Recent reviews by Hugh Janus

There’s no other franchise where this kind of evolution is even possible. Most games jump to entirely new regions or concepts with each entry, but S.T.A.L.K.E.R. has always been rooted in one place: the Zone. It’s not just a setting—it’s the heart and soul of the series.

This is the only game I’ve played where walking through a spot that used to be a level transition blows my mind. What were once isolated “levels” are now connected as one seamless, geographical location. You walk past where a loading screen would’ve been, and instead of breaking immersion, you’re still there, still walking, still in the Zone. It’s a magical experience that feels like the culmination of everything this series has been building toward.

For fans, seeing these familiar areas reborn as part of a living, breathing, continuous world is something truly special. It’s not just nostalgic—it’s transformative. Few games or series could achieve this because they don’t have the deep, consistent relationship with their setting that S.T.A.L.K.E.R. does. This game doesn’t just recreate the Zone; it finally realizes its full potential.

my fav game of all time

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gug

best money i've ever spent

masterpiece!!!

chill

i have retarded

its a good game... but it lacks content

Just don't