Stalker Clear Sky

Stalker Clear Sky is a first-person shooter video game developed by GSC Game World and released in 2008. It is a prequel to the original Stalker game and is set in the Zone, a fictional area in Chernobyl where a second nuclear disaster occurred, creating anomalies and mutants.

Gameplay

The gameplay of Stalker Clear Sky is similar to its predecessor, Stalker Shadow of Chernobyl. The player assumes the role of a stalker and explores the Zone, completing missions and fighting mutants and other stalkers. The game has an open-world structure, allowing the player to explore the Zone freely and discover hidden areas and secrets.

One of the new features introduced in Stalker Clear Sky is faction wars. The player can join one of the game's five factions - Freedom, Duty, Bandits, Loners, and Clear Sky - and participate in faction wars, where factions fight for control over territory and resources. The player can also affect the outcome of faction wars by completing missions or attacking enemy outposts.

Story

The story of Stalker Clear Sky is set one year before the events of Stalker Shadow of Chernobyl. The player assumes the role of Scar, a stalker who is trying to uncover the secrets of the Zone. Scar is recruited by Clear Sky, a faction that aims to study and understand the anomalies that occur in the Zone.

As Scar explores the Zone and completes missions for Clear Sky, he learns more about the origins of the anomalies and the factions that seek to control them. The game's story is presented through cutscenes, dialogues with NPCs, and notes and diaries found in the Zone.

Reception

Stalker Clear Sky received generally positive reviews from critics. The game was praised for its atmosphere, graphics, and open-world gameplay. However, the game's technical issues, such as bugs and crashes, were criticized.

Conclusion

Stalker Clear Sky is a worthy addition to the Stalker franchise. The game's open-world structure and faction wars add new elements to the gameplay, while its story reveals more about the mysteries of the Zone. Despite its technical issues, Stalker Clear Sky remains an enjoyable and immersive first-person shooter.