Metro 2033 - Where It All Started - Opening Gameplay - PC

Swifty Unknown| 00:19:39|Apr 21, 2026
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The team moves through hostile outposts toward the surface, checking crates for ammo and preparing to face threats.

Gripping early Metro 2033 opening with Arum and Hunter, where survival hinges on teamwork, tense tunnel crossings, and the rise of the Dark Ones.

Summary

Swifty Unknown gives us a bustling taste of Metro 2033’s opening sequence through Arum and his allies. The clip follows a mission to reach the surface, navigating a militarized outpost, gated corridors, and a perilous service tunnel bypass. We hear battle-ready banter as the team estimates threats, whether mutants or the looming Dark Ones, and we watch them arm up, pull a gate shut, and push through a tense hospital encounter. The dialogue threads together grim worldbuilding—from the idea of “survival of the fittest” to Hunter’s uneasy reunion with Arthur and Artium. The moment you hear the Dark Ones described as “the next step in evolution,” you sense the franchise’s philosophical edge amid relentless action. The video blends atmospheric cues with practical survival tasks: grab ammo from crates, check the auxiliary hand system, and stay alert for intruders in the main vent shaft. As they head toward Ria station, fear and resolve collide, foreshadowing the larger journey beyond the tunnels. Swifty Unknown captures not just the action, but the gritty, claustrophobic mood that defines Metro’s opening crawl.

Key Takeaways

  • The crew uses the auxiliary hand system to open gates and checks crates for ammo and media as they advance through the outpost.
  • Dark Ones are introduced as a amenazas beyond ordinary mutants, described as the 'next step in evolution' and a source of fear that shapes the group’s decisions.
  • The team relies on disciplined radio chatter for coordination, with phrases like 'We’re at the tower' and 'I trust everything to you' highlighting their tight-knit Dynamic.
  • Hunter’s arrival and the reunion with familiar faces (Artium, Alex) set up the larger narrative arc about the outside world’s collapse and the strategic split between allies.
  • New York postcards and trader chatter hint at the broader lore and cultural decay that enrich Metro’s post-apocalyptic setting.
  • The journey from hospital corridors to the surface and toward Ria station marks a concrete progression toward the surface world, escalating stakes and danger.
  • The dialogue frames a grim philosophy—'If it's hostile, you'll kill it'—which underscores the harsh choices characters must make to survive.

Who Is This For?

Fans of Metro 2033 or post-apocalyptic shooters who want a flavorful taste of the opening hours, including lore hints, key characters, and the mood that drives the first act.

Notable Quotes

"Dark Ones. Well, whatever in hell they are, my order has a motto. If it's hostile, you'll kill it."
Introduces the Dark Ones as the looming, intelligent threat and frames the harsh code guiding the group.
"Intruder in the main vent shaft. They're coming in from above."
Signals imminent danger and the breach that heightens tension in the hospital zone.
"If we are to survive, this threat must be eliminated. No matter the cost."
Shows the urgent, deadly resolve driving the group’s mission.

