Secret World Legends vs S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl
Secret World Legends
Secret World Legends is a Lovecraftian-inspired MMORPG that’s very different from any MMO you might have played before in your life. Featuring a unique horror-like approach, the game deals not only in the supernatural, conspiracies and the magical, but also the shadowy world of secret societies set in modern times. The resulting dark and somewhat dreary blend provides the optimal platform for the game’s riveting storyline to be built on. The game is also perhaps the only one to have short yet brilliantly-made cinematics for every important quest you pick up, allowing you to not only immerse yourself further into the story but also appreciate the perfection in the voice acting that was included.Not to mention, Secret World Legends has a completely unique chance-based combat system which allows players to deal additional damage whenever certain criteria are met. There is even an in-depth talent and skills system along with various equipment upgrades for players to customize their character to fit the roles they play in either PvE or PvP.
So, if you’re up for an MMORPG that’s one-of-its-kind, Secret World Legends is definitely the one game you simply must try. It will slowly but surely reel you into its many worlds, plot twists and conspiracies.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl is the first of a hugely popular post-apocalyptic-themed, first-person, survival-horror shooter which might have just amassed a cult following. Set in 2012, almost two decades after the worst nuclear disaster occured at the Chernobyl power station and around 6 years after a second explosion rocked the damaged reactor, causing various anomalies to ripple open and from them came waves of mutated creatures, deadly radiation and also rare artifacts that are somehow imbued with powerful anomalous energy... artifacts that many would kill to have.Since then, the existence of such artifacts have brought forth groups of "stalkers", scavengers who scour the cordoned areas around Chernobyl for these very objects... and in this game, you play as one of them.
The game has risen to acclamation partly due to the terrifying, nightmarish creatures that the game contains, in addition to the brilliantly immersive storyline and an incredibly realistic game environemnt that's modelled after its real-world counterpart deep inside the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone. The gameplay is excellent as well. The game has accurate ballstics and combat mechanics, as well as a challenging survival aspect that is further made difficult due to the impact day and night, and the weather system has on the environment. There is also a multiplayer mode that can support up to 32 players.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl has just celebrated its 10-year anniversary earlier this year and as such, many aspects of the game aren't really up to scratch by today's standards at least. If you do plan on getting this game, you might want to download some mods to help improve the game somewhat.