Wacky fact for you: Russia is a good source of weird, dystopian sci-fi fiction to turn into videogames. First off, S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl is loosely based on a Russian novel which itself begat a movie adaptation also called Stalker. Well, that's similar to what is happening with Metro 2033, which is based on a different bleak/post-apocalyptic Russian novel; in fact, some of the fellows who worked on S.T.A.L.K.E.R. are now at Metro 2033's development studio, 4A Games.
A look back at 4A Games' admirably consistent post-apocalyptic shooter franchise.
Metro 2033 mechanics that would adapt perfectly to VR, and the upcoming Metro Awakening by Vertigo Games this year.
The Metro video game series started with a humble b-list title, before building a strong fanbase and becoming a pioneer in the industry.
