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

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8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1886 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1,528 out of 1886
  2. Mixed: 208 out of 1886
  3. Negative: 150 out of 1886
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  1. 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.
  2. zhenyara
    Apr 13, 2020
    10
    Очень классная игра даже по меркам 2020. Очень геймплей прекрасен, сюжет прекрасен, атмосфера топ.
  3. 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
  4. DyvannyExpert
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Это абсолютно легендарная и самая атмосферная игра на тот момент, которая положила начало лучшей вселенной.
  5. 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 :)
  6. 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.
  7. Lukas3176
    Dec 6, 2021
    10
    Первая игра в трилогии,и самая мрачная. Прекрасная и не стареющая классика. 10 из 10.
  8. 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.
  9. 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
  10. D0G1E
    Aug 3, 2020
    10
    Отличная игра!!! Провёл за ней ни один тёплый вечерок! Всем, кому интересна тема Чернобыля - однозначно РЕКОМЕНДУЮ!!!
  11. Dytealvudli5
    Aug 21, 2020
    10
    ЛУЧШАЯ ИГРА НА СВЕТЕ ЛУЧШАЯ ИГРА НА СВЕТЕ ЛУЧШАЯ ИГРА НА СВЕТЕ ЛУЧШАЯ ИГРА НА СВЕТЕ
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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!
  15. Boblob
    Dec 18, 2020
    10
    Cult classic. All stalker games has this unique atmoshere, dark and beautiful.
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. Gdgamer
    Jan 10, 2021
    10
    Одна из лучших игр в истории индустрии, по атмосфере лучшая вероятно. Очень надеюсь вторая часть продолжит традицию
  19. 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...
  20. 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.
  21. 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.
  22. Corpi
    Dec 18, 2020
    10
    ржал с анекдотов два часа АВХАХВХАХАВХВАХАВХ
  23. 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
  24. StalkerIgor
    Jan 20, 2021
    10
    Best game Ive ever played, the best atmosphere in a game with a rich story and amazing mechanics
  25. 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
  26. 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
  27. 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
  28. Ivoren
    Jul 15, 2021
    10
    Лучия стрелялка в свое время. Годный сюжет. Ребята из СНГ постарались и надеюсь, что следующшия часть будет лучше.
  29. 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
  30. 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
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Awards & Rankings

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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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#8 Most Shared PC Game of 2007

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Metascore
82

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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