S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl

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  1. tronchaviones
    Jun 7, 2011
    10
    Great game. It is priceless to be alone in the night, sat on a broken rooftop under a big thunderstorm, without any ammunitions and hearing a lot of mutant wolfs breathing while waiting for their lunch...
  2. Sidewayz
    Jul 16, 2011
    10
    This game is utterly stunning. A breakthrough as far as gaming is concerned. Being a true hunter, I can honestly declare S.T.A.L.K.E.R as the most realistic account of actually lugging a weapon in an open field. In fact, it is easy to forget yourself and imagine a proper hunting trip through scrub and forest with industrial detritus thrown in as a bonus. Although the foliage isThis game is utterly stunning. A breakthrough as far as gaming is concerned. Being a true hunter, I can honestly declare S.T.A.L.K.E.R as the most realistic account of actually lugging a weapon in an open field. In fact, it is easy to forget yourself and imagine a proper hunting trip through scrub and forest with industrial detritus thrown in as a bonus. Although the foliage is consistent throughout the game, the environments are extensive and the scenery varies - from contaminated creeks and swamps, to hills and elevated terrain. There is a literal plethora of abandoned buildings and hidden areas to explore and almost all of them contain some kind of reward. The loose goals and utter in-game freedom encourage exploration and provide great incentive for the player to realise all of the inherent possibilities. Adding further to this, eery music, strange biological sound effects and unusually gloomy areas all culminate to form a unique sense of mystery. Overall, this game genuinely appeals to the hunter gatherer instinct, which judging by some of these reviews, seems to be on the decline. When it comes to personal items, you start off with the bare minimum (pretty much junk) and have to work your way up to achieve a high tactical prowess. Although this is a common theme in many FPS's, it is starkly emphasised in this particular title. Items known as artifacts can be found scattered around the environs and offer a vast improvement in terms of Strelok's abilities. Some artifacts provide resistance to radiation and chemical burns, whilst others increase stamina and healing. Since they occur in dangerous areas, artifacts commend great value on the market and the rarer ones can be sold or swapped amongst stalkers for virtually anything that is on offer. Ammunition is relatively scarce, and must be conserved in order to ensure success. Players will find themselves searching dead bodies and unloading dropped weapons in order to accumulate their ammo. Similarly, health supplies like medkits can be difficult to find, but if a player is careful, they do eventually accumulate. Bandages, anti-rad medicines and foodstuffs are very common throughout the game, but can be quickly depleted if a player fails to be conservative. The weapons in this game are nothing short of brilliant. High end weapons are customisable and behave in a very realistic manner - there is a whole lot of recoil from auto weapons and this makes aiming virtually impossible when shooting in full automatic. During large bursts, a weapon will sway both traversely and longitudinally making it very difficult to shoot distant targets. This can be counteracted by switching the weapon mode to single/semi or by firing in sporadic bursts. Even with a brand new rifle, accuracy is never 100% and when overused, a weapon's condition will deteriorate further, hence decreasing its effectiveness. Jamming is common in poorly guns, and they must be reloaded to permit firing again. This is especially fun during battles, as it gets the adrenaline pumping. To further increase immersion, some of the most rugged and tactically appropriate weapons are provided, like the AK-47, AKS-74, VSS Vintorez, FN F-2000, MP-5 and LR-300. This choice of weapons is extremely consistent with the survival theme. By offering RIS rails, tactical weapons can be customised with grenade launchers, silencers and improved optics. There are also one off weapons hidden throughout the zone, which offer vast improvements over the base weapons and often commend a high resale price.

    To suggest that gameplay can be difficult is a dramatic understatement. Although Strelok will do everything he is commanded to do with a sturdy, surefooted confidence (unlike the wooden and clumsy JC Denton in Deus EX), the enemies are very competent at engaging and will take cover before unleashing a torrent of bullets. A few well placed shots are enough to kill Strelok, and a serious injury will lead to profuse bleeding. If left untreated, profuse bleeding can kill Strelok very quickly, so it must be stopped by applying bandages or by using a medkit. Whilst spawning does occur in this game, it is by no means obvious. So long as you remain in the area which you have cleared, it generally stays clear. Factions of bandits will usually reclaim the area once you leave for another region, but engaging them on the way back is strictly optional. Overall, the S.T.A.L.K.E.R franchise offers a great gaming experience which has not been replicated since. I have found that the closest title of similar offerings is FEAR, but it is much more streamlined. The zone is such a diverse world that replay value is a virtual guarantee. If you still have hunter-gatherer instincts and enjoy a challenging and complex survival based shooter with realistic physics and a very effective horror element you won't find a better game.    … Expand
  3. skipper_is
    Oct 14, 2011
    10
    One of my favourite games of all time. Yes it's buggy, and horrendously difficult in some places as you die by tripping over a rock... and the enemies need nothing short of a tactical nuke to kill. But lovably so. Some great hair raising moments, and a good sense of "pphhew" at the end. Great game
  4. NostalgicRobotX
    Mar 25, 2011
    10
    Lately, the industry has been flooded with CoD-esque linear shooters. Very few games now-a-days have the pure, innovative gameplay, that S.T.A.L.K.E.R: Shadow of Chernobyl provides. STALKER is a lot of things, it's atmospheric, it's frightening, it's unique, and it's quite hard. However, STALKER is not Call of Duty, nor is it Fallout, and especially not Oblivion, it isn't even an entirelyLately, the industry has been flooded with CoD-esque linear shooters. Very few games now-a-days have the pure, innovative gameplay, that S.T.A.L.K.E.R: Shadow of Chernobyl provides. STALKER is a lot of things, it's atmospheric, it's frightening, it's unique, and it's quite hard. However, STALKER is not Call of Duty, nor is it Fallout, and especially not Oblivion, it isn't even an entirely perfect game. To the players that man up, and fight there way through the zone, this will be a game that is played over, and over again.

    With 7 different endings, and a amazingly long single player mode, this game will deliver surprises both good and bad for years to come, especially with the huge modding community.

    STALKER tries to be annoyingly realistic. You will die of blood loss, if you don't bandage up wounds. You will not take a shotgun wound standing. You will not walk away from radiation, without some medication.

    Graphically, STALKER has some of the best dynamic lighting engines ever, and it's a game that holds off the bloom, so it has a distinctive "dirty" look. Perfect for the harsh wastelands surrounding Chernobyl.

    Most bugs have been patched, and I highly recommend that everyone plays this spectacular game.    … Expand
  5. Panzerfour
    Dec 3, 2011
    9
    I reviewed this game before and gave it a 5 which was unfair ( I was stuck in an underground and out of medkits ). So now I have beaten this game twice now and on my way to a third, I picked up the game again months later and had an easier time and now it is one of my fav games. It has a great and scary atmosphere and pants wetting undergrounds, good guns but they could use more. So thisI reviewed this game before and gave it a 5 which was unfair ( I was stuck in an underground and out of medkits ). So now I have beaten this game twice now and on my way to a third, I picked up the game again months later and had an easier time and now it is one of my fav games. It has a great and scary atmosphere and pants wetting undergrounds, good guns but they could use more. So this game was my least favorite to one of my favorite.… Expand
  6. Ancient
    Sep 10, 2015
    10
    One of the best games ever created! It is so atmospheric and different then any other game. And it's probably the last game/series without hand holding nonsense.
  7. Suokukko
    Dec 3, 2013
    10
    This is probably one of the most amazing and extreme first person shooters i have ever played, yes it has its bugs and coding issues but once you patch the game and get everything up to speed, the game had me playing for hours and hours. so many different things and possibilitys you can explore and proceed in many different ways. Just has me playing and playing just because of the severalThis is probably one of the most amazing and extreme first person shooters i have ever played, yes it has its bugs and coding issues but once you patch the game and get everything up to speed, the game had me playing for hours and hours. so many different things and possibilitys you can explore and proceed in many different ways. Just has me playing and playing just because of the several ways you can play through it, and many different and interesting endings and gameplay route within it. Its sort of like Deus ex and BioShock so if your a fan of the Dues ex or BioShock i highly recommend this game. With the types of game play thats implemented in this game you'll just be blown away by the story and and environmental surrounding of this hostile world of Chernobyl!… Expand
  8. isidore12
    Aug 4, 2018
    10
    STALKER has been probably my best experience for a shooter / survival game.

