S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl

I only recently learned about Stalker. Yes, yes, I learned about this game in 2014. When I turned it on, I saw one of the best screensavers I've ever seen in a game, partly because of ZIL, partly because of the graphics.

Then the game itself began. I was so pleased to hear these strange cries of bandits, listen to stalkers playing the guitar, and meet burnt-out UAZs and ZILs. The game kept me hooked for dozens of hours. It has a large, well-developed world, an exciting plot, funny characters, and an unforgettably gloomy atmosphere. Of the minuses, I can only note the graphics below the level of 2007 and the inconvenient interface.

Now I can proudly wait for Stalker 2.

In my opinion, this is the best product from developers from the CIS. The most atmospheric and unique game. It has everything that fans of the RPG and action genres need. Huge locations for their time, tons of weapons and armor, a huge number of different quests, different clans and types of mutants, an interesting, addictive plot and, most importantly, the unique atmosphere of the Exclusion Zone. And this is the main feature of the game. This is what distinguishes it from all other similar projects. I have never seen anything like this anywhere. Darkness, cold, fear and adrenaline - that’s what you feel as you explore every meter of the Chernobyl land saturated with death and radiation. Starting as a simple stalker without a past, who was transported on a “death truck” towards Cardona, yo… Read full

I'm a stalker fan myself, and I think this part is the best game in the entire series. It is clear that the developers made the game with their souls, which is why such a wonderful game came out. The graphics were simply excellent for that time. An interesting plot, a lot of hiding places and many different weapons - this is not all that can be listed from this game.

The game has a unique atmosphere of the Chernobyl zone, which draws the player in more and more, attracts and attracts him more and more. Locations also play a huge role, they are quite large and realistic, especially the Chernobyl nuclear power plant, sometimes you get the feeling that you have actually been there, in the “zone”.

When I found out about the books in the Stalker series, I immediately bought one, and I really l… Read full

For several years now since its release I have been replaying TC in the original and with mods I almost always find something new, I like it and enjoy it.

Considering that the game is not new, I will rate it based on graphics and various bugs (and they sometimes happen) approximately for that period.

And so let's begin...

The first thing I liked about the game was the graphics (I started playing immediately after the game came out) at that time it really seemed gorgeous to me, now having played games like DayZ I understand that The graphics aren’t great, but they don’t suck either, by today’s standards I would give it a solid 7/10, but since I rate it by the standards of that year, it’s a solid 10/10.

The second thing I liked was the realism of the shooting. I somehow looked through the game configs and became convinced that a lot of time and money was spent on the shooting physics. Now we are used to the fact that wherever you aim, you hit it … Read full

Great game. In 2007, it became the most striking example of success for the Ukrainian gaming industry. The plot, by today's standards, is far from a masterpiece, but its idea is clearly visible even today. Not to mention what an amazing world they came up with, albeit inspired by Roadside Picnic. Even despite the protracted development and the number of ports that Cyberpunk 2077 would envy, the game remains pleasing to the eye today. During the first launches and after I learned that the game was from my compatriots, this caused surprise and pride. We are waiting for C2.

In my opinion, the game has earned cult status, as they continue to play it and create modifications. One thing you can love about this product is the atmosphere of the former USSR. An excellent plot with different endings. The weapons feel powerful to everyone, each has its own potential. For this you can give 8.5 points.

The game is not very long in terms of plot, but this fact is dispelled by the fact that the game has 7 endings. The game is quite mysterious, but if some bug happens, you can get your pants wet. If you have not played stalker before, you will immediately feel that it is not possible to shoot in this game, but over time you will get used to it

"STALKER". Oh, how many memories are associated with this word, which initially meant dudes wandering through abandoned places and other forgotten places, after 2007 they forever became associated with the trilogy of games that were created in the post-Soviet space, and therefore became so atmospheric and great for people from the same post-Soviet space.

Now, shortly before the release of the second part, it’s time to write a review of the games that have already been released in this series. And now I’ll tell you about the first one, about “Shadow of Chernobyl”

Now, when it comes to this city, we don’t hesitate to remember this particular game, and we take such thoughts for granted, but initially Stalker was supposed to talk about a fictional man-made tragedy in Crimea, and only then did th… Read full

From my point of view, the very first part of the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. game series. is the best in terms of authenticity and uniqueness. It is the Shadow of Chernobyl series that is best developed, because there is neither an excessive number of shootings (and enemies as such), as was the case in the second part of Clear Sky, nor an obvious overkill with quests, as was the case in the third part of Call of Pripyat. In other words, Shadow of Chernobyl is the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. that carries the true spirit of the game. I can say differently: if instead of Shadow of Chernobyl, Clear Sky or even Call of Pripyat had been released first, the game would not have received such fame and popularity simply because the second and third parts are ordinary shooters, of which there are now hundreds. Personally, I'… Read full

