Metro Redux is coming to the Nintendo Switch and the team at Digital Foundry have given the spooky first person shooter a thorough examination to see how the Switch port holds up against the other versions. By all accounts it’s a good port that doesn’t quite hit 1080p when docked.
Short summary Metro Redux
- Docked resolution seems to be 720p, but uses temporal super resolution, which seeks to achieve clean edges while minimising artefacts
- Portable resolution also seems to be 720p as well, looks extremely sharp and goes down a few times, with lowest counts being 480p
- Textures are very comparable to the PS4 release, sound isn’t compromised (features 5.1 surround sound) and input latency is as minimal as 30FPS games can go
- Performance is excellent, 30 FPS in both modes with exactly 2 missed frames
- Only real issues are rumble support, which are not nuanced correctly, and the loading times, which are obviously longer than on PS4, loading into a stage does take awhile, but loading upon death is very quick
About Metro Redux
In 2013 the world was devastated by an apocalyptic event, annihilating almost all mankind and turning the Earth’s surface into a poisonous wasteland.
A handful of survivors took refuge in the depths of the Moscow underground, and human civilization entered a new Dark Age.
The year is 2033. An entire generation has been born and raised underground, and their besieged Metro Station-Cities struggle for survival, with each other, and the mutant horrors that await outside. You are Artyom, born in the last days before the fire, but raised underground. Having never ventured beyond the city limits, one fateful event sparks a desperate mission to the heart of the Metro system, to warn the remnants of mankind of a terrible impending threat.
Your journey takes you from the forgotten catacombs beneath the subway to the desolate wastelands above, where your actions will determine the fate of mankind. But what if the real threat comes from within?
Metro 2033 Redux is the definitive version of the cult classic ‘Metro 2033’, available on Nintendo Switch for the first time. Fans of the original game will find the unique world of Metro transformed with incredible lighting, physics and dynamic weather effects. Newcomers will get the chance to experience one of the finest story-driven shooters of all time; an epic adventure combining gripping survival horror, exploration and tactical combat and stealth.
All the gameplay improvements and features from the acclaimed sequel ‘Metro: Last Light’ have been transferred to Metro 2033 Redux – superior AI, controls, animation, weapon handling and many more – to create a thrilling experience for newcomers and veterans alike. With two unique play-styles, and the legendary Ranger Mode included, Metro 2033 Redux offers hours of AAA gameplay for an incredible price.
- Immerse yourself in the Moscow Metro – witness one of the most atmospheric worlds in gaming, available on Nintendo Switch for the first time.
- Brave the horrors of the Russian apocalypse – equip your gasmask and an arsenal of hand-made weaponry as you face the threat of deadly mutants, human foes, and the terrifying environment itself.
- Two unique Play Styles : “Spartan” and “Survival” – approach the game as a slow-burn Survival Horror, or tackle it with the combat skills of a Spartan Ranger in these two unique modes.
- The legendary Ranger Mode returns – dare you play the fearsome Ranger Mode? No HUD, UI, deadlier combat and limited resources combine to create the ultimate immersive experience.
Metro Redux launches on the 28th of February