    You need to install the add-on COMPLETE to really enjoy the game (re-work of all the textures) as the game looks old.
  9. frankbilders
    Aug 1, 2012
    9
    First off i was impressed with this games atmosphere and realism. Technically the game is sound it has a solid frame rate and not many glitches. The physics are superb, bullets drop while in flight and npc's react realistically when killed by explosives. The sound is really a mixed bag, some weapons sound realistic while others sound like hitting an oil drum, suppressed weapons soundFirst off i was impressed with this games atmosphere and realism. Technically the game is sound it has a solid frame rate and not many glitches. The physics are superb, bullets drop while in flight and npc's react realistically when killed by explosives. The sound is really a mixed bag, some weapons sound realistic while others sound like hitting an oil drum, suppressed weapons sound especially good. The mutants are new ideas and they're actually pretty scary. This games atmosphere is second to none, I am genuinely scared about what lurks behind a door in an underground lab i'm in. The plot i found was easy to follow but not to simple. Voice acting is pretty mediocre and most npc's don't even speak but instead have written dialogue. Though you don't have skill points or anything like that artifacts and armored suits improve your resistance to bullets,chemical's etc. Overall I'd say this game is one of my favorites, I'd even go as far as saying this game is the unsung hero of open world FPS's. It is definitely worth your money.… Expand
  10. AstiX
    Feb 12, 2018
    9
    S.T.A.L.K.E.R. has one of the best open-world settings I've ever had the pleasure of exploring - the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone. I love almost everything about this game. The haunting atmosphere of the zone, the ruthlessness of the life as a stalker, trying to survive by grabbing any crappy items you can find. Even the game's unpolished look and bugs somehow add to its charm and atmosphere.S.T.A.L.K.E.R. has one of the best open-world settings I've ever had the pleasure of exploring - the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone. I love almost everything about this game. The haunting atmosphere of the zone, the ruthlessness of the life as a stalker, trying to survive by grabbing any crappy items you can find. Even the game's unpolished look and bugs somehow add to its charm and atmosphere. Like that guy that keeps repeating "I said come in, don't stand there!" endlessly when you're entering the Bar, even when you're already inside. Ahh, good times!

    It still looks amazing playing it 10 years later, though to be fair, I did enjoy the game a lot more using fan-made mods that greatly improve the experience.

    Though I usually rush open-world games, I find S.T.A.L.K.E.R. so immersive and relaxing (in a weird way yes) that I take my time to explore every corner of The Zone. Each square foot of the map feels like it's hiding some haunting mystery. The pacing is great and the sense of having to survive is very well executed as you have to struggle to keep finding better weapons and armor all the time to deal with harder challenges.

    What I didn't like is that toward the end you suddenly go from open-world exploration to a 2 hour FPS action chapter, where you fight endless waves and waves of soldiers until you reach the end. Luckily the story is intriguing enough that you want to see what happens in the end.

    It's truly a unique title that really stands out in a crowd of open-wolrd/RPG games.    … Expand
  11. carlosgtardon
    Jun 10, 2014
    9
    Pese a tener una gran cantidad de bug, problemas y ciertas caídas de calidad, S.T.A.L,K.E.R. es uno de mis juegos favoritos y uno de los pocos que me he pasado la saga entera y lo he rejugado. La historia, los guiños tanto a la película como al libro (picnic extraterrestre, que Metro es muy posterior al juego), el hecho de poder pasear por Chernobyl lo convierte es una experiencia muyPese a tener una gran cantidad de bug, problemas y ciertas caídas de calidad, S.T.A.L,K.E.R. es uno de mis juegos favoritos y uno de los pocos que me he pasado la saga entera y lo he rejugado. La historia, los guiños tanto a la película como al libro (picnic extraterrestre, que Metro es muy posterior al juego), el hecho de poder pasear por Chernobyl lo convierte es una experiencia muy especial. Además se trató de implementar programación por agentes para gestionar los animales del juego. Bajo mi punto de vista muy recomendable, pero tal vez soy muy fan.… Expand
  12. derek10
    Feb 8, 2015
    9
    Good atmosphere (night-day cycles, specially),huge realistic levels based on real life Chernobyl Alienation Zone, design, and gameplay. It has some graphic glitches like some trees or objects disappearing, the voice acting and history could be a bit better but it's still enjoyable.
  13. HenryJ.
    Apr 10, 2007
    9
    Has some short comings, but an interesting idea that holds up. A game with real immersion. I bought the game after reading T Man's comments figuring that if a child didn't like it I might find it really interesting so thanks T Man.
  14. MarkP
    Jun 8, 2009
    8
    I think this is a great game. It's not perfect, but it's good. One person has mentioned a poor tutorial and this I agree with. The in-game help when starting should be more thorough. But the world where the player lives in is incredible. The movments of the mutant animals and just the feeling of being in a wastleand is so realistic. Currently, I have not finished the game, but I think this is a great game. It's not perfect, but it's good. One person has mentioned a poor tutorial and this I agree with. The in-game help when starting should be more thorough. But the world where the player lives in is incredible. The movments of the mutant animals and just the feeling of being in a wastleand is so realistic. Currently, I have not finished the game, but night has fallen and I'm too scared to continue so I've headed back to camp. I'm not sure what to do now. My only ral gripe is a better tutorial especially when it comes to using the PDA and getting through the missions.… Expand
  15. amorpheus
    Apr 22, 2011
    9
    As somebody who likes post-apocalyptic settings, this is one of my favorite games of the last few years. It can be difficult to get into, but once the initial barriers are overcome it offers an incredible atmosphere and a fascinating game world. Especially with the Complete mod it's an experience that everybody who is even remotely interested should check out. It can be had for a very lowAs somebody who likes post-apocalyptic settings, this is one of my favorite games of the last few years. It can be difficult to get into, but once the initial barriers are overcome it offers an incredible atmosphere and a fascinating game world. Especially with the Complete mod it's an experience that everybody who is even remotely interested should check out. It can be had for a very low price these days and offers many hours of playtime.… Expand
  16. pandorazero
    Jun 30, 2016
    10
    Amazing game for its time, I recommend to read it!
    Perhaps it will seem outdated at the chart at the moment, but the game atmosphere is awesome!
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  17. Doomboss
    Dec 23, 2011
    9
    The graphic for this game is not pretty good, but the way to play it is kind of unique: mix up RPG and shooting game at the same time. I keep looking for some new weapon and ammo, just like i want some better equipment in WOW. But the saving for this game (or the restart point) is kind of bad because the auto save wont save unless you are entering new place, which make me need to restartThe graphic for this game is not pretty good, but the way to play it is kind of unique: mix up RPG and shooting game at the same time. I keep looking for some new weapon and ammo, just like i want some better equipment in WOW. But the saving for this game (or the restart point) is kind of bad because the auto save wont save unless you are entering new place, which make me need to restart from a very far away place just because i forgot to quick save and the game wont restart as close as possible from where i dead. I guess that is what makes the game hard.… Expand
  18. Gettys63
    Feb 2, 2012
    9
    I have play this game four times. It was so tempting game to play for hours. Varies large area to hunt, fight, and meet NPC to experience the horror scenes.
  19. hodub
    Apr 3, 2012
    9
    Gamers from Ukraine should be proud of this one. There is a bit of a learning curve at first, but this game has the perfect blend of realistic combat and survival horror. This is one of the first open-ended FPS games that I know of, so you can explore an open world and take on multiple tasks, preceding award-winning games like Fallout 3. It also features real-world locations, including theGamers from Ukraine should be proud of this one. There is a bit of a learning curve at first, but this game has the perfect blend of realistic combat and survival horror. This is one of the first open-ended FPS games that I know of, so you can explore an open world and take on multiple tasks, preceding award-winning games like Fallout 3. It also features real-world locations, including the city of Pripyat, which was abandoned during the 1986 Chernobyl disaster, and the Chernobyl NPP (Nuclear Power Plant) itself. One can expect Counter-Strike style combat when fighting enemy factions, though there are mutants and even zombies to keep things interesting as well. You'll quickly learn that dashing into a crowd guns blazing is a death wish, even with the best armor. You can buy and sell weapons and equipment. There are Artifacts that you can collect that will enhance your abilities, such as running speed and how bulletproof you are. I won't give away any more spoilers - first time players will have to find out for themselves. Another cult classic in the gaming industry. If you haven't already played it, play it!… Expand
  20. Aeryx
    Jun 7, 2014
    9
    Stalker SoC is what happens when you combine Operation Flashpoint and Metro 2033. It's hard to ask for anything more from this game because instead of making you want more, it makes you realize how backwards most of the gaming industry has gone (in 2014). It's a game that doesn't pander to casual types. Totally fierce experience with gunfights killing you in 2-3 hits, nights being crazyStalker SoC is what happens when you combine Operation Flashpoint and Metro 2033. It's hard to ask for anything more from this game because instead of making you want more, it makes you realize how backwards most of the gaming industry has gone (in 2014). It's a game that doesn't pander to casual types. Totally fierce experience with gunfights killing you in 2-3 hits, nights being crazy dark forcing you to rely on your weak flashlight and no, you don't get nightvision until MUCH later in the game. Monsters are ferocious, sneak on you and human enemies are dangerous and fun to fight. Hell, you can talk and trade with 97% of everybody you meet! The zone is a truly inhospitable place that forces you to think, explore, be careful and fight hard to survive. Play this game damnit!… Expand
  21. Lead
    Sep 11, 2012
    10
    ''ATMOSPHERE'' There İs Nothing Much To Say.
  22. tayfuntuna
    Jul 24, 2013
    10
    The only game, even after years, that makes me come back for more and more. It's like a road trip to a place where one of the most catastrophic events took place. It's also like playing Counter-Strike in a huge world (With perfect precision as CS doesn't even have iron sights option). Even after finishing the game for 10 times, the next time I play there are times that I don't know what'sThe only game, even after years, that makes me come back for more and more. It's like a road trip to a place where one of the most catastrophic events took place. It's also like playing Counter-Strike in a huge world (With perfect precision as CS doesn't even have iron sights option). Even after finishing the game for 10 times, the next time I play there are times that I don't know what's around the corner.… Expand
  23. Brosman
    Aug 1, 2013
    10
    This is the best survival game out there and i wont here anyone else say otherwise. On higher difficulties, ammo, health, and other nessecities are hard to come by. You and your enemies die in one or two shots and when you're hit you'll bleed out and die unless you bandage yourself up. Weapons have realistic recoil (at least more realistic then some modern FPS's) and hitting enemies withThis is the best survival game out there and i wont here anyone else say otherwise. On higher difficulties, ammo, health, and other nessecities are hard to come by. You and your enemies die in one or two shots and when you're hit you'll bleed out and die unless you bandage yourself up. Weapons have realistic recoil (at least more realistic then some modern FPS's) and hitting enemies with older more worn guns can be a challenge. youll constantly be stashing supplies in hiding spots in the world and taking ammo and bandages from dead enemies. You actually feel like your trying to survive, and that's something a lot of games fail to do. The story isn't that exceptional but is interesting and being very interested in what happened at Chernobyl, this game's setting is amazing and original. I heard that this game was the Crysis of its day and it shows as the world is very detailed and graphics intensive for its time. The game does everything right and still holds up to this day.… Expand
  24. Rockodss
    Apr 16, 2013
    9
    Great great great game! Absolutly loved it! It is different to others games (FPS). Don't start the game like you are gonna play a campaign of call of duty or you are gonna be upset to the most. Scary as hell at some place Lab x-16&x-17 made me change pants.

