STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl reviewed by Michael Higham on PC. Also available on Xbox Series X/S.
When it’s firing on all cylinders, STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl is a rare treat that scratches the itch left behind by those older PC games, where the onus was on you to figure out how to survive and thrive in an unforgiving place that doesn’t care if you live or die. It’s refreshing, brutal, and a masterclass in creating a brooding atmosphere that I loved basking in, bringing new life to a place as tragic and desolate as The Zone. Once the main quest gained momentum, the choices I made and the work required to reach the end left me invested in a suspenseful story that builds on the ambitions of its predecessors. There are, however, foundational problems that are hard to ignore, like bizarre enemy behavior in combat and the many bugs and performance issues that persist after launch. But for those with the patience and determination required for a massive, intentionally inelegant shooter, those are inconveniences worth enduring; STALKER 2 is a gripping exploration of Chornobyl, and there’s just nothing like it.
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This game is so ass 😭 enemy's Ai is absolutely shit,the graphics are not enough for 2024, the story is ok and the optimisation is awful
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Great game! If you liked the old one – you will probably like this one. Got the right feel to it.
Considering that there is a war going on in GSC Game World home country, it's a miracle that the game came out in this form.
I gave the game a 4 out of 10 lol. Honestly, it's the worst game I've played in years. I uninstalled after 9 hours. I'm watching a lot of videos on it still because there is a lot that I like, and I plan to return after some patches. If you want to play a great post-apocalyptic series…then play the excellent Metro trilogy. Those games are so much better than Stalker.
1/10. Can't use cocaine or fentanyl like in the mods. My experience is RUINED.
Graphics looks from ps3
For people complaining about bugs, try out Stalker Gamma. It's considered the gold standard amongst Stalker fans. Takes a bit of setting up to do but there's a whole discord for it with people that would be happy to help you out.
It's my first time playing any Stalker game too and i'm not disappointed. It was on game pass but i went and bought the trilogy bundle because games like these need to be supported.
I'm already like 6 hour in and i love it. It has like that Fallout, Skyrim and Borderlands open world type of feel with it's own style.
My cons so far would be loading time and for some reason my controller stick drifts both left and right at times randomly as if it does have stick drift when it definitely doesn't. I tested on other games and it only does it here, other than that this is a great game.
Dude I don’t have an interest in this game but the anticipation from your review is why I’m here
I’m gonna buy a Xbox series X just to play this game
Glameplay and lighting was too shitty for me to play longer than 15 minutes.
Keep in mind folks, the team that is developing this game is actually living the game in real life except instead of mutants it's Russian soldiers. The constant evacs and worrying over family and friends I'm surprised they were able to get it to this state. Give them time to work these issues.
what’s with these graphics
it’s 2024 guys
This looks like a lame fallout 4.
Game crashed bugged switch looking graphics chugging framrate with some good gameplay and game choices and gets a 8 lmao ign ratings is just plain dumb
People too young to remember the original? It was a bug fest until it was patched. Amazing game though. Can't wait to play this. I'll just hold off for a couple patches and jump in raw.
Half this game is fkin walking. it's beyond stupid after 20 hoursxi quit. Fkin boring. Just can't take it anymore. Walking 2 km or 1km sucks ass
Stalker 2 will be a 10/10 if they fix the bugs
So broken, buggy . Combat is shit terrible performance . Actually kind cool story, but its walking from miles miles to get other pointci start not to care guns are cool, the graphics can be beautiful, awesome weather effects. It's a chore to play . Needs free fast travel at least to bases. Im done a waste of time. Dnt have patience to walk 30 mins trying to get to my story missions. Fk off
4out 10
Disgustingly clunky broken game. Not engaging. YeahNo… Don't buy
How about that stalker radio huh? Some good bands on there eh??? 😅
But no one has focused on any of the bangers that play on there radio in this game talk about adding atmosphere sit down and listen to the radio you won’t be disappointed
IGN sucks at reviews theses days
I get why ponies are mad 😡
To me this game feels like a mix between Fallout and Far Cry
Watching these noob players is making me not want to play the game
Just finished the swamp section
I liked every single part of the game up until then.
I had to take a break from the game because it felt like a 2 hours slog of pure walking simulator thru those treacherous annoying ass swamps (that areas intense af too)
Everything before that section was 🤌🏽
"Stalker 2 is a Masterclass in atmosphere" is honestly an understatement lmao. I've never played a game where I was just in sheer awe about the the outside weather and how it acted.
Looks like it has potential but damn they needed to cook this for a couple more years 😂
8/10 you're welcome fam