Resident Evil 7: Biohazard vs S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky
Resident Evil 7: Biohazard
Resident Evil 7: Biohazard is the latest iteration of one of the most highly-acclaimed survival-horror game series, Resident Evil, and boy, did the devs overdo themselves this time around! The graphics are incredibly photorealistic... sometimes hauntingly so, making every terrifying thing you see scarier than before. Couple that with creepy tunes that always seem to stalk you around and the super-immersive first person view and you'll get an incredibly intense and atmospheric game that can make anyone jumpy. However, the best part in this game is its storyline. Unlike the cliche narrative that are prevalent in previous installments of the series, the story will keep you guessing until the very end.If you're up for a scare, Resident Evil 7: Biohazard is definitely a game you'll want in your game library. The intense gameplay is not only the "at the edge of your seat"-type terrifying; it is surprisingly well-packaged with an intriguing storyline and combat scenes (albeit short ones) that allow you to kill enemies. This game definitely did its franchise and the genre proud. If you're still unsure though, you can now experience the game for free via its demo. The game is also available on PC, PlayStation and Xbox.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky is the second installment in the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. series and yet is the prequel to the original game. In this game, a group of stalkers have unwittingly triggered an explosion of anomalies when they ventured into the heart of the exclusion zone - the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant itself, turning the entire zone into an unstable mess that continues to quake with anomaly outbursts. Stalker factions have also erupted, further adding to the overall chaos of the region.S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky is essentially similar to the previous game, though it does have some significant improvements. For instance, the game is a lot more stable, which is ironic considering that all the storyline in this game talks about is how unstable the zone is. The weapons and armor in the game work better than in the original since they can, finally, be repaired. Artifacts are harder to find here but is a lot more rewarding and well, generally the overall setting feel a lot more realistic.
This is definitely a nicer game to play than its first game, but it's not really comparable to the third game of course. However, if you love the S.T.A.L.K.E.R., you might still want to consider buying all three games via its Steam bundle.