The best way to start off your gloomy fall season on September is to play S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl. It is one of the most highly anticipated Chernobyl exclusion zone type games. For many gamers players are intrigued by the eeriness of Chernobyl events. Many developers rolled out various horror games revolving around Chernobyl. However, GSC Game World rolled out one of the bests hauntingly beautiful Chernobyl vibe games.
This sequel promises an immersive world filled with eeriness that will definitely give you some goosebumps.
“S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl is a next-gen sequel to the award-winning PC game franchise developed by GSC Game World, set to deliver a unique action experience of survival in the post-apocalyptic Chornobyl Exclusion Zone.”
A Reborn Zone
Gamers who are into dystopian horror first person shooter game they are very much aware about S.T.A.L.K.E.R. franchise. This particular franchise has a huge fandom due to its unique blend of atmosphere, open-world exploration and horror. The S.T.A.L.K.E.R. games usually revolve around an alternative time line where the Chernobyl explosion its ten times worse than reality. The world of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. is infiltrated by anomalous energy and monstrous creatures.
The sequel takes place after the event of the first game. S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 revolves around a second explosion. In 2006 another explosion takes place in Chernobyl and the scene takes a drastic dramatic change. The area is spewing with violent mutants, deadly anomalies and warring factions.
“Artifacts of unbelievable value attracted many people called S.T.A.L.K.E.R.s, who entered the Zone for their own risk striving to make a fortune out of it or even to find the Truth concealed in the Heart of Chornobyl.”
The 64-km² radioactive zone is a playground for all the ungodly mutants. This time you will define your destiny as you choose your path in the story. The destiny of the zone belongs on your hand.
Unreal Engine 5
“S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl applies the full potential of Unreal Engine 5 as well as motion capture and photogrammetry technologies to provide you with benchmark-setting graphics and ultimate immersion into the game world.”
The vast open world is rendered in unreal engine 5. This is a significant upgrade from the original game. The sequel also has a dynamic feature of a full day/night cycle. This new feature enhances the creepiness of the scene. Players can also experience this haunted beauty in a better resolution and graphics.
Dangers and Dilemmas
The wasteland is embraced by the horrid combination of man and beasts. These mutants are driven by their primal instincts so don’t be surprised if you are getting chased by one. The sequel will newer mutants that will try to slaughter you. Moreover, they will also have different behavior model. You will also come across group of mutants that you need to tackle. Of course, you will have various arrays of weapons to choose from. The game offers you more than 30 weapons to deal with these mutants.
Players will also come across many areas that will inflict radiation and may cause instant death. However, it also shows that players may have to invest in proper armor to beat these hazardous areas.
Apart from horrifying gory mutants the world is also filled various factions. It is up to you which faction you want to stay loyal too. You can get various faction missions to earn rewards like weapons, skins, armor etc.
Choices with Consequences
This time the game will non-linear which means your choices will carry a huge weight. Every move you will have an impact on the game. The game also features multiple endings which encourages players to play the game multiple times. Moreover, exploration is also very much encouraged in the game.
“The most valuable artifacts and secrets of the Zone are hidden in the most dangerous places. Beware of the hazardous anomalies and unique devastating arch-anomalies as you hunt for highly valuable artifacts scattered around the Zone.”
System Requirements
MINIMUM:
- OS: Windows 10, Windows 11
- Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 1600X / Intel Core i5-7600K
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 580 8GB / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB
- Storage: 150 GB available space
- Additional Notes: SSD
RECOMMENDED:
- OS: Windows 10, Windows 11
- Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 3700X / Intel Core i7-9700K
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 8GB / NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER 8GB / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11GB
- Storage: 150 GB available space
- Additional Notes: SSD
Conclusion
If you are into games which has a blend of FPS and storytelling then S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl should be on your list. The world of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. offers stunning visuals with a dangerously beautiful world shaped by your choices.
