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

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8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1886 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 1,528 out of 1886
  2. Mixed: 208 out of 1886
  3. Negative: 150 out of 1886
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  1. XAXFEE
    Aug 13, 2023
    9
    after years of developing the stalker game rejoiced players from Ukraine and other countries,i think it`s one of the best games from 2000.
  2. apokalipto
    Aug 9, 2023
    8
    Very good game. I enjoyed playing this game a lot. I strongly recommend this.
  3. Dimocracy
    Jul 6, 2023
    10
    A well-made atmospheric video game about the consequences of the Chornobyl tragedy.
  4. KolesAdlerov
    Jul 2, 2023
    9
    Can't say it's a "10" because of buggy engine. One of the two best AI ever made for a first-person. One of the two most advanced engines ever made for a first-person. The most atmospheric open-world ever created. "TRULY DARK NIGHTS" settings or mods are strongly RECOMMENDED.

    Gameplay: combat mechanics 9/10 stealth 7/10 atmosphere 10/10 Gameplay as immersive horror (X-labs and dark    Can't say it's a "10" because of buggy engine. One of the two best AI ever made for a first-person. One of the two most advanced engines ever made for a first-person. The most atmospheric open-world ever created. "TRULY DARK NIGHTS" settings or mods are strongly RECOMMENDED.

    Gameplay:
    combat mechanics 9/10
    stealth 7/10
    atmosphere 10/10
    Gameplay as immersive horror (X-labs and dark nights) 10/10
    Gameplay as RPG & im.sim (w/o mods): 7/10

    Story 9/10

    Graphics 10/10

    Sounds & music 10/10

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    Immersion as it is.    … Expand
  5. Cristocle
    Jun 25, 2023
    10
    Shadow of Chernobyl is in my opinion one of the best games ever created. It combines awesome story telling with an atmospheric environment that sends chills down your spine. The AI fells almost like an actual player because it doesn't just sit around waiting to get shot, the AI tries flanking, it tries to shoot when you are reloading and searches for cover. The game tries to make you scareShadow of Chernobyl is in my opinion one of the best games ever created. It combines awesome story telling with an atmospheric environment that sends chills down your spine. The AI fells almost like an actual player because it doesn't just sit around waiting to get shot, the AI tries flanking, it tries to shoot when you are reloading and searches for cover. The game tries to make you scare yourself by spawning random mutant hordes and anomalies. Overall it's an almost perfect game.… Expand
  6. Magical_Viktor
    Apr 30, 2023
    8
    Существуют просто Зло и Большое Зло, а за ними обоими в тени прячется Очень Большое Зло. Очень Большое Зло, Геральт, это такое, которого ты и представить себе не можешь, даже если думаешь, будто уже ничто не в состоянии тебя удивить. И знаешь, Геральт, порой бывает так, что Очень Большое Зло схватит тебя за горло и скажет: «Выбирай, братец, либо я, либо то, которое чуточку поменьше»Существуют просто Зло и Большое Зло, а за ними обоими в тени прячется Очень Большое Зло. Очень Большое Зло, Геральт, это такое, которого ты и представить себе не можешь, даже если думаешь, будто уже ничто не в состоянии тебя удивить. И знаешь, Геральт, порой бывает так, что Очень Большое Зло схватит тебя за горло и скажет: «Выбирай, братец, либо я, либо то, которое чуточку поменьше»
  7. greensmile
    Apr 17, 2023
    9
    S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: THE SHADOW OF CHERNOBYL is definitely one of the most atmospheric shooters with RPG and horror elements ever made, in which the crooked engine with bugs is the only problem that does not allow to give 10 points
  8. Prsmrti
    Mar 23, 2023
    8
    Absolutely deserved 8 for such a unique atmosphere, and filling the game world with various items and tasks mixed up with the story missions. From what run all over the map in search of new artifacts and opportunities to earn extra money is not boring. The variability of endings by the original as well as impressive.
    Of the minuses only not all of the promised mechanics, the world is not    Absolutely deserved 8 for such a unique atmosphere, and filling the game world with various items and tasks mixed up with the story missions. From what run all over the map in search of new artifacts and opportunities to earn extra money is not boring. The variability of endings by the original as well as impressive.
    Of the minuses only not all of the promised mechanics, the world is not as lively as we would like to, but it doesn't make the game much worse, yet the atmosphere is the main part of the game.    … Expand
  9. nykalis
    Mar 19, 2023
    10
    I played STALKER in 2008 and again a few months ago. The graphics are a little eye-searing, but the music, audio effects, and story atmosphere are still on top.
    In my opinion, the game deserves a place in the history of the gaming industry.
  10. 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.
  11. Wangarat
    Feb 26, 2023
    10
    This is the best game about Ukraine, I recommend everyone to play this game.
  12. pavvel
    Feb 23, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is the best game ever from Ukrainian guys.
    I realy love this. Played a lot of times    … Expand
  13. Formula3
    Jan 29, 2023
    9
    Jogasso.... ja o virei vezes sem conta... estou a fazer novamente.. unico no seu estilo...
  14. RoccoCille
    Jan 15, 2023
    10
    I decided to pick up STALKER off the back of all the hype for its long awaited sequel, due to drop in 2023 at some point. Playing it now some 15yrs later, I'm blown away by how good this game is, as most look incredibly dated. Gritty, grim, edgy, the graphics of the zone while dated now, still look good, but the star of this game is the AI of the NPC's and the gun mechanics and combat.I decided to pick up STALKER off the back of all the hype for its long awaited sequel, due to drop in 2023 at some point. Playing it now some 15yrs later, I'm blown away by how good this game is, as most look incredibly dated. Gritty, grim, edgy, the graphics of the zone while dated now, still look good, but the star of this game is the AI of the NPC's and the gun mechanics and combat.