Game legend. If you sit down to play, it gets addictive for about 2 hours (every time you start it). The atmosphere of that disaster at the nuclear power plant, that chaos. The game has a variety of weapons (even RPGs), armor, and of course those who will not let you get bored (mutants). And the first meeting with the Bloodsucker or the Controller can generally teach you all the delights of the Russian language (whoever understands understands). In general, "S.T.A.L.K.E.R: Shadow of Chernobyl" is a game from 2007, but it is still good.

A game for those who love swag and want and cannot get into the exclusion zone.

Good game, I've played it more than once. The game has seven endings, two true and five false. There are glitches with quests that can freeze, but this will not interfere with the progress of the game. There are a dime a dozen artifacts, but take them all to Sidorovich. In general, you can write a lot. 10 Sidorovichs out of 10

To date, the game does not shine with graphics, and some aspects of the controls seemed somewhat clumsy even at the time of release. But this is one of the games that can be forgiven for its incredible atmosphere.

The stalker's world is completely imbued with post-Soviet hopelessness with a touch of adventurism and an omnipresent taste of radiation. Here you don’t know what awaits you in the next drop, an artifact, a couple of mutants with a good appetite, or half a dozen bored thugs.

Stalker is not a perfect game, but that does not prevent it from being an excellent and original game.

Great game. In 2007, it became the most striking example of success for the Ukrainian gaming industry. The plot, by today's standards, is far from a masterpiece, but its idea is clearly visible even today. Not to mention what an amazing world they came up with, albeit inspired by Roadside Picnic. Even despite the protracted development and the number of ports that Cyberpunk 2077 would envy, the game remains pleasing to the eye today. During the first launches and after I learned that the game was from my compatriots, this caused surprise and pride. Waiting for C2

I really liked the game from Ukrainian developers, I played through it with great pleasure, yes, there were bugs, crashes sometimes, but if you close your eyes to this, the game perfectly conveys the atmosphere of post-apocalis. The gameplay, the plot,

are simply great. The interface, for me personally, seemed very convenient. I didn’t find any cons in this game, except for some minor bugs.

It’s amazing how Stalker has found itself in trends again, most likely due to the release of HoCh.

We all know very well about this game, and about its diversity in the wasteland of Chernobyl and nearby villages.

The graphics are impressive for their time and there is absolutely no point in comparing them with games of our time, because this is an artifact that has its own characteristics. Music is one of them.

The songs and melodies recorded live give me goosebumps every time. My favorites will still be “Dirge for the planet” and “Live to Forget”.

Remember how we wanted to participate in all groups? So stalker is open to absolutely any modifications and thanks for this to our wonderful GSC.

The game is a legend, I don’t dare describe its disadvantages.

Gat approves and recommends passing :)… Read full

And so about Stalker through the prism of time, on maximum difficulty, we can only say that it is a rather banal shooter, seemingly with a lot of possibilities, but with an even bigger bunch of bugs. Fortunately, there are no ways to catch a softlock, and the game can be fixed with an amateur pack of “unofficial patches.”

A huge complaint about weapons, especially at the beginning of the game, as if the guns did not have a muzzle, but a hollow. Bullets fly anywhere but the center of the crosshair 80% of the time. When in almost every other shooter, the mandatory rule for the first bullet is to fly exactly in the center. If you take a Kalash now, you’ll shoot better than a stalker who’s been in the zone after a shell shock. The general situation is taken away by the atmosphere of “post-Sovi… Read full

Stalker is a game with untapped potential, a lot of bugs and shortcomings

for example, most of the cut scenes started in the wrong order for me, which is why I didn’t understand the plot, only the ending

But it still catches you with its atmosphere and the amazing artificial intelligence of the enemies

But how For me, the stalker is revealed in all its glory only in the call of Pripyat (and in mods)

An excellent game from my childhood, I played it many times myself. Of course there are some bugs and shortcomings, but the game is very good with its atmosphere

Stalker is Stalker. It seems to me that everyone knows about her. By the way, they played too. It's atmospheric, it's interesting, it's moderately scary, it's good. The only thing is that now, in 2023, the game is really outdated, but the fans are not asleep and are saving and resuscitating such a wonderful game.

Community is a separate article, actually. A bunch of mods for every taste, some will tell you a separate story, some will make graphics better than in the trailer for Stalker 2. In a word, I recommend it, a childhood game, a cult one for the CIS.