Posted on: November 12, 2021

TheRealDusky

Games: 838 Reviews: 13

They were so close!

(This review is based on the enhanced edition of the game) The story etc., has been talked about a lot, so I'll just stick with the games' mechanics, features and performance. :::Performance/Graphics I had heard that the game ran poorly. It must have been worked on a lot since release because I was very surprised at how well this runs. (My specs) CPU: Ryzen 7 4800H GPU: RTX 2060 Mobile 6GB RAM: 16GB DDR4 3200MHz OS: Windows 10 Installed on an M.2 SSD. Game settings: Quality: High Vsync: Off Motion blur: Normal Ray Tracing: High DLSS: Quality VRS: 2X Hairworks: On I get 70 - 90fps. Even turning Ray Tracing to Ultra and VRS to 4X still results in 55 - 60fps. The graphics are superb. From eerie corners to sun washed landscapes. The sound design pairs with this well to make the game feel really immersive. :::Bugs There are still quite a lot of these... I've fallen through the map on one or two occasions, the stealth kills/KOs haven't worked sometimes. Not frequent enough to ruin it though. :::Combat A strength of the game. Stealth is viable in almost all situations, including non-fatal KOs. There are ample rewards for scouting an area before deciding how to approach it. Sometimes an area can be cleared by finding a good spot and taking out enemies from a distance. Guns blazing is also viable. :::Items/Gear Another strength. There are a host of weapons, but more importantly there are a great number of modifications that can completely change how a weapon works. Repairing/upgrading is an important part of the game. You can also find very useful tools (such as NV goggles) if you look in the right places. :::AI The AI is hit or miss. Sometimes they'll be difficult and behave in a way that makes sense. Sometimes they won't. Stealth can sometimes be unsatisfying because of "OK you definitely should have seen me!" moments where you know you messed up but it goes unpunished. Overall, the game has a few shortcomings but I respect the ambition. An excellent attempt.

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Posted on: February 3, 2023

JohnnyRico35

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Games: 84 Reviews: 2

NOT AS GOOD AS PEOPLE SAY

I have put a lot of hours into this game and I have really loved some moments and utterly despised others. I am a huge fan of the series but this one is a real swing and a miss. Ranger Hardcore in this is fun in the open world and linear shooting gallery sections but completely falls apart during boss fights and arenas. The AI is atrocious when fighting human enemies and this is especially egregious on RHC. The mutants' AI and animation is clunky and the overuse of zombies is really disappointing. It is worth pointing out that several game breaking bugs still have not been fixed which will really ruin your day on RHC (no manual saves). Expect to get trapped in geometry or get stuck when a scripted NPC trigger doesn't trigger. This can lose you A LOT of progress and is honestly rage inducing. The Two Colonels DLC is fantastic but Sam's Story is hot garbage, way too many zombies and a really, really terrible boss monster and story. I have tried to love this game, I have put 90 hours in! I simply cannot recommend it if you loved the first two, it is not the same kind of vibe. I haven't even mentioned the atrocious script, story and voice acting (trust me, it is badly done in more than just one language). It is often on sale for really cheap though so give it a shot but temper your expectations. It is not like OG STALKER or any of the cool modded versions. It feels like a budget title from the early 00ies that is imitating its influences and wearing a shiny coat of paint. This review is nearly as long and meandering as one of the many, many unskippable expositions scenes in the game. Nearly. I will say in its defense that it looks fantastic, sounds great (when the NPCS aren't yapping) and runs very nicely even on lower end hardware.

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Posted on: February 27, 2023

activecharcoal

Verified owner

Games: 31 Reviews: 1

The story/writing is dissapointing.

Gameplay wise, it's got everything you could want in a metro game and more. The settings are bold and refreshing in comparison to the confines of Moscow. The DLC's are pretty fun as well, my personal favorite being Sam's Story. Story and writing wise, it's an absolute trainwreck. The monologues are extremely sappy and tediously longwinded. It feels like some big, gushy, happy family trundling along the tracks with all the depth of a "Friends" sitcom episode. The cast could have used a lot more adult nuance... the happy family act just sets it into some sort of uncanny portrayal of post apocalyptic survivors. I could do without Anna petting/gushing over me as I save her over and over again, Miller filling all the cranky gf's dad tropes, and the whole crew sucking me off when I try to clean my weapons at the workbench. At least they could have given Artyom the ability to choose dialogue, they wouldn't even have to have him voiced like they did in fallout 4. It could have brought some much needed volume to the segway train segments inbetween open world maps.

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Posted on: March 12, 2023

karelt2020

Games: 153 Reviews: 7

OK

An OK POV shooter. 4 save game slots are a very bad design choice for an open-world game. Highly recommend the Taiga map, IMHO really beautiful.

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Posted on: August 19, 2024

EwigWandernd

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Games: 738 Reviews: 263

Good hearted post-apocalypse

Amazing graphics, cool gameplay, and a decent story about trying to preserver ones humanity in a hostile world

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