S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky

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Generally favorable reviews- based on 887 Ratings

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  1. MassaD
    Aug 28, 2008
    10
    Beautiful game. Gameplay is a little awkward at times but makes up for it with its level design.
  2. RodB.
    Sep 18, 2008
    10
    This game is a complete success. Everything from the atmosphere, to the combat is done flawlessly.
  3. MatT
    Feb 14, 2009
    10
    I love this game its immense as the first one and everything is soo good about it.The firefights are just awesome and the AI use tactical advantages as flanking and supressing .i havent had a single bug thats really effected me during the game but one s'all is a quest to just collect a pda.But apart from that one bug everything is fine,This is a must get!
  4. J
    Aug 28, 2008
    10
    Deep and immersive atmosphere abounds. The Zone will suck you in and make you forget all about time.
  5. KeskentJ.
    Sep 16, 2008
    10
    After playing the Steam version half way through - I can categorically state that my copy of the game is nearly bug-free, incredibly hard, and incredibly fun to play. If you liked Shadow of Chernobyl for the tactical gunplay as well as the atmosphere you will love Clear Sky. It's a game where using grenades is NOT an option, and often sneaking around back an enemy base while your After playing the Steam version half way through - I can categorically state that my copy of the game is nearly bug-free, incredibly hard, and incredibly fun to play. If you liked Shadow of Chernobyl for the tactical gunplay as well as the atmosphere you will love Clear Sky. It's a game where using grenades is NOT an option, and often sneaking around back an enemy base while your faction attacks from the front is the only way to punch through a hardened defense. The tension and unease from SOC returns in spades as well here - but it's definitely not the main emphasis. You simply can't play this game like Crysis or COD4 and if you go in with that mentality you are going to be reaching for the quickload button often. Weapon modification and repair is a stroke of genius, and it makes the grind of collecting money and artifacts worthwhile. Ripping through army personal with an upgraded slug-throwing pump action shotgun is just a joy to behold. Overall Clear Sky is less of a work of art than Shadow of Chernobyl and puts more emphasis on survival than horror but for those that enjoy a challenge it might be the better game.… Expand
  6. MaxS
    Sep 19, 2008
    10
    From the moment I loaded this game, I was amazed. The great storyline, the atmosphere and immersion... I don't know why people rated this in the mid 70's score, it's clearly an amazing game. Yes the dialogue is spoken with a broken Russian accent, but surprise, the game is set in Russia, so it adds to the realism. The action is much faster than the first STALKER, the From the moment I loaded this game, I was amazed. The great storyline, the atmosphere and immersion... I don't know why people rated this in the mid 70's score, it's clearly an amazing game. Yes the dialogue is spoken with a broken Russian accent, but surprise, the game is set in Russia, so it adds to the realism. The action is much faster than the first STALKER, the interface is better, the UI is more responsive, and the music is fantastic (tip- enable "Dynamic Music" in the sound options and you'll love the battle music). In a way, "Clear Sky" is what "Shadow of Chernobyl" should have been. It's a night and day improvement in all aspects of the game, and Clear Sky has beat all my expectations.… Expand
  7. AxelD.
    Sep 24, 2008
    10
    Yes...this game may a bit buggy, but unfortunately enough, games aren't perfect. I can't help but love this series for the fantastic gameplay, atmosphere, and overall great graphics. Maybe some gamers are too jaded to see through all the bugs to see a fantastic gem. I hope the people that give this game at least an hour or so have as much fun as I did. Must buy along with S:SoC.
  8. MikeT.
    Sep 27, 2008
    10
    Outstanding prequel/sequel to the original. Greatly enjoyed tromping through the old and some new areas. Everything great about the original was kept, plus a host of new features like tricking out weapons, suits, etc.. Met and exceeded my expectations!
  9. SamG.
    Sep 3, 2008
    10
    Its important to note that first and foremost, stalker is a survival horror game. Yes the shooting mechanics have ultimately been refined but they don't really match other games. But that doesn't matter because the survival necessary to live in the zone, and the sheer horror of doing so, raises this above any other game in terms of atmosphere and difficulty. Thats difficult in a Its important to note that first and foremost, stalker is a survival horror game. Yes the shooting mechanics have ultimately been refined but they don't really match other games. But that doesn't matter because the survival necessary to live in the zone, and the sheer horror of doing so, raises this above any other game in terms of atmosphere and difficulty. Thats difficult in a good way.… Expand
  10. JohnnyM
    Sep 12, 2008
    10
    Better than the last one. Not entirely, but once you start the game up you instantaneously notice the improvements in detail, and how the atmospheric quality of the last one has been decreased, but it isn't too distracting. In fact, it fit quite well.
