![]() For the record, Hard mode claims we’ll have to “jealously guard our ammo” due to scarcity but I’ve yet to really put that to the test. If anything, I had the most trouble navigating the surface levels on a few occasions, taking one too many dips in the swamp or just getting hopelessly lost. The difficulty naturally ramps up towards the end but for the most part, combat is still manageable. Thankfully there isn’t any of that x-ray vision or tagging nonsense cropping up lately, so stalking a large group is a rewarding mini-game in itself. Unfortunately, the AI was incredibly forgiving when it came to detecting me, and even then, I had enough ammo to take on a second or third wave. The game clearly recommends a quiet approach as I can turn off circuit breakers, unscrew light bulbs and blow out lamps I even have a watch that lights up if I’m visible. On Normal difficulty, Metro: Last Light didn’t prove particularly challenging, especially as a stealthy player. I only used them once in my playthrough and even that was by accident – you can tell by the incendiary effect and the heart-stopping shock of watching the bullet counter decrease. Swapping in a magazine of military rounds takes enemies down faster, but you’ll literally be burning through your wallet in no time. All the ammo that gets used is pressed in someone’s workshop, thus being of lower quality. ![]() Add an extra set of barrels to your double-barrel shotgun or give your pneumatic air gun a scope! If you’re lucky, some enemy will drop the exact configuration you want.Ĭhances are you’ve heard of the in-game currency, which happens to be military-grade rifle bullets. The other weapons end up being fun too, given their unique characteristics and customisation options. While that feeling was quickly replaced by terror, the sentiment remains. This game gets it and both the rifle and shotgun prove to be a joy. Talking about gunplay is usually straightforward – either it feels right or it doesn’t. Pockets of radiation aside, a howling pack of Watchmen (mutated rats/wolves) soon arrive to show just how dangerous things can get. However, it isn’t long before I’m handed a gun and head to the surface, getting a first-hand look at the nuclear wasteland. Life almost seems idyllic in here, no different than any other military barracks today. Metro: Last Light begins in the safety of a Rangers compound. Going into details here would spoil the events of Metro 2033, but those who’ve never played the first game shouldn’t have any trouble catching up. It doesn’t sound surprising given their living conditions, although bad dreams stemming from guilt are the ones that really haunt you. ![]() Metro: Last Light is a reminder that shooters can still be a tense, atmospheric affair, though it’s the introspective narrative and the solid gameplay that helps make this title a must-play for the year.Īrtyom is our returning protagonist, only this time he’s plagued by nightmares. Stepping out from a dark tunnel and into the light is usually a moment of celebration, but in post-WWIII Russia I’ve never been happier to go back underground.
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