M
max_007 #30
Aug 1, 2011 at 9:04 PM
superb game :grin: :grin:
soumo27
soumo27 #31
Aug 12, 2011 at 5:30 PM
Well I got stuck somewhere in Chapter 4: War. There are hoards of enemies, and so distant save points. :x Overall The Graphics of the game is the best that I have ever seen... :D
Zangetsu
Zangetsu #32
Aug 12, 2011 at 5:46 PM
Overall The Graphics of the game is the best that I have ever seen... :D
:+1: even the object detailing....also sound

I really like the smoke effect under light & fog effect :mrgreen:
C
coolgame #33
Aug 13, 2011 at 12:42 AM
only thing bugging me is the sound he makes after putting on the gas mask :evil:
soumo27
soumo27 #34
Aug 13, 2011 at 10:35 AM
yeah^^

That Khan Level is damn scary; especially the hallucinations...
Zangetsu
Zangetsu #35
Aug 13, 2011 at 11:38 AM
yeah^^

That Khan Level is damn scary; especially the hallucinations...

once u get to Library then it becomes more creepy...:))


Btw I m on Level D6 so almost on the verge of completion :cool:

yeah^^

That Khan Level is damn scary; especially the hallucinations...

yeah...an element of horror is there in this game...
it will be a helll if it really happens in real life like in calendar year 2033...
& u r alone survivor going thru this conditions
soumo27
soumo27 #36
Aug 13, 2011 at 4:29 PM
Atlast Completed Chapter 4 and now in Chapter 5 Hope...Back again in Moscow..
Zangetsu
Zangetsu #37
Aug 13, 2011 at 6:19 PM
Finally completed this game...& it was an amazing experience playing it...
mithun_mrg
Aug 20, 2011 at 12:01 PM
Struck On the library level playing @1440X900 Dx9 how to avoid or kill those apes they go away & again come back manage to kill 3 but they r everywhere
Zangetsu
Zangetsu #39
Aug 20, 2011 at 12:39 PM
Struck On the library level playing @1440X900 Dx9 how to avoid or kill those apes they go away & again come back manage to kill 3 but they r everywhere

u can kill them with golden bullets... :grin: takes 6~8 bullets
& more with normal bullets...
Piyush
Piyush #40
Aug 20, 2011 at 1:00 PM
lol @ apes
soumo27
soumo27 #41
Aug 20, 2011 at 5:26 PM
apes in the library? :???: I didnt see any
soumo27
soumo27 #43
Aug 20, 2011 at 5:57 PM
Oh I guess u mean those snake like things hanging from the wall...??

I just passed them in my last playthrough...just run past them to avoid them.
mithun_mrg
Aug 20, 2011 at 6:14 PM
Oh I guess u mean those snake like things hanging from the wall...??

I just passed them in my last playthrough...just run past them to avoid them.

then probably u will get them now best of luck:grin:
Faun
Faun #45
Aug 20, 2011 at 7:55 PM
arrey yarr those monsters in depository level called librarians

Confront them, don't move back, stand still. Maintain safe distance.

When they move closer and growl then step back few steps.

They will leave when they realize that you are not threatening their territory.

Remember, don't ever show you back to them.

You can easily avoid them by using this strategy (except for black colored aggressive kind).
Extreme Gamer
Aug 20, 2011 at 9:01 PM
Oh I guess u mean those snake like things hanging from the wall...??

no.

they come when you move in a bit deeper.
Piyush
Piyush #47
Aug 20, 2011 at 9:55 PM
Confront them, don't move back, stand still. Maintain safe distance.

When they move closer and growl then step back few steps.

They will leave when they realize that you are not threatening their territory.

Remember, don't ever show you back to them.

You can easily avoid them by using this strategy (except for black colored aggressive kind).

wow man
never knew this stuff
I was almost crying after many failed attempts to kill them
Extreme Gamer
Aug 21, 2011 at 12:07 AM
wow man
never knew this stuff
I was almost crying after many failed attempts to kill them
how could you not know?

