The Unforgiving World Of S.T.A.L.K.E.R.

[@Kazaonyt]

Just a note! My speech through out the video is inconsistent since I’ve be struggling recently with it. (Speech impediment) But I’m happy I got this video out and I hope you all enjoy! Consider dropping a like as that helps the video out a lot more than you know. 🙏

[@kohlrabe1709]

One is always one's worst critic. I wouldn't have noticed it, if you didn't pin the message. There's such a breadth of accents, pronounciations and different content, you do not sound out of place. Chill, brother :)

[@Kazaonyt]

@@kohlrabe1709 that’s reassuring, thanks. I’ve had some people complain about it before and sometimes i just can’t help it lol

[@kohlrabe1709]

@@Kazaonyt It was a really enjoyable watch. Made for a nice evening.

[@T.V.K.]

didnt even notice. play on stalker bud, and keep making vids !

[@vminus7505]

I think you did a great job. Very interesting video and very engaging. Subscribed

[@bisousstuff7872]

Channels like yours are my favorite. Guys who don't make game reviews for a living but because of their passion for the game. Great video and review.

[@Kazaonyt]

@@bisousstuff7872 really appreciate it

[@RastaGamesful]

The video is simply magnificent for everyone who are not familiar with Stalker. Everything that is needed for a person who was not familiar with the series and decided to plunge into this world for the first time. The only thing I want to say is that the concept of the game was initially not at all connected with what we got in the end. There was production hell in the development of the game was planned for 2004, but everything was postponed due to the ambitions of the developers who wanted to make a dream game. And the original game had a completely different look, although it had core features and mechanics that were greatly modified. There was even a plan that random NPCs had to go through the main quest (which, as for me, was very fantastic and unrealistic. Therefore, the game was released with bugs, cut and in the form that it has now. I can't say that this is something bad, but the game really has a look that a person from the publisher THQ at that time decided to rush the developers who were too carried away by the process and delayed the development, which had to abandon many features such as: transport, personal backpacks, diseases, sleep mechanics, finding more documents, new factions, characters, old main plot with different endings, various mutants that were not in the original. The game should have been even more hardcore and takes much longer to complete. That all remained in the design documents and were then transferred to modifications and which can be seen in old builds of the project "Oblivion Lost" (the original name of the game). Initially, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. was not planned to make more than one games, only one and that's it. In fact, this is true, but we can say that Clear Sky, which is a prequel to Shadows of Chernobyl, and Call of Pripyat, which is already a sequel to the 1st game. But in fact, these are add-ons that complement the main game. I hope for them too there will be a video because they are worth a separate analysis. In any case, it was interesting to watch. I hope there will be more videos on stalker, you know how to tell a story and lead to a topic and delve into it, this is very unusual for a video game reviewer. Thanks for the video!

[@Kazaonyt]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it! I've seen some of the cut content and what Stalker could have been was crazy. I would have loved to see the SIN faction, that faction looks creepy as hell. Hopefully, Stalker 2 is the dream game they've always envisioned. And from what they've shown. it looks incredible and im so glad they're sticking to their hardcore roots. only 4 days remain, its been a while since i've been excited for new releases. So glad i played this masterpiece before Stalker 2

[@gunslinger7513]

​@@KazaonytSo what's your opinion on Clear Sky and Call Of Pripyat? Or you're not played it?

[@Kazaonyt]

@@gunslinger7513 Not played them yet. Is it worth playing them before Stalker 2? i've only got 4 days til that releases so i won't have much time lol

[@gunslinger7513]

​@@Kazaonyt It's definitely worth it. It's not a DLC in the usual sense of modern gaming, it's like full-fledged parts of the series. CS is a prequel. CoP is a sequel. They are directly connected by the plot but not in the main story. They are different but connected one with one. They are more lineal. I think you should play them. Especially since Stalker 2 is connected to some things from these parts, which I can't say. Because these are spoilers.

[@gunslinger7513]

​@@Kazaonyt If you're interested how long would beaten all games the main story of Clear Sky - 13 Hours, Call of Pripyat - 15 (like the Shadow of Chernobyl) So it's up to you.

