![]() ![]() He helps Krest take down Humanimals at the port and aids Giul as she snipes enemies from the lighthouse. It’s worth noting that Artyom’s heroics aren’t purely limited to Anna. He’s not just this unstoppable force rescuing everyone around him he’s a person who needs help sometimes just like everyone else.īut unlike Artyom, the amount of times Anna needs help is disproportionate to the number of times she’s taking action. Towards the end of the game, everyone pulls together to try and nurse Artyom back to full health. Later, Duke pulls Artyom from the water as he narrowly escapes the Tsar fish. We see his friends literally carry him to the hospital wing. In fact, our first real introduction to the world of Metro Exodus (and its cast of characters) happens towards the beginning of the game when Artyom is overwhelmed by the Watchman who have cornered him in the tunnels. There’s plenty of camaraderie among this crew. But the fact that he’s constantly positioned as Anna’s savior is overkill. There’s nothing wrong with Artyom being the hero who takes center stage. It’s why everyone is on this journey to begin with. But mostly, Artyom yearns for a better life for all of them. Ultimately, we never get a strong sense of who Artyom is, but his ongoing characterization is fueled by his love for his crew. The player can opt to make Artyom even more heroic and kind by doing optional side-quests to help out the people he encounters during this journey. Throughout the game, Artyom is sent on a variety of missions to save others or help move the Aurora forward by doing things like seek fuel and water or clear a path. This makes it even more crucial that he plays an instrumental role in the group. Because Artyom is a silent protagonist, only his actions can characterize him. We Need a Hero Like most video games, Artyom needs to be the hero in order to drive the game forward and give the player a sense of purpose and importance in the world. Note: this article will include narrative spoilers involving major plot points in Metro Exodus. In a game with so few women characters, compared to men, it’s disheartening to see how much Metro Exodus missed the mark with this skilled markswoman. But this team dynamic becomes imbalanced, as Artyom’s wife, Anna-the best sniper in the group-constantly needs saving. Crew members are quick to lend a hand, both directly and indirectly. Igor's in-game head model was designed by Maryna Chemerys.Metro Exodus involves a harsh journey across Moscow as Artyom, alongside the rest of his crew aboard the Aurora train, attempts to find a habitable environment where everyone can settle down and finally live peacefully.Duke shares Artyom's blood type, AB Rh Positive.Its most common translation is "lord" or "duke", though in some languages it has evolved to mean "priest". Knyaz (Polish: kniaź, książe Russian: князь Czech: kníže, kněžka Serbo-Croatian: кнeз, etc.) is a historical Slavonic title that was used throughout the primarily Slavic lands of Eastern Europe, including Poland and Russia.During the prologue, when Artyom is rescued by the Ranger squad outside of VDNKh, Duke mentions that Artyom will be getting some Spartan blood, and in the character section of Artyoms dirary, Letyaga's quote "We be one blood, thou and I" is written. Whilst Duke is a character introduced only in the video game, Metro Exodus, his backstory as well as several lines of dialogue indicate he may well be Letyaga from the novel. Artyom is forced to leave Duke behind and jump on the train alone. ![]() If Artyom killed a large number of Fanatics, however, Silantius will sound the alarm, resulting in Duke getting shot. If Artyom avoided unnecessary casualties, Silantius will tell his followers to hold their fire, and Duke will safely jump on the train together with Artyom. Duke's fate depends on how many fanatics Artyom has killed. He, together with Artyom, will confront Silantius in the main control room. For Duke, this journey is the perfect way to test his own abilities.ĭuke will accompany Artyom on the final mission in the Volga, to lower the bridge so the Aurora can pass. Always testing himself and pushing his limit, often prone to taking risks to ensure the mission is complete. ![]() No matter the danger, he is the first to volunteer. One of the youngest aboard the Aurora and recently signed up as a scout in the Rangers, Duke is eager to go on any mission. A young Ranger of the Sparta Order, Duke was one of the few survivors of the Battle for D6 - along with Artyom, Miller, Letyaga, Stepan, and several tens of others. ![]()
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