S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl vs WW2: Bunker Simulator
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.
WW2: Bunker Simulator
WW2: Bunker Simulator puts you into the shoes of an American soldier who saw an opportunity to take over a sparsely occupied German bunker while behind enemy lines and hold it until reinforcements arrive. In this simulator, not only will you have to defend your bunker from German soldiers who are hellbent on retaking their bunker, you’ll also have to take care of your own needs, tend to the bunker’s maintenance, and during the lull in between attacks, venture away from your bunker to explore its beautiful surroundings… who knows? You might just find some precious supplies!All in all, WW2 Bunker Simulator is a pretty solid simulator, giving players a nice insight into what it’s like trying to hold a bunker and survive living in it. The game concept here is very unique and it scratches an itch that fans of WW2 games never knew was there. As an early access title though, the game does have some glitches and some room for improvement, but overall, if you’re a fan of WW2 games, you should definitely check this game out.