    The game itself was very poorly optimised. Probably 1 of their 1st game. There is many guides to tweek the game and some    Great great great game! Absolutly loved it! It is different to others games (FPS). Don't start the game like you are gonna play a campaign of call of duty or you are gonna be upset to the most. Scary as hell at some place Lab x-16&x-17 made me change pants.

    The game itself was very poorly optimised. Probably 1 of their 1st game. There is many guides to tweek the game and some patchs/mods that help the loading time, graphics, errors.

    A most for everyone calling themselves a gamer.    … Expand
  25. sft
    Apr 3, 2015
    8
    Mutant mayhem

    The STALKER games have a reputation for being tough, and it’s well-deserved -- this is probably the most challenging single-player game I’ve played. Both the open world and the AI are very unforgiving. There are constant dangers not just from the wide variety of enemies but also from high levels of radiation and strange spatial anomalies. The Zone is a large place and    Mutant mayhem

    The STALKER games have a reputation for being tough, and it’s well-deserved -- this is probably the most challenging single-player game I’ve played. Both the open world and the AI are very unforgiving. There are constant dangers not just from the wide variety of enemies but also from high levels of radiation and strange spatial anomalies. The Zone is a large place and during the course of the game you get to visit a diverse range of environments and encounter many weird malevolent forces. The combat is always demanding and requires a good deal of strategic thinking given that you have to deal with other health-depleting factors at the same time. The story, although it does suffer from the usual lack of focus as a result of non-linear gameplay and some uninspiring side quests, is still reasonably strong and engaging. Graphically it’s quite impressive, although I should point out that I installed the STALKER Complete 2009 mod from the get-go, which (as I understand it) improves on the vanilla game in this area. It’s true that there are some annoying bugs, but they didn’t dampen my enjoyment of the game too much. And even though the weapons and armour deteriorate (a feature I’m not overly fond of) the speed with which this occurs is more realistic than in many RPGs so it didn’t bug me too much. Overall the game scores very highly for its outstanding atmosphere, which is one of the most engrossing, and idiosyncratic, that I’ve encountered. Highly recommended.    … Expand
  26. Plefsko
    Dec 6, 2013
    9
    Very impressive and immersive FPS! Have not good graphics, but gameplay is awesome! I have finish it 10 times and all times was like different game! Buy it!
  27. babaganush
    Aug 18, 2015
    9
    game doesnt load slowly for me, no bugs, no glitches and no crashes but thats because i use a decent computer when gaming and dont use a 5 year old or older comp without trying to upgrade it at somepoint. so the game works for me, i liked it, liked the story. just wish the company had not shut down because i like the way these stalker games went. now its just a relic i get to keepgame doesnt load slowly for me, no bugs, no glitches and no crashes but thats because i use a decent computer when gaming and dont use a 5 year old or older comp without trying to upgrade it at somepoint. so the game works for me, i liked it, liked the story. just wish the company had not shut down because i like the way these stalker games went. now its just a relic i get to keep replaying. oh well, i liked the game.… Expand
  28. inkblowout
    May 16, 2016
    9
    S.T.A.L.K.E.R: Shadow of Chernobyl hands down has to be the best atmospheric game I've ever played. It's a FPS mixed in with a few RPG elements. It's like Fallout and battlefield got together and had a baby. (because of the gunplay and the "Post Apocalypse" setting)

    The story, not gonna spoil anything. The story is comparable to "Bourne Identity" but it has it's own twists and makes it    S.T.A.L.K.E.R: Shadow of Chernobyl hands down has to be the best atmospheric game I've ever played. It's a FPS mixed in with a few RPG elements. It's like Fallout and battlefield got together and had a baby. (because of the gunplay and the "Post Apocalypse" setting)

    The story, not gonna spoil anything. The story is comparable to "Bourne Identity" but it has it's own twists and makes it memorable. The story in short words is that you have to track down a guy named "Strelok" and you have to kill him, and because your character was involved in a truck crash... Your character has to get that memory back and understand what's going on. The story makes it prefect because you are in the same position like the character you are playing (refered to as "Marked One") You have no clue what's going on... Which makes this part of the game great.

