As far as post-apocalyptic games go, Metro 2033 was pretty unique. Thanks to its Russian setting and dark novel source material, it was an extremely bleak affair. While other franchises such as Fallout revel in humour and their ability to let players soak up the end-of-days scenario in their own time, Metro's story was designed to be a linear, cinematic and highly atmospheric experience, not an open-world one. It was a well-received game but far from perfect, a fact that publisher THQ knows all too well, so much so that it's been labelled as its "flawed masterpiece".
A look back at 4A Games' admirably consistent post-apocalyptic shooter franchise.
The Metro video game series started with a humble b-list title, before building a strong fanbase and becoming a pioneer in the industry.
4A Games celebrates the 10th anniversary of its first-person shooter by offering it free for a week.
