GSC Game World and Deep Silver release new details about the prequel to S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl
Hermosa Beach- Jun 26, 2008 S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl was one of the best-sellingfirst-person shooters of 2007. In late August 2008, the Ukrainiandevelopers from GSC Game World and the publisher Deep Silver willinvite gamers to join them on a new foray into the nuclear zone:S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Clear Sky is set one year before the events of part 1 -at a time when the Zone is changed forever by a huge anomalous eruptionof energy.
War of factions
In S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Clear Sky, the player assumes the role of Scar, amercenary s.t.a.l.k.e.r. In a unique mixture of first-person shooterand complex role- playing game, Scar fights for survival within theZone and its hostile sectors. The new Zone territories are explored bys.t.a.l.k.e.r.s scattered in groups – and these individual factionssoon engage in relentless battle. As a mercenary, Scar quickly findshimself in the middle of a war of factions over territory, artifacts,and power. It is up to the player to find out on whose side Scar hasthe greatest chance of prevailing.
Clever adversaries, luscious graphics
Just like its predecessor, Clear Sky perfectly captures the sinisteratmosphere within the death Zone. DirectX 10 support enablesspectacular graphics, including dynamic transitions between day andnight with absolutely realistic light effects, as well as very detailedlandscapes and lifelike animations. At the same time, the developerssaw to it that S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Clear Sky also works with DirectX 8 andDirectX 9.
Special attention was given to realistic, independentthinking and actions of the NPCs. The artificial intelligence from thepredecessor game was strongly improved, so that foes and allies nowmake their own situation-based decisions that impact the further courseof the game. For instance, the outcome of battles is not predetermined.Only in the last few levels is the player guided towards a given end ofthe story, which leads to the events described in Shadow of Chernobyl.
Key features
· Unique mix of action-laden first-person shooter and complexrole-playing game · Gigantic scope: many new levels are available, plussome completely overhauled levels from S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Shadow ofChernobyl and many side quests with motivating rewards · Realisticsimulation of the extensive S.T.A.L.K.E.R. world: enemy factions fighteach other, mutants hunt of their own accord. · Intermediatemovie-quality cut scenes complement the thrilling back-story leading upto the events of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Shadow of Chernobyl · Numerous new ingame features, such as fast travel, or extensive modification andrepairing armor and weapons · Greatly improved artificial intelligence· Complete DirectX 10 support for state-of- the-art graphic effects(God rays, soft particles, SSAO, dynamic volumetric smoke, dynamicallywetting surface (rain effect) etc.) · Dynamic transitions between dayand night with realistic weather effects · Detailed graphics, includingan all-new animation engine · Hugely expanded multiplayer part withmany varied game modes and up to 32 players online or over LAN.
