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S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl (PC Games, 2007)
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Platform: PC Games
Publisher: THQ, Inc.
Release Date: Mar 2007
Rating: Mature, Rating Pending
Genre: First-Person, Shooter
UPC: 752919491645
Product ID: EPID6484486
Description: First-person shooter, set in the near future, shortly after another disaster in Chernobyl. The authorities surround the area with the Russian equivalent of the U.S. National Guard, and they begin to hear weird screams and rumblings comin...
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S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Has Finally Arrived !!Review created: 04/05/07
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10 of 14 people found this review helpful.
It's been six years in the making, has seen the development scissors leave parts of the original plan on the cutting room floor, but has it been worth the wait? Or does S.T.A.L.K.E.R. suck? Well, the answer to the latter question is 'no', however there are chinks in the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. armour...
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In case you're new to the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. party, the game begins in a hole underground where, referred to as the 'Marked One', the amnesia-suffering lead character - i.e. you - wakes up knowing only one thing - for reasons yet to be revealed, you want a guy named Strelok dead. Initially, you're given main-mission stuff and side missions (which are generally a bit rubbish) by a trader, who works from the hole.
What then follows is a plot that takes you, scavenger of the irradiated wasteland surrounding Chernobyl after the meltdown of the nuclear power station, into horror, action and exploration and ultimately to the mystery that lies at the heart of the Zone.
Anyone who's tracked S.T.A.L.K.E.R. will know it's been billed as a survival-horror-FPS-RPG. It's primarily a first-person shooter although one that more rewards careful exploration, patience and a cautious approach. But that isn't to say combat isn't gratifying. Oh no.
Not only has GSC provided a solid array of firepower that should be enough to keep gun fetishists happy, but human enemy AI - at its best - can create intense firefights as it ducks behind cover and attempts to outflank your position. At its worst, well, it's bad. Interestingly, other humans make up the majority of the opposition but when the game does decide to chuck a really nasty monster your way or other terror, it's a memorable moment.
And with its inventory system and RPG elements that include employing Zone artefacts to alter stats, it continues to remind us of Deus Ex. But with more shooting. Plus the need to scrounge weapons, ammo, food, anti-radiation drugs and such from the environment for survival's sake, natch. The majority of the survival element slots in well, but the need to eat feels a little superfluous.
Sadly, one of S.T.A.L.K.E.R.'s key stumbles is where the main storyline struggles to assert itself, and characterisation leaves a lot to be desired - and if you're attention strays it's not impossible to lose track of your position in the main-mission chain. It doesn't help either that you're not provided full, detailed information about your PDA - features of which include a Zone map and a mission log - and on-screen 'radar'. Too much you're left to your own devices to try and determine what means what regards the interface.
As criminally negligent and annoying as that is, though, it simply can't detract from the game's setting. It is, in a word, fantastic, even if the world isn't completely free-roaming (a la Oblivion) but instead is broken down into chunks - which are sizeable - with loading zones in between.
In fact, it could be argued that the Zone is the real star of the piece, GSC creating a brilliant environment to which our hats are doffed. Littered with a variety of anomalies which can cause the unwary to explode and other delightful stuff, mutant doggies, deserted buildings, weather effects, real-time day/night cycles etc. It creates a deliciously unique atmosphere.
I can go into more details, but I'm running out of characters. The graphics, design & overall gameplay that took 6yrs to make is not going to blow you away, but it's fun.
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In case you're new to the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. party, the game begins in a hole underground where, referred to as the 'Marked One', the amnesia-suffering lead character - i.e. you - wakes up knowing only one thing - for reasons yet to be revealed, you want a guy named Strelok dead. Initially, you're given main-mission stuff and side missions (which are generally a bit rubbish) by a trader, who works from the hole.
What then follows is a plot that takes you, scavenger of the irradiated wasteland surrounding Chernobyl after the meltdown of the nuclear power station, into horror, action and exploration and ultimately to the mystery that lies at the heart of the Zone.
Anyone who's tracked S.T.A.L.K.E.R. will know it's been billed as a survival-horror-FPS-RPG. It's primarily a first-person shooter although one that more rewards careful exploration, patience and a cautious approach. But that isn't to say combat isn't gratifying. Oh no.
