THQ announces 'Metro 2033,' a post-apocalyptic FPS for 360/PC

THQ searched high and low, and found a license that will allow the publisher to bring something new and unique to the gaming scene: a post-apocalyptic FPS. Metro 2033 is in development for PC and Xbox 360 and based on the novel of the same name by Russian author Dmitry Glukhovsky.

Ukrainian developer 4A Games' Metro 2033 is set in the subways of a ruined Moscow. You play Artyom, a young man who has never ventured outside of the Vault "Metro Station-City" to which he is loyal. His adventure takes him around the Metro system, home of other factions (some of which are hostile), and to the inhospitable above-ground world.

According to Amazon, a new English printing of the novel will be released in February. While we aren't certain that provides a time frame in which to expect THQ's version (currently slated for "2010"), it does mean that readers will be able to totally spoil the events of the game.

http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/22/thq-announces-metro-2033-a-post-apocalyptic-fps/

The game looks interesting.

"THQ searched high and low, and found a license that will allow the publisher to bring something new and unique to the gaming scene: a post-apocalyptic FPS"

something new and unique to the gaming scene: a post-apocalyptic FPS Somehow, that doesn't seem very unique.Jandurin

Maybe not, but let's be honest. The 360 doesn't have very many FPS and gets very little FPS support from developers. So clearly, this announcement is HUGE news for 360 FPS fans desperate for more FPS.

[QUOTE="Jandurin"]something new and unique to the gaming scene: a post-apocalyptic FPS Somehow, that doesn't seem very unique.ZIMdoom

Maybe not, but let's be honest. The 360 doesn't have very many FPS and gets very little FPS support from developers. So clearly, this announcement is HUGE news for 360 FPS fans desperate for more FPS.

IGN being sarcastic with the whole "new and unique", right??

IGN being sarcastic with the whole "new and unique", right??

GreenGoblin2099

well, there are alot of fps'es, but not alot of good ones. the trailer looks interesting.

OH please!! "Fear the future" Ha yes, that's nothing like "Prepare for the future" is it? Yeah it says future so it's copying it.

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IGN being sarcastic with the whole "new and unique", right??

MortalDecay

Oh yeah... sorry about that, dunno why I was thinking IGN :oops:

well, there are alot of fps'es, but not alot of good ones. the trailer looks interesting.

Cyberfairy

THQ?

FPS?

Post Apocalyptic?

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I'll wait for reviews on this one...

THQ?

FPS?

Post Apocalyptic?

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I'll wait for reviews on this one...

SolidTy

Don't you like S.T.A.L.K.E.R.?

I know they've been buggy, but they're still good.

[QUOTE="Cyberfairy"]

well, there are alot of fps'es, but not alot of good ones. the trailer looks interesting.

Jandurin

what are you implying? :|

[QUOTE="SolidTy"]

THQ?

FPS?

Post Apocalyptic?

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I'll wait for reviews on this one...

BioShockOwnz

Don't you like S.T.A.L.K.E.R.?

I know they've been buggy, but they're still good.

It was decent, and while I preferred Fallout's sty.le, It's possible this game could be good. I'm just tired of the cliche setting.

Still, if this Metro 2033 from GSC Game World, then I will look at it a bit more. THQ puts me off, but The Devs are where it's at.

I thought it said the developer was "4A games". I never heard of 4A, but I do trust GSC.

God knows I think hes been humping either.Too_tight_shoes

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[QUOTE="SolidTy"]

THQ?

FPS?

Post Apocalyptic?

---------

I'll wait for reviews on this one...

SolidTy

Don't you like S.T.A.L.K.E.R.?

I know they've been buggy, but they're still good.

It was decent, and while I preferred Fallout's sty.le, It's possible this game could be good. I'm just tired of the cliche setting.

Still, if this Metro 2033 from GSC Game World, then I will look at it a bit more. THQ puts me off, but The Devs are where it's at.

I thought it said the developer was "4A games". I never heard of 4A, but I do trust GSC.

