It’s not every day you get to step into a world so unforgiving yet alluring that it pulls you in without warning. S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl isn’t just a game for me—it’s an experience that grabs hold and refuses to let go. I found myself lost in a radioactive wasteland, not just battling for survival, but unraveling mysteries that refuse to be forgotten. Here’s how it all unfolded for me.