Not only has GSC provided a solid array of firepower that should be enough to keep gun fetishists happy, but human enemy AI - at its best - can create intense firefights as it ducks behind cover and attempts to outflank your position. At its worst, well, it's bad. Interestingly, other humans make up the majority of the opposition but when the game does decide to chuck a really nasty monster your way or other terror, it's a memorable moment.
And with its inventory system and RPG elements that include employing Zone artefacts to alter stats, it continues to remind us of Deus Ex. But with more shooting. Plus the need to scrounge weapons, ammo, food, anti-radiation drugs and such from the environment for survival's sake, natch. The majority of the survival element slots in well, but the need to eat feels a little superfluous.
Sadly, one of S.T.A.L.K.E.R.'s key stumbles is where the main storyline struggles to assert itself, and characterisation leaves a lot to be desired - and if you're attention strays it's not impossible to lose track of your position in the main-mission chain. It doesn't help either that you're not provided full, detailed information about your PDA - features of which include a Zone map and a mission log - and on-screen 'radar'. Too much you're left to your own devices to try and determine what means what regards the interface.
As criminally negligent and annoying as that is, though, it simply can't detract from the game's setting. It is, in a word, fantastic, even if the world isn't completely free-roaming (a la Oblivion) but instead is broken down into chunks - which are sizeable - with loading zones in between.
In fact, it could be argued that the Zone is the real star of the piece, GSC creating a brilliant environment to which our hats are doffed. Littered with a variety of anomalies which can cause the unwary to explode and other delightful stuff, mutant doggies, deserted buildings, weather effects, real-time day/night cycles etc. It creates a deliciously unique atmosphere.
I can go into more details, but I'm running out of characters. The graphics, design & overall gameplay that took 6yrs to make is not going to blow you away, but it's fun.
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.. Is this real?!Review created: 03/23/07
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) 4 of 4 people found this review helpful.
I got this game yestersday and Hooked; I am skipping my regular OL matchups at BF2142, COD2 and Deadlines @ office.... but anyway.
The Good:
A. The graphic looks so frightenly real. The hype this game had on using real location graphic is true. Simply amazing
B. Strong A.I. - This game had smart AI. as much as F.E.A.R and HL 2 can ever offered. (I am playing the novice level and I still get my asre waxed!)
C. realism - Weapons reacts like in real world - forget about john wooing with dual pistols... your bullets are ineffective less then 50 yards (like the real thing) and your gun can acutally jam. Re-load time is real instead of the speed of a quick draw champion.
You character would also get tired and you need acutal food. Very creative used of stealth. NPC interaction is a good thing. Weights you carries is a real issue in this game.
The Bad (?):
A. Not so cool names for all those items - jellyfish? wrench? a Vortex? Couldn't they just used their Russian name so make the game a bit more exotic?
B. Not so clear plotline.. I know you are supposed to do this thing.. but why? Couldn't we see more of a true survial thing? -- Maybe we will see it one the new Fallout FPS later this year.
The Ugly (?):
I think this might be my system fault.. (using a 2 generation old P4 with 6200 nvidia @ 800x600) But there are shadow blurring on my screen all over the place. I also have crashed a few times now. (which was a known issue on this game Final Beta.)
There is also a lack of true autosave - but I think F.E.A.R. had spoiled me on that one.
Conclusion:
This game is by far, the most mature shooter I have ever play - everything acts like the real life... (The last game that incorperated real world economics with realism but less graphic was the first Deux Ex)
A solid 4.5 game. FPS fans - you will enjoy this game.
The Good:
A. The graphic looks so frightenly real. The hype this game had on using real location graphic is true. Simply amazing
B. Strong A.I. - This game had smart AI. as much as F.E.A.R and HL 2 can ever offered. (I am playing the novice level and I still get my asre waxed!)
C. realism - Weapons reacts like in real world - forget about john wooing with dual pistols... your bullets are ineffective less then 50 yards (like the real thing) and your gun can acutally jam. Re-load time is real instead of the speed of a quick draw champion.
You character would also get tired and you need acutal food. Very creative used of stealth. NPC interaction is a good thing. Weights you carries is a real issue in this game.
The Bad (?):
A. Not so cool names for all those items - jellyfish? wrench? a Vortex? Couldn't they just used their Russian name so make the game a bit more exotic?
B. Not so clear plotline.. I know you are supposed to do this thing.. but why? Couldn't we see more of a true survial thing? -- Maybe we will see it one the new Fallout FPS later this year.
