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Game Information
- Platform: Windows Vista / XP
- PEGI Rating: Ages 16 and Over
- Media: DVD-ROM
- Item Quantity: 1
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Product Features
- Begin your descent into the huge and twisted hell of a post -nuclear Chernobyl
- Attempt to survive the radioactive hazards of the zone using combat, stealth, trading and communication
- Scavenge, hunt and shoot your way through the vast challenges of multiplayer via LAN or online
- Encounter the dark mutated threats of an open world teeming with artificial life governed by real world physics.
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Product Description
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"A truly groundbreaking game." 90% (GameCritics)
Manufacturer's Description
In 1986 the world shook with the force of the largest nuclear accident ever. Twenty years later the repercussions are only just beginning. New life breathes new terror into an environment of fear and an invisible enemy reveals the true face of violence. Welcome to a world of mutation and monstrosity where no man's land becomes one man's land.
Welcome to Chernobyl. Where man made hell.
"I absolutely love it,a thoroughly affecting game" 93%PC Format
"A dynamic and impressive experience." 85% GameSpot
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
19 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Fun:
I originally bought STALKER on it's release over a year ago, and like a lot of people, found it to be a deeply atmospheric and characterful experience in a very original setting.
Unfortunately, it was also unplayably buggy and I had to abandon it halfway through because a mission bug had made it impossible for me to continue. I uninstalled and the DVD went back on the shelf, forgotten for a year...
Anticipating the release of 'stalker: clear sky' I decided to install 'Shadow of Chernobyl' again and see what patches were available - maybe it had been fixed over the intervening months and I could actually get through it this time :)
I downloaded the official 1.0005 patch and a mod called 'The Zone Reclamation Project' which together are claimed to fix *most* of the issues that stopped me playing the first time around. I've been playing for a few hours now and everything seems smoother and there have been no signs of any mission bugs, which would have shown up by now in the unpatched game.
FINALLY after over a year, STALKER: Shadow of Chernobyl seems to be close to the game it was supposed to be, and it is as moody, dark, scary and challenging as ever.
If you're bored of the usual linear story-driven FPS, give Stalker a go. The setting is perfect, the radioactive badlands around Chernobyl are among the most distinctive locations ever seen in a video game. No game since System Shock (1 or 2) has done such a good job in putting the player in a believable place, the open ended approach means that the player rarely feels directed or hemmed in. The firefights are tough and chunky, the enemy AI is more than adequate, and some of the underground areas are genuinely scary.
It's not perfect - some of the dialogue is pretty rough and sometimes the voice acting is awful, and the free-form nature of the game means you do tend to revisit areas quite often...and you do need a pretty phat PC to get the best from it.
For a tenner it's a steal but don't forget to download the patches.
EDIT. My earlier optimism was misplaced. After 10 hours or so of steady progress, my saved game is corrupted. Gave up on it again. Rubbish.
Unfortunately, it was also unplayably buggy and I had to abandon it halfway through because a mission bug had made it impossible for me to continue. I uninstalled and the DVD went back on the shelf, forgotten for a year...
Anticipating the release of 'stalker: clear sky' I decided to install 'Shadow of Chernobyl' again and see what patches were available - maybe it had been fixed over the intervening months and I could actually get through it this time :)
I downloaded the official 1.0005 patch and a mod called 'The Zone Reclamation Project' which together are claimed to fix *most* of the issues that stopped me playing the first time around. I've been playing for a few hours now and everything seems smoother and there have been no signs of any mission bugs, which would have shown up by now in the unpatched game.
FINALLY after over a year, STALKER: Shadow of Chernobyl seems to be close to the game it was supposed to be, and it is as moody, dark, scary and challenging as ever.
If you're bored of the usual linear story-driven FPS, give Stalker a go. The setting is perfect, the radioactive badlands around Chernobyl are among the most distinctive locations ever seen in a video game. No game since System Shock (1 or 2) has done such a good job in putting the player in a believable place, the open ended approach means that the player rarely feels directed or hemmed in. The firefights are tough and chunky, the enemy AI is more than adequate, and some of the underground areas are genuinely scary.
It's not perfect - some of the dialogue is pretty rough and sometimes the voice acting is awful, and the free-form nature of the game means you do tend to revisit areas quite often...and you do need a pretty phat PC to get the best from it.
For a tenner it's a steal but don't forget to download the patches.
EDIT. My earlier optimism was misplaced. After 10 hours or so of steady progress, my saved game is corrupted. Gave up on it again. Rubbish.
19 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Fun:
I remember when this was in development and it was featured in several PC magazines, it sounded interesting. However, I kind of lost track of when it came out and missed the reviews etc, so only just bought it. It is the best game I have bought this year and at this price it is such a bargain. The graphics are superb and the atmosphere is amazing.
I would recommend the book Roadside Picnic and the film Stalker which the game is based on.
Just buy it!!!
I would recommend the book Roadside Picnic and the film Stalker which the game is based on.
Just buy it!!!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Fun:
I got this game for Christmas... a little late on the uptake but I only just got off my lazy backside and got a decent PC (needless to say, my 5 year old laptop was lacking).