[@Lyzokiel]

Hey Kaz, thanks for this, tbh I wouldn't be able to watch through all of this BUT this will help me sleep, this will be like a friend telling me a good night story. Thank you :>

[@konyjoseph8731]

45:50 A fun little fact those hanging bodies are bodies of alpha version of zombies just reused here. However it wouldn't be against duty for excessive use of force like that suicide squad trying to assault the main Freedom base. That aside this one of the most unique stalker reviews out there! I hope youll be doing the rest of the series too

[@Kazaonyt]

@@konyjoseph8731 I’ve read about some of the cut content in this game. This game could have been completely different it’s crazy. I would have loved to see the Sin faction

[@konyjoseph8731]

@@Kazaonyt it truly is a shame just how expansive they wanted this game to meet but they really had to tamper their artistic desires with the limitations of the tech. Thankfully mods like lost Alpha at least gives us a glimpse at what could have been

[@OG_McLovin]

Just beat it myself for the first time. The lab and ending portal run through the plant were absolutely brutal. What a journey. I immediately bought the other two games, can't wait to jump into them. I can see why this series gained a cult following.

[@M1zzyMaz]

heard nothing but great things about this game but never played it, think it's time I do so especially with the 2nd game just around the corner. Great video mate. keep up the hard work🤝

[@Kazaonyt]

I highly recommend this game. Stalker 2 is looking like a game of the year contender in my opinion. Cannot wait

[@darcinek]

If you have any questions you can ask me or anyone in the community just don't play anomaly or it's modpack as a first playtrough

[@natealter2141]

Good video, subscribed. I like the commentary describing the guns and how they came about.

[@successpigeon4743]

Super under rated video! I thought this was a much bigger channel when I first watched it, super well done video!

[@NOAURATV]

The dude at 2:38 really looks like one of the pmc faces from tarkov. Also dope video man! Surprised i never played this game growing up

[@lewiscarroll6986]

So excited for the new stalker to come out, first time playing any of the games in the series so thanks for the video man!

[@Kazaonyt]

@@lewiscarroll6986 this video is my first time playing it and I loved every minute of it. My excitement for stalker 2 is immeasurable

[@margarita2077cyber]

Hello. Thank you for this nice video. It always warms my heart when I see newcomers experiencing this game series for the first time. I've completed all the trilogy back in summer of 2021 and man did I love it.

[@Kazaonyt]

@@margarita2077cyber I cannot wait for Stalker 2. It’s been a while since I’ve pre ordered a game

[@eldonhill4840]

Welcome to the series! I've played these games since a couple months after the release of the first one in 2007, and kept playing over all these years with mods like Anomaly/GAMMA. Can't believe Stalker 2 is finally almost here! The documentary they posted on youtube about developing it during the war was a crazy story.

[@azilux]

I hope this blows up upcoming to the new game, this was a incredible watch

[@Juwce_86]

The ports on Nintendo Switch are actually fantastic. I played the originals on pc back on release and its as accurate as i remmeber it. Texture lod tricks , lighting and everything else is completely included.

[@malcomhater]

Good video, nice music choice and sound design

[@Kazaonyt]

@@malcomhater video game OSTs coming in clutch. Most of it is from someone called Drackfreee, he makes silent hill inspired tracks

[@gangstercat7725]

Such an underrated video ❤

[@Kazaonyt]

@@gangstercat7725 ❤️

[@SusGus-cs6xl]

Good video 👍

[@NizoNelly]

Can’t wait for stalker 2!

[@candideoptimism8775]

great video dude!!!

[@Kazaonyt]

Thanks man!

[@CheeseHovel]

This is good! Informative, funny, and well crafted. Just missing a bit about the atmosphere in the tunnels.

[@CheeseHovel]

Btw what is at 47:09 ?

[@Kazaonyt]

@@CheeseHovel montage of me doing jobs and exploring

[@Kazaonyt]

@@CheeseHovel thanks for the feedback. There are some areas I wished I improved. But I learn from each video essay I do 🙏

[@starioncostumes]

The world is dangerous - but beautiful. And the atmosphere caught us for decades.

[@Kazaonyt]

I watched your content while i was playing through Stalker for the first time and loved it. I really like your sunrise suit (I think that’s the one) ❤

[@starioncostumes]

@@Kazaonyt Thank you stalker! I enjoy your content too, you seem to have spent a lot of time with the games as well! :D

[@Kazaonyt]

@@starioncostumes I obsessed with STALKER now, i've been binging content for it ever since i released this video. I saw all the cut content too, this game could have been completely different. Would have loved to fight the sin faction, SPOOKY

[@starioncostumes]

@@Kazaonyt Yeah, also some of the cut locations could be really interesting! Thats why i am so hyped for S2!

