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[Joseph Merrick]

hype? :lol

 

[sparky2112]

I never really gave the mods a go either, only recently did i try the Complete mod, and thought "yeah pretty neat" but was still pretty much the same game. Whatever you prefer tbh

Agreed. I'm replaying SoC with Complete, and I'm not seeing all these 'amazing' things it supposedly does to the base game. It's darker at night, sure, but other than that...

 

[Scipius]

Isn't this game gonna come out very soon? I haven't heard much hype.

A PC-exclusive Ukrainian-developed game, not matter how good it is, is not going to get much attention in American media, and only modestly more in Western European media. NeoGAF too: for Clear Sky, the review thread became the official thread. For CoP it looks like the announcement thread (this one) will be the official one.

Anyway, yes, it will be out very soon in English-speaking territories; early February.

 

[hamchan]

I thought the first STALKER received a reasonable amount of hype from the community but I guess I'm remembering wrong.

Another question, is the game on steam? I can't see it from the Australian store but that could just be a regional thing. I'd prefer to own the whole series on steam.

 

[Joseph Merrick]

yeah, you can expect it to appear on steam. seems likely it will just pop up on the download sites on the day of release without any fanfare

Anyway, yes, it will be out very soon in English-speaking territories; early February.

hehe not only early february, the american releasedate is feb 2 and the european feb 5.

 

[Scipius]

I thought the first STALKER received a reasonable amount of hype from the community but I guess I'm remembering wrong.

More than the pro- and epilogue have had, that's true, but it had built its vapourish reputation over multiple years. It was first announced back in 2001; gaming has changed quite a bit since then.

Another question, is the game on steam? I can't see it from the Australian store but that could just be a regional thing. I'd prefer to own the whole series on steam.

It should be eventually, but nothing so far. Not even in the coming soon section, but that's perhaps due to the lack of "hype".

 

[Zyzyxxz]

OMG I can't wait for this!

 

[Binabik15]

Wow, it´s only 17.73 @ thehut, I thought it was already out with a price like that.

I always wanted to try a Stalker game, but never had a beefy rig. I think I´ll wait a bit to see if it´s buggy and then get it when it´s (fan?) patched. If it´s stable, I´ll buy.

 

[I NEED SCISSORS]

I thought the first STALKER received a reasonable amount of hype from the community but I guess I'm remembering wrong.

It eventually sold 2 million copies, so it must have had some appeal.

 

[Dennis]

Wow, it´s only 17.73 @ thehut, I thought it was already out with a price like that.

I always wanted to try a Stalker game, but never had a beefy rig. I think I´ll wait a bit to see if it´s buggy and then get it when it´s (fan?) patched. If it´s stable, I´ll buy.

You should get the first STALKER game. I am sure you can find it for very cheap. Use the Complete 2009 mod if you do get the game.

The first STALKER is a modern classic and will be remembered as such.

 

[DodgyGeezerFella]

So this is out at the end of the week in the UK apparently, my pre-orders in.... who else ?

 

[Lafiel]

Seems a shame, there's no hype. Since i'm hearing from impressions. (based on the russian version) that this is one of the better S.T.A.L.K.E.R games, and way better then clear sky.

 

[Scipius]

So this is out at the end of the week in the UK apparently, my pre-orders in.... who else ?

Me too, first time I've pre-ordered a game. Normally a waste of money, but the Special Edition is nowhere to be found in the Netherlands. If I have to have it shipped cross-border anyway, might as well do it early.

I hope that OST contains the dark ambient tracks from the first game as well.

 

[Visualante]

Does it still have SecuROM?

 

[Joseph Merrick]

might be tages. probably only disc-check.

review is up on eurogamer

 

[Fëanor]

Quick question about STALKER. Can you disable the head bob? I seriously hate that crap.

 

[luka]

Does it still have SecuROM?

I need to know this as well. I'm really excited about this game but excessive DRM is a no-sale for me.

 

[Joseph Merrick]

Quick question about STALKER. Can you disable the head bob? I seriously hate that crap.

been mods to remove it for the previous games

 

[ClovingWestbrook]

might be tages. probably only disc-check.

review is up on eurogamer

For the lazy

They gave it an 8/10.

 

[luka]

I like the fact that other humans aren't totally murder-happy this time around. Looks like they've learned a lot of lessons from clear sky.