    Genuinely some of the best still that I've come across, it feels raw and authentic. You can be taken out by NPC's making their way around to flank you from behind when you're pinned if you're not careful. Don't expect them to walk through a door into your double barrel shotgun, they'll be happy to sit back and wait for you to make a move if it looks unsafe.

    Then there's the dystopian plot with the great maps. The mutants, radiation, artefacts.. it's all been so much fun. I'm about 25hrs in and have blended about half the time on the main contract, and half on side quests, which with hindsight is the right approach. Rushing too much on the main contract would probably lead to a less satisfying play experience, and were they designing it today, I would hope they would not unlock further stages until more side quests or play time was accumulated, to prevent that.

    I'm giving this a rare 10/10 for the reason that this is clearly a genre defining classic. For a game to be THIS good 15yrs after release is frankly insane. It should be clunky, crude and while fun also quite laughable at times, in the way Fallout New Vegas is for example. But this isn't: I think it comes down to the amount of time built into the AI, and the weapon/combat mechanics, which are the core of STALKER.

    For anybody who's not checked it out, it's so cheap now that I can't recommend it highly enough for hours of fun. And a great way to build up for the release of STALKER 2, which I'll 100% now be buying on release.    … Expand
  15. Big_Pisya
    Jan 3, 2023
    10
    Glory to Ukraine! Death to the Russian Nazist. I wish the company success in the further development of its games!!
  16. gautamkumar633
    Dec 7, 2022
    10
    In S.T.A.L.K.E.R. there are no bugs, only anomalies. Without doubt the greatest openworld survival horror game that exists. The only openworld survival game that has great replaybility in my opinion. Life in the Zone is harsh and weapons scarce. The gameplay is eerily immersive and haunting in way that can't be explained. Cheeki Breeki to all the S.T.A.L.K.E.R.s out there still lost in the Zone.
  17. Kuzya_Zeleniy
    Oct 31, 2022
    9
    Very atmospheric game! She is very close to my heart.
    Mecheny and Sydorovich are real icons!
    Very good gameplay. And the main thing is interesting! The plot is also not bad. But personally, I would like better. But there are also disadvantages. The game has a lot of bugs. For example, when you are killed, you can fall into a texture. Legend! Legend of Ukrainian games! Therefore, I    Very atmospheric game! She is very close to my heart.
    Mecheny and Sydorovich are real icons!
    Very good gameplay. And the main thing is interesting!
    The plot is also not bad. But personally, I would like better.
    But there are also disadvantages. The game has a lot of bugs. For example, when you are killed, you can fall into a texture.
    Legend! Legend of Ukrainian games! Therefore, I will be very much waiting for Stalker 2. I hope that it will be released at least this decade)    … Expand
  18. EVIL_UJIN
    Oct 15, 2022
    9
    Да, она не идеальна. Да, много багов. Да, куча вырезанного контента. Но это все равно одна из самых любимых игр, с неповторимой атмосферой, которой больше нет нигде. Прошел уже 3 раза.
    Разработчикам удалось создать ощущение, что Зона живет сама по себе, неважно, есть ли игрок или нет. Ты - не мессия, не спаситель человечества, не супергерой с большой пушкой. Ты - безымянный сталкер, каких    Да, она не идеальна. Да, много багов. Да, куча вырезанного контента. Но это все равно одна из самых любимых игр, с неповторимой атмосферой, которой больше нет нигде. Прошел уже 3 раза.
    Разработчикам удалось создать ощущение, что Зона живет сама по себе, неважно, есть ли игрок или нет. Ты - не мессия, не спаситель человечества, не супергерой с большой пушкой. Ты - безымянный сталкер, каких сотни бродят по Зоне. Жив ты или мертв, злой или добрый - всем наплевать. Ты сам за себя, один на один с Зоной и ее обитателями.    … Expand
  19. ylnylmn
    Oct 14, 2022
    10
    A legendary game compared to 2007. The ancestor of the open world fps-rpg genre. And he did it in the best way possible. Another game that reflects the post-apocalyptic life so well with its dark atmosphere is only Fallout. Perfect world story and various game endings. Terrible creatures. Various factions. Various missions. Enjoyable action. I play it every year and it gives the sameA legendary game compared to 2007. The ancestor of the open world fps-rpg genre. And he did it in the best way possible. Another game that reflects the post-apocalyptic life so well with its dark atmosphere is only Fallout. Perfect world story and various game endings. Terrible creatures. Various factions. Various missions. Enjoyable action. I play it every year and it gives the same pleasure. Death to the Monoliths. Long live Stalkers.… Expand
  20. Flum1sh
    Oct 11, 2022
    10
    A best open world that was ever made for sure, i might do everything in this game. Characters was really good. History ok. Waiting for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2
  21. ATOM8980
    Sep 19, 2022
    8
    Игра очень хорошаяя графика оружие персонажи всё это очень хорошо но баги это отдельная история волк в костре,невидемые трупы но они не сильно мешают
  22. WeakPC
    Sep 1, 2022
    10
    Legendary game I really like the atmosphere... Chernobyl, Exclusion Zone, Mutants. I really like the whole atmosphere, and the missions
  23. GegorSK
    Aug 13, 2022
    9
    I started playing in 2015, then I abandoned it, and after 7 years I came back to play again, I hope the second part will be less problematic than this one, yes there were crashes, bugs, but nevertheless, I want to support the Ukrainian company, and I hope that The second part of the Stalker will be good.