The Ugly (?):
I think this might be my system fault.. (using a 2 generation old P4 with 6200 nvidia @ 800x600) But there are shadow blurring on my screen all over the place. I also have crashed a few times now. (which was a known issue on this game Final Beta.)
There is also a lack of true autosave - but I think F.E.A.R. had spoiled me on that one.
Conclusion:
This game is by far, the most mature shooter I have ever play - everything acts like the real life... (The last game that incorperated real world economics with realism but less graphic was the first Deux Ex)
A solid 4.5 game. FPS fans - you will enjoy this game.
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Stalker best of the best in 2007Review created: 05/01/08
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) 3 of 3 people found this review helpful.
When patched to 1.04 and Faikes mod 2.4 added in, this is the best game of 2007. when you have finished it with all 7 endings, reload and patch to 1.04 add in Poiboi mod for a totally new game. both are wonderful. After this put in oblovion lost mod 3.14 and the game will have a different challenge just as much fum as the others. Hope their next release in August is just as good.
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Graphically Impressive!Review created: 03/19/07
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) 3 of 6 people found this review helpful.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl has great graphics easy to control gameplay and enjoyable storyline. If you love these types of games it will be an A+ on your list.
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Great game, but requires patience2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
STALKER plays and feels like you are deep in the baddest part of east Europe. This is a refreshing change from over-the-top shoot 'em ups. This is a stealth game, and a darned hard one. Pick fights carefully and conserve resources. Explore everywhere and save often. If you want a gaming experience that is truly different, stick with STALKER long enough for it to grow on you.
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DynamicsReview created: 09/05/08
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2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
This Game is one of the best FPS games I have played. It is sort of a mix between a First person shooter and a role playing game, especially Fallout.
The game is very dynamic and has more than one ending. The possibilities of what you can do with your interactions with the a-life and with the in-game factions are huge. Making allies with one will lead to hostilities with another.
There are a lot of great mods out there for STALKER. The mods that add an element of realism really add a lot to the game play and makes it play 10 times better and also make it a lot more fun.
The game is very dynamic and has more than one ending. The possibilities of what you can do with your interactions with the a-life and with the in-game factions are huge. Making allies with one will lead to hostilities with another.
There are a lot of great mods out there for STALKER. The mods that add an element of realism really add a lot to the game play and makes it play 10 times better and also make it a lot more fun.
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great gameReview created: 09/05/08
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2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
This game is a blast to play. At first I played it w/o the patches and it was a nightmare. However, when you download the latest patch the glitches pretty much go away. Be prepared to have a pretty beefy system to play this game to it's fullest potential.
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STALKER2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
Yhis is really a good game. I like having to make decisions on what to do during the game. The AI of the enemy is exceptional. It's really really hard on the 3 difficulty or above, had to back down to the 2nd. The game seems to get harder as you advance in the levels.
It takes a pretty good system to run it on the highest settings.
It takes a pretty good system to run it on the highest settings.
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A few games in one.1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
I'm a half-life nut so I'm comparing Stalker to that type of game.
The game is OK, not really blown away by it. It is a mix of several types of games: role playing, first person shooter, etc. More strategy involved, reading info, bartering, buying, selling, and earning items by doing missions as you go along. Huge map, but you have to rest every so often when running and even walking (which is a huge pain). Walking and running is simulated where you sway back and forth (can be a little disorienting at times). If you have better than minimum requirements to play this game it’s pretty decent. It’s a bit different for my taste and have enjoyed playing it thus far.
The game is OK, not really blown away by it. It is a mix of several types of games: role playing, first person shooter, etc. More strategy involved, reading info, bartering, buying, selling, and earning items by doing missions as you go along. Huge map, but you have to rest every so often when running and even walking (which is a huge pain). Walking and running is simulated where you sway back and forth (can be a little disorienting at times). If you have better than minimum requirements to play this game it’s pretty decent. It’s a bit different for my taste and have enjoyed playing it thus far.
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Explorable, fun, well executedReview created: 04/29/08
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1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Genre: Action/First person shooter/Role-Playing
Once you patch the game to version 1.05 or 1.06, the game is excellent. I haven't found a single glitch yet. The game has an excellent, unpredictable plot. The characters are believable, and the whole game is quite fun overall. It's a bit scary, and some of the language is rough. However, neither of those aspects detract from a game that is rated 17+.
Highs: Good gameplay, realistic physics, and A.I.. Interesting characters and missions. I particularly enjoyed the artifacts and the roleplaying aspects of the game.