Miller tells you how to handle them...
Zangetsu
Zangetsu #49
Aug 21, 2011 at 12:46 AM
black apes were imported from africa...
Ethan_Hunt
Aug 21, 2011 at 8:23 AM
All this hype about the Librarians and nothing cam out of it. You just need 2 head-shots from your shotgun and bam, they're as good as roadkill. May be I was expecting to be way more intimidating. :grin:
Extreme Gamer
Aug 21, 2011 at 12:34 PM
All this hype about the Librarians and nothing cam out of it. You just need 2 head-shots from your shotgun and bam, they're as good as roadkill. May be I was expecting to be way more intimidating. :grin:
Not in Ranger hardcore man.

even the autoshottie needs 6 head-shots to kill it.

throwing knives are also very effective.
mithun_mrg
Aug 22, 2011 at 6:55 AM
All this hype about the Librarians and nothing cam out of it. You just need 2 head-shots from your shotgun and bam, they're as good as roadkill. May be I was expecting to be way more intimidating. :grin:
what difficulty level ur playing
Thanks to Zangetsu & faun i combined both the strategies to clear that level
Ethan_Hunt
Aug 22, 2011 at 9:04 AM
Normal difficulty.
axes2t2
axes2t2 #54
Aug 22, 2011 at 11:43 AM
The initial Library level was easy,only 5-6 apes I think and most of them I avoided using the "stare down" technique.

The level after that where you go deeper down took me time to complete.
abhidev
abhidev #55
Aug 22, 2011 at 12:17 PM
Installed this yesterday.......loved the lighting effects,details and sound effects....played a little and liked it....
Zangetsu
Zangetsu #56
Aug 22, 2011 at 8:34 PM
All this hype about the Librarians and nothing cam out of it. You just need 2 head-shots from your shotgun and bam, they're as good as roadkill. May be I was expecting to be way more intimidating. :grin:

yup..but the sound effect of the game & voice of those apes (Grrrrrrrrr)
makes u feel to get out from there ASAP....

& two head-shots will take a good precision & timing....

what difficulty level ur playing
Thanks to Zangetsu & faun i combined both the strategies to clear that level

always :)) welcome


Installed this yesterday.......loved the lighting effects,details and sound effects....played a little and liked it....

this game is really amazing...totally different than other FPS games
Extreme Gamer
Aug 22, 2011 at 8:40 PM
:agreed: about audio.

The audio of the game is very involving. A damn fine job.

I have heard better orchestra music(crysis 2, transformers live action films etc) but environmental sounds were very very good.

I liked how you could hear both radio and local voices of NPCs up close. really gave you a sense of positional depth.
they should have implemented bokeh DOF(DX11 only) in a better manner, and gun sounds and bullet hits were underwhelming. even Crysis 2 does a terrible job at DOF.
soumo27
soumo27 #58
Aug 22, 2011 at 11:51 PM
i crossed the library level easily....not that difficult..

Now in Chapter 6 - D6 ;)
mithun_mrg
Aug 23, 2011 at 7:20 AM
Me too the start of the D6 level is really creepy this game is ought to be one of the toughest i played
abhidev
abhidev #60
Aug 23, 2011 at 10:43 AM
M stuck at the level where my gas mask goes out of oxygen and those creatures are all over the place.....also its too smoky all around and these creatures just come running over you....damn!!!
mithun_mrg
Aug 23, 2011 at 10:53 AM
M stuck at the level where my gas mask goes out of oxygen and those creatures are all over the place.....also its too smoky all around and these creatures just come running over you....damn!!!

which level always explore a little u will find extra ammo/filters etc. i did never ran out of filters till D6 also replace ur mask if it has got a little damge as soon as u find a new
Zangetsu
Zangetsu #62
Aug 23, 2011 at 11:26 AM
M stuck at the level where my gas mask goes out of oxygen and those creatures are all over the place.....also its too smoky all around and these creatures just come running over you....damn!!!

don't keep using Gas Mask always..use them when outside in snow or near poisonous gas amoeba plants.u will know when artyom makes noise like difficulty in breathing...just like an asthma patient...
abhidev
abhidev #63
Aug 23, 2011 at 11:57 AM
Hmm...will try it again....but those creature are all over maaan....
soumo27
soumo27 #64
Aug 28, 2011 at 2:50 PM
*i.imgur.com/tiZib.jpg

In CHapter 7....WatchTower... :D

Update:- Completed the game but got the default ending.... :( Anyone here who got the alternate ending??
tkin
tkin #65
Aug 29, 2011 at 12:49 AM
I did.
Zangetsu
Zangetsu #66
Aug 29, 2011 at 5:57 PM
Update:- Completed the game but got the default ending.... :( Anyone here who got the alternate ending??