[@Kazaonyt]

@ I watched your impressions video on it. Looks like a game of the year contender in my opinion. I’m just worried about the optimisation, unreal 5 can be shaky. Silent Hill 2 was pretty unoptimised, but hopefully stalker won’t suffer from the same issues ❤️

[@itsdantaylor]

Apparently the game was heavily influenced by Roadside Picnic. A sci fi short story. Essentially the same plot of STALKER but instead of a 2nd Chernobyl explosion, it was.............aliens who decided to visit earth momentarily, in a variety of locations, and left a UNGODLY amount of strange and radioactive junk all over the place.

[@Kazaonyt]

@@itsdantaylor that sounds insane. I know there’s a film called stalker and it’s about the wish granter. So that’s where the inspiration comes from for that plot line

[@Mike-xp8zc]

I bought the book because of the game! There was a lot of controversy with book due it being released in Russia and Russian politics The story can be kind of slow and no where near as action packed as the game, but it's still really good!

[@Lee-wk3cb]

The amount of keybinds really intimidates me.

[@Kazaonyt]

@@Lee-wk3cb took me 20 hours to realise there was a keybind for quick healing.

[@hbdhow]

0:51 I thought my PC crashed 🤨🤨

[@Kazaonyt]

@@hbdhow sorry sorry

[@kyizelma]

correction: the reactor didnt have a second meltdown it was the storage for the radioactive materials having a accident

[@Kazaonyt]

@@kyizelma Spoiler warning: It was neither. In 2006, there was an emission caused by the group that birthed a “new” zone. It was perceived as an explosion due to it sounding like lighting and there being an earth quake. This is what created the anomalies and caused mutations of life within the zone. This was labeled as the ‘second disaster’ I obviously couldn’t go into detail at the beginning because that would be spoiling the story too early

[@jaysworld7871]

Bro what is the first montage song you played?

[@Kazaonyt]

Neon White - Heaven Central Authority

[@roxombplaysroblox8511]

double barrel is s tier if u run jump into enemies

[@azilux]

arby's, RIP Fellow loner

[@cracerjack4693]

Dude got the Vss, best weapon in the game, and didn't even use it.

[@Kazaonyt]

Is it really the best??? FUCKKCKCKC I went in blind so i had no idea what weapons were the best, just went off first impressions lol. Only thing i knew was that apparently the F2000 was the best

[@darcinek]

@@Kazaonyt the binoculars are the best 10/10 weapon

[@snzr]

I literally told his ass that VSS with good ammo carries you. Literally just go for headshots.

[@darcinek]

@@snzr hell naw Bro has a memory of a freshly brainwashed monolith soldier

[@Kazaonyt]

@@darcinek real

[@generaldiego]

dope

[@Scribbles69]

Its weird how the g36 is good in most games but irl it's meh

[@mzargeot5698]

The AN-94 has a 2 round hyper burst, Not a 3 round.

[@Kazaonyt]

@@mzargeot5698 I swear I said 2 round burst? I did in fact say 2 round burst

[@Iron_Soil]

vss, IN B TIER?!?!

[@Kazaonyt]

@@Iron_Soil i was just told it’s the best gun in the game. Feel free to call me an idiot lol. I went in blind and had no idea what was good or not

[@sesad5035]

Oh no. Here come the western goobers

[@Kazaonyt]

@@sesad5035 ???

[@darcinek]

For yall S.T.A.L.K.E.R.™ is a difficult survival horror but for me and many other eastern europeans it's a daily life simulator. You see, I was once walking by the tunnels under a local gas station and suddenly a bloodsucker jumped me from the tunnels took all my money and said: "Watch your ass, stalker, because the monolith will be bi-curious in S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2™". Since then I've joined the local body pillow hugging nationalist militia, I go to a bubble tea place every day to exorcise it for 3 hours and I kill every member of the clear sky faction i see. Be aware of the monolith my dudes.

[@Kazaonyt]

@@darcinek can I join?

[@darcinek]

@@Kazaonyt the militia? Or the fuckery im doing everyday?

[@Kazaonyt]

@@darcinek Both

[@darcinek]

@@Kazaonyt Then you have to pledge your loyality and life to the Empire of Lechia and ensure it will rise once again so the winged hussars on velociraptors will patrol it's borders once again.

[@Kazaonyt]

@@darcinek I will have to think about that