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S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl Review
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Posted by Donster on: 2007-03-20 15:29:05 474
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And now for something completely different...
By Charles Onyett, IGN
The idea of fusing first-person shooter mechanics with an open world is a tantalizing one. In GSC Game World's long awaited S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl, such an experiment in genre cooking has produced some great results. The game offers significantly more content than any other FPS out there, but struggles a little when it comes to the open world. What remains consistent throughout the experience is the compelling atmosphere. The gnarled trees, bleak skies, and rumbling thunderstorms of The Zone grab you firmly by the ears and yank you across irradiated wastelands. In your first hours expect to be filled with an intrepid glee as you acclimate to the game world. A little while later, you'll likely realize the environment's limitations and yearn for more.
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