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Aliens briefly visited Earth, leaving behind several "Zones" filled with strange, dangerous, and inexplicable phenomena.

The video game series is heavily influenced by the atmosphere, technology, and premise of the novel. roadside picnic

The story follows Redrick "Red" Schuhart, an illegal "stalker" who ventures into the treacherous Zone to recover alien artifacts for the black market. Aliens briefly visited Earth, leaving behind several "Zones"

Objects that defy physics, often used as advanced, incomprehensible tools or weapons. Aliens briefly visited Earth

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