[QUOTE="BioShockOwnz"]

[QUOTE="SolidTy"]

THQ?

FPS?

Post Apocalyptic?

---------

I'll wait for reviews on this one...

SolidTy

Don't you like S.T.A.L.K.E.R.?

I know they've been buggy, but they're still good.

It was decent, and while I preferred Fallout's sty.le, It's possible this game could be good. I'm just tired of the cliche setting.

Still, if this Metro 2033 from GSC Game World, then I will look at it a bit more. THQ puts me off, but The Devs are where it's at.

I thought it said the developer was "4A games". I never heard of 4A, but I do trust GSC.

Most games that both you and I play are in "cliche settings", including the blockbusters on PS3 and 360.

THQ published S.T.A.L.K.E.R. and they've published other good games over the years.

And yes, many 4A'ers are from GSC Game World.

Cows knocking it already because someone claimed it 'unique' when its not? Irony..:lol:DeadMagazines

where do you see cows knocking this game for being generic? am I in the right thread?

This game was announced in 2006.

Old trailer

It's based on a 2002 book.

THQ :(waynehead895

[QUOTE="Jandurin"]something new and unique to the gaming scene: a post-apocalyptic FPS Somehow, that doesn't seem very unique.ZIMdoom

Maybe not, but let's be honest. The 360 doesn't have very many FPS and gets very little FPS support from developers. So clearly, this announcement is HUGE news for 360 FPS fans desperate for more FPS.

How is this huge news at all. This is such a blatant Fallout 3 rip-off it's not even funny. If I want a great single-player FPS next year I'll play Bioshock 2.

[QUOTE="ZIMdoom"]

[QUOTE="Jandurin"]something new and unique to the gaming scene: a post-apocalyptic FPS Somehow, that doesn't seem very unique.stepat201

Maybe not, but let's be honest. The 360 doesn't have very many FPS and gets very little FPS support from developers. So clearly, this announcement is HUGE news for 360 FPS fans desperate for more FPS.

How is this huge news at all. This is such a blatant Fallout 3 rip-off it's not even funny. If I want a great single-player FPS next year I'll play Bioshock 2.

This game was announced in 2006.

Old trailer

Baranga

[QUOTE="waynehead895"]THQ :(InsaneBasura

"THQ searched high and low, and found a license that will allow the publisher to bring something new and unique to the gaming scene: a post-apocalyptic FPS"

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[QUOTE="waynehead895"]THQ :(waynehead895

[QUOTE="Jandurin"]something new and unique to the gaming scene: a post-apocalyptic FPS Somehow, that doesn't seem very unique.ZIMdoom

Maybe not, but let's be honest. The 360 doesn't have very many FPS and gets very little FPS support from developers. So clearly, this announcement is HUGE news for 360 FPS fans desperate for more FPS.

I love post apocalyptic games. The more the better.

why is everyone comparing this to fallout 3?? you know fallout didnt invent the post apocalyptic setting..its been in many games before plus its an rpg ... you guys should be comparing this to stalker since its has some of the ex-stalker devs in it :P so expect an all out shooter

What's funny is that the first videos of this game are from 2006, about a year before the first videos of Fallout 3.

The post-apocolyptic theme is a VERY stale one.

Post-apocalyptic games are hardly anything new, but Metro 2033 has kind of an interesting take on it (I read the book online). Knowing the source material and the staff of the developers, I'm cautiously optimistic about this.

I don't care if it's considered not-original or not.... I love post apocalyptic games/movies.... just because we have FO3, Borderlands & Stalker hardly means the industry is flooded with them.

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[QUOTE="Jandurin"]something new and unique to the gaming scene: a post-apocalyptic FPS Somehow, that doesn't seem very unique.stepat201

Maybe not, but let's be honest. The 360 doesn't have very many FPS and gets very little FPS support from developers. So clearly, this announcement is HUGE news for 360 FPS fans desperate for more FPS.

How is this huge news at all. This is such a blatant Fallout 3 rip-off it's not even funny. If I want a great single-player FPS next year I'll play Bioshock 2.