S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Shadow of Chernobyl

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  1. GriLtCheeZ

    GriLtCheeZ "Well, I'm not lookin' for trouble."

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    Anybody play this game? I started playing it cause it was compared to Metro 2033. I know it's old, but I built my budget gaming rig a little over a year and a half ago, well after it came out. Now there are tons of mods for this game and it appears to live on pretty strong.

    I just installed STALKER Complete 2009 which should do the trick. Any mod recommendations?

    Any other games I may have missed in the last three years? I generally like shooters and sports games. Except for the Deathmatch demo, I've never played Half Life 2 for instance.

    Anyone play Day of Defeat: Source?

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    speeds $2.50 highball, $1.50 beer Staff Member Administrator GFX Team

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    STALKER is made by 4A who also did Metro 2033 so yeah, it's similar. SOC was generally well received but I can't say I've played it. If it has the same atmosphere and pacing as Metro 2033 it is probably a decent game or better.

    For shooters there are a few games you should look into...

    It is 100% worth your while to pick up an old copy of Orange Box which includes Half-Life 2 as well as the add-on's (Episodes 1 & 2). The game has aged a little but it is arguably the best shooter of all time so it is not something you should miss. Portal is also something that is a must-play if you haven't tried it yet--bonus too since it is also on the Orange Box DVDs.

    Sticking with the Valve theme you should try Left 4 Dead and the sequel. Both great games.
     
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    speeds $2.50 highball, $1.50 beer Staff Member Administrator GFX Team

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    The FEAR series is pretty good too if you haven't played it yet.
     
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    The series is ok. The first game is awesome though.
     
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    I have played DoD:S on the PC and it wasn't my cup of tea. I'm sure it was a great game back when it was released.
     
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    Thanks guys!

    I've played Portal when Steam gave it away for free. That shit was fun.
     
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    I swear I have you on my steam already, but we never played the same games. I got a friend request from some dude in Texas and preceeded to kill him in MW2 3 times with friendly fire in one game on Hardcore. Not used to friendly fire :( I should probably get CS!

    What games are you playing right now?

    I'm really into Stalker right now. It's awesome with the COMPLETE 2009 mod installed.
     
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