Lows: Versions 1.00-1.103 are quite buggy. The text and speech elements have some grammar and spelling problems on occasion. Some of the weapons are uselessly weak.
Once you patch the game to version 1.05 or 1.06, the game is excellent. I haven't found a single glitch yet. The game has an excellent, unpredictable plot. The characters are believable, and the whole game is quite fun overall. It's a bit scary, and some of the language is rough. However, neither of those aspects detract from a game that is rated 17+.
Highs: Good gameplay, realistic physics, and A.I.. Interesting characters and missions. I particularly enjoyed the artifacts and the roleplaying aspects of the game.
Lows: Versions 1.00-1.103 are quite buggy. The text and speech elements have some grammar and spelling problems on occasion. Some of the weapons are uselessly weak.
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A full featured War GameReview created: 04/08/08(updated 04/08/08)
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1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Stalker has succeeded in creating what "is" a compilation of all video game options into 1 game. Since the game is based upon what is referred to as "THE ZONE" , it is based upon the Russian Military's efforts to protect the surrounding inhabitants from being contaminated by the unpredictable foreign environment that the Chernobyl incident created.
The game challenges you to take on the role of "The Marked One" , who was sent to kill Shrelok who controls the corruption within the zone itself. You fill the shoes of a man who must , not only live , but survive in the zone , since once you enter , you can't be permitted to leave on your own to contaminate other people.
Unlike alot of other "War Games" , Stalker has collected all of the features that exist in most FPS & RPG video games and rolled them into 1 , with the addition of extras such as radioactivity and electrical force field (anomalies) and such. Making this game stand alone amongst other traditionally styled "War Games".
Snapshots don't do this game justice , suggesting that it may be some sort of gools and goblins type of mastery with futuristic weapons that kill at will. With conventional weapons you are given a backpack and sent out into the zone to be challenged by it's countless features as what is equivalent to a soldier who must use his skills to survive and carry out his mission.
Stalker is extremely different in that you will experience the grass on the ground react to the speed of the existing wind which can change into sandstorm effects with rain and lightening included. When suddenly you are attacked by a pack of rogue mutated dogs who roam the zone looking for food to survive. All the while you had been navigating a route through the electrically charged forcefields that are called (anomalies) , avoiding them and being careful not to step into their paths. Yet , the dogs or mutated animals and cattle may cause you to retreat or react towards the electrical fields , depleting your strength and abilities to heal yourself with health packs you must collect along your way from enemies.
Also unlike most video games , the enemies you kill , or have been killed , do not disappear , they remain laying so that you can collect items from their backpacks , building your own personal equipment as you so choose. This creates a realistic atmosphere which would exist in what would be a nuclear disaster zone after a nuclear explosion. Gore is not included.
Overall the storyline is fantastic and realistic in every way. In fact , any damage you sustain is not only the same as damage in the game "Call Of Duty2" , where you breathe harder and move slower when hit by enemy fire and such , but you have several meters which show you the condition of your health so that you can decide which pieces of equipment you need to use from your backpack to regain full ability and stop your heavy breathing. Such as , bandages , foods , drinks or health packs , each having their own positive measured effects upon your health. You also have an "armour" meter which shows you the condition of your clothing or suit.
Since I have seemed to have "cracked the code" to running this game with only 512mb of memory feel free to message me about any problems you may be having running this game and I will help you out (free) from your wall plug in , to your game disk if I can , please send your system information along with your problem.
throttlerider1
The game challenges you to take on the role of "The Marked One" , who was sent to kill Shrelok who controls the corruption within the zone itself. You fill the shoes of a man who must , not only live , but survive in the zone , since once you enter , you can't be permitted to leave on your own to contaminate other people.
Unlike alot of other "War Games" , Stalker has collected all of the features that exist in most FPS & RPG video games and rolled them into 1 , with the addition of extras such as radioactivity and electrical force field (anomalies) and such. Making this game stand alone amongst other traditionally styled "War Games".
Snapshots don't do this game justice , suggesting that it may be some sort of gools and goblins type of mastery with futuristic weapons that kill at will. With conventional weapons you are given a backpack and sent out into the zone to be challenged by it's countless features as what is equivalent to a soldier who must use his skills to survive and carry out his mission.
