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….

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.)

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.)

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.

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?

directhex
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.

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?

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

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?

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.

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.