  24. RomanRiabusha
    Aug 3, 2022
    8
    Как на своё время игра шедевр, сейчас не топ.
    Жалко ток что игру начали бомбить русские... Почему-то? не рил почему к чему это ваше "Игры вне политики" или это тип из-за зборов на помощь тем кто пострадал от Войны? Вау как политично
    А если про то что в сталкере сч не будет ру озвучки то... как бы... её не будет в сталкере сч а не в этом тип льмао, вы не туда воюете. Ну и вообще русские    Как на своё время игра шедевр, сейчас не топ.
    Жалко ток что игру начали бомбить русские... Почему-то? не рил почему к чему это ваше "Игры вне политики" или это тип из-за зборов на помощь тем кто пострадал от Войны? Вау как политично
    А если про то что в сталкере сч не будет ру озвучки то... как бы... её не будет в сталкере сч а не в этом тип льмао, вы не туда воюете.
    Ну и вообще русские чё вы всегда так ноете когда в играх нет ру перевода? тип я украинец и игр с Украинским переводом я могу по пальцам посчитать(сабнатика, майн, сталкеры, метро 2033 и пару онлайновых)    … Expand
  25. Relenea
    Jul 11, 2022
    8
    Güçlü atmosfer, ilgi çekici hikaye, silah ve düşman çeşitliliği, korku ve gerilim unsurları barındıran kaliteli bölümler ve genel oyun akışı dahil birçok konuda başarısını ortaya koyan bir oyun.
  26. Goorman1996
    Jun 24, 2022
    10
    The best part of the S.T.A.L.K.E.R., without a doubt. How that game sticks you to itself by unique ambient — couldn't find the words for it. if you want a classic game — here it is. I doubt that games like this one will be released in the future.
  27. hyrts
    Jun 4, 2022
    10
    The stalker game series is 10/10. The grimness of the world is way out there. I totally loved the pacing and the atmosphere.
  28. Napolaen
    May 28, 2022
    9
    A cult classic that mostly stands the test of time. It has some bugs but is still a quite exciting shooter.
  29. Jackie_Jackson
    May 25, 2022
    10
    Ах как хочется вернуться
    Ах как хочется ворваться
    В сталкерок...
    Где всё просто и знакомо
    На динёк...
  30. Raznoobrazie
    May 24, 2022
    10
    I have no words to describe this masterpiece. "Shadow Of Chernobyl" is my favorite part of the game. I admire everything: plot, characters, atmosphere, riddles, stashes and even bugs sometimes. You have to play this game.
  31. AliceGross
    May 6, 2022
    8
    Харашо Харашо Харашо Харашо Харашо Харашо Харашо Харашо Харашо Харашо Харашо
  32. 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 :)
  33. flwixs
    Apr 30, 2022
    8
    Лучшая часть серии по атмосфере и целостности самой игры. Сюжет есть, геймплей есть, хоть и устаревший уже. Атмосфера тащит по сути всю игру и скрашивает все баги и прочие проблемы у игры, квесты и прочее тоже нет смысла о них говорить, часть вообще багается либо ломается при любом удобном случаи. К прохождению точно советую, не смотря на все очевидные минусы.Лучшая часть серии по атмосфере и целостности самой игры. Сюжет есть, геймплей есть, хоть и устаревший уже. Атмосфера тащит по сути всю игру и скрашивает все баги и прочие проблемы у игры, квесты и прочее тоже нет смысла о них говорить, часть вообще багается либо ломается при любом удобном случаи. К прохождению точно советую, не смотря на все очевидные минусы.
  34. eilhart
    Apr 21, 2022
    8
    Atmosphere so great you could cut it up, living breathing world where you don't need to be present for things to be happening around it. This alone is what makes this flawed masterpiece so memorable and you will find yourself coming back to this gem over and over years after your first playthrough.
  35. 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!
  36. SAMpRo
    Apr 2, 2022
    10
    Очень классная игра!
    Классная атмосфера!
    Прекрасная погода и эффекты!
    Это игра шедевр она открыла врата в мир ЧЗО!
  37. LeviAkerman
    Mar 19, 2022
    8
    The interface is wonderful. You have so much information immediately available to you. Google Maps always has a minimap in the lower left corner, which gives you a good overview of the area. Getting information about people gives you a clear, clear window. Hacking offers a menu with easily recognizable icons, so you always know what your button presses will do.
  38. DarkFox82b
    Mar 12, 2022
    9
    Доволі не погана ігра, яка порадує вас, як мінімум на кілька вечорів( не маленька) і яка привела до появи Чистого неба( моєї першої ігри з серії, що пішла на комп'ютері), Зову Прип'яті пізніше. Але грати після 2, 3 частини на першу не так сильно задовільняє/комфортно. Проте не дивлячись на це спробувати варто. 8.5/10(тому 9)Доволі не погана ігра, яка порадує вас, як мінімум на кілька вечорів( не маленька) і яка привела до появи Чистого неба( моєї першої ігри з серії, що пішла на комп'ютері), Зову Прип'яті пізніше. Але грати після 2, 3 частини на першу не так сильно задовільняє/комфортно. Проте не дивлячись на це спробувати варто. 8.5/10(тому 9)
  39. Olezhichka
    Mar 10, 2022
    10
    Лучшая игра на свете , от украинских разработчиков , которая уже не доступна для русских)
  40. Antontavrin
    Feb 22, 2022
    8
    Пипенрннининитрртниеппекеппнрннррпеемаккскмеиртрьшььшбшбьшьшшьшллшлшлшьшлшьшь
  41. 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.
  42. me_mosso
    Jan 31, 2022
    10
    Преподаватель - Мужик у тебя скоро экзамены!
    Я - Да-да?
    Если без шуток Атмосфера - 10 Сюжет - 10 Пресонажи - 10 Оружие - 5 (можно было на тот момент и не делать таких ошибок с левым затвором) Баги , Фризы , Пролаги не обращаешь внимания хоть иногда и вымораживает GSC GameWorls Спасибо за детство 10 из 10    Преподаватель - Мужик у тебя скоро экзамены!
    Я - Да-да?

