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S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 - Official Trailer #1
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lastmessiah
Member
Hell yes.
KormaChameleon
Member
It's finally happening!
MrTroubleMaker
Member
nice!!!!! 
dispensergoinup
Gold Member
Looking to catch up before this releases, which Stalker game should I start out with?
Dontero
Banned
Calm. GSC shown is not the same studio which made Stalker games. GSC previously died. This is completely new studio and they did hire some ex old GSC people. I really do wonder where they will go with it.
Will they try to make Stalker or they will just want to do another Metro with Stalker skin.
Elektro Demon
Banned
No gameplay
M1chl
Currently Gif and Meme Champion
Believe™ my friend, it's STALKER.No gameplay
lastmessiah
Member
No gameplay
It is no mystery what a Stalker game plays like...
ManaByte
Gold Member
The first game was on the 360.
Ulysses 31
Member
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Shadow of Chernobyl with Complete Mod. It starts out very rough with crappy gear and you dying real fast but stick with it.
turtlepowa
Banned
Do i get this right? It's coming to Game Pass at launch? Can't believe this.
chaseroni
Member
Senua
Member
In what dimension?
ManaByte
Gold Member
Could've swore it came out on 360
DemonCleaner
Member
woohooo!
hyperbertha
Member
This was the highlight of the event for me, besides fable.
chaseroni
Member
Probably thinking of Metro or something
man i play all stalker sieres for back days , but wtf whas this crap they couldnt even show gameplay and trailer was crap. devs should go back and watch 2007 trailer and how it was made ... .
bad walking animations ... cmon. we dont need crap stalker game . plz
i played stalker SHOC on dx6 bac in the days static lighting ... then upgraded to DX9 dynamic lithing ....
bad walking animations ... cmon. we dont need crap stalker game . plz
i played stalker SHOC on dx6 bac in the days static lighting ... then upgraded to DX9 dynamic lithing ....
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xpresstuning
Member
Thanks, i don't know how i missed this, though i do have close to no free time during work days. What a fucking amazing day to see the first official trailer. Though i will hold my hype down as much as possible, i cannot contain the fact that i am extremely hopeful of this product. S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl has been my number 1. favorite video game ever made for over 10 years now. The picture of my profile here is of Strelok, always has been. I have dabbled with the modding communities for what it seems an eternity. I hope to God this turns out as good as it deserves to be.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl (GOG version). It's the best in the series in terms of atmosphere and an excellent introduction to the Zone (the world in which the action takes place). It's rough around the edges, but it oozes originality and atmosphere. You can play it as is (it's quite stable) or apply the Zone Reclamation Project mod patch which polishes the game up fixing bugs and keeps the game vanilla; Also don't hold back on the modding community. S.T.A.L.K.E.R. has one of the most dedicated, and biggest modding communities there are. It is a PC game through and through. Here's what i would recommend depending on your choices for a first time playthrough:
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl (GOG) + Zone Reclamation Project - if you want to play the game as it was originally developed, old graphics and all. It still looks quite good tho.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl (GOG) + XpressTuning's Remaster Edition (my own package) - vastly improved graphics and animations, tweaks some negative elements (headbobbing is lessened, for example, crossair is smaller, etc.) ZRP is included as well, and keeps things mostly vanilla. I have also included a ReShade preset and instructions on how to apply it.
Once you're finished with Shadow of Chernobyl, which is basically an introduction to S.T.A.L.K.ER. You have several options:
I will also inform you that the gunplay is unique and like nothing you've played before - it is based on Gear Progression. Like how in RPGs stats progress your character. Well, in this case it is gear and the first few weapons are utter shit.
Here's advice regarding the gunplay from my mod package and how to properly play it to get the most enjoyment out of it and to know what to expect:
Why doesn't this play like a typical FPS/Why are enemies bullet-sponges/Why do my guns miss the target?
Because there are a number of underlying mechanics that influence the gunplay for which you need to adjust, keep in check and learn to take advantage:
How do i git gud?
