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

Join a group of mercenaries, poachers, and thieves as they enter the previously quarantined Chernobyl area in search of artifacts and valuable formations. Known as S.T.A.L.K.E.R.s, this assorted group carries a variety of weapons and upgrades, including gravitational weapons, telekinesis, telepathy, and grenade launchers. Drive lorries, cars, and jeeps as you explore the expansive world of creatures and changing weather. You enter this zone hoping to make your fortune, but you'll soon realize that your role is to discover what really happened in Chernobyl all those years ago.

 

Pros and Cons (from GameSpot Review)

The Good: Atmospheric, immersive, open-ended first-person survival gameplay; amazing virtual world is like being at chernobyl; excellent blend of action, horror, and exploration.

The Bad: Bugs both minor and major, especially when it comes to Windows Vista; story is a bit incoherent.

System Requirements (Minimum)

  • System: Intel Pentium IV 2.0 GHz or equivalent
  • RAM: 512 MB
  • Video Memory: 128 MB
  • Hard Drive Space: 10000 MB
  • Other: nVIDIA® GeForce™ 5700 / ATI Radeon® 9600

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