The sci-fi novel Roadside Picnic has inspired works in film, TV, books and even videogames…

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It could be all of the above, or none its up to each viewer to decide for themselves.

So lets get in The Zone, and explore the many different versions ofRoadside Picnic.

These unseen travellers made no contact with mankind and left each site strewn with bizarre, sometimes hazardous artefacts.

The book is a short, intense ride through an incredibly well-realised sci-fi world.

The book ends on an ambiguous note, but the question it poses will linger with readers.

The film

Tarkovskys take onRoadside Picnicjettisons most of the book, though bits and pieces remain.

The filmmaker essentially used the book as a skeleton and built his own story around it.

Boris and Arkady Strugatsky didnt seem to have a problem with this since they wroteStalkers screenplay.

That said, the shoot was far from smooth.

The end result is probably his masterpiece: a film pulsing with atmosphere, dread, emotion and subtext.

Despite the differences from the book, the ending is built on a similar notion.

When the three finally reach The Room, they start to fear their own inner most desires.

The album

Oh yeah, whos for a little dark ambience to lighten things up?

Its probably best not to listen to it on the way to work on a Monday morning though.

The game was long delayed, having been announced six years before release.

The story isnt terribly compelling, but the world and atmosphere are terrific.

system creates the feeling the world would exist even without you there.

Most games are player driven, creating the impression youre driving events at all times.

The game would spawn two follow-ups Clear SkyandCall Of Pripyat butS.T.A.L.K.E.R 2itself was sadly cancelled back in 2012.

For the hardcore fans of the series, there are even a few tie-in novels too.

For more info on the game, check outthis detailed video review.

Be sure to check out some of this artworkhere.

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