THQ announced today that their latest first-person shooter with elements of survival horror, Metro 2033, has been released and is on the shelves for both the PC and Xbox 360.

Based on a novel by Russian writer Dmitry Glukhovsky, Metro 2033 combines survival horror, an intelligent plot and character development to create a unique experience and original genre.

"Metro 2033 offers gamers an experience unlike any other," said Richard Williams, Vice President, THQ Global Brand Management. "We've taken an extremely deep, engaging story, an incredible Russian twist on the post apocalyptic setting, and wrapped it up in some of the very best cinematic, first person action gameplay. The world of Metro 2033 is going to be talked about for years to come, just like other great gaming worlds that have gone before."

Metro 2033's atmosphere and design is made possible by the technology that created it, the 4A Engine. The engine produces incredible visuals on the Xbox 360 while PC gamers will benefit from a host of advanced features that will set a standard in graphical fidelity.

Metro 2033 has already received critical acclaim around the world and is set to become a "Sleeper Hit" of 2010.