To be fair, the sequel is still built on the rock solid foundations of the original, which would make any game into a mind-blowing thrill-ride of cross genre destruction – and Clear Sky is all that. This toxic realm is undeniably filled with more mutated life than ever before, and the inequitable challenges will provide a significant longevity for stalwart fans who can push past the built-in frustration.
Review - S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky should be seen as an expansion rather than a full prequel, but it is one that fans will enjoy nonetheless.
The S.T.A.L.K.E.R. games have greatly influenced the Eastern European games that came later. In this, the second of a two-part miniseries exploring these influences, we investigate the gameplay mechanics that make "Stalkerlikes" what they are.
DSOGaming writes: "RemasterStudio has released the first beta version of a graphics overhaul mod for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Clear Sky. STALKER Clear Sky Remaster ports the game to the latest version of the X-Ray Engine, and introduces a lot of modern-day graphical features."
I agree the first one came as something of a surprise once you got playing. I guess it's inevitable that the sequel can't have the same impact, but it still looks pretty damn good.
looks like something I might be interested in