    The pacing of the game goes really well from the beginning to Pripyat and the pacing varies for each playstyle. You can play slow and take your time and enjoy the environment and explore or you can rush and breeze through the side missions and the main story. But until you reach Pripyat.. the pacing goes fast and I'm a slow player so I was like "Wtf this is really pacing up now" it kinda forces you to keep going but pacing was back to normal until I hit the Chernobyl NNP so that's the only problem I have with the game personally.

    Overall.. yes the game is extremely buggy and I found myself frustrated that the game would crash when spending at a certain area too long. (Dark valley) but what I've learned that GSC wasn't a huge game company so I forgive them for this, and plus there are many mods (like that 2009 complete mod or whatever) which fixes the game. So people shouldn't really be complaining about the bugs because there are fixes for it. But I loved this game, the atmosphere as mentioned before is great. You feel very immersed into the game and I would recommend this to anyone who likes these types of games.    … Expand
  29. Stuart84555
    Mar 29, 2016
    10
    If you can look past the janky AI, text-based interface and various bugs (all of which are fixed by patches) in the vanilla game, then you are in for a real treat. An incredibly immersive FPS in a post-Chernobyl setting, STALKER: Shadow of Chernobyl has a gripping plot with twists as well as many different dangers to encounter and learn about, without any nannying. STALKER is a game whichIf you can look past the janky AI, text-based interface and various bugs (all of which are fixed by patches) in the vanilla game, then you are in for a real treat. An incredibly immersive FPS in a post-Chernobyl setting, STALKER: Shadow of Chernobyl has a gripping plot with twists as well as many different dangers to encounter and learn about, without any nannying. STALKER is a game which allows you to play however you wish, whether a heavily-armored juggernaut carrying a grenade launcher, or a sneaky assassin with a sniper rifle, but enemies include more than just humans. The STALKER Complete mod is strongly recommended even for the first play-through, covering bug-fixes, updating graphics and lighting, in order to deliver a more polished version of the vanilla game. 11/10 recommend this game if you enjoy story-based FPS, you will play this game again and again and again.… Expand
  30. Mo3gottar
    Jan 17, 2019
    9
    The Best apocalyptic game from Ukrain,made by some slavs with Adidas game engine
  31. LetMePickThat
    Aug 7, 2018
    9
    Outdated graphically speaking, yet manages to convey an incredible ambiance. The list of shorcomings of this game is very long, yet it remains an absolute classic and should be played, with mods, by anyone who liked the Metro or the Fallout series.
  32. Ruslan1327
    May 15, 2019
    10
    This game is excellent, not perfect, but very cool! I advise everyone to play!
  33. Mars_selo
    Jul 4, 2019
    10
    Обожаю эту игру!
    Помню, как мой брат принес диск со странной игрой.
    В тот момент мне казалось, что игра будет не очень, но я никогда так в жизни не ошибался!
    Геймплей 9/10 *не хватает улучшений оружия*
    Сюжет 10/10
  34. Ilyacold1
    Jul 18, 2019
    10
    Одна из самых атмосферных игр с шикарным продуманным сюжетом и великолепным геймплеем
  35. DyvannyExpert
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Это абсолютно легендарная и самая атмосферная игра на тот момент, которая положила начало лучшей вселенной.
  36. DarkFlower
    Jun 28, 2020
    9
    Помню как в далёком 2008 году я взял диск с этой у своего друга, который уверял меня, что поиграв в эту игру один раз, я уже никогда её не забуду.
    Я не забыл. Легендарная игра, и самая лучшая игра созданная до сих пор в СНГ
  37. LonerCheki
    May 2, 2022
    10
    If in 2020 I can play this game,if I feel same as wheniI encounter bloodsucker first time, that's mean basically that; Shadow of Chernobyl is a solid masterpiece :) 15 year after still have great atmosphere and this game is aging really well , i mean 3d games getting older quickly but after 15 year no any game can get close to thoose stalker games still best atmosphere :)
  38. D0G1E
    Aug 3, 2020
    10
    Отличная игра!!! Провёл за ней ни один тёплый вечерок! Всем, кому интересна тема Чернобыля - однозначно РЕКОМЕНДУЮ!!!
  39. Dytealvudli5
    Aug 21, 2020
    10
    ЛУЧШАЯ ИГРА НА СВЕТЕ ЛУЧШАЯ ИГРА НА СВЕТЕ ЛУЧШАЯ ИГРА НА СВЕТЕ ЛУЧШАЯ ИГРА НА СВЕТЕ
  40. Oldman1917
    Apr 8, 2022
    10
    Ukrainian game, so I can write ukrainian.
    Чудові українські ігри! Це круто, що в нашій країні створювались і створюються легендарні ігри світового рівня! Не цурайтесь, пишайтесь! За українську озвучку окремий респект!
  41. Olezhichka
    Mar 10, 2022
    10
    Лучшая игра на свете , от украинских разработчиков , которая уже не доступна для русских)
  42. NicholasS.
    Oct 9, 2007
    9
    This is one of those games where the draw is much stronger than the flaws. Yes, there is a lot wrong with the game, but there is so much right I am mezmorized. I've played many games that were polished more, but very few that I've enjoyed more.
  43. AdamWainwright
    Mar 22, 2008
    8
    I have been wainting for this game to come out for years and was quite happy with the end result. I had to upgrade my rig just to run it smoothly. The story lines not bad and love the multiple ending. I have played it about 4 times and gonna start it again soon.
  44. DavidSimpson
    Aug 2, 2008
    9
    I loved the fact that I was actually walking around in a world that was really like the aftermath of Chernobyl. I thought there were a couple of little bugs in the game but overall I really enjoyed playing it. It did take me a while to get used to the style of play as I mostly played FPS prior to this but great game!! Cant wait for the next.
  45. KevinD.
    Oct 22, 2007
    8
    Great ending. Tough game, but not insurmountable with a good mix of action and maze. Gameplay is not as non-linear as some reviews make it out to be -- like most games you pretty much have to follow the missions to get anywhere. Great dark, cynical story line and plenty of weapons. No vehicles though.
  46. ThibautB.
    Dec 20, 2007
    9
    Best game I've played this year. Very good atmosphere, maybe especially for mature gamers who are looking for a game wortwhile of other action-rpg such as Fallout, Deux ex or Vampire:Bloodlines.
  47. JohnH.
    Dec 27, 2007
    7
