Many fans of computer games are familiar with the "Stalker". The best part of the project has not yet been selected by fans. Someone like “Shadow of Chernobyl” for its atmosphere, someone - “Clear Sky” for the plot, but someone prefers the colorful “Call of Pripyat”. Several years have passed since the last part of the game, and developers do not give information about new projects. Gamers can only cross the already released or look on the Internet for fans to modify. In the article we will analyze three classic games, as well as unofficial additions, and find out which part of “Stalker” is better to play.
"STALKER: Shadow of Chernobyl"
Let's start with the first series of the project, released back in 2007. "Stalker", the best part of which, according to many gamers, namely PM, stood out for its long development. Creation began in 2001. The initial version underwent many changes before the final version appeared on the shelves. The game was supposed to be released much earlier, but the developers were constantly postponing the release. Many ideas were not embodied in the final version.
Despite all the shortcomings, in 2007 almost everyone talked about the Stalker project. The best part of the game then impressed with its atmosphere and theme. Prior to this, there were no projects whose action would take place on the territory of the CIS, and even with such a plot.
The gameplay takes place in the Chernobyl exclusion zone. Gamers have to play for the stalker Mechi, who woke up after the explosion of a truck carrying corpses. The character does not remember anything. To solve all the puzzles, you have to go through 17 gaming locations.
Monsters and bandits are the main opponents in the game "Stalker". The best part, according to fans, received an unrealistic weapon. Here all the names of machine guns and pistols are changed. The game is constantly changing weather. You can see sunny days, rains and storms. The Shadow of Chernobyl is the best part of Stalker in terms of atmosphere.
Pros of "Shadow of Chernobyl":
- atmosphere;
- interesting storyline;
- various opponents;
- a lot of weapons and equipment;
- several endings.
Minuses:
- unrealistic weapons (modifications will help);
- outdated to date graphics;
- monotonous additional tasks.
The Shadow of Chernobyl definitely deserves attention. The first part will introduce the gamer to the universe of "Stalker" and give an unforgettable experience.
STALKER: Clear Sky
The prequel "Clear Sky" was the second game in the "Stalker" universe. The best part, thanks to an updated engine that supports DirectX 10, was released in August 2008.
The game will be for Scar - a mercenary, who was covered by an ejection. The action begins in the swamps, where the stalker woke up. Which part is better? Many forums on the game still have similar questions. "Clear Sky" is good in many ways, but it has enough minuses, so she did not receive the title of best.
The main goal of the player is to find the arrow that caused the throw. In the new part, other locations appeared. Fans did not see the bar, wild territory, radar, Pripyat and the Monolith control in the ChN.
There are new groups that are now fighting among themselves. The main character can also participate in the confrontation.
Advantages of the game "Stalker: Clear Sky":
- emissions have appeared;
- improved graphics;
- weapons become more real;
- an opportunity to improve weapons and armor.
Minuses:
- errors and crashes;
- high requirements for hardware (with minimal settings);
- atmosphere;
- gameplay has worsened.
"Clear Sky" turned out to be the most controversial part. Half of the fans of the universe are delighted with the innovations, the other half are disappointed in the game. Nevertheless, it deserves attention and passing.
"STALKER: Call of Pripyat"
Many gamers are wondering which part of Stalker is the best and most interesting. It is difficult to give a definite answer, but newcomers to the universe should like “Call of Pripyat”.
The final part was released in the fall of 2009. The main character was Major Degtyarev, who was sent to the Zone to find out the reasons for the fall of three helicopters. The game has several huge locations in which the action will unfold.
Despite all the innovations, the game received a lot of negative reviews and reviews. Fans expected more from the new part. Not surprised gamers the technical component of the game, as well as the gameplay and plot. Bottom line: “Call of Pripyat” has become better than “Clear Sky”, but worse than “Shadow of Chernobyl”. The developers could not fix the mistakes of the previous parts, and were punished with negative reviews.
Pros:
- improved graphics;
- interesting additional quests;
- improved weapons;
- three large locations;
- fewer bugs and crashes;
- smart opponents.
Minuses:
- few innovations;
- boring storyline;
- combat system;
- multiplayer mode.
Modifications
If you could not select the best part for yourself or have already passed them, then we present a list of the most interesting modifications. Fans continue to make various additions that are designed to revitalize the gameplay in "Stalker". The best part of the game is for everyone, so when choosing, you should pay attention to all the advantages and disadvantages.
STALKER: Last Hope
A small modification aimed at improving the plot. Designed for Shadow of Chernobyl. Play will be for the stalker Pin. The hero was trapped, from which he will have to get out. The main goal is to get to the swamps. In addition to the plot, the modification received new weapons, graphics and other minor additions. This is not the best part of the Stalker game, but still deserves attention.
Pros:
- new plot and quests;
- seamless location;
- new graphics;
- increased level of difficulty;
- gameplay change.
Minuses:
- long installation;
- crashes and bugs;
- short storyline.
"STALKER: Photographer"
The modification was developed for the part "Stalker: Shadows of Chernobyl". The zone will be studied as a war correspondent , nicknamed Photographer. The main character will have to go deep into the Chernobyl nuclear power plant and find a mysterious source of energy, which the world powers are hunting for.
Today it is the most interesting mod. He received many innovations that will make you take a fresh look at the universe of the game. Within a few days after the release, he managed to collect a lot of positive feedback from the players, thanks to a well-developed plot and interesting quests.
Advantages of modification:
- completely new plot;
- 15 populated locations, interconnected;
- new menu design;
- new voice acting;
- improved graphics;
- new mutants.
Disadvantages:
- minor bugs;
- departures in some places (fixed by fixes).
STALKER: The Loop of Time
Another popular modification for "Shadows of Chernobyl", which revised the plot and the game world. The main character goes with two comrades to the Zone, where he wants to find artifacts and earn money. In one of the buildings, a stalker falls into an anomaly and disappears. A year later, he finds a unit of duty. The hero has to find out what happened and where his friends disappeared.
Innovations:
- completely new plot;
- redesigned weapons model;
- new quests;
- new locations;
- recycled texture.
Disadvantages of modification:
- crashes and bugs;
- lack of dynamism of the plot.
"STALKER: A contract for a good life"
Modification to "Call of Pripyat", telling the story of the stalker Khmur. The addition received an exciting non-linear plot, as well as many small copyright improvements.
The plot tells about the special operation in the Zone, which is code-named "Contract for a good life." A group of stalkers, including Gloomy, were supposed to land in the center of the Zone, but something went wrong ...
The passage of the game will directly depend on the choice of the main character. Players will obviously not be bored.
Advantages of modification:
- new non-linear plot;
- new characters;
- many new quests;
- modified locations;
- unique cut scenes;
- reworked voice acting;
- modified weapons.
Minuses:
- instability of modification;
- weak PCs may not start the game;
- bugs.
"STALKER: Golden convoy 2"
The long-awaited continuation of the modification for "Call of Pripyat." A new plot has appeared and locations created from scratch. The passage is fascinating due to the large number of additional tasks.
The game will play for the stalker Skif, who came under a powerful blow and woke up in the forester's hut. The main task is to penetrate the mines, which are controlled by the Sin group.
Advantages of modification:
- new places;
- many hiding places;
- new groupings;
- redesigned graphics;
- the possibility of cooking.
Disadvantages:
- bugs that are fixed only with time.