This game is the prequel to GSC game world's flawed masterpiece; S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Shadow of Chernobyl. THe setting takes place in an alternate timeline where the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine had a second disaster in the year 2006 which turns the surrounding around into the zone. It follows a mercenary named Scar who survives two emmission waves caused by the zone. Gameplay and graphics are improved from Shadow of CHernobyl. YOu can now join factions and the items feel more satysfying. Enemies are relentless and can kill you instantly if you don't pay attention. Upgrading your weapons and armour is satisfying. It's an old game made in 2008 so using an average work computer can run smoothly with maximum graphics. The only things dragging the game down is the piles of glitches and bugs in the game. And the ending was rushed and was bland but the rest of the story is rich. overall, I recommend this game to anybody who likes a difficult challenge, RPG elements, post-apocalyptic, eastern european culture. It's really fun and enjoyable with high replay value.

This game is the prequel to GSC game world's flawed masterpiece; S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Shadow of Chernobyl. THe setting takes place in an alternate timeline where the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine had a second disaster in the year 2006 which turns the surrounding around into the zone. It follows a mercenary named Scar who survives two emmission waves caused by the zone. Gameplay and graphics are improved from Shadow of CHernobyl. YOu can now join factions and the items feel more satysfying. Enemies are relentless and can kill you instantly if you don't pay attention. Upgrading your weapons and armour is satisfying. It's an old game made in 2008 so using an average work computer can run smoothly with maximum graphics. The only things dragging the game down is the piles of glitches and bugs in the game. And the ending was rushed and was bland but the rest of the story is rich. overall, I recommend this game to anybody who likes a difficult challenge, RPG elements, post-apocalyptic, eastern european culture. It's really fun and enjoyable with high replay value.