Stalker is extremely different in that you will experience the grass on the ground react to the speed of the existing wind which can change into sandstorm effects with rain and lightening included. When suddenly you are attacked by a pack of rogue mutated dogs who roam the zone looking for food to survive. All the while you had been navigating a route through the electrically charged forcefields that are called (anomalies) , avoiding them and being careful not to step into their paths. Yet , the dogs or mutated animals and cattle may cause you to retreat or react towards the electrical fields , depleting your strength and abilities to heal yourself with health packs you must collect along your way from enemies.
Also unlike most video games , the enemies you kill , or have been killed , do not disappear , they remain laying so that you can collect items from their backpacks , building your own personal equipment as you so choose. This creates a realistic atmosphere which would exist in what would be a nuclear disaster zone after a nuclear explosion. Gore is not included.
Overall the storyline is fantastic and realistic in every way. In fact , any damage you sustain is not only the same as damage in the game "Call Of Duty2" , where you breathe harder and move slower when hit by enemy fire and such , but you have several meters which show you the condition of your health so that you can decide which pieces of equipment you need to use from your backpack to regain full ability and stop your heavy breathing. Such as , bandages , foods , drinks or health packs , each having their own positive measured effects upon your health. You also have an "armour" meter which shows you the condition of your clothing or suit.
Since I have seemed to have "cracked the code" to running this game with only 512mb of memory feel free to message me about any problems you may be having running this game and I will help you out (free) from your wall plug in , to your game disk if I can , please send your system information along with your problem.
throttlerider1
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The Most Atmospheric Shooter
) 1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
This has to be the most atmospheric shooter I've ever seen. The minute you get in, you really feel the zone getting into you. The storyline is a bit mixing up if you don't read all info in your PDA but it doesn't really matters. I think it might be considered hard for some inexperienced players though, so if you're new to RPGs/FPSs, I would not start by a game like this, even at easy difficulty.
All in all, this is a great shooter for people that loved other games like Resident Evil 4 and such. Great ambiance, fun RPG elements, and, most of all, realistic and fun shooting make this a good game for anyone willing to have a blast playing a single-player FPS.
All in all, this is a great shooter for people that loved other games like Resident Evil 4 and such. Great ambiance, fun RPG elements, and, most of all, realistic and fun shooting make this a good game for anyone willing to have a blast playing a single-player FPS.
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S.T.A.L.K.E.R. is an amazing gameReview created: 01/21/08
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1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. is an amazing game that offers huge- and I mean huge- levels, a dark and scary feeling everytime I start it up, and a long game play time which means I still won't have beaten it a week from now. Because it was in development for so long, you have some good options to scale back the graphics so you can play it on older or lower end systems, I can even play it on my two year old laptop. The game itself has a good touch of reality, even though it isn't even close to being real. Things like bullet drop, and constantly having to keep an eye on your health helps me feel like I am not God, but rather a normal person being shot at by other normal (and other not so normal) people. There are other interesting gameplay features like having to eat food, having a weight limit on things you can carry, and being able to clip "artifacts" to your belt to increase your abilities to do some things. All in all, this is an excellent first-person shooter for people looking to play a game that is different, even though it is not revolutionary. It is solid gameplay that will last you for many hours and give you many late nights of gaming fun.
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STAKER Shadow of Chernobyl. Hard to Beat for the Price!Review created: 12/23/07
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1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
This game got quite a bit of hype from the development community but little from gamers.
Well after Playing Stalker SOC you can understand why the developers hyped the game being a truely original tactical FPS these days is a real achievement.
Ive been an avid fps player since the duke nukem & quake 1 days.
Ive not been thrilled with many of the tactical shooters that have shown up over the years due to the general extremely slow pace or over emphasis on stealth.
But i got chernobyl & it is as more tactical fps should be offering more options than most & never forces you to sneak through mission but never keeps you from doing so either.
You play a STALKER..
"Whatever their motivation, over time these individuals - Scavengers, Trespassers, Adventurers, Loners, Killer, Explorers and Robbers - have become known as S.T.A.L.K.E.R.s."
This game offers more of a reason to play than the same ole "kill the terrorist plot.
And the plot doesnt suffer from being a rescramble of cleaches in the genre.
You spend all your time playing in and around an area called "the zone".
The zone being the area most affected by the storys "2nd" chernobyl disaster.
There is always a choice of missions, they are broken into 2 classes of the main "mission" & jobs that you get rewarded for.
Since SOC has a lively economy youll need money at times.
