The only thing better than Stalker, is more Stalker...
Three all new areas make their debut in CoP, even the town of Pripyat offers a new region not seen in the first game. New characters, and a few old friends, populate the well detailed world as well. Stalker is one of few games that leave me thinking about it long after I stop playing... a sure sign of good gaming.
I could go on and on about how much fun this game is, but I really need to gripe a bit as well... after all, strong criticism often comes from the most enthralled fan. So, when I say "The only thing better than Stalker, is more Stalker" I can't help but be a bit frustrated when the developers omit much of what made the previous games so good. Gone are the areas from the last two games, and many of the characters and concepts that made those games great. I can only wish they would make a be all and end all game that wraps all the best stuff into one super Stalker.
At any rate, if you haven't been to the "Zone" yet, you are missing out, my friend.