This guide details the "Just Like the Good Old Days" main mission in S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl. The mission's prerequisites depend on choices made in the "Wishful Thinking" mission, leading to either "To the Last Drop of Blood" or "Law and Order" as preceding quests. Both conclude with an escape from SIRCAA.
Key Objectives:
- Talk to Professor Lodochka: Travel to the mission marker on Wild Island, located at Quite's Camp. Expect an immediate encounter with mercenaries, clearly marked on your map. Equip yourself well, as further combat is anticipated. Eliminate the mercenaries to proceed to Lodochka.
- (Optional) Activate the Ventilation System: This side objective is unlocked after dealing with the mercenaries. Locate a fuse (marked on your map). Then, proceed to the marked engineering rooms to the north. Be prepared for an invisible enemy. Use the fuse to restore power to the ventilation system. While not rewarding special loot, this simplifies the subsequent mission stages.
- Find the Source of the Signal: Before proceeding, consider upgrading your weaponry. Enter the cave near the water, navigating westward through the caverns. Utilize a broken pipe to reach higher ground. Locate the emitter near the large cone-shaped spire. Another invisible enemy awaits on your return journey. Finally, report back to Professor Lodochka to complete the mission and unlock "Hornet's Nest."
The successful completion of this mission will prepare you for the next challenge in S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2's compelling storyline.