  11. NealO.
    Sep 24, 2008
    10
    Wow, this is seriously the best post-apocalyptic game ever, except maybe Fallout 3 when it comes out. if you do not like the setting of the Zone, may be fested upon by a bull cockatoo on meth. 11/10 for everything, especially the new customization system, except the graphics, although that can be overlooked.
  12. MikeP
    Aug 17, 2009
    10
    That game is amazing and I will give it a 10 but that is only for a idea. gameplay deserves 2 or even less!!! I love too play it. Upgrading your gear, looking for artifacts, joining factions... all that is awesome! but damage system IS TERRIBLE. even accuracy fix didnt help (even made it wors because now enemies never miss). WHAT THE HELL?! I have to hit a guy TEN TIMES using a most That game is amazing and I will give it a 10 but that is only for a idea. gameplay deserves 2 or even less!!! I love too play it. Upgrading your gear, looking for artifacts, joining factions... all that is awesome! but damage system IS TERRIBLE. even accuracy fix didnt help (even made it wors because now enemies never miss). WHAT THE HELL?! I have to hit a guy TEN TIMES using a most powerfull shotgun in the game to kill him?!!/1/1!??!?!/?!ONE!!?/?! Not that I am using shotguns all the times and I cant use any other gun, that was just an example When you hit for example a bandit so he starts to bend or crouch or grab his arm, he is invincible for the time of animation. moreover you have to empty whole clip into his body to kill him. In SoC you had to hit Monolith in Exo-skeleton JUST two times with colt to kill him. here I have to waste 5 clips to make him bleed... I didnt experience any bugs with or without any patches... the game is short... too short, even with all side quests and all that stuff. Story is kinda boring though. For me both those games were made in completly wrong way... it should be a game that has something more to its title that jus a Zone, artifacts nd stlakers. It should be less FPS and more RPG. like sit by the fire and talk to friends... tell them what happened to you today. clean your weapon (all assult rifles and sniper rifles should be removed leaving only shotguns (for hunting) and pistols (for killing yourself or someone else) it should be focused more on artifact finding and LIVING IN/WITH THE ZONE (that is very important) that is what book was about.... that is what game should be about...… Expand
  13. zorkzero
    Oct 7, 2011
    10
    This game is a surprise. For me it started out a little confusing but once I got the hang of it the game was addictive. You will want more. I just finished the sequel and am looking forward to the newest arrival. Great atmosphere.
  14. th0rn
    Oct 19, 2011
    10
    Adding better systems to SoC this game pushes the post apocalyptic fps-rpg genre forward in a very positive way. Beautiful designs, amazing sound, and a general feel that only the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. series could create. The ending may be a let down, but my tip is not to get there, this is a game that i sunk over 150 hours into just exploring and living within the atmospheric zone. If you are aAdding better systems to SoC this game pushes the post apocalyptic fps-rpg genre forward in a very positive way. Beautiful designs, amazing sound, and a general feel that only the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. series could create. The ending may be a let down, but my tip is not to get there, this is a game that i sunk over 150 hours into just exploring and living within the atmospheric zone. If you are a gun fanatic you will drool over the weapon upgrade system! have 5 of the same gun model that all have a very distinctive and different feels that are used for drastically different situations! The shooter mechanics are brilliant and gunplay is challenging, buy this game if you want to truly experience a post-apocalyptic world, just turn the lights off, the sound up and lose yourself to the zone!… Expand
  15. Ancano
    Dec 16, 2011
    10
    Lots of people say this game is different from SoC/CoP, but that's just the best part. It's not some blotchy atmosphericless sequel that has barely any connection to the other games, it just lets you see the Zone from a different point of view - clan wars. As uninteresting and faraway from S.T.A.L.K.E.R. that may sound, they actually implemented this feature very well, cutting off someLots of people say this game is different from SoC/CoP, but that's just the best part. It's not some blotchy atmosphericless sequel that has barely any connection to the other games, it just lets you see the Zone from a different point of view - clan wars. As uninteresting and faraway from S.T.A.L.K.E.R. that may sound, they actually implemented this feature very well, cutting off some parts and adding others to increase its quality. I think it's a nice little improvement. After all, they mixed SoC and CS gameplay in CoP (groups forming out of similar clan members and on-the-spot clan wars) and it looked, and still does, great.… Expand
  16. Eagle999HUN
    Sep 29, 2012
    10
    Wrost optimalizing game, in Stalker games. But its my favourite. Contains a lot of bug, but i don't care. I liked the fractions in the game. The game have a lots of gametime.
  17. Kazemeka
    Sep 5, 2015
    10
    This is probably the best game in the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. franchise. Yes, the bugs were there, but S.T.A.L.K.E.R. series is bugged as a whole.

    Clear sky had a memorable story, that even to this day, after 6 years, I can remember even the tiniest bits. This is a game that is worth playing. But keep in mind you need to save alot.
