There is an obvious attempt to deliver an experience that is unlike those of the first two games, but with a less interesting plot than in Shadow of Chernobyl and less action than in Clear Sky, it is difficult to say that Call of Pripyat is successful in delivering said new experience.Three years after the release of STALKER: Shadow of Chernobyl, the developers of GSC Game World invite us to return to the zone, proposing the first true official sequel of the lucky brand. Of course, newcomers to the series will be lost immediately, as the game makes the assumption you know the basics about the Zone already. Veterans of the series have already seen and experienced a lot of what the Zone has to offer in its current form, causing them to see Call of Pripyat through "been there done that" glasses. Being the third installment in a series which finds its strength in the lore, gameplay, and immersion, is a difficult place to be.
Unfortunately, one of the biggest disadvantages that Call of Pripyat has is its placement in the series. Essentially, if you are looking for a new FPS multiplayer game to play, Call of Pripyat is not what you're looking for. Why Call of Pripyat features no co-op gameplay at all is also a decent question, as running about the Zone with friends, scavenging abandoned buildings, and raiding mercenary strongholds together would be a fun experience. The multiplayer also features the basic FPS gametypes most gamers have seen before, which seems like a disconnect given how the series' single-player gameplay isn't simply about two sides killing each other. The addition of GameSpy provides features such as statistic tracking, which is a nice touch, but it doesn't make up for the lack of polish and direction. However, very much like Shadow of Chernobyl and Clear Sky, the multiplayer feels very rushed and tacked on. In a good move, GSC also included a free play mode that allows players to explore the Zone even after they've finished the game, providing a more open-world experience and removing the semi-linear style of gameplay that was featured in the end of the first two games.Īside from the single-player, Call of Pripyat does feature a multiplayer mode. So, Call of Pripyat attempts to offer both types of storytelling mechanics and does so fairly well. While the change makes for a more cinematic experience when uncovering the main plot, it doesn't really take away from the sheer unpredictability of events that can still occur, as there are plenty. The game also features the addition of scripted events, something that wasn't really in the previous two titles.
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