S.T.A.L.K.E.R: Clear Sky

[D33P@K]

 

Developers : GSC Game World

Publisher: GSC World Publishing, Deep Silver (Koch Media)

Distributor : Valve (Steam), Koch Media

Engine : X-ray Engine 1.5

Platform : PC, Xbox 360

Release Date : August 29, 2008

Genre : First-person shooter, Role-playing, Survival horror

Mode : Single-player, Multiplayer

 

 

S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky, is the stand-alone prequel for S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl, a first-person shooter computer game by Ukrainian developer GSC Game World.[2] During E3, it was reported that the game will consist of a 50/50 mix of old remade/altered levels and totally new areas to explore. It will be released August 29, 2008. Also the game engine is being updated to v1.5 and will include DirectX 10 support. The AI is to receive an overhaul to accommodate the new "faction wars" feature; which will give players the opportunity to lead one of the eight factions to become rich and dominant.

 

The current tagline appears to be, as of writing, "What awaits you, S.T.A.L.K.E.R, in the Zone that changed?"

 

On Thursday, March 27, 2008, GSC Game World announced the release date is currently set for August 29, 2008.

 

More Screenshot here

[Hahaman]

i never quite finsihed the first game guess i wil buy the legit version now as its only rs299 now

[Man In The Box]

Same here. I am also gonna buy Stalker soon.

[AtheK]

for some funny reason i couldnt play more the a hr...need to try again.

[Tyler]

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. is seriously one of the best FPSes I've ever played. If you guys haven't played it or haven't gone past the first few missions then you're really missing out on some great gaming. The game does start off pretty slow and it takes time to get used to the interface and get around the huge maps (the game doesn't really hold your hand and guide you like Oblivion). But once you get the hang of it and get some decent guns it becomes so much better. The day/night cycle in S.T.A.L.K.E.R. is one of the best implementations of the feature.

 

It does have some issues and does feel a little unfinished at times but nothing that ruins the experience. The multiple endings come out of nowhere... without warning... it's not like BioShock where you knew which ending you'll get because the moral choice was fairly obvious. Here it's a combination of different actions and decisions and for the most part you'll have no clue as to what to expect. I really liked that aspect of the game.

 

I still play the original at times just to get immersed in the environment and fire some badass rifles!

 

Can't wait for Clear Sky!

[AtheK]

well if you say so highly of the game i will pick one today way back home.

 

anyway 299 Bucks is so affordable

[Tyler]

^^ And make sure you install all patches before you start playing and try some of the recommended mods... just Google them...

[Singh]

If your going to take some of the mods for the original game, I highly recommend STALKER Weather Overhauled (S.W.O.) - it really makes the entire game look fantastic, while the pitch back nights option makes it downright creepy when the sun sets and the storms start rolling in!

[AtheK]

^^ thanks guys will keep that in mind

[nash]

Also you may wanna install the mod that removes the excessive amounts of bobing.

 

http://stalker.filefront.com/file/No_Headb..._Mini_Mod;77365

[Grimmjow]

Was Stalker really tough or was it only me? Didnt feel like playing because i found it so hard

[Tyler]

It's a little difficult in the beginning. The guns and suit you start with are pretty weak. You also take damage easily. However once you find better equipment it becomes easier. Still, the game is quite challenging and plays more like a tactical shooter than a run and gun FPS.

[MarketTantrik]

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Clear Sky - New Details Revealed

 

Publish Date: 14 Hours ago

By: Justin Lee

 

From: http://www.gametactics.com/?view=article&article=1775

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Deep Silver has released new details on the upcoming S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl for Windows PC.

 

S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl was one of the best-selling first-person shooters of 2007. In late August 2008, the Ukrainian developers from GSC Game World and the publisher Deep Silver will invite gamers to join them on a new foray into the nuclear zone: S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Clear Sky is set one year before the events of part 1 - at a time when the Zone is changed forever by a huge anomalous eruption of energy.

 

War of factions

In S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Clear Sky, the player assumes the role of Scar, a mercenary s.t.a.l.k.e.r. In a unique mixture of first-person shooter and complex role- playing game, Scar fights for survival within the Zone and its hostile sectors. The new Zone territories are explored by s.t.a.l.k.e.r.s scattered in groups - and these individual factions soon engage in relentless battle. As a mercenary, Scar quickly finds himself in the middle of a war of factions over territory, artifacts, and power. It is up to the player to find out on whose side Scar has the greatest chance of prevailing.

 

Clever adversaries, luscious graphics

Just like its predecessor, Clear Sky perfectly captures the sinister atmosphere within the death Zone. DirectX 10 support enables spectacular graphics, including dynamic transitions between day and night with absolutely realistic light effects, as well as very detailed landscapes and lifelike animations. At the same time, the developers saw to it that S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Clear Sky also works with DirectX 8 and DirectX 9.

Special attention was given to realistic, independent thinking and actions of the NPCs. The artificial intelligence from the predecessor game was strongly improved, so that foes and allies now make their own situation-based decisions that impact the further course of the game. For instance, the outcome of battles is not predetermined. Only in the last few levels is the player guided towards a given end of the story, which leads to the events described in Shadow of Chernobyl.

Key features

· Unique mix of action-laden first-person shooter and complex role-playing game

· Gigantic scope: many new levels are available, plus some completely overhauled levels from S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Shadow of Chernobyl and many side quests with motivating rewards

· Realistic simulation of the extensive S.T.A.L.K.E.R. world: enemy factions fight each other, mutants hunt of their own accord.