    The game is quest based rather than linear. You pick up quests, loot, trade and upgrade you gear much like a RPG. You move freely around the lands and you can explore on your own loading only at level borders. Some quests will take you to underground bunkers or houses and here the game looks more like a classic FPS. The AI's are fairly good, they take cover behind corners and aim The game is quest based rather than linear. You pick up quests, loot, trade and upgrade you gear much like a RPG. You move freely around the lands and you can explore on your own loading only at level borders. Some quests will take you to underground bunkers or houses and here the game looks more like a classic FPS. The AI's are fairly good, they take cover behind corners and aim well. The atmosphere of the game is good and scary. I would picture it as a Mad Max scenario in a radio active Ukraine with unknown mutant horrors lurking. However, it's not a realistic shooter as some others suggested. For realism I would play OFP, ArmA or the more linear Red Orchestra. What bothers me with the shooting is that it almost takes a full clip of 30 rounds to kill one enemy using a fair AK. The one handed guns are useless for anything but critters, you need to get very close and put a few rounds in between the eyes for any effect. I would rather use a real life slingshoot or a stick and expect better results than that. Perhaps weapons and ammo will get better later on. The grenades are good and at this point it's my only efficient weapon to down anything quick. The game engine have some major flaws. I experience crashes, even blue screens while playing. Initially I couldn't exit to desktop without a blue screen and system reboot. I removed all sound hardware acceleration, EAX and now it's better but I still have issues with random blue screens crashes in nVidia DLL's. If you want to play this game you better search the community FAQ's on how to minimize crashes and don't forget to quicksave often. The game is mercyless, death or a system crash comes fast. Despite the major flaws I really enjoy S.T.A.L.K.E.R.… Expand
  48. AlexGenius
    Dec 20, 2007
    10
    ?? - ??????, ????????? ? ?? ???? ???, ??? ?? ????????? ?????????? ????????? ???????! ??????????? ???????? ??????? ? ????? ????? ?????????? ?????????-??????, ??????? (??????? ?????? ?? ????, ?? ???????? ????? ??????? ?? (!) - ?????????, ????? ??????,) ???????, ??? ???? ??? - ??????? ????, ????????, ? ???? ???????, ???? ????????? ????? ?? ? ??????, ? ??? ??? ?? ??????? ????????? ?????????? - ??????, ????????? ? ?? ???? ???, ??? ?? ????????? ?????????? ????????? ???????! ??????????? ???????? ??????? ? ????? ????? ?????????? ?????????-??????, ??????? (??????? ?????? ?? ????, ?? ???????? ????? ??????? ?? (!) - ?????????, ????? ??????,) ???????, ??? ???? ??? - ??????? ????, ????????, ? ???? ???????, ???? ????????? ????? ?? ? ??????, ? ??? ??? ?? ??????? ????????? ???????? ??????? ?? gameplay! ??? ? ???????, ?????(deer) ?? - mister T and nothing more...
    ? ????, ??? ?? ??????? ????????, ??????? ?????? ??????? ?? ?????? ?? ??? ??????? ???????, ??????? ??? ?????? ????? ???????(, ?? ????????????) - 8,5    … Expand
  49. MarketG>
    Mar 18, 2007
    9
    Shows plenty of positive aspects of the developers. Worth the wait for just like aging a vintage red a Penfold maybe? Atmospherically I give this title a 10 over F.E.A.R & without the claustrophobic & bland environments of both F.E.A.R & Doom 3 too. This game win hands down...
  50. ColonelH.
    Mar 19, 2007
    8
    At the end of the day it's a solid and enjoyable game, but after all this time I was expecting a little more. Just a bit more polish. Still, it will probably go down as one of the top PC games of 2007 (even though it should really have been 2004 or 2005). In time it will probably come to be regarded as a classic.
  51. DelvinS.
    Mar 27, 2007
    10
    I've only played a few hours of this. It is moderately hard, so be conservative in just going for the first missions right away. Honestly, this game is the most unnerving game in its realism, you actually almost FEEL you are breathing this sickly radioactive air walking around this devastated and infected area dizzied by blows from enemies. I have to say this is the first game that I I've only played a few hours of this. It is moderately hard, so be conservative in just going for the first missions right away. Honestly, this game is the most unnerving game in its realism, you actually almost FEEL you are breathing this sickly radioactive air walking around this devastated and infected area dizzied by blows from enemies. I have to say this is the first game that I am actually affected by this intensely. It'll probably take JERICHO, but this is one scary experience. There is so much sensory play and creepiness that it takes a special person to appreciate it. Like I said, only a few hours and I'm scared to play it. I love it. The storyline's a bit vague, but hey.. that's what WE have imaginations for. I don't have to know yet. I believe there's probably one way that gives you the best ending. Either way, the realism is beautifully implemented in the organic engine this game uses. You'll notice on repeat missions (which you'll have a few), that the weather's changed or monsters, etc are there. Not as much obvious scripting, it's really mindblowing. I don't mind the press ESC save function. I think the graphics are great even for today. The smoothness helps everything seem living and breathing. All is fairly detailed, it's just the landscape is not 'pretty. I keep getting paranoid to leave camp after dark for what lies out there. I haven't even touched multiplayer yet. More fun. This game rules, BUY IT.… Expand
  52. RoyF.
    Mar 29, 2007
    9
    A very, very fun and unfortunately, a somewhat flawed game. This game is a must have for anyone who has ever liked Fallout (2), System Shock (2), or ever liked zombie games. In a nutshell it is a mix of Operation Flashpoint, Half Life 2, and Oblivion (which i've never played). This game requires a bit more patience (especially with the random crashes...) but it rewards your patience A very, very fun and unfortunately, a somewhat flawed game. This game is a must have for anyone who has ever liked Fallout (2), System Shock (2), or ever liked zombie games. In a nutshell it is a mix of Operation Flashpoint, Half Life 2, and Oblivion (which i've never played). This game requires a bit more patience (especially with the random crashes...) but it rewards your patience with a very enjoyable gaming experience. thumbs up!… Expand
  53. BillM.
    Apr 1, 2007
    9
    The best thing to happen to the FPS genre since System Shock2, Deus Ex or Operation Flashpoint. This game is a milestone in FPS history. It has been said in most reviews that the story is badly told; as a system shock fan, I can tell you it's just told "differently" - through fragments of knowledge and awkward conversations. It fits the setting well. I've also read that the The best thing to happen to the FPS genre since System Shock2, Deus Ex or Operation Flashpoint. This game is a milestone in FPS history. It has been said in most reviews that the story is badly told; as a system shock fan, I can tell you it's just told "differently" - through fragments of knowledge and awkward conversations. It fits the setting well. I've also read that the graphics are dated, but from what I've seen so far, the lighting and texturing detail are top notch. There's nothing spookier than seeing the room illuminated a lighting storm through the cracks in the wooden ceiling and brick walls. Combine that with normal and parallax mapped surfaces, amazing weather and foliage systems and great particle effects, and I can't see why people think the graphics are 'dated'. The only disappointment is that the world is not seamless like Oblivion or Morrowind, there are artificial 'loading zones' joining a series of levels surrounded by invisible walls.… Expand
  54. JoeT.
    Nov 19, 2007
    10
    I can understand why a lot of people criticize S.T.A.L.K.E.R.. Its learning curve is extremely steep and it has scripting issues that show up as bugs in 1 of 4 side quests. In this day of console game popularity I can understand many players
  55. SlickRick
    Mar 6, 2012
    8
    As much as I want to give SoC a 10/10, I have to be real about it. The game is definitely a solid 8/10 without mods, WITH mods it is easily a 9/10.

