Was the story behind apocalypse, monsters and Dark ones ever explained?

[BRox]

Either in sequel or books. If yes, spoil me.

[Jig McGalliger]

Not exactly. Last light certainly delves into some of how their society works and their reasoning for the "attacks." Their origin remains a mystery, though I;m sure most think they mutated directly from humans. There could be other clusters of Dark Ones around the world. Not much is defined, though 2035 novel should reveal more.

It releases in 3 weeks in English

[BRox]

I mean, I know that Dark Ones are mutated humans and monsters are mutated animals. Apocalypse was due to nuclear missiles. But then there are the questions - how did it happen that some humans mutated to Dark Ones and others to Librarians? What is the demon origin? They don't look like bats to me. When they all came to be? I'm not radiation expert, but aren't mutations supposed to happen over time? So, nuclear missiles strike -> dozen years/generations pass -> mutated species. In game it says that Artyom lived on surface as kid before strike and later while he was still kid he encountered Dark Ones. That's just too fast.
And who the hell started nuclear war?

[Jig McGalliger]

Librarians aren't from humans, supposedly... Pretty sure that it's a video game.

http://enterthemetro.com/us/survivors/

[Jimmy Rustler]

The communities remind me of Dwarf Fortress.

[Waiting to Visit Japan (^.-)]

Originally posted by Lykan:

And who the hell started nuclear war?

The author was making a comment on the insanity of nuclear war. With so many nations having so many weapons it doesn't matter who starts it. Once started the devastation will end society as we know it. There is no blame at that point. Everyone loses.

It's intended to paint a depressing picture of a grim world. It's not an adventure.

The journey Artyom takes in the book illustrates how people remain people regardless of the aftermath. The book is not a "shooter" story. It is a series of encounters, each of which is a comment on a different aspect of human behavior.

In the end, by the time Artyom realizes the Dark Ones were not an enemy the missles were already on the way. He knows what he has done. And he knows it can't be undone. With tears he returns to the Metro.

Who started the war is moot. No matter where you are, the missles arrive regardless. And with them comes poisoned air and a bleak existence underground.

Considering he was only 18 when he wrote it the book is actually pretty good.
The game is also good.
But they are very different.

"Artyom jerked back, hoping that the salvo could still be stopped. But he suddenly
understood that everything was already over."