4 Video Games You Didn't Know Were Based On Books
4. Metro 2033
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Metro 2033 is based on a novel of the same name by Russian author Dmitry Glukhovsky. Metro 2033 has the player traveling through post-apocalyptic Russia in an attempt to eradicate creatures known as the "Dark Ones." Interestingly, the author was brought on-board to help the team "...deliver a unique game world, a compelling, cinematic story and an incredible, atmospheric experience to rival anything in the category." If you have played Metro 2033, you'll probably agree that 4A Games did a pretty good job of meeting those stated goals. I didn't play much of Metro 2033, but what I did see I enjoyed. The game world was detailed, the narrative grabbed me, and it was just fun to play. If I ever put together another gaming PC, it will be one of the first games I get. The game is available on Xbox 360 and Steam. The novel is available for purchase on Amazon.com, but it's extremely expensive since it apparently hasn't been published in the US (yet?). It also seems that Amazon has no qualms with selling you a copy of the novel for, at the absolutely cheapest, $31 and only giving you a $2 gift card if you sell it to them. Oh, Capitalism.