I'm not generally a fan of shooters, but I'd heard this was a really indepth game. When I first played it my instant reactions were "Wow!". Then I swiftly ended up full of lead... The game is very fun but very difficult, it really does follow realistic rules as a shotgun at close range, or a few well aimed rifle rounds is all it takes to kill you, even when heavily armored. The rule of thumb is stealth, if you can be stealthy about your kills you'll be fine, whether that be a well aimed nade, or sniping enemies from behind a bunch of cars with a silenced rifle, its the easiest way to win.
The graphics are really top end, but unfortantly my PC didn't like the X-Ray engine and refused to play with dynamic lighting, which adds to the atmosphere and detail, but all in all it only crashed for me once and that was a corrupt save file. I've seen a few bugs, such as guns being hidden under the ground, players walking through walls, or optional missions not being completeable due to bad spawns. The only bug that has really annoyed me is in a town, I got a bad spawn and a bunch of enemies entered the map, I killed one and the town killed me, beyond that the other bugs are easily ignored.
The atmosphere is fantastic, on a number of occasions I've had my heart racing or pretty much jumped out of my chair, playing in the dead of night makes the game even more enjoyable ;)
Overall, very good game, the optional misions are a nice addition to draw you from the main missions if you want, all 3 endings are dissapointing in my opinion, but the rest of the story is great, and the 3rd (and by far best) ending is extremely difficult, makes the rest of the game look like childs play.
I'm not generally a fan of shooters, but I'd heard this was a really indepth game. When I first played it my instant reactions were "Wow!". Then I swiftly ended up full of lead... The game is very fun but very difficult, it really does follow realistic rules as a shotgun at close range, or a few well aimed rifle rounds is all it takes to kill you, even when heavily armored. The rule of thumb is stealth, if you can be stealthy about your kills you'll be fine, whether that be a well aimed nade, or sniping enemies from behind a bunch of cars with a silenced rifle, its the easiest way to win.
The graphics are really top end, but unfortantly my PC didn't like the X-Ray engine and refused to play with dynamic lighting, which adds to the atmosphere and detail, but all in all it only crashed for me once and that was a corrupt save file. I've seen a few bugs, such as guns being hidden under the ground, players walking through walls, or optional missions not being completeable due to bad spawns. The only bug that has really annoyed me is in a town, I got a bad spawn and a bunch of enemies entered the map, I killed one and the town killed me, beyond that the other bugs are easily ignored.
The atmosphere is fantastic, on a number of occasions I've had my heart racing or pretty much jumped out of my chair, playing in the dead of night makes the game even more enjoyable ;)
Overall, very good game, the optional misions are a nice addition to draw you from the main missions if you want, all 3 endings are dissapointing in my opinion, but the rest of the story is great, and the 3rd (and by far best) ending is extremely difficult, makes the rest of the game look like childs play.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
nice!
I love all the STALKER series!
Nice stories & characters, all the freedom i wish in such game.
Good job GSG!
10x
de jull
Nice stories & characters, all the freedom i wish in such game.
Good job GSG!
10x
de jull
Published 2 months ago by de jull
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. = 5 STARS
I dont usually bother writing reviews , but this game is an exception. This is as good a FPS as i have ever played. Read more
Published 10 months ago by HALFSQUASHED
Great!
This game is brilliant for it's era. I was recently given a 23" 1080p HD monitor for my PC and this one one of the first games I played on it, and let me say, it certainly did it... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Alex
Fantastic Gloomy Atmosphere - Deeply Impressed
I bought this game thinking it was a follow up release to STALKER clear sky which I also enjoyed. For the first few hours of play I was immensely impressed not only with the game... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Thraxas
Stalker SoC
Ensure that the latest updates are applied - long loading sequences but otherwise excellent. There are several possible endings. Read more
Published 18 months ago by alan d
worth buying
good game,but not as good as 'call of pripyat'.The traders don't have good enough bullet proof vests.although the radiation suit is good. Read more
Published 21 months ago by fluffy wiccan
One of the best games ever
What makes this game so great for me is the modding community that supports it. Dont let the word mod scare you, somebody else has done all the work for you and all you have to do... Read more
Published 22 months ago by D. A. Olinger
Stalker- Poor Man's Fallout?
I have thoroughly enjoyed Stalker so far, although I am not very deep in. The story is hard to grasp, but you get the basic idea that you are to kill a man named Strelok- which is... Read more
Published on 3 May 2010 by Mr. C. Stoker
Top 3 Game Ever
I will not write a big review but this game is SOOOOOO FRICKKKKKKEEEEENNNN AMAZING
Free roaming: Explore vast land and actual photo graphic locations including the real... Read more
Free roaming: Explore vast land and actual photo graphic locations including the real... Read more
Published on 26 April 2010 by Mr. Glen Badham
Stalker - Shadow of Chernobyl review
This is by far the most memorable and atmospheric game I've played - it's like nothing else. Made much better and less buggy by excellent mods that are out there (stalker complete... Read more
Published on 28 Mar 2010 by Eswash
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