This game has been on my list for a long time due to its cult following, and the game does a good job at starting a player off with the series. Overall, I don't mind the graphics or the mechanics of the game, but I did have to look up a tutorial on the HUD elements since the game doesn't do well with explanations. The only thing I don't love is the gunplay, but that is easily overcome by the time you actually get into the meat of the game. I installed mods for stability and quality of life such as ZRP, and the game runs fine. Good hunting, stalkers.
The game itself is great, and the soundtrack reflects all the emotions that you should feel during scenes. I would say that the later episodes begin to get a little obtuse in their puzzle solutions, but it's not nearly as bad as one would think. The biggest critique I have about the game is its over-reliance on jumpscares. They certainly get old after multiple in the same episode.
