S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl - Standard Edition
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Discover the legendary S.T.A.L.K.E.R. universe and experience:
Unique gameplay built on a blend of FPS, horror, and immersive sim
It is a non-linear story, with a variety of paths that lead to one of the several endings
Benchmark-setting graphics developed using cutting...
Discover the legendary S.T.A.L.K.E.R. universe and experience:
Unique gameplay built on a blend of FPS, horror, and immersive sim
It is a non-linear story, with a variety of paths that lead to one of the several endings
Benchmark-setting graphics developed using cutting-edge photogrammetry and scanning technologies
Advanced artificial intelligence systems that will keep engaged even the most hard-boiled players
Immersive survival mechanics like hunger, sleeping, bleeding, radiation effects that enrich the gameplay
Dynamic day-night cycle and weather will add even more realism to the gameplay experience
Mod support gives the freedom to the creative stalker to extend and enrich the game universe
Multiplayer mode, will be added after release as a free update
Chornobyl Exclusion Zone has changed dramatically after the second massive explosion in the year 2006. Violent mutants, deadly anomalies, and warring factions have made the Zone a very tough place to survive. Nevertheless, artifacts of unbelievable value attracted many people called S.T.A.L.K.E.R.s, who entered the Zone for their own risk, striving to make a fortune out of it or even to find the Truth concealed in the Heart of Chornobyl.
EPIC NONLINEAR STORY IN SEAMLESS OPEN WORLD
Take over a role of the lone stalker and explore photorealistic seamless open world in a 64-km² radioactive zone with a variety of environments that reveal post-apocalyptic atmosphere from different angles. Make your way through the Zone to define your destiny as you choose your paths within highly branching epic story.
VARIETY OF ENEMIES AND HUNDREDS OF WEAPON COMBINATIONS
Meet members of different factions deciding who of them worth your friendship and who deserve a bullet. Engage intense gunfights with a variety of enemies that follow different tactics trying to outsmart you. Choose your preferable firearms from 30 types of weapons with numerous modifications that allow creating hundreds of distinctive lethal combinations.
LEGENDARY MUTANTS WITH DIFFERENT BEHAVIOUR MODELS
Prepare to encounter horrifying mutated creatures that will try to slaughter you following different behaviour model. Each mutant may appear in different subtypes which makes their behaviour less predictible. Truly extreme danger represent regions with lairs with numerous mutants hunting in large groups.
ARTIFACTS OF INCREDIBLE VALUE AND UNFORGIVING ANOMALIES
The most valuable artifacts and secrets of the Zone are hidden in the most dangerous places. Beware of the hazardous anomalies and unique devastating arch-anomalies as you hunt for highly valuable artifacts scattered around the Zone. Will you dare to unveil the mysteries of the Zone that took lives of many others before you?
For a Stalker fan there is much to like here. The game feels like a modern take on the original Shadow of Chernobyl and does not water down the experience to cater to the masses. The moment to moment gameplay is great and as in the originals the atmosphere is incredible.
For players new to stalker or those who can't tolerate bugs it might be good to wait for a few patches before deciding to hop in. Since the release there have already been multiple patches and some balance changes, which have improved the game a lot.
The game still also needs quite a lot of optimization. At this point it is recommended to use upscaling and with that it is possible to achieve a playable 60 fps most of the time (Specs 7900 XT, Ryzen 5700X3D with 1080p resolution).
To summarize the game is good and will be even better when the issues get sorted out. As with the originals there is a lot of replay value here and I cannot wait to check the game out again in the future.
I know I need to go to work but this game is such a blast! Great visuals and really nice plot. What else do you want? As for bugs and some optimization issues, with a huge community and responsive game devs of this game, you know they are going to be fixed
I don't know how they did it, but it perfectly captures the feeling of the old stalker games, the zone feels and looks amazing, the mutants are strong and scary, the other stalkers and anomaly are just as deadly as well!
The only downside is the mouse acceleration being on by default, and having to edit a file to turn it off, but it's really a minor thing that doesn't change how great the game is!
i hope i can enjoy the gamplay but its to heavy for my good old gamingpc ........ or maybe the game isnt optimized :/.
even in most lowest setting dlss can't help me this time.
and it feels like 10 fps mostly.
the review based on gameplay experience on 23/11/2024
I won’t write a lengthy review of this game, but I would like to share my humble opinion. This game is fun to play, and that’s what matters most. It does have some bugs (which are being fixed quickly, and I believe the developers will continue doing so), along with issues with A-Life and some frustrating moments during the playthrough. However, keep in mind that the Stalker franchise has a huge modding community! So, when you buy Stalker 2, you’re getting a platform that can be heavily modified with mods, significantly changing the gameplay and greatly enhancing the game’s replayability.
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