I also got the default ending so
here is what I did ..
Watched the Alternate Ending in Youtube...
soumo27
soumo27 #67
Aug 29, 2011 at 8:31 PM
lol, I too did the same.....
mithun_mrg
Aug 31, 2011 at 8:07 AM
add me in the list too btw i clicked a few snaps with FRAPS i will post them here soon
anirbandd
anirbandd #69
Feb 5, 2013 at 7:22 PM
this game is awesome!! sounds and visuals are spot on! the effect with the headlight is mindblowing.

only thing which is out of place is that the nazis instantly know where once they see a dead body.. there is no "search" phase.
Faun
Faun #70
Feb 5, 2013 at 8:02 PM
Damn good game. Classic presentation.
anirbandd
anirbandd #71
Feb 5, 2013 at 8:22 PM
damn good game. $hit made me jumpy..
gameranand
Feb 5, 2013 at 9:15 PM
Graphics are the best indoor graphics I have seen so far. I mean lightening effects are just awesome.
topgear
topgear #73
Feb 6, 2013 at 4:33 AM
the outdoor gfx ie on the snow and everything looks so superb I can just look at them for a long time but need to keep in mind the filter condition.
anirbandd
anirbandd #74
Feb 6, 2013 at 7:53 AM
the reflections on the hanging icicle are spot on!!
gameranand
Feb 6, 2013 at 8:40 AM
the outdoor gfx ie on the snow and everything looks so superb I can just look at them for a long time but need to keep in mind the filter condition.

No wonder this game can put any RIG on its knees. :)
anirbandd
anirbandd #76
Feb 6, 2013 at 8:51 AM
thw way the mask mists at the end of the filter life, FTW!!

plus, once the glass cracks in a fight, the refraction and broken view through the glass is absolutely phenomenal... wonder how this is gonna look on a wide screen LED :D [gonna buy soon]
axes2t2
axes2t2 #77
Feb 6, 2013 at 9:04 AM
What were the best stages/parts/chapter for you guys ?
anirbandd
anirbandd #78
Feb 6, 2013 at 9:14 AM
still playing through, but to me, the whole game is appealing..

except the smaller version of the nosalites... damn they are fast..
G
Gen.Libeb #79
Feb 6, 2013 at 10:43 AM
Started playing Metro 2033 this weekend. I looks great so far.
tkin
tkin #80
Feb 6, 2013 at 1:33 PM
Started playing Metro 2033 this weekend. I looks great so far.
System config? Make sure to play at DX11 maxed out(no aa) if you want to feel the beauty that is Metro.
G
Feb 6, 2013 at 7:44 PM
me play all settings highest. me getting 70+ FPS :D me no 7870CF :D :D

your resolution is very low and its not even 720p that's why you are getting 70 fps...
anirbandd
anirbandd #86
Feb 6, 2013 at 7:46 PM
damn.. i was kinda hoping you would notice it ;) :D :lol:
gameranand
Feb 6, 2013 at 8:21 PM
At what resolution you usually play then ?? And which monitor you use ??
tkin
tkin #90
Feb 6, 2013 at 8:38 PM
At what resolution you usually play then ?? And which monitor you use ??
1680x1050, when I bought this monitor(Sammy T220) a 1080P monitor actually cost less, but as I said, I hate 16:9, and no 1920x1200 was available(budget was upto 20k).
gameranand
Feb 6, 2013 at 10:04 PM
1680x1050, when I bought this monitor(Sammy T220) a 1080P monitor actually cost less, but as I said, I hate 16:9, and no 1920x1200 was available(budget was upto 20k).