    There could honestly be more mutants in ALL STALKER games, but there is definitely a charm about the mutants that are already in the game. There's nothing like being out at night when it's PITCH black and you hear a bloodsucker breathing and    As much as I want to give SoC a 10/10, I have to be real about it. The game is definitely a solid 8/10 without mods, WITH mods it is easily a 9/10.

    There could honestly be more mutants in ALL STALKER games, but there is definitely a charm about the mutants that are already in the game. There's nothing like being out at night when it's PITCH black and you hear a bloodsucker breathing and you don't know WHAT the f*** is going on

    The games atmosphere is a 10/10, no doubt about it

    The STALKER series is easily my favorite game series, and if you enjoy a challenging FPS with RPG elements, brilliant atmosphere, with plenty of scariness thrown in the mix. You will adore STALKER    … Expand
  56. MA3YP
    Apr 6, 2012
    9
    In this game, the life going independent from player. And that's right shows the life situation, which was after the Soviet Union. I wasn't there often, but I can compare the game and the real life situation and architectural style. At least I see so.
  57. CannibalBob
    May 21, 2012
    8
    STALKER's expansive, detailed and living world is enhanced by the eerie atmosphere, bizarre story and downright creepy monsters. The gameplay makes STALKER shine; with challenging, unforgiving, yet supremely satisfying gunplay, the RPG elements littered about include weapon scavenging, quests and random encounters. Ammunition is scarce, so rationing is of utmost importance, and utilizingSTALKER's expansive, detailed and living world is enhanced by the eerie atmosphere, bizarre story and downright creepy monsters. The gameplay makes STALKER shine; with challenging, unforgiving, yet supremely satisfying gunplay, the RPG elements littered about include weapon scavenging, quests and random encounters. Ammunition is scarce, so rationing is of utmost importance, and utilizing the day/night cycle to maximize damage with sneak attacks is a common strategy.
    While quests are enjoyable, they ultimately felt pointless since vendors rarely have ammunition you need, so the earned income was largely worthless. Engine issues would cause corrupted saved games on occasion, and some heavy tweaks were needed to get acceptable graphical settings. Lastly, the weight-based inventory system was beyond restrictive in an un-modded game.
    STALKER is an amazing game recommended to FPS fans who crave some non-linearity and some serious challenge in their game.    … Expand
  58. QuarterLife
    Nov 15, 2019
    10
    Absolute cult-classic with a mod community large enough that you could probably play this game for the rest of your life and not get bored.
  59. Hudson633
    Aug 15, 2012
    8
    I love this, because I love singleplayer experience gameplay, that allows you to roam around with whatever equipment you want. There's a good mix of freedom, side missions, and storyline missions that you have to complete to progress. You can always go backwards, hunt for things, sell your treasures, buy weapons and ammo, until the endgame. The endgame itself is long, and took me totallyI love this, because I love singleplayer experience gameplay, that allows you to roam around with whatever equipment you want. There's a good mix of freedom, side missions, and storyline missions that you have to complete to progress. You can always go backwards, hunt for things, sell your treasures, buy weapons and ammo, until the endgame. The endgame itself is long, and took me totally by surprise at how epic it turned out to be. I was completely satisfied with it, seeing how such a modest game could unmask itself as being so brilliant. I wish I'd played it sooner, and had higher expectations with it, or I might never have tried it out. If you enjoy this and want a multiplayer version, I think DayZ mod is quite similar.… Expand
  60. stranglehold
    Oct 18, 2013
    8
    Awakening in the Zone, you are one such S.T.A.L.K.E.R., fighting for survival in this man-made Hell, while trying to discover the truth behind Chernobyl's sinister past and ominous future. Patient players looking for a unique experience ultimately will be rewarded by this atmospheric and ambitious shooter.
  61. gracjanski
    May 9, 2018
    10
    Surely one of the best shooter in the last years and unique in comparison to others. It is not just about shooting: you have an inventory, collect many items, which you trade and you talk with NPCs, like in a RPG.
    The biggest plus in this game is the atmosphere, dark and dirty. The setting remembers to Fallout of course, but Stalker has many own ideas, so it is not just a copy.
    There are    Surely one of the best shooter in the last years and unique in comparison to others. It is not just about shooting: you have an inventory, collect many items, which you trade and you talk with NPCs, like in a RPG.
    The biggest plus in this game is the atmosphere, dark and dirty. The setting remembers to Fallout of course, but Stalker has many own ideas, so it is not just a copy.
    There are many mods for this game, I used the complete mod, many are using Autumn Aurora and others. Your decision. The graphic was great in 2007 and with some mods the game looks still very good.
    The side quests are generic and boring, so I didnt take them.
    The AI is good in the open field, but sometimes stupid, more often in buildings.    … Expand
  62. ShodanSpectre
    Sep 19, 2017
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A very immersive, dark, pending-apocalypse-themed game. Made in Ukraine, and as one who grew up in Russia I could really tell the difference in design from western impressions of the post-soviet world.

    I've played through it twice: once with the Arsenal mod - gives more and, more realistic weapons. 2nd time - the "Lost Alpha" version of the game, without any mods. Lost Alpha has some content that has been cut from the final release but, sadly, also some bugs, specifically certain types of Outbursts can get you anywhere - even deep underground in the designated hiding spots you still die. I haven't figured a way around that yet, perhaps one could activate godmode for the duration of the outburst if they reach cover.

    But that aside, the game is very well-made. It gives you an impression that the map is very large and diverse, and also "alive" - there are many things here and there, some can change since you've last visited them. Things that are not really expected but fit into the world really well.

    There are quest-givers that trick and cheat you. "Hehe, you brought what I asked for. Why thank you! And now GTFO while I'm in a good enough mood to let you walk away in one piece." - but, one could expect such people in the world "Stalker" takes place in.

    There are no "good" and "bad". At the beginning - all factions are neutrally-suspicious of you, as one would expect upon arriving at a place where everyone can get backstabbed any moment. The military are following their orders and trying to keep whatever is in the zone from getting out - alive or not. The "Dolg" ("Duty") - group, are a self-organized militia that kind of does the same, or at least claims so, but without government control over it... and while also making a profit of it. The "Svoboda" ("Freedom") group - are more like runaway criminals trying to thrive in a place where even the laws of physics are at times twisted inside out, leave alone man-made ones. But, many of these "criminals" are no worse than the ones who claimed them as such.The player may choose to remain neutral, or to join either the Duty or the Freedom groups. Later in the game, the player discovers the Monolith group, which is less understandable and more dangerous than the previous two. They generally shoot before they talk, yet they aren't just generic NPC gunfodder either.

    The armed NPCs may be not as frightening as some of the mutants, but in this game they are by far the most dangerous enemies, and the AI is particularly good, which isn't often seen in shooter or RPG games. Once alarmed, they don't forget about you 10 sec after loosing sight. They remember you for a long time, they will come at you and smoke you out of your hiding/sniping position, sooner or later.

    The mutants, while less dangerous and sophisticated than the NPCs, and also much less frequent - are a threat mostly when they take you by surprise, esp. at night (btw, nighttime in this game is REALLY dark. Without a flashlight - you can't see a damn thing. With a flashlight... well, you can see a little patch of ground about 10ft ahead of you). Dogs (which look like they are either a bit mutated or just very worn and... just weird in a rather creepy way) are quite common, their behavior is aloof, they are easy to kill during the day with just about any weapon, and one may start disregarding them as insignificant threats... Until one night they get attacked by a tight pack of 5-7 very aggressive dogs at once. On occasion, even rats can become aggressive and pose a threat, when attacking at night in huge numbers, esp. if the player is wounded, low on ammo, and jumped into the abandoned building to heal up or otherwise recover from an encounter that went worse than desired.

    The game does well in showing a world where noone is ever fully safe, no matter where they go. Most characters don't really understand what the f is going on, but are still trying to get through the day and perhaps make some money on the side, to either pay old debts, make a small fortune, or just get drunk at one of the relatively safe hubs scattered throughout the world.

    Through this atmosphere of omnipresent local dangers, such as mutants, anomalies, bandits - the game conveys a sense that something big is coming from the heart of the Zone. Something many, many times worse than what has happened already. Something that must be prevented at any cost. And the protagonist seems to be somehow related to it, through vague clues scattered throughout the world.

    The environment, resource management, voice acting - in this game is very good and atmospheric. I've found only a couple bugs, at least in the Lost Alpha version. But they can be gamebreaking / progression-halting later in the game, when you reach the vault door.

    The firearms and combat could have been made a bit more realistic (the enemies as well as the character are a bit damage-spongy in vanilla), but there are mods to fix that.

