The only survivors of the tragic event took shelter in the train system tunnels beneath moscow. The story is based on dmitry glukhovskys novel of the same title, and is set in the ruins of moscow following a nuclear war, where the survivors are forced to live in underground metro tunnels. Now i decided to try out the game, and a lot of people told me that the differences plot and stuff is very different from the book. Metro 2033 is a very entertaining novel, containing enough action and suspense to please during a casual read, but also a lot of inspiration in terms of setting. Jun 09, 2011 metro 2033 is the book that formed the basis of the popular video game series for which it is perhaps better known, set in a world that has been devastated by nuclear war, where the remains of what is left of humanity have been forced to seek shelter in the moscow metro system. Sep 06, 2011 metro 2033 is the book that formed the basis of the popular video game series for which it is perhaps better known, set in a world that has been devastated by nuclear war, where the remains of what is left of humanity have been forced to seek shelter in the moscow metro system. Mar 03, 2020 some say the single player games are dead. Whether it be the ruthlessness of the rangers, the care free attitude of the metro dwellers in times of great suffering or the supernatural nature of. Metro 2033 by dmitry glukhovsky is an interesting and creative look into a world. If i had to pick one word to describe metro 2033, it would be immersive. Steam community guide metro 2033 redux general guide.
Over 2,000,000 copies of metro 2033 have been sold worldwide. The overall story and world building are pretty cool, with much of the world being inspired by the fallout games. Metro 2033 is based on a novel by dmitry glukhovsky and takes place in moscow, russia, in 2033 after an atomic war two decades earlier that almost destroys mankind and. It was released in 2010 for the xbox 360 and microsoft windows. The basis of three bestselling computer games metro 2033 and metro last light, and metro.
Metro 2033 is the book that formed the basis of the popular video game series for which it is perhaps better known, set in a world that has been devastated by nuclear war, where the remains of. The survivors live entirely in the underground tunnel system. Metro 2033 is a book about the last scraps of humanity trying to retain that humanity whatever they way they can, seen through the eyes of a chosen one archetype, a child of this new. Just wanted to talk about it as last light is about to be released.
Aside from the main walkthrough you can also find a lot of hints concerning some of the main. The setting is the moscow metro system in the year 2033. The halfdestroyed cities have become uninhabitable through radiation. The metro 2033 video game features a wide array of enemies for artyom to contend with, starting with giant ratlike creatures called nosalises that appear everywhere.
Just picked up some books while on vacation, and among them was the excellent metro 2033 which the game is based off of. Set following a nuclear war in the early 21st century, the remnants of humanity now live underground in the moscow subway system. Metro 2033 guide is also available in our mobile app. May 09, 2012 metro 2033 is a book about the last scraps of humanity trying to retain that humanity whatever they way they can, seen through the eyes of a chosen one archetype, a child of this new world. Metro 2033 by dmitry glukhovsky is an interesting and creative look into a world devastated by nuclear fire.
It also critically examines communism in the former. The stations are converted into makeshift towns and residents. There were times i got spooked a bit reading this in the dark. The novel is set in moscow some years after a nuclear. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. It is translated into 35 languages, inspired two major video games, and.
It is set in the moscow metro, where the last survivors hide after a global nuclear holocaust. Metro 2033 is the book that formed the basis of the popular video game series for which it is perhaps better known, set in a world that has been devastated by nuclear war, where the remains of what is left of humanity have been forced to seek shelter in the moscow metro system. It also critically examines communism in the former soviet union and the rise of fascism in modern russia. Hopefully, with the help of other volunteers, the translation will be finished relatively quickly.
The novel metro 2033 is a cult postapocalyptic dystopia. A book deal was not long in coming and with a videogame adaptation soon after, metro 2033s extraordinary success seems fated to continue. Artyom go have a look artyom rose reluctantly from his seat by the fire and, shifting the machine gun from his back to his chest, headed towards the darkness. Metro 2033, by dmitry glukhovsky, follows a similar path. This guide to metro 2033 pc video game contains a very detailed description of the prologue and of all seven chapters of the singleplayer campaign of the game, providing help in defeating enemy units. Its all very dark in its tone and atmosphere, strangling even, and that all works very well for the setting. Metro 2033 is the book that formed the basis of the popular video game series for which it is perhaps better known, set in a world that has been devastated by nuclear war, where the remains of what is left.