You can trade with most NPCs but there are at least 4 actual vendor characters in the game as well.
There are almost always at least 3 different jobs to be had to help with funds.
You can join different military factions while in the game like "Duty" who want to destroy the zone & all its inhabitants or "freedom" who see the zone as an area that is to be contained but the creatures have the right to exist within the zones borders.
Even venture through the game as a loner neutral in the eyes of both factions if youd like.
The map in the game is huge "bigger than the rpg Morrowind".
There are alot of NPCs in the game some friend, foe & others neutral.
Gather up weapons, ammo & items that dead characters carry to use or sell.
Collect "artifacts" items that come from *abnormalities(*small pressure drops, lightning or fire areas) the artifacts can be equipped to boost stats or can be sold for a good price.
There are lots of different guns in the game including (sub) machine guns, assault rifles, pistols, rpg launchers & sniper rifles..
There are at several types of body armor.
Around a dozen different types of artifacts.
Many of the items characters carry & spawn are random so the game has good replay value.
There are at least 6 different endings to the game to add replay value.
The game supports up to 32 players online.
Id recomend you have at least winXP 3.0GHZ processor 1gig ram & 128 meg geforce6800 or better to play.(this will get get good results with graphics turned up 1/2 to 3/4.
You must run windows XP or vista to play.
My numerical ratings (1-10 higher is better)
Game play 9.5 an open game world & multiple endings make this hard to put down.
Sound 8.5 sounds good with my fairly weak sound card.
Graphics 9. i run graphics at 1/2 settings & it looks good so im sure its Nice turned all the way up.(if you got the pc for it)
Fun factor 10. Ive been playing this game for weeks its been an engrossing experience. Theres nothing like it. There are a few bugs but there will be more patches avaliable.
At todays price this game is a steal!!
Well after Playing Stalker SOC you can understand why the developers hyped the game being a truely original tactical FPS these days is a real achievement.
Ive been an avid fps player since the duke nukem & quake 1 days.
Ive not been thrilled with many of the tactical shooters that have shown up over the years due to the general extremely slow pace or over emphasis on stealth.
But i got chernobyl & it is as more tactical fps should be offering more options than most & never forces you to sneak through mission but never keeps you from doing so either.
You play a STALKER..
"Whatever their motivation, over time these individuals - Scavengers, Trespassers, Adventurers, Loners, Killer, Explorers and Robbers - have become known as S.T.A.L.K.E.R.s."
This game offers more of a reason to play than the same ole "kill the terrorist plot.
And the plot doesnt suffer from being a rescramble of cleaches in the genre.
You spend all your time playing in and around an area called "the zone".
The zone being the area most affected by the storys "2nd" chernobyl disaster.
There is always a choice of missions, they are broken into 2 classes of the main "mission" & jobs that you get rewarded for.
Since SOC has a lively economy youll need money at times.
You can trade with most NPCs but there are at least 4 actual vendor characters in the game as well.
There are almost always at least 3 different jobs to be had to help with funds.
You can join different military factions while in the game like "Duty" who want to destroy the zone & all its inhabitants or "freedom" who see the zone as an area that is to be contained but the creatures have the right to exist within the zones borders.
Even venture through the game as a loner neutral in the eyes of both factions if youd like.
The map in the game is huge "bigger than the rpg Morrowind".
There are alot of NPCs in the game some friend, foe & others neutral.
Gather up weapons, ammo & items that dead characters carry to use or sell.
Collect "artifacts" items that come from *abnormalities(*small pressure drops, lightning or fire areas) the artifacts can be equipped to boost stats or can be sold for a good price.
There are lots of different guns in the game including (sub) machine guns, assault rifles, pistols, rpg launchers & sniper rifles..
There are at several types of body armor.
Around a dozen different types of artifacts.
Many of the items characters carry & spawn are random so the game has good replay value.
There are at least 6 different endings to the game to add replay value.
The game supports up to 32 players online.
Id recomend you have at least winXP 3.0GHZ processor 1gig ram & 128 meg geforce6800 or better to play.(this will get get good results with graphics turned up 1/2 to 3/4.
You must run windows XP or vista to play.
My numerical ratings (1-10 higher is better)
Game play 9.5 an open game world & multiple endings make this hard to put down.
Sound 8.5 sounds good with my fairly weak sound card.
