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S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl
Released On: Nov 20, 2024
73
7.6
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Metascore
Mixed or Average Based on 71 Critic Reviews
73
56% Positive
40 Reviews
40 Reviews
41% Mixed
29 Reviews
29 Reviews
3% Negative
2 Reviews
2 Reviews
Metascore
Mixed or Average Based on 71 Critic Reviews
73
56% Positive
40 Reviews
40 Reviews
41% Mixed
29 Reviews
29 Reviews
3% Negative
2 Reviews
2 Reviews
Nov 20, 2024
Stalker 2 is nothing short of a miracle. Developed by Ukrainian studio GSC Game World over the course of seven years amid a pandemic and a war -- among many other challenges -- Stalker 2 is a labor of love and the best type of sequel one could hope for. While many long-running franchises have strayed from their roots in an (often misguided) attempt to appeal to as many players as possible, Stalker 2 knows its core audience well and delivers exactly the type of game we were hoping for.
Feb 7, 2025
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl is a unique gameplay experience in which stress is part of the fun. While a multitude of bugs and other issues stand in its way, the game’s appeal is strong enough to overcome these shortcomings. While difficult to understand for newcomers, the story is a perfect culmination of the series and the ultimate love letter to its fans.
User Score
Generally Favorable Based on 2,534 User Ratings
7.6
70% Positive
1784 Ratings
1784 Ratings
11% Mixed
278 Ratings
278 Ratings
19% Negative
472 Ratings
472 Ratings
User Score
Generally Favorable Based on 2,534 User Ratings
7.6
70% Positive
1784 Ratings
1784 Ratings
11% Mixed
278 Ratings
278 Ratings
19% Negative
472 Ratings
472 Ratings
Dec 1, 2025
One of the best. If u like tactical shooters were u can peak and aim or put an side laser on your weapon hold it sideways and be Able to peak and find an night Googles u can go out in the dark and hunt silence style. Its a blast. Feels like your walkin in an escape from tarkov open world. Its one of the best there ia play it slow explore and u will have a such a good time
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PC Nov 28, 2025
Thia is probably one of my favorite FPS. I didn't had the chance to play on launch. I didnt experience any bug or else. The immersion is there and really unique. A Life is there too f* the toxic reviews. The only thing that triggered me wassome anomaly that OS you while you were fighting an intense fight.
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PC Nov 25, 2024
And yes, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 needs to improve and if you're not that specific type of player we mentioned above, you'd probably better wait a few weeks to give the studio time to fix certain bugs, but despite everything, our experience in The Zone, with its inhabitants, its dangers and even its glitches has been very special and, at least the person writing this, would like to see more games of this type that become cult games over time, with their errors, glitches and room for improvement than the umpteenth AAAA adventure or cookie-cutter multiplayer game, something too common these days.
Nov 20, 2024
Bugs and performance issues aside, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl is an excellent game. Despite all the hurdles, GSC Game World has matched and exceeded expectations with this dystopian shooter. An addictive game world, satisfying and challenging gunplay, combined with plenty of characters that bring the Zone to life makes the whole package an experience I won't soon be forgetting.
Nov 20, 2024
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl is a unique experience in the modern video game landscape that deserves to be commended. GSC Game World's FPS offers total immersion in a fascinating post-apocalyptic universe, a survivalist vision that is (too) rare in video games and an unparalleled atmosphere. Unfortunately, it also suffers from several problems that prevent it from achieving excellence, starting with its technical delay, its improvable AI and its story that struggles to assert itself. Stalker 2 will appeal above all to fans of the genre who will be able to ignore all its mistakes.
Nov 20, 2024
Stalker 2 could be a great game in a few years, but what's presented at launch is a technical mess that doesn't capitalise on its best ideas. Compelling side stories and a brilliant setting do a lot of the heavy lifting, but at launch Stalker 2 isn't an adventure we'd fully recommend embarking on.
Nov 30, 2025
Pale imitation in compared to the first game .Still riddled with bugs, enemies shooting through walls , boring fetch quests .
The game has no scaling to gameplay difficulty, it requires you to be all seeing all knowing from the start, I personally don't have time to waste on learning all of the game hidden gameplay systems.
All in all I don't recommend wasting any time on this game.
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PC Summary It’s a unique blend of FPS, immersive sim and horror with a really thick atmosphere. One of the biggest open-worlds to date is yours to explore — along with an epic branching story with multiple endings. Your choices will influence both short-term consequences and global outcomes.
Platforms:
- PC
- Xbox Series X
- PlayStation 5
Initial Release Date: Nov 20, 2024
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- GSC Game World
Publisher: GSC Game World
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