S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl vs The Evil Within
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.
The Evil Within
The Evil Within is a dark horror game set in world full of deadly and deranged monsters, traps and horror. You are Sebastian Castellanos, a police officer sent to investigate a murder in a hospital. After hearing a high pitch noise you and your partner are sent into this strange place. From here you must survive and find your way home. As well as find the murderer and solve the crime along the way.And so begins a twisted journey full of fear, danger and a tense atmosphere. Praised for its ability to make you jump and the story within the game this is a really good, if somewhat dark tale. Using your stealth, battle and puzzle solving skills you need to return home, and discover what has happened in this twisted realm first.