    Если без шуток
    Атмосфера - 10
    Сюжет - 10
    Пресонажи - 10
    Оружие - 5 (можно было на тот момент и не делать таких ошибок с левым затвором)
    Баги , Фризы , Пролаги не обращаешь внимания хоть иногда и вымораживает
    GSC GameWorls Спасибо за детство
    10 из 10
  43. 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...
  44. Avery12345
    Jan 4, 2022
    10
    Yes it does have some imperfections, especially the bugs. But it's still one of the greatest games of all time. This game is one of the hardest games I've ever played, but the difficulty isn't to the point where I thought it was ever unfair. This game will not hold your hand, it gives you a few basic controls and sets you loose in this irradiated world. I really like this approach, it letsYes it does have some imperfections, especially the bugs. But it's still one of the greatest games of all time. This game is one of the hardest games I've ever played, but the difficulty isn't to the point where I thought it was ever unfair. This game will not hold your hand, it gives you a few basic controls and sets you loose in this irradiated world. I really like this approach, it lets me figure out things for myself and really feel like I've accomplished something at the end. The gameplay mechanics actually still hold up today. The scavenging aspect is one of the best parts. There are no repair kits, you have to find new gear yourself. While most of the story is hidden behind optional dialogue, I found the story to be quite excellent. The AI is actually pretty decent even by today's standards (of course when it's not completely glitched out). This is one of the most atmospheric games I have ever played and is really the game's strongsuit. All the environments blow me away even today. Also Sidorovich is hot. Do yourself a favor and play on the max difficulty, it makes the bullet damage the highest and in my opinion is the fairest way to play. The enemy can kill you in a few shots but you kill them in a few shots too.

