After what seemed like a never-ending wave of delays, S.T.A.L.K.E.R 2: Heart of Chornobyl is finally out. Is the seventeen-year wait worth it? Totally. It promised to be the most ambitious S.T.A.L.K.E.R game ever, and it exceeded expectations and then some. That said, the game has its share of jank, and you're better off waiting until some of its more egregious kinks are ironed out via patches. https://www.notebookcheck.net/S-T-A-L-K-E-R-2-Heart-of-Chornobyl-review-Marvellous-buggy-open-world-experience-that-will-only-get-better-with-time.926344.0.html
I can only faintly remember the first. Something about pumping up a gun, fire, sewers, and me getting bored/frustrated to the point I rage-quit. Will give this one a try in 3-4 years when it's <$20