The release of the STALKER: Clear Sky project took place back in 2008. Nevertheless, the game is still popular due to its well-developed gameplay, bewitching atmosphere and unusual role-playing component. But in terms of graphics, it is already far from modern standards.
Fortunately, you can significantly improve the picture in the game. To do this, just use the graphic mods on STALKER: Clear Sky, which this article is dedicated to.
Clear sky complete
The authors of this modification decided to improve the picture without affecting the original gameplay mechanics and plot. Now that Clear Sky Complete has already been released, we can confidently say that the team managed to realize its idea. But first things first.
So, the first thing that affects this graphic mod on STALKER: Clear Sky is the textures. Many of them have been replaced by better options. So, the textures of the landscape and vegetation, buildings, abandoned cars and, of course, weapons were improved. In addition, the authors did not disregard the characters and mutants, whose models have now become more realistic.
Plus, the modification brings new graphic effects to the game, such as improved lighting, natural transitions between the times of the day, as well as bright sunsets and sunrises. In addition, you can admire the revised map of the constellations, the realistic moon and other aesthetic elements.
CoP Weapon Pack & Realistic
And this is a graphic and weapon mod on STALKER: Clear Sky. Its author did his best and developed a really worthwhile improvement for his favorite game. Moreover, he decided to share his creation with all comers, so that the modification is in the public domain.
Now to the point. First of all, all the weapons that are present in the game have been replaced by law-making ones. In addition, all models received a new, more realistic animation, high-quality high-quality textures and updated shooting sounds. The names and descriptions of guns have now become real, and their icons in the inventory look more stylish.
The author of the mod did not stop there and decided to work on the game balance. So, both the main character and all his enemies will no longer be able to withstand a dozen shots like terminators. Every hit in a vital organ can be fatal, so you have to play more carefully. However, it’s even more interesting.
"Cold blood"
A truly unique graphic mod on STALKER: Clear Sky. The main feature of this modification is that it transfers the actions of the game in the winter season. Accordingly, all locations familiar to you from the original are covered with snow here, and water bodies are covered with ice.
There are other graphic improvements in Cold Blood. For example, developers have added new weather effects to the game, such as snowfall and blizzard. At the same time, all skyboxes were replaced with more suitable for the winter atmosphere. The same applies to lighting, which has now become not only better, but also more "cold."
Well, and the most important thing is that in the STALKER: Clear Sky project with the Cold Blood mod, it turns into freeplay. Simply put, the world of the game becomes open, and you are not limited in it by the scope of the plot and are free to do what you want.
MYSTERY Clear Sky
This mod on STALKER: Clear Sky was developed by foreign fans. The idea of its creators was to change the atmosphere of the game as much as possible, having processed the graphic and sound component. As you might guess, the developers eventually coped with their task.
So, the world in the STALKER: Clear Skies project with the MYSTERY graphic mod takes on a post-apocalyptic look, somewhat more suitable for the area contaminated with radiation. The lush vegetation has been replaced by lifeless landscapes, and the ubiquitous poisonous fog is depressing. Play is really scary.
Please note that the modification does not add new weapons, quests or locations. After installing it, you will still have the same STALKER, but, so to speak, in a new wrapper that will allow you to look at the game from a different angle.
Weather Total Conversion
This graphic mod on STALKER: Clear Sky, as you might guess from its name, changes and expands the weather system. In addition, he adds a lot of new landscapes that give the game a unique atmospheric look.
Firstly, after installing the modification, fog will appear in the game. In this case, the visibility range will periodically change depending on weather conditions. Secondly, the weather itself is also dynamic and corresponds to the territory in which you are currently located. For example, in some locations it will most often rain, in others it will be sunny and so on.
In addition, the mod adds new lighting effects, and also removes the "soap". It is worth noting that from this the picture does not look “twisted”, but on the contrary - it becomes more realistic.
Depressive zone
This modification is a bit like the aforementioned MYSTERY. It was developed by another team, but in the same way serves to give the game a more depressing look. Here everyone will have to decide for themselves which of these two mods he likes.
The first thing that immediately catches your eye after installing the Depressive Zone is the vegetation. It becomes scorched, leafless and dry. Weather, in turn, also changes to a darker one. Rains, fogs and gray clouds will constantly accompany you on your journey.
In addition to the visual, the sound component of the game is also changing. Now you will hear only the sound of the wind and the cries of crows, and random howls of mutants and distant shots that are not directly related to the events will cease to distract you.