great story, a few bugs, still feels like 2007, voice actors lacking of life, bandits still smell 7/10

Since they've delisted the original edition of the game, I'll repost my review for this new edition.

Although I haven't done a more in-depth test, based on the limited time I played and the generally negative reception all three new versions received, it seems this is just a engine update and barely brought anything new in terms of quality of life.

There are more artifacts scattered around, a shortcut to loot everything and sell entire stacks at once, and I think that's it.

The game runs well now (Effects render properly; No stuttering; And you can record your gameplay), but I've seen many reports of crashes and new bugs that weren't present in the original, which was notoriously inconsistent in several areas.

I've already encountered a few instances where enemies "shut down". And I had a softlock in at least one of the main quests (The Mole) that was thankfully resolved with a reload.

There have also been several reports of pointless cut-off environment objects, especially those related to the Soviet era.

Potentially this version could be worse, but no one can be surprised by anything anymore these days.

That said, the experience seems very close to the original in almost every way, so new players shouldn't miss out on much by embarking on this adventure. It's still an immensely engaging game despite all its problems, and hardly deserves to be overlooked.

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A great exploration/narrative driven FPS.

For those who want something similar to the new Fallouts (with that post-apocalyptic veneer), with the same level of immersion and dense sense of atmosphere, but with sharp, much more enjoyable combat (featuring some of the most fun enemy AI to face at the time), without all the bureaucracy of generic crafting and boring upgrade systems, this is the game for you.

An intuitive, easy-to-pick-up, game that's consistently good from start to finish.

From the vast and desolate fields and forests, the darkest undergrounds, to the forgotten husks of buildings, it's a radioactive, surreal, and violent adventure, full of loud, intense clashes against armed factions, bandits, and mutants, elegantly contrasted with calm, introspective moments where you simply soak up the atmosphere and explore the scenery.

And get spooked every now and then by supernatural anomalies.

It's the kind of experience that doesn't feel forced, and progression is organic. Although you're being pointed in the right direction, you never feel like you're being led by the hand. You discover and digest the world naturally, fueled by your curiosity, and you're always free to deviate from the path laid out, being rewarded or punished for being curious.

The game features large open spaces, with a good dose of realistic architecture and a sense of natural scale and redundancy, with empty fields punctuated by eye-catching buildings, structures and complexes, yet executed in a thoughtful manner that never becomes inconvenient to navigate.

The game captures a slightly unsettling feeling of being isolated in a vast, abandoned place, aware that something are always lurking.

The realistic geometry perfectly matches the game's dynamic encounters, generating an immersive hook, where you begin to consider the game's physical space in a practical way, where every window, every crack becomes a firing line, and every environment object a piece of cover.

When combat does occur, it feels raw and unpredictable, with all the tactical advantages and disadvantages that cramped or wide-open spaces can offer, supplemented by the convenience of being a video game character.

If a game can make a shootout in a doorway feel organic and tense, it's probably doing something right.

They also ensured that each map felt distinct and did a great job of sprinkling additional rewards and optional challenges into the zone's more monotonous and uninhabited locations. So you always have something to do without it ever feeling overwhelming.

It's a game to get lost in, with all the care and creative energy you'd find in Valve productions. It's a world that feels alive and dynamic. As oppressive and terrifying as it is beautiful to behold.

Save for a handful of odd little quirks and a healthy dose of jank, it seems they had all the right ideas and built a gameplay experience that will never loses its appeal, because it works so consistently.

The game was also created at a time when the combination of high fidelity and strong art direction still resulted in more distinctive visuals, with perfectly legible and immersive environments with enough detail to be memorable and present a satisfying visual narrative, without flooding the screen with clutter.

Couple this with the very effective use of ambient effects, lighting and shadows, and an excellent sound design, and you have a game that has aged extremely well, both mechanically and visually.

Solid, intuitive gameplay complemented by a strong presentation.

Need anything else? Nope.

It's a testament to the game's quality and reputation that it's still so fun all these years later, even without mods.

It has always been a pleasure to revisit this gem.

P.S.: Definitely play on Veteran or Master if you want to fully enjoy the game. Playing the game on normal or lower will make things feel quite strange.

P.S.2: Hoarding everything you see isn't a good idea in this game. Carry only what you need. Prioritize earning money through missions or selling artifacts.

P.S.3: I recommend enabling NATIVE FSR with maximum sharpening for a clearer image.

for the people who said that older version ( no enhanced edition) cannot be found or downloaded...check your steam ...i got both added recently, i mean all 3 games ( enhanced and original) added in the library ( total 6 )

A NU, CHEEKI BREEKI IV DAMKE!!!1!!1!11!!!!11111

Finished the Enhanced Trilogy after patch 1.2 through the Steam Deck and it was really surprising how well everything ran, very fluid after tweaking a few settings and they incorporated decent controller suppport. I played the Vanilla unmoded OG titles a long time ago and I remember how buggy they were to go through.

In my opinion, if you don't like mods, the Enhanced editions are the way to go. SoC still the best from the OG trio.

I strongly dislike the idea of them completely removing the original 3 games and replacing them with this

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great game but bad graphics its looks like xbox 360 and ps3 graphics au cheeki breeki iv damke

its fun trying to complete all achievements after you beat the game for the first time

Good game! if you like fallout and fear you will like this too.