S. T. A. L. K. E. R. 2 sounds more legendary than artifact cloning) But the legend has finally come true!
- this is the same Stalker, all the best from the original is taken and transferred to the 2nd part, plus there are features from popular mods
- the visuals and atmosphere convey the spirit of the Zone, the anomalies are simply wonderful (the bodies of unfortunate stalkers in the anomalies give a dangerous feeling), deadly emissions, new storms and lightning that can even hit the main character
- the weapons are very well designed, with body kits, upgrades, several types of ammunition of the same caliber that really work (it's better to shoot monoliths with armor-piercing ones), grenades explode very well, and the alternative grenade throw was very helpful in buildings. The only thing I didn't like was the aiming of the under-barrel grenade launchers - it should be done like in the original. The costumes are very detailed, with various inserts on the shoulders, knees, etc., which hints at practicality and realism. In short, the wallpaper and equipment are top notch :)
- locations are well-designed, there are mini puzzles and platforming elements, there is a hidden bribe everywhere, there are consequences of certain tragic stories of different stalkers, some of them very creepy!
- Mutants are masterpieces, they attack cunningly and uncompromisingly, in the original they are just kittens compared to modern ones. The controller, who raises the dead and directs them at the player, is simply the boss of this rocking game. At the beginning, I just ran away from the chimera because I didn't have an automatic shotgun that gives me a chance to win. Well, bloodsuckers will suck your nerves throughout the game, even when you have the best equipment!
I, as a fan of the series, am completely satisfied with the game, decades of work have been realized as it should be - decades of expectations are 100% justified, the spirit of the original is present + modern developments. The bugs will definitely be fixed and the game will be optimized. I'm looking forward to DLC and remakes of the original Shadows of Chernobyl, Clear Sky, and of course, Call of Pripyat!
Good hunting, stalker!
