Reshade and SweetFX for Metro 2033. This is a place and play, no adjustments required.
For the REDUX version go here Moddb.com
Set game to DX11 (as shown in below pic) before installing files.
To Install:
Download and extract to the following location:
C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Metro 2033
To Uninstall:
Remove the same files.
Adjust ingame settings.
Advanced DOF is known to cause issues in the vanilla game, leave off for best results.
Comparison pics.
Gameplay.
Additional Setups:
Nvidia Users: Enable DSR in your Nvidia control panel (as shown here), under the global settings. (I checked all the boxes to allow for all the resolutions).
ATI Users: Enable VSR here.
Mod Information.
This is meant to enhance the overall game.
Use the Sweetfx/SweetFX_settings.txt file to alter settings.
Use ScrollLock to enable/disable effects.
Using the Printscreen, will generate ingame screenshots.
They can be found placed in the game folder, where the files were placed.
Use FastStone Image Viewer, to convert them to jpg or other formats.
Trouble Shooting: Mod
Install the DX9 final release if you haven't done so previously. DX9 Final Release June2010
DX install: Download and run the file, tell it to extract to c:\dx, then after goto c:\dx and run the dxsetup file.
Check to make sure you are using the newest graphics drivers.
Try disabling any turbo or overclocking software.
For the newest versions and information go here Reshade.me
Open Source
As of January 1st 2017, ReShade is open sourced under the terms and conditions of the BSD 3-clause license! You can help development with your own contributions via the official GitHub repository.
Thanks to Christian Jensen (CeeJay.dk) and Crosire for reshade and sweetfx.
I hope you find these programs and adjustments helpful at making your game more enjoyable.
Thanks also to Mod DB and the Mod DB Community.