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I replayed STALKER recently and while the faction gunfights and Stalkers sitting around camp are nice, ITR has way more tension throughout. Mid to lategame STALKER you have no ammo issues and easily gun down hordes of enemies like it's an action game. High difficulties or 'hardcore' mods actually harm the early experience when anomalies or bursts of gunfire kill you instantly, making you quickload rather than drain your medkits/rubles.

ITR doesn't have those problems as much. Mid and Lategame you still find yourself wanting to avoid gunfights or carefully managing your limited ammo. There's so many more unscripted 'Oh shit!' moments. I'd love for a game to take the best from both.