samdada

had same issue.
 
solution 
1 >> install game 
2 >> manually install directx update- directx 11-- c++ redistributable -- nvidia physx (for nvidia card users only). 
3 >>all these files which u need to install manually are located in your c:/program files/thq/metro2033/install folder. 
4 >> for those of you using skidrow's crack -- after all the installations are done copy metro2033.exe from skidrow (if u r using skidrow's crack) and replace it in the metro2033 directory. have fun playing :) 
5 >> for those using the legit game-- no need for step 4,
 
Hope this helps...
 
if you follow the above steps correctly, u wont have startup crashes after AGAME screen.