 

[coopolon]

Any news on stability? After feeling really burned on the first game (I got close to beating it twice a year or so apart and both times it just bugged out and my saves became unuseable) that I'm not willing to buy this game until I'm convinced it's much more stable then the first one.

But it makes me sad, because I loved the first game. I just refuse to pay money for a broken game. I'll probably end up waiting a year or two (although again, the first one didn't work for me a good 3 years after release.)

 

[luka]

Is it broken?

Amazingly the answer, this time, is no. That's not to say it's completely flawless - I experienced a couple of crashes to the desktop, and co-ordinating anything with the slightly clumsy AI actions can still be a grind. But essentially the experience is bug-free.

From eurogamer

 

[coopolon]

From eurogamer

Wow, that is really awesome, I hope this is the experience of other reviewers as well, caues I'd definitely get it once I finish ME2.

 

[Peronthious]

Resolution Magazine:

So when developers GSC Game World decide to make a Stalker game entirely centred around Pripyat, it’s an exciting prospect - even though their previous effort, the somewhat lacklustre Clear Sky, was a largely disappointing and broken experience. It’s a shame, then, that Pripyat itself is easily the least interesting section of this third Stalker title, spoiled by a repetitive mission structure and a lack of memorable characters. Fortunately, its relative tedium is the exception, as what precedes it as an impressive return to form for the Ukranian developer.

The result, impressively, is a Zone that feels more alive than ever. Stalker’s A-Life system, which populates the world with realistic AI, has been enormously foregrounded. Any considerable walk through the wilderness now gives way to the most extraordinary sights.

The revised level structure works splendidly. Instead of a series of smaller levels designed to give the impression of openness, Call of Pripyat really is open.

As expected, Call of Pripyat’s story is a functional one - it’s the world itself that holds your interest, rather than the tale that plays out within it. Indeed, it’s a good ten hours before much of anything happens in the thrust of the main missions. Until then, it’s an almost purely exploratory game, with different narrative threads hinted at but very little overtly revealed.

Call of Pripyat’s final third may disappoint, the engine might be showing its age, and the odd bug might still rear its head. But it’s undeniably Stalker - and its astonishing world is constructed with more elegance and attention to detail than ever before.

Overall 8/10. Definitely sounds promising, at least better than Clear Sky.

 

[ChoklitReign]

What a contradicting review. It disappoints but it also satisfies? And since when did Stalker ever have interesting characters? It's about the atmosphere.

 

[Daigoro]

im liking the mostly positive reviews.

definitely looking forward to this game. its out tomorrow then?

 

[DodgyGeezerFella]

Well, that reviews got me happy, role on Friday

 

[Dennis]

So a mainstream review site gave it a 8/10 score ?

Then, judging from how the first STALKER game was received, I am guessing this will be a 11/10 for me :lol

 

[Kritz]

Man, it's been a while since I've Gotten Out of Here, STALKER. I wasn't totally thrilled with what Clear Sky was, and I feel like I've left it long enough that by the time I remember this game is out, I'll be all for it.

 

[Dennis]

Rock, Paper Shotgun has a great write-up on the game, makes me so hyped.

Highlights: the game is more RPG than the previous games and the story is the best yet.

Link: http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2010/02/02/wot-i-think-call-of-pripyat/#more-24869

 

[Zyzyxxz]

Rock, Paper Shotgun has a great write-up on the game, makes me so hyped.

Highlights: the game is more RPG than the previous games and the story is the best yet.

Link: http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2010/02/02/wot-i-think-call-of-pripyat/#more-24869

Good read, I can't wait for the release!

I'm glad they got the open ended world thing right this time. After the disappointing Clear Sky I'm hoping GSC will finally have a winner.

 

[luka]

3 super huge zones sounds fantastic and probably helps make the global AI that much more prevalent and awesome. I absolutely can't wait for this now.

 

[TheExodu5]

Agreed. I'm replaying SoC with Complete, and I'm not seeing all these 'amazing' things it supposedly does to the base game. It's darker at night, sure, but other than that...

The weapons are much better balanced in Complete. The game looks tons better. The game also runs much better. Greatly enhanced the experience for me.

