Tutorial | Walkthrough STALKER Guide

Before we'll proceed with the main part of the game, you will have an opportunity to learn a few basic things about some of the important aspects of the gameplay. The tutorial section will allow you to learn more about your PDA. This is by far one of the most important tools of the game and you'll be using it all the time. You will be told how to do different kinds of things, including using your map, checking out statistics or reading encyclopedia. You will also be given other hints during the course of the game. They will pop up on your screen. Most of these hints will allow you to find out more about some of the basic actions - crouching, jumping over obstacles or talking to other characters. I'd strongly recommend that you read them, especially if you have some problems understanding what's going on. You should also read your instruction manual and memorize some of the key bindings. Also, remember about the third chapter of my game guide. You will find out a lot about monster encounters and anomalies there, so make sure to check it out.

If you want to proceed with the tutorial section, you will have to choose "Treat me like a rookie..." dialog option while talking to Sidorivich. The tutorial is very short and you won't have to do anything in particular, so I wouldn't recommend skipping it. If you want to start the game without having a tutorial, choose "Just give me a mission" dialog option.