It holds a special place in my heart. Don't let my hours confuse you, I owned a disk copy back in the day and must have played hundreds of hours. I only bought it on steam because the game broke under my playtime.

Yes, it is a buggy mess. Yes, I love it anyway.
And once you get your fill of vodka soaked Pripyat, you can mod it into an unrecognizable game for an entirely new experience.