Weird choice I must say. No offence. :)
G
Gen.Libeb #93
Feb 6, 2013 at 10:18 PM
System config? Make sure to play at DX11 maxed out(no aa) if you want to feel the beauty that is Metro.
i5 2500k 560ti @1080p. I got mostly below 30fps with DX11 maxed out no AA but I can take it so far.
Does texture filtering lowers fps ? I set it to minimum the last time.
anirbandd
anirbandd #94
Feb 6, 2013 at 11:19 PM
play at 900p.. little loss in clarity, but you will get a massive fps boost.
topgear
topgear #95
Feb 7, 2013 at 3:52 AM
thw way the mask mists at the end of the filter life, FTW!!

plus, once the glass cracks in a fight, the refraction and broken view through the glass is absolutely phenomenal... wonder how this is gonna look on a wide screen LED :D [gonna buy soon]

talking about HD res. going to play it on HD res. though I may use some complete save file to as don't have much time to play the game from the beginning ... the last time I played the game at 1280*1024 and tested the game at HD res.

I play at 1080p. :cool:

^^ at everything maxed out do post some screenies ;-)
gameranand
Feb 7, 2013 at 8:53 AM
Sure thing. I'll post the sceenshots when I install the game again. :)
anirbandd
anirbandd #97
Feb 7, 2013 at 3:43 PM
finished... a very VERY short game, abrupt ending.

but visuals, one of the best ever.
tkin
tkin #98
Feb 7, 2013 at 3:46 PM
finished... a very VERY short game, abrupt ending.

but visuals, one of the best ever.
Did you get the alternate ending?
Where you don't kill the dark ones?
anirbandd
anirbandd #99
Feb 7, 2013 at 3:48 PM
no.. now i will :D
topgear
topgear #100
Feb 8, 2013 at 4:26 AM
Did you get the alternate ending?
Where you don't kill the dark ones?

never heard of that before but thanks for posting anyway ;-)
tkin
tkin #101
Feb 8, 2013 at 8:46 AM
never heard of that before but thanks for posting anyway ;-)
You have to do a specific series of tasks to get it, I printed out the guide back when I used a printer :p
anirbandd
anirbandd #102
Feb 8, 2013 at 9:47 AM
looks like i missed some of the tasks required :| .. gonna have to do again.. later.
gameranand
gameranand #103
Feb 8, 2013 at 11:12 AM
You have to do a specific series of tasks to get it, I printed out the guide back when I used a printer :p

I did that for DAO. :p
anirbandd
anirbandd #104
Feb 8, 2013 at 11:36 AM
i did too.. :)

when i sold the disc[PS3], the guy was delighted to have a "artifact/character guide" along with the box :D
tkin
tkin #105
Feb 9, 2013 at 12:51 AM
i did too.. :)

when i sold the disc[PS3], the guy was delighted to have a "artifact/character guide" along with the box :D
But now I keep the guides on a tablet ;)
topgear
topgear #106
Feb 9, 2013 at 2:59 AM
You have to do a specific series of tasks to get it, I printed out the guide back when I used a printer :p

any link or source of that guide available ? ;-)
gameranand
gameranand #108
Feb 9, 2013 at 8:34 AM
any link or source of that guide available ? ;-)

Wikia works best if that game has a wikia. Very detailed. I don't like IGN guides much.
anirbandd
anirbandd #109
Feb 9, 2013 at 8:38 AM
yep my DAO artifact/charac guide was from wikia
G
Gen.Libeb #110
Feb 9, 2013 at 2:01 PM
I can't take off that gas mask no matter what. The game is good but I can't play it more than one hour at a time.
@anirbandd: btw your suggestion for 1600*900 works well, I get about 35 fps on average.
anirbandd
anirbandd #112
Feb 9, 2013 at 6:28 PM
I can't take off that gas mask no matter what. The game is good but I can't play it more than one hour at a time.
@anirbandd: btw your suggestion for 1600*900 works well, I get about 35 fps on average.

:facepalm: you need to keep pressing down the mask key for a second.

why cant you paly more than 1hr??
G
Gen.Libeb #113
Feb 9, 2013 at 8:54 PM
:facepalm: you need to keep pressing down the mask key for a second.
why cant you paly more than 1hr??
Pressed down the key for some time / tapping the key several times it doesn't work. I also tried changing the key binding & restarting levels but no luck.
I've looked it up, there are quite some results with people reporting this problem.

About the 1 hr thing, its just some thing with me with dark environment games, I begin to get headaches.
gameranand
gameranand #114
Feb 9, 2013 at 9:31 PM
Then try reinstaling the game.