So Metro LL+DLCs got pulled off the steam store

My thought is that I feel cheated, buy last light when I came out, and if removed from steam should give us the redux version.

Zombie Driver did the same thing and also got away with it.

Whispered World tried to do the same thing but decided to upgrade everyone, because of a massive shitstorm.

Conclusion: I guess my Metro 2033 key is now a collector item

The discount for earlier buyers wasn't enough, and it was only valid during the pre-order period when we didn't know if it was worthy to re-buy those "upgraded" versions. Now we know it isn't for Last Light Redux.

After all this I'm not planning to buy those games again, so... bad for them I guess. Last Light works fine to me, and so it does 2033 with some tweaks + D3D Overrider.

I think the devs are at least justified in selling Metro 2033 Redux as a separate product instead of an update.
It looks like they gave the game a complete graphical overhaul.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JV3xP8-4BRs

But removed doesn't mean you can't install it even now right? Once bought always yours or I'm missing something.....

I got it for free from this site, so it's nothing bad for me :D But yeah, i can hear you. It was the same with Zombie Driver, and Zombie Driver HD, but i think we can mention Deus Ex: Human Revolution, and Deus Ex: HR Director's Cut... (i sucked with both) it's the same ripoff, disgusting business move. And to mention a positive example, when the GFWL was shut down, and the Batman games moved to Steam, Rocksteady gave free keys for the GOTY versions of the game, even if you only had the regular retail version.

I still have a Metro LL in inventory...

How are we supposed to buy the DLCs now?

Really? Now i wont feel bad for getting a sparrow copy >:(

Well I have both already, I won't buy them again, I don't see the need.

metro ll has lost for now the linux version. it could come later altoghether for 2033 and ll though.

I have bought both the Last Light Complete Edition and 2033, so i dont thing its worth it buying them again at full price just for some graphic tweaks or the "new" engine that could be added with a Redux DLC at half price or something. :)

So what? The're great games made even better with improved gameplay, visuals, and sound. The new engine is optimized to shit, there's a plethora of bug fixes, and they even include all the dlc.

The original games are still in your library, they aren't allowed to just take them away without refunding you your money. Plus, I"m sure there are plenty of safe websites where you buy steam keys for the original games if you want anyway.

They're one of my favorite game studios right up there with CD Projekt Red, Naughty Dog, and Valve, and I would gladly pay money for that same game twice.

Lovely.

I think this new trend of releasing remakes of remakes to get double the money is a crappy way to make a profit. A DLC would have been a better choice.

The only thing I really find to fault with it is this:

When Square released Deus Ex: Human Revolution - Director's Cut, they made it apply a 75% off discount to anyone that already owns it (On Steam anyway, not sure about other platforms).

I think that a similar thing should have been done with Metro 2033/LL. I'd be quite okay with the idea of dropping like $5-7 to get the Redux versions with full DLCs included and all that jazz. But where it charges us full price for it I think it's kinda messed up. There's no way I'll pay full price again for them, so instead I'll just wait until I see a sale to pick them up ridiculously cheap and call it good.

I get that Deep Silver put down a fair investment, to buy them from the bankruptcy, and then turn around and sink development time into revamping them and all that, and that they are trying to see if they can turn a profit from that, and probably evaluating the sales of the Redux versions to consider the value of investing in the future of the series. However, I still really think they could've done a better job of enticing previous owners. Even just making it like 50% off or something, to make us feel like we're not being totally shafted, would've gone a long way I think.

PC gamers sure are some self entitled babies.

I think the worst thing is, a month after LAST LIGHT COMPLETE came out, Last Light Redux was announced.

It was pretty fucked up of them.

Another fine reason not to pre-order games. :/

2033 is listed as a "pre-order" in EU2 store LOL

Pre-purchase now and receive one copy of Red Faction Guerrilla!

I'm okay with Metro 2033 being pulled as there is no reason to have two versions. Anyone who buys Metro 2033 without knowing of Redux would likely have buyers remorse. I am not okay with the fact that Last Light's Redux came out so quickly after the game. It should have been added as DLC as opposed to a totally new game.

Like seriously, Skyrim has the HD pack, should they have held it back and released Skyrim HD Edition? Some developers really need a morality check.

The real question is, will all those free Metro 2033 keys gain value now that it's no longer available? I just checked the store and I can see Metro 2033, but Last Light seems to be missing.

I think that this redux business is to generate capital for a new project. Like they asked their accountant what they could afford to spend, and he said they couldn't afford anything new. So they had to figure out how to make some money with their existing products.

I actually bought both the originals even though I was aware of the Redux versions. I doubt my PC could run the Redux versions well but it can run the originals well enough and they were bought during sales. I still don't like what the company is doing and I'm generally not a fan of remasters of redux(s).

lol metro 2033 is sold currently for 39.99 on the Steam Store while 2033 Redux is sold for 24.99 ????