
OXM writes: "In this day and age of "Everything must have multiplayer!", one of the most refreshing things we've heard recently was from the guys behind upcoming shooter Metro 2033: "We're 100% focused on single-player, which will be a pretty long experience - no multiplayer, sorry!" It's a pretty bold statement, because for many franchises - from Call of Duty to GTA IV - single-player has become just one part of a total gaming package; if you're not offering co-op or competitive play, your solo stuff better shine brighter than a glowing Plasmid-filled syringe on the black ocean floor."
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.