Secret World Legends vs S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky
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.: 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.