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Viktor Kurochkin

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I am software engineer and architect, Ukrainian in Sweden. I read fantasy books, write some fiction, fly some drones, fence some swords. Play some games. Learn some Swedish.

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😱 Big Announcement! 😱

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#screenshotsaturday #gamedev like #trackmania

21.06.2025 08:08 πŸ‘ 19 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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S.T.A.L.K.E.R. – Escape from Reality The first S.T.A.L.K.E.R. game was released in 2007, and it was a cultural phenomenon in post-Soviet countries for multiple reasons, some of which I will discuss in the context of the sequel here as…

Playing Stalker 2 it got me thinking a bit of the game being so iconic for the nations that survived Soviet Union and how it is different to games created outside of. And wrote them down!

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#gaming #videogames #stalker #stalker2 #writing #gsc

23.06.2025 09:28 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A dark room with a human size green capsule with a man inside of it.

A dark room with a human size green capsule with a man inside of it.

I did finish the game. With a choice most hated me for πŸ˜… but as the story went, everybody else were even less persuasive, and I tried to role play a total outsider.

#gaming #videogames #stalker #gsc #stalker2

20.06.2025 09:28 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
2 dead bloodsuckers lying in a wooden hut

2 dead bloodsuckers lying in a wooden hut

I am surprised how many of these culprits bred in the Zone since last time! They do give you chills, even though you learn to kill them. These nasty sounds… especially when you are almost out of ammo

#gaming #videogames #stalker #gsc #stalker2

19.06.2025 15:44 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
2 fully equipped soldier standing guard in top of their beds for no reason

2 fully equipped soldier standing guard in top of their beds for no reason

Stalker is also full of fun bugs, though πŸ˜… I guess they had a hectic good morning.

#gaming #videogames #stalker #gsc #stalker2

18.06.2025 09:28 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
An underground cave with a on top with the skies and a tractor in the cave

An underground cave with a on top with the skies and a tractor in the cave

Stalker is full of different creative and interesting places!

#gaming #videogames #stalker #gsc #stalker2

17.06.2025 15:44 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Game characters from the back on the end of the cliff looking into horizon with big twinlight

Game characters from the back on the end of the cliff looking into horizon with big twinlight

#clairobscurexpedition33 and #stalker have something in common - a willing escape from reality into a magical and dangerous world. One is a personal trauma, the other is much more social and cultural trauma. Both feel helpless.

I made the same choice though.

#gaming #videogames #choice #escapism

13.06.2025 09:29 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A writing on a stone wall in front of swamps: come on i with no fear, leave with no tears

A writing on a stone wall in front of swamps: come on i with no fear, leave with no tears

Well, that’s pretty much the motto: come with no fear and leave with no tears.

#gaming #videogames #stalker #stalker2 #gsc #shooter #survival

12.06.2025 15:44 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Player with a bunch of others hides in the building from the emissions outside. The guy to the left is suffering from psychotic influence

Player with a bunch of others hides in the building from the emissions outside. The guy to the left is suffering from psychotic influence

These emissions are an interesting mechanic. They do give to the atmosphere as well. Also give unpleasant reminders that not only in games people are forced to look for shelters today.

#gaming #videogames #stalker #stalker2 #gsc #shooter #survival

11.06.2025 09:28 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A dead bloodsucker in the ground

A dead bloodsucker in the ground

The first time I started the game - I picked veteran. And these bloodsuckers almost gave me a mental breakdown, so much HP they have. But it taught me a lesson of modesty.

#gaming #videogames #stalker #stalker2 #gsc #shooter #survival

10.06.2025 15:44 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Opening another can of condensed milk in some office

Opening another can of condensed milk in some office

Condensed milk everywhere. The sole reason to escape into the zone.

#gaming #videogames #stalker #stalker2 #gsc #shooter #survival

09.06.2025 09:28 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

That is also true, unfortunately. I still hope it will continue to develop and will catch up, though it’s definitely not the same release as it was with the first games.

06.06.2025 14:42 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Sitting next to another stalker in front of a fire in the night

Sitting next to another stalker in front of a fire in the night

Stalker games do have their charm. I won’t lie, the sequel has lost a lot since the previous games I wish they could implement, yet still, it gives you the vibes.

#gaming #videogames #stalker #stalker2 #gsc #shooter #survival

06.06.2025 09:28 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
An old phone, rusty barrels frozen in time and space in front of an abandoned warehouse

An old phone, rusty barrels frozen in time and space in front of an abandoned warehouse

The idea of these anomalies is so cool. I really think it’s very creative thing to create and stalker has some. I wish for much more, but still.

#gaming #videogames #stalker #stalker2 #gsc #shooter #survival

05.06.2025 15:44 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
POV running the pixelated road

POV running the pixelated road

What is quite annoying in this game is the amount of travel and stamina of the character. Going back and forth for so many times. And I understand why there is no transport in game, but man, give me my fast travel

#gaming #videogames #stalker #stalker2 #gsc #shooter #survival

04.06.2025 09:28 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
An extremely cinematic shot of a man in a suit from the back looking in the far standing column with a shiny number 34

An extremely cinematic shot of a man in a suit from the back looking in the far standing column with a shiny number 34

#clairobscureexpedition33 is a very simple game. Veilguard-style level design, basic platforming, limited exploration and simplistic battle system. But strong story telling and extremely polished within its limitations. It’s not trying to be what it is not and it’s beautiful.

