In 1986, the world's worst nuclear disaster occurred at the Chernobyl power station. Soviet authorities established a 30km 'Exclusion Zone' around this nuclear wasteland, but in 2006 a second explosion rocked the stricken reactor, obliterating all living things and causing the Zone's boundaries to ripple outwards. From this epicenter came waves of mutated creatures, deadly radiation, and a strange, anomalous energy. The Zone was cordoned off by the military, who would shoot on sight anyone foolish enough to brave the horrors within.
Aug 16th, 2012 5 people agree 0 people don't
Good stuff:
1. Photorealistic graphics.
2. Modding potential.
3. Large game world.
4. Some RPG elements which fits good.
5. Pretty realistic weapons and damage balance.
6. Sometimes A-Life works and interesting things may happen.
7. Atmosphere.
8. Awesome story.
Bad stuff:
Is there any bad stuff?
If it is, it can be removed by mods :D
Jan 20th, 2010 5 people agree 0 people don't
One of the best games I have played, this is the holy grail for all STALKER fans it is stable enough to play just as vanilla by now, but this game is best experienced with the oblivion lost mod installed or in my opinion the more refined Super Mod Pack with oblivion lost built in :)
Dec 11th, 2010 4 people agree 0 people don't
Great game with brilliant story. Great graphics which help support an amazing scary and effective atmosphere. Definitely a game to get.
Dec 14th, 2010 4 people agree 1 person doesn't
The most atmospheric game of 2007, way ahead of its time. Even with so much cuts its still great.
Dec 4th, 2012 2 people agree 0 people don't
I picked this game up on the date of release after anticipating it's arrival for many years. It had a less than stellar launch to say the least (couple of patches and mods later) It became obvious that S.T.A.L.K.E.R. SoC is one of those unique experiences that no PC gamer should miss out on. From the unique lighting, to the eerie atmosphere, to the now infamous locales (Chernobyl NPP, Pripyat etc..). Once you get into it, the immersion is unlike any other game. So much to explore, see and do, it will keep you coming back for more. Once your done with vanilla, make sure to grab some weather/gfx overhauls & mods etc. to enhance this already fantastic game. Mods: ZRP, Priboi story, Super Mod Pack, L.U.R.K., OGSE, ABC Inferno, Oblivion Lost + many more and my personal favorites Narodnaya Soljanka: DMX 1.3.2 : dkz-02 & STALKERSOUP. Just to name a few... This game is in a league of it's own. Thanks to GSC & the fantastic modding community!
Nov 8th, 2012 2 people agree 0 people don't
Would someone belive me when i say, that i have never uninstalled this Game.
I Love it.
( Except reinstalling when adding new Mods, though ; )
