"S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl" is a first-person shooter video game set in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone, an area affected by the 1986 nuclear disaster. Players explore a post-apocalyptic landscape filled with mutated creatures, anomalies, and rival factions while completing quests and uncovering the mysteries of the Zone. The game combines elements of survival horror, role-playing, and open-world exploration. Players assume the role of a stalker, a scavenger searching for valuable artifacts. The dynamic environment and AI-driven characters create a unique experience, where choices impact the game's outcome and the player's survival.