Review: Fantastic Introduction To The Game World of Pripyat!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 09 1, 2012
Swedish tourist Max Cotton didn't want to enter the zone (the most dangerous place on earth).  But since he's there, he has to decide whether to risk everything in an attempt to resolve an old mystery.  He reaches out to his friend Artur (who is still back in "the world"), by sending him a mysterious letter and package.  S.T.A.L.K.E.R: Captives of the Zone is translated from either Russian or German (I think).  The English reader may find one or two rough spots.  However, these troubles are nothing compared to the danger filled anomalies that threaten stalkers.  If you like mutants and zombies that are hungry for human flesh, then you'll like this cleverly illustrated and cleverly formatted book.  The book is formatted as though Artur has scanned and posted his captured friend's notes on the Internet.  The story is intended for afficianados of a particular video game set near the Chernobyl disaster site.  But even if you don't play the game, you'll still enjoy the story.  After reading the book, now I'm going to try out the game!  Just remember, "the only way to leave the Zone is to find a replacement."