In 1986, the world's worst nuclear disaster occurred at the Chernobyl power station. Soviet authorities established a 30km 'Exclusion Zone' around this nuclear wasteland, but in 2006 a second explosion rocked the stricken reactor, obliterating all living things and causing the Zone's boundaries to ripple outwards. From this epicenter came waves of mutated creatures, deadly radiation, and a strange, anomalous energy. The Zone was cordoned off by the military, who would shoot on sight anyone foolish enough to brave the horrors within.
This game is probably the best game I have ever played, on the highest graphics, decent headphones and no distractions, you really get into the zone of this game and feel as if you're actually there, trust me, they had the right to say 'The most atmospheric game ever'.
Other than just the atmosphere, the game-play is great too! some people say that Clear Sky or Call Of Pripyat is better, but I have played them all, but Shadow of Chernobyl keeps me coming back for more.
And I love the endings!
Absolutely great game, highly reccomend it.