· Intermediate movie-quality cut scenes complement the thrilling back-story leading up to the events of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Shadow of Chernobyl

· Numerous new in game features, such as fast travel, or extensive modification and repairing armor and weapons

· Greatly improved artificial intelligence

· Complete DirectX 10 support for state-of- the-art graphic effects (God rays, soft particles, SSAO, dynamic volumetric smoke, dynamically wetting surface (rain effect) etc.)

· Dynamic transitions between day and night with realistic weather effects

· Detailed graphics, including an all-new animation engine

· Hugely expanded multiplayer part with many varied game modes and up to 32 players online or over LAN.

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[Grimmjow]

What are the sys requirements? Im hoping they are not too demanding like the last time...when high settings gave me only 15FPS

[ThreeKingdomsEra]

STALKER was my fav. FPS and is currently ONE OF my fav. FPSs . I generally stay away from FPSs , but this was an Exception . I needed to see what the entire thing was about and besides , it contained the russian language , which happens to be the most damn epic language

[Don Karnage]

What are the sys requirements? Im hoping they are not too demanding like the last time...when high settings gave me only 15FPS

Minimum:

* Microsoft Windows 2000 (SP4) / XP /Vista

* Intel Pentium 4 mit 2 GHz / AMD XP 2200 +

* 512 MB Ram

* 10 GB free hard disc space

* 128 MB Direct X 9c compatible card

* Keyboard, Mouse

* Lan/Internet for Multiplayer

 

Recommended:

* Microsoft Windows XP /Vista

* Intel Core 2 Duo E6400 / AMD 64 X2 4200 +

* 1,5 GBRam

* 10 GB free hard disc space

* 256 MB Direct X 9c compatible card

* Keyboard, Mouse

* Lan/Internet for Multiplayer

[The JACKAL]

PLayed STALKER shadow of chernobyl and also finished it. Love this game, but gets to tuff i nthe end where u hav to go to the center of the zone. Anyway if CLEAR SKY is going to be a PREQUEL, then im sure im going to love this 1 too.

[Somebody]

E3 2008: S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky Updated Hands-On

Although bleak and highly radioactive, the future is bright in this anticipated shooter from Deep Silver.

By Jon Miller, GameSpot

 

After suffering through an excruciating demo of S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky earlier this year, we finally got our hands on this interesting prequel from Deep Silver. Don't get us wrong: The earlier demo showed off a beautifully rendered radioactive landscape and interesting dynamic storytelling involving the game's many factions and non-playable characters. Unfortunately, Deep Silver refused to let us play for ourselves, despite our begging and pleading. That all changed Thursday at E3 2008 in Los Angeles.

 

We jumped into the role of Scar, the protagonist in Clear Sky. After we entered several cheats, Scar had access to every weapon in the game as well as every radioactive artifact that gives a variety of bonuses. The setting was the city of Limansk, a bombed-out ruin that was ravaged by pockets of radiation. For the first time we saw one of the few puzzles in Clear Sky. On one road, irradiated areas were made visible by a shimmering effect, similar to heat rising above asphalt. Scar was forced to avoid these pockets of radiation by ducking and shimmying around them or else be transported to the beginning of the street to do it all over again.

 

There are several factions in the Clear Sky universe, and allying yourself with one (or more) will open up squad support during hairy missions. On a dark street, Scar stumbled upon a renegade, and our squad held him at gunpoint. The rogue said he had information that would be valuable on the road ahead, and he would gladly give it in exchange for a medkit. Since our faction isn't one to give in to such demands, this rogue was unceremoniously gunned down in the street. There are plenty of choices like this in Clear Sky, and deciding who lives or dies will alter your story experience in this dynamic world. Besides, the renegade's information wouldn't have mattered since Scar was under the protection of god mode.

 

Up ahead, a friendly soldier was pinned down by enemy machine gun fire. He offered to lay down some covering fire so Scar could escape into a nearby house and attempt to flank the gunner. Of course, you can choose to go wherever you want, ignoring the ally if you like. We played along and fought through the house and took out a few guards while he attempted to suppress the gunner. With a well-timed shot of a sniper rifle, the gunner was eliminated.

 

That ended our hands-on time, although we did scroll through the inventory screen to check out some of the weapons available. There are standard machine guns, shotguns, and rifles, as well as a bazooka and a six-pack grenade launcher. Each has its own individual ratings and attributes and can also be modified with items you pick up in the Chernobyl exclusion zone.

 

One of Scar's major goals is to track down the irradiated artifacts that litter the zone. Some are nothing more than pieces of rock, while others offer tremendous bonuses. The flame artifact, for example, reduced bleeding by 60,000 percent, meaning that your wounds will heal almost instantly. Almost all of the artifacts emit poisonous radiation, although it's unclear how that will inhibit your character during gameplay. Thankfully, most radiation-related illnesses are treated in Clear Sky with vodka, which flows like wine in the exclusion zone. If you're in need of some cold, hard rubles, you can sell artifacts to many of the local merchants.

 

The inventory system is interesting in itself in that it is based on weight. Scar is able to hold 50 kilograms' worth of whatever he wants, and he won't be able to move if the inventory is overweight. With every weapon in the game, Scar easily topped out at 346 kilograms, but another handy cheat allowed him to move forward and eliminate enemies with explosive grenades.

 

S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky is on our shortlist of anticipated upcoming PC titles for its blend of first-person shooting and role-playing elements, combined with a rich atmosphere and storytelling. We'll have more on Clear Sky soon.

[MarketTantrik]

I just bought a copy pf STALKER (not Clear Sky) for the PC. After installation, there's an option called unlock extra content. It asks for 2 unlock codes. Any idea what this is ?

[nash]

pseudodog - Multiplayer map Pool, UK and US military multiplayer skins

snork - Multiplayer map Dark Valley, French and German military multiplayer skins.

 

No extra content on Steam version