S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl

mogster · June 6th, 2007

Yo. Don't think I've posted in this section before

Anyway, I was thinking of getting a game called "S.T.A.L.K.E.R". I don't really play shoot-em-ups at all, but the whole dark chernobyl event and shooting creepy deformed monsters kinda drew me in.
I was wondering if anyone else has this game. If so, can you tell me what it's like, and post some of high-res pretty screenshots (YOUR OWN) =)

morgoth86 · June 6th, 2007

I have it and it's brilliant - it has great atmosphere and it's not a typical shoot-em-up - has some RPG elements and good storyline with lots of additional missions. I have very similar specs as You (Athlon XP 3400+, X800XL, 1GB RAM) and unfortunatelly I connot enjoy the full graphic options (turning off dynamic lights does the trick). Anyway, game is worth it's price, it's one of the best FPS for a long, long time (the best since F.E.A.R. I think). Also there's lots of mods (i.e. Realistic Mod or Real name weapons mod, sounds mod) that You can find on the net. If You decide to buy it, remember to install all new patches before starting the game - old saves don't work with them.

Well, to sum up - I've been waiting for S.T.A.L.K.E.R for about 5 years and it didn't disappoint me, so it means it's really good

sims · June 6th, 2007

It's an okay game. Certainly not something I care enough to finish. Pretty ugly looking, and highly unoptimized. I think you'd need at least 2gb of ram to play in the highest setting, but this game looks nowhere as pretty as oblivion which only needed 1gb.

Brightside · June 6th, 2007

without ruining the game, i must say the ending is disappointing.

Condor San · June 6th, 2007

the game don't have the " i wanna finish this and see what will happen" feature that draw me in. 4-8 hours of gameplay and un-install it goes.

deamonhunter · June 7th, 2007

i dont know why but the game really disappointed me
i was waiting like 4ever for it and then i couldnt play like half an hour i hate this game

Player-X · June 7th, 2007

The game's storyline is not the obvious "in your face" type, if you don't mind reading then it's pretty good, if you hate reading lot's of text then this is not the game for you.

As far as shooting goes I have found that slow controlled shots works better than spraying and that the game's realistic ballistic modeling means that bullets will drop in flight forcing you to compensate for that and even the most well aimed shots may not always hit it's intended target, for me it's pretty annoying and yet adds to the tension of combat especially with some fast moving enemies.

As far as the general "feel" and styling goes it's pretty much rusted cold war relics from start to finish.

The game as a whole is pretty fun and there are multiple endings, I say if you like reading then go for it otherwise avoid it.

raksmey1309 · June 7th, 2007

I have it but sorry my rig are is far weak!...

mogster · June 7th, 2007

I'm getting another GB of RAM soon
Plus with my new mobo, and an overclocked CPU, it should run nicely.

Player-X · June 7th, 2007

Vista may have some trouble with the game, just remember to install the patch.

June 6th, 2007	#1 (permalink)
mogster Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: In your bed. Posts: 808	S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl Yo. Don't think I've posted in this section before Anyway, I was thinking of getting a game called "S.T.A.L.K.E.R". I don't really play shoot-em-ups at all, but the whole dark chernobyl event and shooting creepy deformed monsters kinda drew me in. I was wondering if anyone else has this game. If so, can you tell me what it's like, and post some of high-res pretty screenshots (YOUR OWN) =)

June 6th, 2007	#5 (permalink)
Condor San Gaming Overlord o(^.^)-o Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Braggin's Lil Corner Posts: 416	the game don't have the " i wanna finish this and see what will happen" feature that draw me in. 4-8 hours of gameplay and un-install it goes. __________________

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deamonhunter Big Bleach Fan Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Syria Posts: 444	i dont know why but the game really disappointed me i was waiting like 4ever for it and then i couldnt play like half an hour i hate this game __________________ Intel C2D E6750\| Gigabyte GP31 DS3L \|2x1giga 800+ rams Nvidia XFX 8800 gts 320XXX\|320 gigs WD 16MB buffer SAtA\| creative Audigy 4 + a creative 5.1 speaker set 3dmark 2006 score 11743

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raksmey1309 <_-AK-_> Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kingdom of Cambodia Posts: 1,257	I have it but sorry my rig are is far weak!... __________________ If I will be rewarded for my meritorious acts,I wish to be reborn in Kampujia (again) Preah Vihear,a Khmer temple is on the list of UNESCO world heritage. Hopefully to wake up some Thai people from their long day dream.XD

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June 6th, 2007	#2 (permalink)
morgoth86 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Poland Posts: 33	I have it and it's brilliant - it has great atmosphere and it's not a typical shoot-em-up - has some RPG elements and good storyline with lots of additional missions. I have very similar specs as You (Athlon XP 3400+, X800XL, 1GB RAM) and unfortunatelly I connot enjoy the full graphic options (turning off dynamic lights does the trick). Anyway, game is worth it's price, it's one of the best FPS for a long, long time (the best since F.E.A.R. I think). Also there's lots of mods (i.e. Realistic Mod or Real name weapons mod, sounds mod) that You can find on the net. If You decide to buy it, remember to install all new patches before starting the game - old saves don't work with them. Well, to sum up - I've been waiting for S.T.A.L.K.E.R for about 5 years and it didn't disappoint me, so it means it's really good

June 6th, 2007	#3 (permalink)
sims Banned Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: United States Posts: 576	It's an okay game. Certainly not something I care enough to finish. Pretty ugly looking, and highly unoptimized. I think you'd need at least 2gb of ram to play in the highest setting, but this game looks nowhere as pretty as oblivion which only needed 1gb.

June 6th, 2007	#4 (permalink)
Brightside Koei Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 111	without ruining the game, i must say the ending is disappointing.

June 7th, 2007	#7 (permalink)
Player-X Banned Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: From Kuching in Malaysia now stuck in Houston Texas Posts: 9,110	The game's storyline is not the obvious "in your face" type, if you don't mind reading then it's pretty good, if you hate reading lot's of text then this is not the game for you. As far as shooting goes I have found that slow controlled shots works better than spraying and that the game's realistic ballistic modeling means that bullets will drop in flight forcing you to compensate for that and even the most well aimed shots may not always hit it's intended target, for me it's pretty annoying and yet adds to the tension of combat especially with some fast moving enemies. As far as the general "feel" and styling goes it's pretty much rusted cold war relics from start to finish. The game as a whole is pretty fun and there are multiple endings, I say if you like reading then go for it otherwise avoid it.

June 7th, 2007	#9 (permalink)
mogster Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: In your bed. Posts: 808	I'm getting another GB of RAM soon Plus with my new mobo, and an overclocked CPU, it should run nicely.

June 7th, 2007	#10 (permalink)
Player-X Banned Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: From Kuching in Malaysia now stuck in Houston Texas Posts: 9,110	Vista may have some trouble with the game, just remember to install the patch.