Questions This Video Answers

  • How do Dark Ones differ from regular mutants in Metro 2033 opening scenes?
  • What role does the service tunnel bypass play in escaping a blocked route to the surface?
  • Who are the key characters Arum, Hunter, Artium, and Alex in Metro 2033 and how do they relate?
  • What is the significance of Ria Station in the early Metro 2033 storyline?
  • How does Metro 2033 establish its tone and world-building in its opening gameplay?
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Full Transcript
Hey, Arum. When you left your home station, do you ever think we'll end up in a place like this? Not knowing whether we were about to save our world or send it straight to hell. Gotcha. We'll have to get through the military outpost to reach the surface. Something's moving in the next room. Open the gate. I'll cover. [ __ ] is always breaking down in here. Use the auxiliary hand system to open the gate. check those crates for ammo and media. Follow me. Okay, up we go. Woohoo. Seems like nobody's home. Before we hit the surface, put your gas without like a goldfish outside. We're almost there. This is the tool of performance room. It's really close to the tower. Grab your weapon, Suki. Here they come. Let's give it a pull. Okay, let's pull together. Ready? Pull. Let's move out. And here it is. Come in. You're coming from loud and clear. Over. We're at the tower. I repeat, we're at the tower. Need the group. Move out. Over. Well, that's affirmative. We've made contact. They should be in the vicinity of the tower now. Over. Roger. We'll contact you again when we're at the top of the tower. Get a fix on our location then. Over. Glad to see you, Colonel. Did you hear that? Listen. What the hell is it? on the second. Stay calm. Watch your back, boys. Okay. Okay. Looks going to be tougher than my day. [ __ ] Fire and drill. There it is. Artium awake at last. I see Hunter's on his way in. He should have news from the other stations. Come on. Let's go, Ar. [ __ ] Pigs, disease. I've been through worse and I'm not giving up. What's your plan? But they damage mind. Sooner or later, this leads to death. I I can't I can't reach. Wait. No. Keep away from me. What the hell? Who could that be? It's Hunter. Mutants. Don't knock first. Open the damn gate. Welcome to exhibition Hunter. Thanks. Now close your git. It's been a long time, Hunter. Good to see you, Alex. Hello, Artium. So, Hunter, what's happening in the outside world these days? Not much. Most of what I hear is about exhibition and the undead infesting your tunnels. Artium, I met a trader selling old postcards of New York City. I thought of your wall. These are not the usual mutant creatures. This is something else. What the hell? Something much worse. Dark ones. Well, whatever in hell they are, my order has a motto. If it's hostile, you'll kill it. Intruder in the main vent shaft. They're coming in from above. [ __ ] Just what we needed. There are wound here just behind the wall. G, take your group to the tents. We must stay here and defend the hall. All right, here quickly. Get a weapon. Damn, they never come this far into this station. It's the hospital. They smelled the blood. Ow. Heat. Art team, are you all right? Of course. He's a dead eyee shot this one. No dark ones here. Just the usual tunnel trash. Even when you don't see them, the dark ones are there. Fear. That's their weapon. That's what made the Nololises run through the tunnels like rats. The dark ones are not simple mutants. They're homous. The next step in evolution. You've heard about survival of the fittest. Guess what? We lost. What's happened to you, Alex? You can go like lambs to the slaughter. I'll hang on to whatever life I got with teeth and claws. And I'll take more than a few of your homon novice with me to hell. You think you're some old movie cowboy? Have a look, Arthur. 10 soldiers trained in combat. Their bodies broken, their minds gone. The dark ones. COMPLETELY DESTROYED THE OUTER GUARD POST. The devil knows what's happening out there beyond your perimeter. I must go be on the situation. Listen carefully at him. If I'm not back here by morning, you must get to Paul Station and find a man named Miller. Tell him what's happened to me and what's stirring in the northern tunnels. Show this to Miller so he knows I've sent you. I trust everything to you, Artiller. Don't let me down. If we are to survive, this threat must be eliminated. No matter the cost. Eliminated. Understand? Okay, that's it. Put it down. Here, here. Move out. So, you ready to move out? Are you ready? Well, let's go then. If I didn't land that day, I'm going to imagine that your invention was the number one wound to the world. It's for me being you. Take that seat tomb and you Eugene. Take this one. Did anybody forget anything? So, you get your gear. Let's go then. Hey guys, going to Ria? Yeah, we are. Can I get a lift? Sure, but no free rides. You'll have to pull the lever sometimes. I can do that. Let's go then. All righty then. Good luck to everyone staying home and to us too. Let's go. Good luck to us. Are you ready to finally be somewhere else? Free at last. Huh? Well, for as long as the ride takes anyway. Should be fun. More dangerous. Even better, right? Actually, I didn't even reach the station itself. I was suddenly overcome with fear. Slow down. Peter, what's up? A military caravan got stuck near Alexa. A tunnel collapse or other [ __ ] You have to use the service tunnel bypassing Alex. Ah, [ __ ] I hate this tunnel. All right, Peter, open up the gate. No point being stuck here forever. Why? Well, what's wrong with that tunnel? Well, it's an ordinary tunnel. Not as well lit, maybe. I went through that last month, and well, I just don't like it, that's all. Have a safe trip. We're riding a hand car. So, I think we'll make it there. Okay. Damn. That's my hammer. If you help push the lever, we'll get there sooner. Okay, Eugene, you go help the men. We should move faster here. You watch the back, aren't you? Sure, I'll help. That way, we'll get to Ria in no time. Right now, we should get out of here sooner. It's scary when they're around and I pity them. Them? Who? Who? Who them? Can you hear them? What do you mean them? What are you talking about? What? What the hell is going on? What is What is What is What is happening to me? Huh? Huh? My head. That's you. What is it? over here. If we are to survive, this must be eliminated. No matter the cost. Heat. Heat. All right. What the hell is going on? [ __ ] Wake up, people. People wake up for Christ's sake. WHAT IS WORRIES? WAKE UP, WARRIORS. [ __ ] It's no good. Oh god. Sugar down. You sure? Come on. Save me. I take my gun here. What are you doing? You have the ammo. Conserve the ammo. Help. We're almost at the road block. Just wait. A He's alive. Come here. Quick. Don't use a flamethrower. Give him a chance. Go. Let's get some stuff. That was hot. I need a drink. Ria station was only the first stop on my journey, but the caravan went no further. So before parting ways, we drank to celebrate our survival. The vodka didn't drown my fear of traveling onto police alone, but I was about to find myself with an unexpected and notorious partner.

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