Graphics 9. i run graphics at 1/2 settings & it looks good so im sure its Nice turned all the way up.(if you got the pc for it)
Fun factor 10. Ive been playing this game for weeks its been an engrossing experience. Theres nothing like it. There are a few bugs but there will be more patches avaliable.
At todays price this game is a steal!!
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S.T.A.L.K.E.R. STALKER Shadow of Chernobyl PC ShooterReview created: 06/13/07
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This is a great shooter and it has a good storyline to follow. This game ranks right up there with the top on my list as far as FPS's go. I would highly recommend this game if you like shooters. 5/5 from me.
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STALKER, a soon to be ClassicReview created: 06/11/07
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I would give this one a 7.5 because of the many bugs throught the game. You will definately need to install all the patches, and have a good Medium to High end PC for this one 'cause it is a hog. Now for the good, the game is one of the few new games out to live up to the pre-game hype. It is a brilliant open-ended, immersive game that has great replay value and I am seeing some good MODS already out that increase the gameplay options, so it is already getting good community support. For all you veteran PC Gamers- You will love this game, and we will probably see more refinements and MODS out soon.
Das Vitania! "The Guzmonster"
AMD FX-60 Dual Core, ASUS A8N-SLI Premium MB., 7800-GTX, SoundblasterAudigy-2
3Gigs Ram - SYSTEM
Das Vitania! "The Guzmonster"
AMD FX-60 Dual Core, ASUS A8N-SLI Premium MB., 7800-GTX, SoundblasterAudigy-2
3Gigs Ram - SYSTEM
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STALKER: Shadow of Chernobyl (pc)First person shooter with incredible environment, trees, grass and mutants!
Details and interaction are the best I have ever seen! Lifelike and startling! It's bitchin!
Details and interaction are the best I have ever seen! Lifelike and startling! It's bitchin!
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S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of ChernobylReview created: 07/15/09
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S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl is a great game, as is it's prequel, Clear Sky. Various mods such as Oblivion Lost further enhance gameplay. I've had some issues with the game being slightly bugged/glitched (mostly with Clear Sky), but it isn't a huge problem. Can't wait for Call of Pripyat!
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stalkerThought it would be a cool game . but I dont care for it . it is too easy to get killed and you have to ask every one you see a question. pausing to reload or change wepons or even heal yourself still allows you to take damage ,so you get killed healing yourself. for the price I paid I will sell it cheap at a yard sale.
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dry and boringgraphics are good, but the dialog and requirement to ask nearly every person you meet a question is boring and tedious. you also get easily killed.
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S.T.A.L.K.E.R. R.O.C.K.S.Review created: 11/18/08
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Love the game, the setting, effects... cans and guns being thrown at me from someone i can't see just freaks me out still, lol lovin it :)
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Would be Good GameI really really like this game, but I really really hate that after a year+ of being released, it is still having problems with Vista. From what I have played, the game is great, but unfortunately, I am now faced with frequent crashes every 10 minutes or so. A big disappointment there.
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Great. Was in perfect conditionReview created: 07/25/08
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hatterasman88 ( 8 )
Came promptly and in excellent condition. I will buy from seller in the future. The cd case had some scratches on it but the cd was in immaculate condition as well as functioning barcode. Shipping was also very fast.
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S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of ChernobylThis game rocks hrs and hrs of things to do in this game .
I would rate this game at 92% or 9 out 10. Lower the rating because of low graphics ( but still not bad ).
I would rate this game at 92% or 9 out 10. Lower the rating because of low graphics ( but still not bad ).
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Interesting Idea Fails to deliverReview created: 02/29/08
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So far my time with this game has been brief. For a first person shooter this game has a different story line. However, a few flaws make the game a little frustrating at times. The clunky "PDA" interface that delivers missions and tracks stats is sometimes a bit problematic. There is no "quick save" feature, and auto saves are far and few between. Another thing that bothers me is all the damn walking you do in this game. If I wanted to go for a stroll, I'd head outside. Other than that however, the game reminds me of Grand Theft Auto in a post apocalyptic environment, or Mercenaries: Playground of destruction. The environments are beautifully detailed, and the flora and fauna provide unforeseen challenges. Also, the dynamic weather element is nice.
Overall, if you can find the game for cheap, buy it, but it's not worth paying full price. Expect prices for this game to drop even lower when the second one comes out some time this year.
Overall, if you can find the game for cheap, buy it, but it's not worth paying full price. Expect prices for this game to drop even lower when the second one comes out some time this year.
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