Metro Last Light has been a long time coming. First announced a few years back by THQ, the game has been in development for the longest time. Upon hearing about THQ’s bankruptcy, we were wondering just what the game’s fate would be… and if it would ever come out. Thankfully, Deep Silver stepped up and earlier this month released the long-awaited first person shooter to a feverish public, and it was certainly worth the wait.
This is one of those sequels with improvements upon the original, where you’ll need to use darkness as your ally in certain scenarios while taking down enemy soldiers and mutant creatures before they turn you into lunch. You’ll also need to use tools to your advantage, including a charger to keep your flashlight from going out (the last thing you want to do is get stuck in complete darkness) and fresh filters for your oxygen mask.
This journey isn’t without its rewards. In addition to facing a few twists and turns (including running into a neo-Nazi group that wants to wipe out the weaker parts of remaining humanity in post-apocalyptic Russia), you’ll earn a number of Achievements and Trophies, depending on which version you’re playing. 50 general Achievements are available to unlock in all, with an additional two available through the more challenging Ranger Mode. Don’t step up to this mode until you’re absolutely ready because it will test your survival skills to the max.
There are a few minor spoilers ahead, so proceed with caution. Otherwise, we certainly hope this guide helps you out as there are plenty of great rewards to unlock here. So into Russia we go…
General Achievements
Soldier (15 points) – Kill 100 Human Enemies
Antibiotic (15 points) – Kill 100 Mutants
Shadow (20 points) – Stealthily kill 15 Enemies
Inferno (10 points) – Set two enemies on fire at once
Tesla (10 points) – Break or shoot 50 lights
Edison (15 points) – Turn off 40 lights without breaking them (you can walk up and hit a button prompt to unscrew them – this way, the enemies don’t hear them shatter, even as the light goes out)
Ever Vigilant (10 points) – Disarm ten traps
Businessman (10 points) – Make 100 purchases in the local shops
Walking Bank (10 points) – Collect 1000 Military Rounds
Musician (10 points) – Use all Musical Instruments in the game (they’re hidden, you’ll have to seek them out)
First Draft (10 points) – Write 10 of Artyom’s hidden Diary page (again, you’ll need to find them)
Published (30 points) – Complete all 43 of Artyom’s hidden Diary pages
Rabbit (10 points) – Complete the game’s introductory training sequence
Not a Rabbit (10 points) – Finish the ASHES level without taking a single hit
Clean Escape (10 points) – Escape the chasing Nazis on the REICH level without being caught once (in other words, run for it)
Invisible Intruder (20 points) – Complete the Separation level without killing any guards or raising any alarms
A Present (10 points) – Take the Custom Pistol from the Locked Box
Invisible Savior (20 points) – Complete the Facility level without killing any guards or raising any alarms
Tortoise (10 points) – Make ten spiders flip belly-up (you can do this by shining your flashlight on them long enough to make them flip over)
Mouse (10 points) – Complete the Echoes level undetected by the Watchmen
Patron of the Arts (10 points) – Watch the entire Theater Show
Derailed (10 points) – Kill all armed enemies of the Revolution level, including all reinforcements
Invisible Soldier (20 points) – Complete the Revolution level without killing any guards or raising any alarms
Scram (20 points) – Kill all the Watchmen before they reach the Railcar
Commando (15 points) – Rescue the Women and Children on the Bandits level without raising any alarms
Soup (15 points) – Kill five Shrimp with grenades
Reunion (10 points) – Find and return the crying child’s Teddy Bear
Diver (10 points) – Fall in the Swamp ten times
Equipped (20 points) – Find all Equipment Stashes in the swamps
Forgotten (15 points) – Find the Hidden Ammo in the abandoned part of the station in the Quarantine level
Bloodlust (10 points) – Kill all the Reds in The Chase level
Van Helsing (30 points) – Kill a Demon with the Helsing
Rain Man (30 points) – Complete the Bridge level without a kill
Back To the Past (20 points) – See all Visions in the Dead City
True Spartan (50 points) – Hold the Platform without dying
No Shooting Allowed (10 points) – Kill ten enemies in a row with Throwing Knives
Gunslinger (15 points) – Kill at least one enemy with each weapon available in the game
Weapon Smith (15 points) – Install all possible customizations for a weapon
Shadow Ranger (70 points) – Complete the game without killing any humans unless forced to (This will take some time…)
Secret Achievements (spoilers ahead)
Freedom! (10 points) – Free the Prisoners
Within a Hair of Death (10 points) – Escape from the Red Line
Big Momma (20 points) – Kill the Rhino
Savior (20 points) – Remove your mask when Lesnitsky demands it
Nobody’s Home (10 points) – Ignore the Phone Call in the Anomaly
Secret (10 points) – Find out about the Reds’ plans
Revenge (35 points) – Kill Pavel
Forest Guardian (20 points) – Save the Bear from the Watchmen after the fight
Revelation (25 points) – Make Moskvin tell the truth with help from the Dark One
C’est La Vie (80 points) – Destroy D6
Redemption (100 points) – Save D6
DLC: Ranger Mode Achievements
(Note, you’ll need to activate Ranger Mode through the code included in the package, or buy it separately for 400 Microsoft points, or $5.)
Survivalist (80 points) – Complete the game in Ranger Hardcore (note, this is INCREDIBLY hard, good luck!)
Ranger Elite (30 points) – Complete the game in Ranger Mode (not as difficult as hardcore, but you’ll still have your hands full)
Metro Last Light is available now for PC, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.