 

[Daigoro]

hype? :lol

HYPE!

im excited.

edit: hell yeah, that RPS writeup is getting me all randy.

 

[sparky2112]

The weapons are much better balanced in Complete. The game looks tons better. The game also runs much better. Greatly enhanced the experience for me.

Yeah, I'm sure if I saw before/after comparisons, it'd be obvious. And I switched machines between playing vanilla (at launch) and now (obviously), so performance this time around isn't even an issue (8800GT). It also seems like there are more creature-types in Complete, and am I drunk or have I completely forgotten that there are zombies in the game? I seriously don't remember that...

 

[Zenith]

Wow, that is really awesome, I hope this is the experience of other reviewers as well, caues I'd definitely get it once I finish ME2.

CTD errors and borked AI is awesome?

 

[TheRagnCajun]

I really hope I can fast travel for free this time. I'm playing Clearsky now and I've been hauling 100+Kgs of loot around holding out for a vendor, but I haven't found anyone north of the redforest and I really don't want to trek back or shell out the money.

 

[Truant]

Clear Sky was pretty bad except for the Red Forest. Man that level was so scary at night. Had to take a break and wait for the game to turn to daytime. Took a long hour, too.

 

[luka]

So where the hell can I buy this thing? There isn't a single store in my part of Canada that even has a listing for the game. Is this what it's come to for pc-exclusive releases?

 

[Joseph Merrick]

americas huahua just wait for steam probably

 

[Dennis]

I suppose this isn' really the correct thread, but anyhoo:

artistpavel, the man behind the mod compilation STALKER Complete 2009 is doing something similar for Clear Sky.

Link: http://artistpavel.blogspot.com/

Complete 2009 was absolutely fantastic, made STALKER one of my all-time favorite games, so I have high hopes for this.

Perhaps finally Clear Sky will be the game we deserved in the first place.

 

[Doytch]

So where the hell can I buy this thing? There isn't a single store in my part of Canada that even has a listing for the game. Is this what it's come to for pc-exclusive releases?

THQ's majorly dropped the ball on this. Nothing on Steam, and I can only find a listing for it on Amazon.com. If it didn't get good hype from GAFers and Euro reviews I'd think they were trying to hide it.

 

[Stallion Free]

Just saw this on the shelf at a local Target this afternoon in Connecticut.

 

[Joseph Merrick]

THQ's majorly dropped the ball on this. Nothing on Steam, and I can only find a listing for it on Amazon.com. If it didn't get good hype from GAFers and Euro reviews I'd think they were trying to hide it.

thq isn't the publisher. they've like descended a publisher tier with each release on these and are below direct to video style now hehe. they should put seagal and van damme in the next game

 

[Daigoro]

Just saw this on the shelf at a local Target this afternoon in Connecticut.

well thats crazy. you sure it was Call of Pripyat?

color me surprised.

 

[Stallion Free]

well thats crazy. you sure it was Call of Pripyat?

color me surprised.

Yeah I did a double take, but there it was on the new PC releases for 40$.

 

[Daigoro]

Yeah I did a double take, but there it was on the new PC releases for 40$.

crazy! 40 is a good deal. i wish i wasnt broke id go shopping tomorrow.

(also, im from CT too. didnt know you were)

I suppose this isn' really the correct thread, but anyhoo:

artistpavel, the man behind the mod compilation STALKER Complete 2009 is doing something similar for Clear Sky.

Link: http://artistpavel.blogspot.com/

Complete 2009 was absolutely fantastic, made STALKER one of my all-time favorite games, so I have high hopes for this.

Perhaps finally Clear Sky will be the game we deserved in the first place.

well thats awesome.

and holy shit, i though he was done with the 2K9 mod, but there was an update in December?

ill have to check that out.

wow, looks like lots of changes made since he said he was "done" with the mod. sweet.

 

[Toma]

Wtf? Did I miss something? Amazon.de sells this game for 20 euros.
Seriously, is there any reason why this game is being sold for that price?

 

[Joseph Merrick]

that's what it costs everywhere pretty much. it's cheap.

 

[JADS]

that's what it costs everywhere pretty much. it's cheap.

Indeed, bought the limited edition at thehut for ~€22,00 shipped to the Netherlands. Pretty cheap for what seems to be an awesome game. Hope that there aren't any post office strikes or snow :lol