Metro Last Light
Portrayal of characters.
Spoilers! Even though this game game out in 2013 there are still people who have not played this jewel of a game. Go play it before reading this review!
Or you could just read the review now to determine weather you'll like the game... But yeah anyway spoilers. Starting now.
In the year 2034, Russia has been nuked or something to destroy an alien race or something and this guy called Artyom runs around in the sewers where humanity has retreated or something. Actually as someone who did not play the first game in this series (Metro 2033, which I've heard is awful), all I do know is that the remains of the Russian population have retreated to the sewers to escape either the nukes or the aliens. They also all conveniently speak English, just with a Russian accent. However you don't really need to know anything about the previous game, as everything and everyone is neatly set out for you. for example beardy man approaches you and describes exactly the connection he shares with the protagonist.
Or you could just read the review now to determine weather you'll like the game... But yeah anyway spoilers. Starting now.
In the year 2034, Russia has been nuked or something to destroy an alien race or something and this guy called Artyom runs around in the sewers where humanity has retreated or something. Actually as someone who did not play the first game in this series (Metro 2033, which I've heard is awful), all I do know is that the remains of the Russian population have retreated to the sewers to escape either the nukes or the aliens. They also all conveniently speak English, just with a Russian accent. However you don't really need to know anything about the previous game, as everything and everyone is neatly set out for you. for example beardy man approaches you and describes exactly the connection he shares with the protagonist.
"Oh hey, it me ... remember when we ... at that time when ... yeah that was cool."
Yeah that formula can be pretty much every character introduction. That aside, the NPC's are actually very believable, aside the bad guys who are literally Nazis and basically proclaim "we are evil" right at the beginning. However, I felt genuine connection to certain characters, such as the old fisherman who saved me from big mutated fish-woodlice, which played out a very enjoyable chase scene in which you shoot the mutants from the back of the boat as you escape. He was likable and had great voice acting/ dialogue.
On the other hand the female sidekick was a nuisance. They overplayed the whole "You're a rookie" trope way too much, leaving you actively despising her as a partner. Oh and to make it worse, they snuck in a totally out of character sex scene with her which just felt wrong.
And then there's Pavel.
You meet Pavel after being captured on a surface expedition by the Nazi patrol guys. He is a communist and you a capitalist, which in the game are mortal enemies, but you build up a friendship with him through a process of saving each other, which feels genuine, The closest I can describe it is Elizabeth from Bioshock Infinite, you really want to help this guy. He becomes a real friend, something which is very hard to accurately fashion in video games.
Now it gets interesting after he betrays you. The genuine hurt you feel as your wise-cracking comrade drugs you and hands you over to the enemy is really deep. The game has build up this harsh cold world where its every man for himself, and your one friend in it gives you a brutal reminder of that. Later on the game gives you the choice to kill Pavel. Now, after his betrayal I was pretty angry at him, and vowed that if I had the chance I'd get revenge. However a lot happened since that event, and when it came to the time I was honestly unsure whether it really is best served cold.
Metro is a gorgeous game, fueled by a beautiful bleak environment and unforgettable characters. It's a real gem, I'd suggest picking it up if you can, and starting your own adventure into the metro...
You meet Pavel after being captured on a surface expedition by the Nazi patrol guys. He is a communist and you a capitalist, which in the game are mortal enemies, but you build up a friendship with him through a process of saving each other, which feels genuine, The closest I can describe it is Elizabeth from Bioshock Infinite, you really want to help this guy. He becomes a real friend, something which is very hard to accurately fashion in video games.
Now it gets interesting after he betrays you. The genuine hurt you feel as your wise-cracking comrade drugs you and hands you over to the enemy is really deep. The game has build up this harsh cold world where its every man for himself, and your one friend in it gives you a brutal reminder of that. Later on the game gives you the choice to kill Pavel. Now, after his betrayal I was pretty angry at him, and vowed that if I had the chance I'd get revenge. However a lot happened since that event, and when it came to the time I was honestly unsure whether it really is best served cold.
Metro is a gorgeous game, fueled by a beautiful bleak environment and unforgettable characters. It's a real gem, I'd suggest picking it up if you can, and starting your own adventure into the metro...
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