The Japanese publication Gamer has released a review of the latest demo version of "S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl" and conducted an interview with the game developers.
Representatives from Gamer praised the high level of graphics in the project. Thanks to the use of the Unreal Engine 5.1, developers achieved impressive detail in the game world. Journalists noted the realistic depiction of water surfaces and the meticulously rendered movements of insects flying in the air. They were particularly impressed by the visual effects of anomalies.
The gameplay of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 combines elements of first-person shooting and survival simulation. Players will constantly face challenges like hunger, fatigue, bleeding, and radiation. The journalists recounted an encounter with a mutant Bloodsucker, which drove them to flee for their lives.
The reviewers highlighted the enhanced artificial intelligence system A-LIFE 2.0. This allows non-player characters to act autonomously even outside the player's line of sight, creating a sense of a living world. Journalists pointed out the realistic behavior of scientists and soldiers in the game.
Gamer also interviewed developers from GSC Game World. Technical producer Yevgeny Kulik and marketing producer Vlad Novikov revealed that the main storyline of the game will take between 20 to 40 hours, while completing everything will require over 100 hours. The events of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 take place approximately ten years after the original trilogy.
The developers shared technical details about the game's creation. They discussed the advantages of using Unreal Engine 5.1 compared to the technologies available during the development of the canceled version of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 in 2012. The new engine enabled the realization of more detailed and expansive stories, as well as an enlarged game world.
When asked about the future of the franchise, the developers stated their ambition to expand the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. universe and explore new media and genres. However, they are currently focused on establishing a solid foundation with advanced technologies.
It’s worth noting that GSC Game World conducted a 30-minute gameplay presentation of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2, unveiling new details about the game's world and mechanics.
Source: Gamer, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. UA
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