When we finally reached Pripyat on the fourth night the experience of stepping out of forest and into a whole deserted city was just as exhilarating and cathartic a reward as it was to reach the virtual Pripyat after hours of wandering through S.T.A.L.K.E.R.’s version of this Zone. It became a kind of orienteering mission, always hiking toward the next stash pinned on our electronic maps. We couldn’t carry all the water we’d need, but our stalker guide had his friends hide supply stashes ahead of us, for which they shared a list of coordinates. Inventory management was a serious issue, our backpacks stuffed with first-aid kits, bread and salamis, just like in the game. When it was first released in 2015, Call of Chernobyl placed 9th in the Players Choice category and received an Editors Choice award. A Ukrainian guide led us chest-deep through a river to enter the Zone, then for four days we hiked through wild, wooded landscapes between run-down villages and the shells of former farms and factories. Here are 10 great mods that have been created to enhance your S.T.A.L.K.E.R playthrough. In 2018, I decided to join one of these stalker trips.
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