    TL;DR: Absolutely amazing would recommend    … Expand
  45. Lukas3176
    Dec 6, 2021
    10
    Первая игра в трилогии,и самая мрачная. Прекрасная и не стареющая классика. 10 из 10.
  46. 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
  47. 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
  48. AlexiasIZ
    Sep 26, 2021
    8
    ОБХОДИ ЭТУ ШЕЛУПОНЬ! (OBHODI ETU SHELUPON')
    Yeah... This game was the beginning... Beginning of the wonderful game series, which gives us an opportunity to visit the Prypiat, this game gives the true emotions to everyone, who played it. One time you enter the Sidorovich's bunker, you will never forget this character and the whole zone around you... Of cause, there are a lot of problems    ОБХОДИ ЭТУ ШЕЛУПОНЬ! (OBHODI ETU SHELUPON')
    Yeah... This game was the beginning... Beginning of the wonderful game series, which gives us an opportunity to visit the Prypiat, this game gives the true emotions to everyone, who played it. One time you enter the Sidorovich's bunker, you will never forget this character and the whole zone around you... Of cause, there are a lot of problems (optimization, problematic aiming because of the models of the weapon, etc.) But... the atmosphere beats all the problems... At least, for me :)    … Expand
  49. rezo_21
    Sep 19, 2021
    8
    ====================IIIIIIIIII GAME SCORE : 80 IIIIIIIIII====================
  50. 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.
  51. Asp_klg40
    Aug 27, 2021
    8
    Ну малые, это тупо топ. Одно слово. СТАЛКЕР. Не убавить, не прибавить. Ходишь, бродишь, лутаешь хабар. Кайф. Даже сюжет есть.
  52. 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!)
  53. Goshan220
    Jul 28, 2021
    8
    Топ игра для своего времени, стрелялка с офигительным сеттингом, очевидно. Да есть куча багов, но и пёс с ними, да сюжет какой-то странный, но не обычный. Эта игра заслуживает быть пройденной не один раз
  54. Ivoren
    Jul 15, 2021
    10
    Лучия стрелялка в свое время. Годный сюжет. Ребята из СНГ постарались и надеюсь, что следующшия часть будет лучше.
  55. DKiska
    Jun 15, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Отличная игра моего детства
    . Хорошая, иногда пугающая ,атмосфера.Красивые локации и захватывающие квесты. Все то вас ждет в этой игре.    … Expand
  56. ZUM_137
    May 31, 2021
    10
    Сталкер просто шикарная игра! Хороший сюжет, реплики бандитов, радио группировки бандитов, и многое другое! Те кто говорит что графика полное дерьмо и есть баги, то хочу ответить что эту игру делала небольшая, бедная компанияСталкер просто шикарная игра! Хороший сюжет, реплики бандитов, радио группировки бандитов, и многое другое! Те кто говорит что графика полное дерьмо и есть баги, то хочу ответить что эту игру делала небольшая, бедная компания
  57. toseer
    May 30, 2021
    8
    STALKER is not a game about graphics(although it is already clear by the year of release), not about the plot, and not about the gameplay. STALKER is a game about the atmosphere of the Exclusion Zone, which is transmitted by the first game of this trilogy.
  58. CamyVero
    May 26, 2021
    8
    I've heard great things about this game for a long time, since I was in high school and didn't have a PC to play it on. My classmates and friends told me, buy a new one and play this game, it's awesome. Well, more than 10 years after that I played it and finished it yesterday. Stalker: Shadow of Chernobyl is a very good FPS with open world and RPG elements. It plays perfectly today, theI've heard great things about this game for a long time, since I was in high school and didn't have a PC to play it on. My classmates and friends told me, buy a new one and play this game, it's awesome. Well, more than 10 years after that I played it and finished it yesterday. Stalker: Shadow of Chernobyl is a very good FPS with open world and RPG elements. It plays perfectly today, the game has aged well, but it's not the masterpiece I was told it was. It has major flaws, such as the lack of fast travel to move and explore between the various maps in the game. Exasperating difficulty spikes at times, and bugs, glitches and graphical problems that can ruin your game, that's just the way it is. Despite the overall quality of the game's development, these are flaws that are there. The game is recommendable, certainly, but not a masterpiece.… Expand
  59. Rolikkk1488
    Apr 1, 2021
    9
    Лучшая игра. По моему в ней все идеаотро, ща исключением большого количества багов.
  60. Gorbunov2004
    Mar 25, 2021
    8
