Metro Redux arrives on Linux and SteamOS

[HEXUS]

4A Games will also release Mac version later this month.

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[shaithis]

Benchmarks and IQ comparisons will be VERY interesting to see.

I only purchased the redux editions recently and haven't played them through yet, might be time for a new linux dual boot partition....

[GuidoLS]

Kind of curious to know why the system requirements for the Linux versions are higher than they are for the Windows versions - specifically, the Linux versions require DX11 capable cards, while the Windows version(s) (both original and Redux) only require DX9 capable cards (yes, I realize that the key here is OpenGL, but again, the Windows versions both run just fine on a 9800GT - which it seems they won't under Linux - which usually does better on "older" hardware than Windows does.)

[directhex]

Kind of curious to know why the system requirements for the Linux versions are higher than they are for the Windows versions - specifically, the Linux versions require DX11 capable cards, while the Windows version(s) (both original and Redux) only require DX9 capable cards (yes, I realize that the key here is OpenGL, but again, the Windows versions both run just fine on a 9800GT - which it seems they won't under Linux - which usually does better on "older" hardware than Windows does.)

It's a DX10 game.

DX10 features are in OpenGL 4, but not 3.

NVIDIA only supports OpenGL 4 on 400-series cards or newer, as per https://developer.nvidia.com/opengl-driver

Similarly, AMD's closed-source driver currently only works on 5000 series cards or newer.

[Hoonigan]

Let me get this straight, this game is Metro 2033, but re-mastered?

So if you've already played through Metro 2033, don't bother?

[GuidoLS]

It's a DX10 game.

DX10 features are in OpenGL 4, but not 3.

NVIDIA only supports OpenGL 4 on 400-series cards or newer, as per https://developer.nvidia.com/opengl-driver

Similarly, AMD's closed-source driver currently only works on 5000 series cards or newer.

Kind of misses the point that both Metro redux games run on a 9800GT under Win7, which, while a DX10 capable card, only fully supports up to OpenGL 3.3, with about 1/2 of the overall OpenGL 4 extensions also being supported. If they haven't completely re-written how they work, it would make sense that they should still be able to run on the same hardware under Linux.

[Crevan]

Let me get this straight, this game is Metro 2033, but re-mastered?

So if you've already played through Metro 2033, don't bother?

Last Light is the sequel to Metro 2033. Both 2033 and LL are being offered on Linux now.

[shaithis]

Let me get this straight, this game is Metro 2033, but re-mastered?

So if you've already played through Metro 2033, don't bother?

yup, the reduxes (from what I can tell so far) are almost the same as the original games but with differences to graphics (both re-done on an upgraded 4A engine), plus the following:

Ranger Mode is included in both games.
Each title can be played in one of two difficulty modes: Survival or Spartan. Survival is modeled after Metro 2033, having more limited supplies and ammunition, lower reload speeds and tougher enemy AI. Spartan makes the game more action-oriented and gives players more resources, in the style of Metro Last Light.
More realistic weapon handling; both games track whether or not there is still a round in the chamber when reloading.
Nvidia Physx effects have been re-built with the 3.X SDK.


So not much really unless you haven't played them before (like me as the original engine made me puke) or your a hardcore fan.

[GuidoLS]

If you already purchased the originals, and really want these, you should hold out for now, and wait for the inevitable specials that pop up for prior purchasers. IIRC, I got both 2033 and Last Light for $15, and the games are different enough to warrant that kind of price - or if, like shaithis, you suffered from vertigo from the old engine.