    Overall great game.    … Expand
  63. HungryVovka
    Jun 20, 2020
    9
    This is stil the most famous game for Russia. The gloomy design of the cards, scary monsters and anomalies, science fiction about current events in the region of the Exclusion Zone.
  64. SleepNot
    Mar 28, 2020
    10
    S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl is my favorite game I have ever played!!! I played for 3 times! I love it!
  65. Marked_One
    Mar 29, 2017
    9
    In my top 5 of best games I ever played. The story is pretty good, the gameplay is really good and it's really atmospheric. While you can say that the textures are dated, the fact that the game was in developement hell and even managed to pull it out as an actually good game shows that the developers actually knew what they did. However, sometimes enemies are bullet sponges, and it'sIn my top 5 of best games I ever played. The story is pretty good, the gameplay is really good and it's really atmospheric. While you can say that the textures are dated, the fact that the game was in developement hell and even managed to pull it out as an actually good game shows that the developers actually knew what they did. However, sometimes enemies are bullet sponges, and it's plagued by bugs, more than you would find in your house's attic.
    All in all, a really great game.    … Expand
  66. KelvinSelimor
    Sep 19, 2021
    10
    S.T.A.L.K.E.R .: Shadow of Chernobyl. Remember everything while you are still alive. Insanely atmospheric and addictive game. The plot, gameplay, tasks, mutants and anomalies are all done at a high level. For a very long time, you do not want to leave the Exclusion Zone, so you play over and over again.
  67. Gracz-org
    Aug 8, 2017
    10
    S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Cień Czarnobyla jest grą ponadczasową, która dzięki fanom z całego świata będzie rozwijać się nadal, nawet pomimo rozpadu studia, które ją stworzyło. Po ponownym spędzeniu z nią kilkunastu godzin muszę powiedzieć jedno - wciąga jak diabli i nawet po tylu latach nie straciła ani szczypty ze swojej grywalności. Co więcej, dzięki stale pojawiającym się modyfikacjom - wciążS.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Cień Czarnobyla jest grą ponadczasową, która dzięki fanom z całego świata będzie rozwijać się nadal, nawet pomimo rozpadu studia, które ją stworzyło. Po ponownym spędzeniu z nią kilkunastu godzin muszę powiedzieć jedno - wciąga jak diabli i nawet po tylu latach nie straciła ani szczypty ze swojej grywalności. Co więcej, dzięki stale pojawiającym się modyfikacjom - wciąż możemy podziwiać ją w pełnej okazałości. Świat przedstawiony w grze jeszcze nigdy nie był tak dziki, przerażający i wciągający zarazem. W żadnej innej produkcji nie miałem również wrażenia, że jestem tylko gościem w tym zapomnianym przez Boga miejscu, gdzie żądza władzy i bogactwa krzyżuje się z wolą przetrwania i odnalezienia prawdy. W końcu, jak już kiedyś napisałem „Stalker to nie zawód, to w pewnym sensie powołanie…”

    Plusy:
    + fenomenalny klimat
    + ogromny, żyjący świat gry
    + wolność w poruszaniu się
    + fabuła oraz historia głównego bohatera
    + grafika oraz wizja świata
    + projekty broni oraz wyposażenia
    + niezapomniany klimat czasów ZSSR :-)
    + odwzorowanie Czarnobyla i jego okolic
    + Prypeć do zwiedzenia!
    + 7 różnych zakończeń
    + nawet po wielu latach nie pozwala
    oderwać się od monitora

    Minusy:
    – drobne błędy w AI przeciwników
    – wciąga jak diabli! ;-)

    Pełna recenzja dostępna jest na blogu Gracz.org    … Expand
  68. SilverMiner
    Jul 7, 2018
    10
    Очень крутая игра, быстро затягивает. Можно делать моды. Нелинейность сюжета
  69. TheLedPonty
    Sep 3, 2018
    9
    Культовая игра с непередаемым советским колоритом и атмосферой отчужденности. Игра, определенно прошедшая проверку временем в лице непрерывающегося конвеера модификаций от игроков, начиная с 2008 года.
  70. psych0z
    Nov 4, 2018
    10
    Игра при игре в которую хочется реально погрузиться. Лучшая графика для своего времени. Игра от которой ты удивляешься на каждом шагу от самых обычных вещей которые есть в каждой игре.
  71. Vedmak23132
    May 21, 2022
    0
    Игра полная параша. По сравнению с играми от более опытных игровых разроботчиков. То что она имеет постсоветский менталител только усугубляет её положение в обществе мировом.
  72. Big_boss1337
    Feb 11, 2019
    10
    Эта игра шикарна. Я не олдфаг и ничего не знал о сталкере до 2019 года. Тень Чернобыля - первая часть, в которую я играл. Она прекрасна во всём. Графен: даже на низких настройках игра выглядит лучше некоторых современных игр, на высоких - уделывает 50% игрушек (напоминаю, игра 2007 года). Физика: всё настолько реалистично, что если ударить по канистре - она взорвётся; оружие оченьЭта игра шикарна. Я не олдфаг и ничего не знал о сталкере до 2019 года. Тень Чернобыля - первая часть, в которую я играл. Она прекрасна во всём. Графен: даже на низких настройках игра выглядит лучше некоторых современных игр, на высоких - уделывает 50% игрушек (напоминаю, игра 2007 года). Физика: всё настолько реалистично, что если ударить по канистре - она взорвётся; оружие очень натурально стреляет, чувствуется его вес и отдача. Открытый мир: пустоват, но на всех важных локациях можно бегать, прыгать, ломать некоторые текстуры, забираться в неизвестные нычки и т.д. Искусственный интеллект: боты очень умные, легко найдут вас в любом месте, аккуратны, экономят боезапас, агр не проходит, стоит только отбежать от NPC, как в некоторых играх. Сюжет: куча разветвлений и поворотов, каждый проходит игру по своему. Можно бегать туда, куда тебе скажут, а моно забить болт и стрелять во всё, что движется. Рекомендую именно купить игру, а не качать с торрента (если, конечно, бюджет позволяет), ведь хочется и в будущем видеть подобные шедевры… Expand
  73. chatskyisretard
    Mar 7, 2019
    10
    Best FPS and atmosphere game I ever player.
    10 Волков в костре на складах из 10.
  74. Artyom2033
    Aug 1, 2021
    10
    Best game i ever played!!! Please give us S.T.A.L.K.E.R 2, we need a new chapter of history!)
  75. Yuv
    Apr 22, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. its hard and good but Sometimes it's not fair as you go to another part of the map so I happen to be right next to enemies and it's a bit annoying but okay but it does not ruin the game on a level that can not be played… Expand
  76. pastelatomico
    Oct 26, 2019
    10
    um jogo com personagens, missões e um mundo aberto incrível, e conseguiram ainda, conscilar junto com sua história e em um dos finais alternativos, um pouco da filosofia e ideolgoia do filme Stalker do Andrey Tarkovsky de 1979, eu amo esse jogo.
  77. Genek13
    Nov 20, 2019
    9
    This game taked me from surprise :) The atmosphere is outstanding !!!
    Every other aspect is also very good and unique :)
    If you never played this game before dont hasitate, bought it and give it a try :)
  78. FFyord
    Dec 21, 2019
    10
    It’s my favorite game ever!!! There are many advantages in the game. I love it so much!
  79. Sad-Ziro
    Jan 20, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Я сыграл и мне панравилас рекамидую всем томчесле с модами… Expand
  80. Foest
    Feb 14, 2020
    10
    Это очень атмосферная игра с частично открытым миром и отличным сюжетом. Если вы родились на постсоветском пространстве, то эта игра точно найдет путь к вашему сердцу . Саундтрек и музыкальное окружение вызовут мурашки по всему телу, а некоторые локации пугают даже самых матерых сталкеров. Игра заслуживает 10/10 пойманых маслин!Это очень атмосферная игра с частично открытым миром и отличным сюжетом. Если вы родились на постсоветском пространстве, то эта игра точно найдет путь к вашему сердцу . Саундтрек и музыкальное окружение вызовут мурашки по всему телу, а некоторые локации пугают даже самых матерых сталкеров. Игра заслуживает 10/10 пойманых маслин!
  81. SgAkErRu
    Apr 11, 2020
    10
    Одна из самых лучших игр на планете по моему мнению. У игры очень крутая атмосфера, она гениальна. Именно атмосферой эта игра всех и цепляет. Фанатское сообщество живет и по сей день, клепая к игре (не только к SoC, ко всем сталкерам) куча неплохих модов. В общем, крутая игра, даже добавить нечего.Одна из самых лучших игр на планете по моему мнению. У игры очень крутая атмосфера, она гениальна. Именно атмосферой эта игра всех и цепляет. Фанатское сообщество живет и по сей день, клепая к игре (не только к SoC, ко всем сталкерам) куча неплохих модов. В общем, крутая игра, даже добавить нечего.
  82. zhenyara
    Apr 13, 2020
    10
    Очень классная игра даже по меркам 2020. Очень геймплей прекрасен, сюжет прекрасен, атмосфера топ.
  83. nvt
    Jun 6, 2020
    9
    Эта игра дар богов, но даже у таких шедевров бывают минусы, первый минус допонительные квесты заключаются в том, что надо подать и принести и кого-то убить.И второй болия важный и существенный минус баги и легендарный зельоный жук, но поправде говоря в последних версиях зельоный жук почти пропалЭта игра дар богов, но даже у таких шедевров бывают минусы, первый минус допонительные квесты заключаются в том, что надо подать и принести и кого-то убить.И второй болия важный и существенный минус баги и легендарный зельоный жук, но поправде говоря в последних версиях зельоный жук почти пропал
  84. wagnerow
    Nov 30, 2020
    9
    This game is incredible. The history and atmosphere are unique. The graphics are not beautiful, but it is not a problem, because the game is very engaging.
  85. krooney
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    I have no idea why this game hasn't been remastered properly for newer generations of console. Possibly the GOAT.
  86. Lukas3176
    Dec 6, 2021
    10
    Первая игра в трилогии,и самая мрачная. Прекрасная и не стареющая классика. 10 из 10.
  87. yaRiKKKKKK
    Jul 16, 2020
    10
    I think this is one of the best games that was created in the CIS.