    Имеет некоторые недостатки, но интересная идея! Зона отчуждения очень хорошая тема для игры много разных абсолютно разных группировок. Также много разных мутантов сюжет у которого 7 концовок из которых только 2 настоящие и игра очень атмосферная для 2007 года! В игре очень скучные и неинтересные дополнительные задания.Имеет некоторые недостатки, но интересная идея! Зона отчуждения очень хорошая тема для игры много разных абсолютно разных группировок. Также много разных мутантов сюжет у которого 7 концовок из которых только 2 настоящие и игра очень атмосферная для 2007 года! В игре очень скучные и неинтересные дополнительные задания.
  61. StalkerIgor
    Jan 20, 2021
    10
    Best game Ive ever played, the best atmosphere in a game with a rich story and amazing mechanics
  62. 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
  63. Gdgamer
    Jan 10, 2021
    10
    Одна из лучших игр в истории индустрии, по атмосфере лучшая вероятно. Очень надеюсь вторая часть продолжит традицию
  64. Boblob
    Dec 18, 2020
    10
    Cult classic. All stalker games has this unique atmoshere, dark and beautiful.
  65. Corpi
    Dec 18, 2020
    10
    ржал с анекдотов два часа АВХАХВХАХАВХВАХАВХ
  66. 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.
  67. 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.
  68. 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
  69. TierMix
    Sep 12, 2020
    10
    This game helps to feel the whole atmosphere of the Chornobyl anomalous zone! Unforgettable emotions can be felt in laboratories. The graphics aren't that bad today, but the game can attract more computers, which is very good for scrap metal owners. The plot may not be the best, but it is full of quite unexpected twists. The mechanics of the weapon are quite comfortable, and there isThis game helps to feel the whole atmosphere of the Chornobyl anomalous zone! Unforgettable emotions can be felt in laboratories. The graphics aren't that bad today, but the game can attract more computers, which is very good for scrap metal owners. The plot may not be the best, but it is full of quite unexpected twists. The mechanics of the weapon are quite comfortable, and there is nothing superfluous in the likeness of thirty functions that no one ever uses. Phrases such as "Chiki-Bricki" and "Caught Olive" have become classics. I've always liked this game, so I'll put 10/10.… Expand
  70. R3PL1CANT
    Sep 8, 2020
    8
    One of the most atmospheric post-apocalyptic games I've ever played! Get out of here stalker!
  71. 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.
  72. 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
  73. Dytealvudli5
    Aug 21, 2020
    10
    ЛУЧШАЯ ИГРА НА СВЕТЕ ЛУЧШАЯ ИГРА НА СВЕТЕ ЛУЧШАЯ ИГРА НА СВЕТЕ ЛУЧШАЯ ИГРА НА СВЕТЕ
  74. D0G1E
    Aug 3, 2020
    10
    Отличная игра!!! Провёл за ней ни один тёплый вечерок! Всем, кому интересна тема Чернобыля - однозначно РЕКОМЕНДУЮ!!!
  75. DyvannyExpert
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Это абсолютно легендарная и самая атмосферная игра на тот момент, которая положила начало лучшей вселенной.
  76. 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
  77. 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
  78. 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.
  79. 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.
  80. 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
  81. Piruz
    May 7, 2020
    8
    Every time i play this game, i fell like i'm home. This emotion is priceless
  82. zhenyara
    Apr 13, 2020
    10
    Очень классная игра даже по меркам 2020. Очень геймплей прекрасен, сюжет прекрасен, атмосфера топ.
  83. 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.
  84. 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!
  85. 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!
  86. hvoyagehvoyage
    Feb 6, 2020
    8
    I love it. I love it. I love it. I love it. I love it. I love it. I love it. I love it.
  87. 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
  88. FFyord
    Dec 21, 2019
    10
    It’s my favorite game ever!!! There are many advantages in the game. I love it so much!
  89. 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 :)
  90. 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.
  91. 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.
  92. Ilyacold1
    Jul 18, 2019
    10
    Одна из самых атмосферных игр с шикарным продуманным сюжетом и великолепным геймплеем
  93. 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
  94. Ruslan1327
    May 15, 2019
    10
    This game is excellent, not perfect, but very cool! I advise everyone to play!
  95. 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
  96. Zeratex
    Mar 20, 2019
    8
    A very atmospheric game, Stalker is one of the most atmospheric games i have ever played.