It is set in the moscow metro, where the last survivors hide after a. Metro 2033 is getting a movie adaptation, heres what we. Just finished metro 2033 redux, and i have to say, it was a brilliant experience. Set in the shattered subway of a post apocalyptic moscow, metro 2033 is a story of intensive underground survival where the fate of mankind rests in your. Survivors still remember the past greatness of humankind. Metro 2033 is a bit of mixed bag, though some of it may be due to the translation. Metro 2033 spanish paperback march 1, 2012 by dmitry glukhovsky author visit amazons dmitry glukhovsky page. It was published in 2005 in russia and on march 28, 2010 in the united states. Spartan a game mode, newly introduced to the redux version which focuses on the shooting part of the game instead which does not go hand in hand with the actual book by dmitry glukhovsky. I cant wait for the other books to come out in english. Like the citystates of ancient greece, individual stations govern themselves sometimes banding together to form small nations.
Beyond their boundaries, they say, lie endless burnedout deserts and the remains of splintered forests. The novel is set in moscow some years after a nuclear war. At the rate of 1 page per hour, a translator should should be able to finish an entire book in 400 hours. The books english edition was published as a tiein with its video game. He stood right at the edge of the lighted area and then, as loudly. Different watches on survival mode pointer watch and digital watch on spartan. This is the true way the original, nonredux metro 2033 was meant to be played. Above ground, it appears that humanity has been wiped out. The story follows a man named artyom, who is a resident of the moscow metro system. Pages can include considerable notesin pen or highlighterbut the notes cannot obscure the text.
There is a twist in the tale but this literally happens in the last few pages by which time the end of the books feels like a bit of a mercy. Survivors have been driven underground to the citys subway system to escape an irradiated landscape. Metro 2033 is a firstperson shooter survival horror video game developed by 4a games and published by thq. Metro 2033 by dmitry glukhovsky 9780575086258 dymocks. Metro 2033 shoes, metro high tops, metro sneakers, look like converse, womens mens kids hi tops, clothing popshoeslt 4. An international bestseller, translated into 35 languages. This is the home of the translation project of a russian novel metro 2033. O jogo e uma adaptacao do romance homonimo metro 2033, 1 2 do autor russo dmitriy glukhovskiy. More information about this seller contact this seller 21. It makes sense, as the game is primarily a shooter, to have a lot of things for artyom to shoot at, including huge winged demons, packlike hunters called howlers, violent human enemies like fascists and militant communists. Jan 17, 20 he novel that gave birth to the video games metro 2033 and metro. Last light the breathtaking original story that inspired both the metro 2033 and metro. Above ground, it appears that humanity has been wiped out by nuclear war. The atmosphere is well done, especially when artyom the protagonist is walking in the dark tunnels or exploring the surface.
Formally a scifi novel, metro 2033 describes a dystopia, in which russias presentday society is superficially analyzed and described. Description metro 2033 by dmitry glukhovsky the year is 2033. However, my main gripe with the game is its endings. It is set within the moscow metro, where the last survivors hide after a global nuclear holocaust. Universe of metro 2033 book series metro wiki fandom. Metro 2033 is based on a novel by dmitry glukhovsky and takes place in moscow, russia, in 2033 after an atomic war two decades earlier that almost destroys mankind and turns the earths surface into a poisonous wasteland. In a world where established properties and potential franchises reign supreme, metro 2033s 80book series and a pair of popular video games are seen as prized assets for movie. Some of the editingtranslating got a little sloppy towards the end, but nothing to ruin the book. Throughout all these chapters, there are metaphors going on.
Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Are you ready to enter dark and dangerous tunnels of post apocalyptic metro. Throughout all these chapters, there are metaphors going. However, all publications from the series are supported by dmitry glukhovsky. It has been followed by two sequels, metro 2034 and metro 2035, and spawned the vast metro media franchise. Dmitry glukhovsky is russian book author, journalist and playwright, author of novels metro 2033, futu. I bought metro 2033 book some time ago and i finished it last week.