#gaming #videogames

03.06.2025 15:44 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
POV drinking condensed milk from a can watching anomalies in the night

POV drinking condensed milk from a can watching anomalies in the night

A simple rule, never miss an opportunity to drink some condensed milk from a can. I wonder if this gives any nostalgia to people outside the Soviet Union survivors nations.

#gaming #videogames #stalker #stalker2 #gsc #shooter #survival

02.06.2025 09:28 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A military clothed bald officer disassembles a automatic rifle

A military clothed bald officer disassembles a automatic rifle

Special features of Eastern European games is they are hardcore in its own way. Gameplay, realism requirement, etc. Limited by the resources, they usually want to mirror the reality with a twist.

#gaming #videogames #stalker #stalker2 #gsc #shooter #survival

30.05.2025 09:28 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A gangster in a mask telling the player: β€œyou don’t need this”

A gangster in a mask telling the player: β€œyou don’t need this”

Stalker is so full of authentic Ukrainian stuff, including the language dialects, its mixed versions, and different catchphrases that playing it in Ukrainian is a unique experience we have little examples of.

#gaming #videogames #stalker #stalker2 #gsc #shooter #survival

29.05.2025 15:44 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A game character in military uniform in top of some construction with a beautiful view of industrial post apocalypse and forests in a sunset

A game character in military uniform in top of some construction with a beautiful view of industrial post apocalypse and forests in a sunset

Stalker is very dear to loyal fans in Ukraine. Those people in the game romanticize the Zone as a chance of a new life. Dangerous, full of hardships… a dream. It’s also interesting how the story lets your challenge that.

#gaming #videogames #gsc #stalker #stalker2

26.05.2025 09:28 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Yeah, I can imagine. It’s already feels much better. Not bug free, but quite playable!

23.05.2025 10:10 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
POV eating some meat from a can with a knife on a road in the middle of some forest

POV eating some meat from a can with a knife on a road in the middle of some forest

Well, welcome back to the Zone. This time till the winning end!

#gaming #videogames #stalker #stalker2 #gscgamingworld #gsc

23.05.2025 09:28 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
A nerdy mechanic racing out with his finger to a robotic β€œfinger”

A nerdy mechanic racing out with his finger to a robotic β€œfinger”

Well, this game’s cutscenes are gorgeous!

#gaming #videogames #davethediver #ps #psplus #mintrocket

22.05.2025 15:44 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A pixel art scene of sea underwater with a round-ish diver in front of a dolphin

A pixel art scene of sea underwater with a round-ish diver in front of a dolphin

I wasn’t very excited about Dave the Diver, but got it with PS Plus and decided to try it. And I love it! It has a bit excessive features, I can’t get enough of diving, and it has excessive dialogs, but still great game!

#gaming #videogames #davethediver #ps #psplus #mintrocket

21.05.2025 09:28 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Henry sitting on a hill looking at the castle in the distance

Henry sitting on a hill looking at the castle in the distance

I finished the game! It was a great adventure and I enjoyed it. It is an iconic one already and it deserves all the praise. I wasn’t entirely satisfied with the end of story though…

#gaming #videogames #kingdomcomedeliverance #kcd #kcd2 #warhorse

20.05.2025 15:44 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
In the night in the front of the fireplace, a man sits in a chair and Henry stands near. The man says: β€œI only did that I had to do”

In the night in the front of the fireplace, a man sits in a chair and Henry stands near. The man says: β€œI only did that I had to do”

I like how they finished the story of Markvart von Aulitz. He was set up to be a villain, cruel killer. But he was just a man diligently doing his work, being on the other side.

#gaming #videogames #kingdomcomedeliverance #kcd #kcd2 #warhorse

19.05.2025 09:28 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
A dream, where a man ghost tells Henry: β€œyou play the game, but you don’t know the rules… and in the end you will lose”

A dream, where a man ghost tells Henry: β€œyou play the game, but you don’t know the rules… and in the end you will lose”

It’s a nice quote! The game does show how flexible the morality is, though the vibe is for Henry to be a chivalrous knight and to have these struggles. I think mom still was disappointed πŸ˜…

#gaming #videogames #kingdomcomedeliverance #kcd #kcd2 #warhorse

16.05.2025 09:28 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A battle field after the fight in the night - bodies and weapons laying

A battle field after the fight in the night - bodies and weapons laying

The game does not romanticize the war and I like it. Yeah, the interface for fighting multiple enemies is horrible, on the other side - you are not winning a sword fight against multiple armed foes.

#gaming #videogames #kingdomcomedeliverance #kcd #kcd2 #warhorse

15.05.2025 15:44 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Henry in red clothes and closed half helmet challenges Ziska to a duel

Henry in red clothes and closed half helmet challenges Ziska to a duel

I really love how developers work with the historical material! I read about Ziska after the game, and the story with his lost eye, I think they played around it brilliantly.

#gaming #videogames #kingdomcomedeliverance #kcd #kcd2 #warhorse

14.05.2025 09:28 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
In the morning a horsed knight shows up with an army behind him over the horizon

In the morning a horsed knight shows up with an army behind him over the horizon

You all get it, right?

#gaming #videogames #kingdomcomedeliverance #kcd #kcd2 #warhorse #lordoftherings #lotr

13.05.2025 15:44 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0