    The moment you go into the game you start to feel the dark serious atmospheric tone it has from its music and soundtracks to its world design, the world is grim and grey, it has also some scary places like the labs, so it has some horror elements into it as well, the ambient sounds is so cool and    A very atmospheric game, Stalker is one of the most atmospheric games i have ever played.

    The moment you go into the game you start to feel the dark serious atmospheric tone it has from its music and soundtracks to its world design, the world is grim and grey, it has also some scary places like the labs, so it has some horror elements into it as well, the ambient sounds is so cool and do great job in immersing you to its world.

    The game is a great game at its core, by core i mean the Ideas thrown into the game like the Zone, the artifacts the factions you join, the NPC A.I (superior to last of us), the world design, the music, the atmosphere, even some of the story elements, I know the game lacks in the story section but its not a story driven game so i can forgive it and i understand the game main focus is immersion and not story.
    So its core as a game is great, but the problem with this is the technical aspect of it, because they didnt have enough budget the game suffers from some technical obstacles than hinders the player enjoyment.
    Those technical problems are:

    1) The Graphics feels like 2004 quality rather than 2007.
    2) Controls (shooting mechanics, and player and npc movement)
    3) Bugs
    4) inconsistent animation

    Otherwise the game is very good, also the game could vastly improve on:
    1) Quests: the quests are very linear and fetch like quests, could improve a lot there.
    2) Role playing elements: could use more stats.
    3) More gameplay options: i felt the gameplay is limited compared to other open world games like Fallout, could use more options and strategies to use during the exploration.

    A must play game for atmospheric game lovers.

    8/10

    Much better than overrated Metro series.    … Expand
  97. Sfs
    Mar 18, 2019
    8
    Прикольный шутерок, хоррор и рпг. Нормальная графика(на момент 2007), возможность торговли и общение с НПС, хороший ИИ, тайники и артефакты, мутанты, Сидорович и возможность свободно перемещятся по карте. Но минус - в группировках, которые никак почти не продвигаются по зоне и в сукдных модификациях оружия и полное отсутствие таковых на броню.Прикольный шутерок, хоррор и рпг. Нормальная графика(на момент 2007), возможность торговли и общение с НПС, хороший ИИ, тайники и артефакты, мутанты, Сидорович и возможность свободно перемещятся по карте. Но минус - в группировках, которые никак почти не продвигаются по зоне и в сукдных модификациях оружия и полное отсутствие таковых на броню.
  98. chatskyisretard
    Mar 7, 2019
    10
    Best FPS and atmosphere game I ever player.
    10 Волков в костре на складах из 10.
  99. 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
  100. Mo3gottar
    Jan 17, 2019
    9
    The Best apocalyptic game from Ukrain,made by some slavs with Adidas game engine
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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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