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    which stalker shud i get?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by kal360, Apr 24, 2009.

  1. kal360

    kal360 Notebook Consultant

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    shadow of chernobyl or clear sky ?

    the former has a metacritic score but clear sky is the sequal? also does clear sky have a more brutal difficulty and waht about the number of bugs in both titles?
     
    kal360, Apr 24, 2009
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  2. LisuPoland

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    Shadow of Chernobyl was first
    Clear Sky is newer but is a prequel to the story of Shadow of Chernobyl
    games are simmilar ( same engine ) you even visit some same locations in both titles
    I suggest you get Clear Sky since it tells you story before Shadow of Chernobyl
     
    LisuPoland, Apr 24, 2009
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  3. lozanogo

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    I only have the first one, Shadow of Chernobyl. Regarding the bugs: after the patches you should not have any major problems with bugs or any kind.

    I hope this helps.
     
    lozanogo, Apr 24, 2009
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    crash NBR Assassin

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    I have Shadow of Chernobyl as well, and with the latest patch it's pretty bug free. I haven't played Clear Sky, so I can't compare it with that.
     
    crash, Apr 24, 2009
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  5. kal360

    kal360 Notebook Consultant

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    cool thanks guy, ill try shadow of chernobyl first , since its cheaper lol
     
    kal360, Apr 24, 2009
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    Chernobyl is better IMO
     
    aan310, Apr 24, 2009
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    Shadow of Chernobyl is better but Clear Sky is more impressive since it's got a whole host of new features. However, only a computer of a beast will tame Clear Sky in DX10 mode. Honestly I'd go for either one, but the first one really is the most scary and suspenseful hence why I'd choose that one, but I really like Clear Sky despite the performance issues.
     
    mobius1aic, Apr 25, 2009
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    Get both. Since Shadow of Chernobyl is cheaper, start with that, then when Steam puts Clear Sky on sale, then buy that.
     
    HTWingNut, Apr 25, 2009
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    I bought the clear sky one, but havent played it yet.
     
    Snowm0bile, Apr 25, 2009
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  10. LongLiveLife

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    clear sky's factions are pretty messed up, along with most of their other features. If they work for you, they're great but if they don't you're pretty done for.
     
    LongLiveLife, Apr 25, 2009
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    dondadah88 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    clear sky is a system killer. i get 15 fps maxed out on dx10.1 @1920*1200 and 4 aa
     
    dondadah88, Apr 25, 2009
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