S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl - Developer Deep Dive (youtu.be)

submitted 4 months ago by Coelacanth@feddit.nu to c/games@lemmy.world

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Good hunting, Stalker.

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[-] Coelacanth@feddit.nu 11 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

I'm only a few minutes in, but one thing I'm already noticing from the gameplay: proper ammo types being looted like 9x19mm FMJ (as opposed to "Pistol Ammo" reported from a previous build). Good sign.

EDIT: The visuals are stunning and it's promising how well they've captured (and built upon) the stellar atmosphere of the originals. I love hearing the designers emphasise loneliness, desolation and fear - all essential to the magic of STALKER. I do hate the immersion breaking video game compass at the top. Hopefully it can be turned off.

[-] NOT_RICK@lemmy.world 2 points 4 months ago

I remember you were upset about that change which I agree would have been immersion breaking. Glad to see they are making that change. Looking forward to watching this later

[-] Coelacanth@feddit.nu 2 points 4 months ago

I think it looks pretty good. Intrigued about what they said about the AI, I think that's one of STALKER's strengths - A-life and not only the combat AI but the way the world feels alive and dynamic. If they nail that - along with the atmosphere - they'll have a great product, even should it turn out the story is mediocre.