Complete was good 10 - 12 years ago, but it's hopelessly obsolete these days. The assets it uses are very old in comparison to newer mods and the ZRP included is an older version of the current one. Besides, it messes with the gameplay.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl (GOG version). It's the best in the series in terms of atmosphere and an excellent introduction to the Zone (the world in which the action takes place). It's rough around the edges, but it oozes originality and atmosphere. You can play it as is (it's quite stable) or apply the Zone Reclamation Project mod patch which polishes the game up fixing bugs and keeps the game vanilla; Also don't hold back on the modding community. S.T.A.L.K.E.R. has one of the most dedicated, and biggest modding communities there are. It is a PC game through and through. Here's what i would recommend depending on your choices for a first time playthrough:
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl (GOG) + Zone Reclamation Project - if you want to play the game as it was originally developed, old graphics and all. It still looks quite good tho.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl (GOG) + XpressTuning's Remaster Edition (my own package) - vastly improved graphics and animations, tweaks some negative elements (headbobbing is lessened, for example, crossair is smaller, etc.) ZRP is included as well, and keeps things mostly vanilla. I have also included a ReShade preset and instructions on how to apply it.
Once you're finished with Shadow of Chernobyl, which is basically an introduction to S.T.A.L.K.ER. You have several options:
- Mod Shadow of Chernobyl. There are countless ways to re-experience it. Think of it like New Game ++.
- Continue your journey through the rest of the trilogy, starting with Call of Pripyat (the third game) and ending with Clear Sky. Call of Pripyat is a stellar game but not as atmospheric or ambitious as the original. Clear Sky is a bug infested mess un-modded, but has some unique features; There are mods for both to vastly improve the experience.
- Jump straight into S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Anomaly, which is a stand-alone FREE 'sequel' to the trilogy build by the passionate community from the ground up. It is the best, most stable, feature rich, largest and modern S.T.A.L.K.E.R. experience. It is also actively developed by the community, and it is what most of us are playing right now. It is an extraordinarily good video game.
I will also inform you that the gunplay is unique and like nothing you've played before - it is based on Gear Progression. Like how in RPGs stats progress your character. Well, in this case it is gear and the first few weapons are utter shit.
Here's advice regarding the gunplay from my mod package and how to properly play it to get the most enjoyment out of it and to know what to expect:
Why doesn't this play like a typical FPS/Why are enemies bullet-sponges/Why do my guns miss the target?
Because there are a number of underlying mechanics that influence the gunplay for which you need to adjust, keep in check and learn to take advantage:
- Default Gun Accuracy
- Ammo type
- Stance
- Gun Condition
- Varied damage multipliers based on specific body parts
- Aiming through iron sights raises accuracy
- Reduction of accuracy on rapid fire - meant to simulate recoil.
How do i git gud?
- Use weapons that are in great condition, and aim for the head/torso while (if the opportunity arises) crouching or low-crouching (ctrl+shift). Advance slowly, stay hidden from enemy fire (keep your distance once you've acquired a rifle with a mountable scope and position yourself accordingly).
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Shadow of Chernobyl with Complete Mod. It starts out very rough with crappy gear and you dying real fast but stick with it.
Complete was good 10 - 12 years ago, but it's hopelessly obsolete these days. The assets it uses are very old in comparison to newer mods and the ZRP included is an older version of the current one. Besides, it messes with the gameplay.
SF Kosmo
Al Jazeera Special Reporter
Technically they're like standalone expansions not sequels. I would start with the first though the third is the best.
DemonCleaner
Member
this and psychonauts -> games of the show for me.
anthraticus
Banned
STALKER being developed for console players ?
Probably turn it into some UBI open world shit with towers and activities.
Probably turn it into some UBI open world shit with towers and activities.
Ulysses 31
Member
Hope the RTX 3090 can keep up with the XSX version.
CatLady
Selfishly plays on Xbox Purr-ies X
So glad to know what this is. Was in he middle of downloading & installing Twitch since YouTube stream was so shit and only caught a glimpse of this. It looks intriguing and really appeals to me. Hope it's good.
JTCx
Member
MisterBrimstone
Member
Great potential for this one, but chill guys it has HUGE ass shoes to fill.
