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S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl
Action
Adventure
RPG
Single-player
Steam Achievements
Steam Trading Cards
Steam Workshop
Partial Controller Support
Steam Cloud
HDR available
Family Sharing

Discover the vast Chornobyl Exclusion Zone full of dangerous enemies, deadly anomalies and powerful artifacts. Unveil your own epic story as you make your way to the Heart of Chornobyl. Make your choices wisely, as they will determine your fate in the end.

Developers: GSC Game World
Publishers: GSC Game World (worldwide) SEGA (Japan) 4Divinity & Cube Game (China and South East Asia)
Release Date: Nov 20, 2024
Price (USD): $41.99
Current Players: 6k

Links:  Steam Store  SteamDB

Mostly Positive(77%)
immersive atmosphere
visually impressive
satisfying gunplay
engaging storyline
large open world
challenging nature
poor optimization
inconsistent AI
numerous bugs
tedious gameplay
The game's atmosphere and high-quality graphics are largely praised, capturing the immersive and haunting nature of the STALKER universe. However, performance issues like crashes and poor optimization are widespread, even affecting high-end systems. The large open world is impressive but can feel empty, affecting gameplay enjoyment. Overall, while there is appreciation for the game's narrative and combat mechanics, the numerous bugs and tedious gameplay elements contribute to a mixed reception.

Positive Points

  • The game's atmosphere is immersive and captures the essence of the STALKER universe, offering a haunting and atmospheric experience.
  • Visually, the game is impressive with high-quality graphics, detailed environments, and an expansive open world.
  • The gunplay and weapon mechanics are generally praised, with animations and sound design contributing to satisfying combat.
  • The game offers a deep and engaging storyline, which ties well with the previous games in the series, providing a narrative that keeps players invested.

    • Negative Points

  • Performance issues are widespread, with reports of crashes, framerate drops, and poor optimization even on high-end systems.
  • Enemy AI is criticized for being inconsistent, with enemies sometimes exhibiting aimbot-like behavior and being overly difficult to handle.
  • The game's release was marred by numerous bugs, including glitches with physics, NPC behavior, and game-breaking quest bugs.
  • The game requires a significant amount of walking due to limited fast travel options, leading to tedious gameplay for some players.

    • Mixed Points

  • The large open world offers extensive exploration opportunities, but many areas feel empty or lack meaningful content.
  • The difficulty and realism of the game have divided opinion, with some players appreciating the challenging nature while others find it frustrating.

    • Common Themes

  • Performance and optimization are major concerns, with many players reporting a need for significant hardware to run the game smoothly.
  • The game's atmosphere and world-building are consistently highlighted as strong aspects, creating an immersive post-apocalyptic experience.
  • Players are divided on the story and progression, with some finding it engaging and others feeling the pacing and content need improvement.
    • Updated 8/15/2025, 12:02:10 AM UTC
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