    To me this game is very interesting because it touched on the strongest disaster in the world-the accident at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant,Pripyat was evacuated and became a Ghost town.Hundreds of people at that time died from extreme doses of radiation.In this disaster, I watched a lot of documentaries. The most    I think this is one of the best games that was created in the CIS.

    To me this game is very interesting because it touched on the strongest disaster in the world-the accident at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant,Pripyat was evacuated and became a Ghost town.Hundreds of people at that time died from extreme doses of radiation.In this disaster, I watched a lot of documentaries.
    The most interesting thing I found out that GSC Game World is a game on this universe is survival in the Chernobyl zone,mutants,anomalies and other thugs.My brother bought magazines and watched the news about the development of the game.
    For 13 years I replayed that part a bunch of times,it was worth it.
    Pros:
    1)Very good atmosphere of the former Soviet Union
    2)Simple gameplay ,trading system
    3)Videos S. T. A. L. K. E. R divine,goosebumps
    4)Good story
    5)Open world,you can do what you want
    Cons:
    1)the Weapon was better to do it gets slow.The shutter is generally the left side of the machine
    2)the Engine is old    … Expand
  88. Spajry
    Nov 15, 2021
    9
    so the game is not for everybody, u must have patience to play this game as its kinda broken and likes to crash, but the story is great, gunplay and graphics is ok. i liked the game and recommend to play it
  89. empleat100
    Sep 2, 2020
    10
    Very EPIC game. Great atmosphere. Has that feeling of EPICness and you alone whole game. It is original! And it is scary. It has that grim of post-apocalyptic world, as you would expect from game like that. Open world, even it has a lot of uninteresting reapitive tasks, you don't have to do them. And there are also great side missions, which make game look more like real world. As there isVery EPIC game. Great atmosphere. Has that feeling of EPICness and you alone whole game. It is original! And it is scary. It has that grim of post-apocalyptic world, as you would expect from game like that. Open world, even it has a lot of uninteresting reapitive tasks, you don't have to do them. And there are also great side missions, which make game look more like real world. As there is diversity!

    For people that like exploration, this is great game. There are so many unique and interesting locations and things to discover and to finish game multiple ways. It is absolutely EPIC on epic scale 10/10! This is my favorite post-apocalyptic game. It is gives me goosebumps! You will want to play all mods and replay this game over and over, trust me!

    It has also decent ai and is hardcore shooter. I can't even sum this up, because it is good in so many areas, 20 things comes to my mind, before i can finish a sentence :D This if one of these immersive games, which makes you hooked from start to the end! You are like, what is next?    … Expand
  90. nexus151196
    Sep 6, 2020
    9
    Великая игра , с фантастической атмосферой. Сюжет даже спустя столько лет - не отпускает. Часто сижу на вики и читаю всё, что связано с серией. Стрельба хорошая, графика тоже, музыка пробирает до мурашек. Игру смело можно назвать классикой жанра.Великая игра , с фантастической атмосферой. Сюжет даже спустя столько лет - не отпускает. Часто сижу на вики и читаю всё, что связано с серией. Стрельба хорошая, графика тоже, музыка пробирает до мурашек. Игру смело можно назвать классикой жанра.
  91. Boblob
    Dec 18, 2020
    10
    Cult classic. All stalker games has this unique atmoshere, dark and beautiful.
  92. raiden12
    Nov 16, 2020
    10
    Better than any fallout games (except new vegas). Great music, great atmosphere, great gameplay. It's not a surprise that the developer of metro had came out from stalker. GREAT GAME
  93. Gdgamer
    Jan 10, 2021
    10
    Одна из лучших игр в истории индустрии, по атмосфере лучшая вероятно. Очень надеюсь вторая часть продолжит традицию
  94. Gervant228
    Jan 22, 2022
    10
    Dancing on the ashes of the world
    I behold the stars
    Heavy gale is blowing to my face
    Rising up the dust
    Barren lands are desperate to blossom
    Dark stars strive to shine
    Still remember blue ocean
    In this dying world...
  95. Sergius_Grey
    Dec 8, 2020
    10
    I will not be verbose, - S.T.A.L.K.E.R .: Shadow of Chernobyl, this is the legend of the gaming industry. There is no such game, except S.T.A.L.K.E.R .: Shadow of Chernobyl, which I would play 5 times. It is so gorgeous that I even bought it on Steam, although I went through it from cover to cover before.
    Atmosphere. Gameplay. Story.
    10 maslina out of 10.
  96. melorange
    Feb 8, 2022
    10
    Very atmospheric game. A bit janky at times, but solid 10/10 nonetheless. I recommend playing with Autumn Aurora 2 mod.
  97. Corpi
    Dec 18, 2020
    10
    ржал с анекдотов два часа АВХАХВХАХАВХВАХАВХ
  98. OWER1
    Jan 13, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. in this game you can be heal with vodka and sausage .... MASTERIOUS! Realy gggooooooooooooooood… Expand
  99. StalkerIgor
    Jan 20, 2021
    10
    Best game Ive ever played, the best atmosphere in a game with a rich story and amazing mechanics
  100. GulmanGRD
    Oct 3, 2021
    10
    It's - It's great. There is no game that would tighten me up as much as this one. 3-33 hours non-stop
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#33 Best PC Game of 2007
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#7 Most Discussed PC Game of 2007
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 44 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 37 out of 44
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 44
  3. Negative: 0 out of 44
  1. PC Zone UK
    85
    As a brave experiment in all-action shootery, STALKER has certainly succeeded, though with its dearth of personality and many peculiar foibles, you can't help but wish that the publishers had granted GSC some extra time to polish their creation. Oh, hang on a minute... [Apr 2007, p.56]
  2. Eurogamer
    80
    It's a warped behemoth from the Ukraine, and one of the scariest games on the PC. Stalker will remind you of all kinds of prior games, and yet it will also defy your expectations. Like the mythological Chernobyl zone it is based upon, this game is a treacherous, darkly beautiful terrain. Not everyone is going to enjoy venturing into the zone, but some of those who do will find what they've been looking for.
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  3. Computer and Video Games
    80
    Littered with a variety of anomalies which can cause the unwary to explode and other delightful stuff, mutant doggies, deserted buildings, weather effects, real-time day/night cycles etc. etc. - it creates a deliciously unique atmosphere.
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