  18. BreakingAwesome
    Aug 14, 2016
    10
    Продолжение первой части серии игр S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Теперь события будут происходить до Теней Чернобыля. Особо сюжетом похвастаться не стоит, хоть там и есть парочку интересных сюжетных поворотов. Игра примечательна самим геймплеем. Появилась война за территорию. Было приятно наблюдать, как силы твоей группировки и противника начинают меняться в зависимости от твоих действий и не только.Продолжение первой части серии игр S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Теперь события будут происходить до Теней Чернобыля. Особо сюжетом похвастаться не стоит, хоть там и есть парочку интересных сюжетных поворотов. Игра примечательна самим геймплеем. Появилась война за территорию. Было приятно наблюдать, как силы твоей группировки и противника начинают меняться в зависимости от твоих действий и не только. Также, появилась система апгрейда оружия и брони. Игра сама по себе стала красивее в плане графики. "Чистое Небо" стала сложнее, чем "Тень Чернобыля". Теперь после попадания пули - начинается кровотечение, которое остановить можно только бинтом. А иначе, твоё здоровье будет отбавляться. Также, доступно меньше средств, больше противников, они стали заметно умнее. Игра удалась. 10/10… Expand
  19. FFyord
    Dec 21, 2019
    10
    Не самая лучшая игра этой серии, но она достойна своего внимания. Советую поиграть.
  20. iIkotIi
    Jan 4, 2020
    10
    НОРМАЛЬНО!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  21. Flum1sh
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    G.O.A.T.: Clear Sky greatest saga was ever made. Waiting for the next game of this franchise
  22. Semanyuk
    Aug 21, 2020
    10
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  23. DyvannyExpert
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Самая слабая часть серии, но у меня она вызывает восторг. Это первый сталкер в который я поиграл и как же это было классно!
  24. Lukas3176
    Dec 6, 2021
    10
    Да,в этой части хватает багов,НО! Чистое небо привнесло в игру множество необходимых нововведений,которые не могут не радовать. 10 из 10 не смотря ни на что.
  25. Gdgamer
    Jan 10, 2021
    10
    Найкраща гра про кінець світу, атмосфера відчуття та враження найкращі, якби в розробників були б кошти на кращий візуал та баги це була б краща гра в історії
  26. Russian_boi
    Aug 4, 2022
    10
    BEST game ever! BEST game ever! BEST game ever! BEST game ever! BEST game ever!
  27. Wangarat
    Feb 26, 2023
    10
    the game, although not the strongest of the Stalker series, is also very pleasant to play and get a lot of pleasure from the game
  28. Cubicorn
    Feb 27, 2023
    10
    Don't mind the bad reviews. Russians just salty about game boycott.
    You can't find a better post-apoc. game series than Stalker.
  29. nykalis
    Mar 19, 2023
    10
    The plot is the weakest game of the series. Technically between 1 and 3. But to return to your favorite post-apocalypse this is enough. But I do not advise introducing Stalker from Clear Sky.
  30. ThomasP
    Sep 16, 2008
    9
    I hesitate to rate it so High just yet, but I cannot stand it, I am extremely impressed by this game. I was an avid fan of the first, and I never beat the story (got close, but bugs stopped me). My favorite thing about stalker is that there was a world that almost seemed alive, thanks to their A-Life system. If you liked surviving in the original stalker, clearing out mutant populations, I hesitate to rate it so High just yet, but I cannot stand it, I am extremely impressed by this game. I was an avid fan of the first, and I never beat the story (got close, but bugs stopped me). My favorite thing about stalker is that there was a world that almost seemed alive, thanks to their A-Life system. If you liked surviving in the original stalker, clearing out mutant populations, "befriending" random stalkers at small outposts, then I believe you will also be impressed, like I am. I actually like the concept of faction wars, and enjoy the stalkers traveling in squads to take positions. Also, some things were made more believable, like the weapons, they have a more (dare I say) COD4 feeling to them. There are too many things I want to write because I'm so exited by this game, but I dare not speak on them yet when I haven't played for more then 5 hrs. Get the game, it's worth it even for the first hour of the game.… Expand
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#58 Best PC Game of 2008
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#14 Most Discussed PC Game of 2008
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#14 Most Shared PC Game of 2008

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Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 47 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 47
  2. Mixed: 22 out of 47
  3. Negative: 1 out of 47
  1. PC Zone UK
    88
    Clear Sky is a unique experience, so far unparalleled save for its predecessor. [Oct 2008, p.52]
  2. Games Master UK
    88
    Clear Sky delivers a more AI-driven, frightening and altogether more dangerous world than its predecessor ever could. [Oct 2008, p.77]
  3. Edge Magazine
    70
    As easy to misunderstand as it is to break, it again turns the best and worse of PC gaming into something extraordinary. [Oct 2008, p.94]
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