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

S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl
Steam Deck Unsupported Windows ESRB · Mature 17+
Very Positive · 95% of 37,891
DeveloperGSC Game World
Metacritic 82
GenreAction
Price verdict · US updated 4 days ago
Why this verdict
Player reviews 95% positive of 37,891
Metacritic 82
Quality score 92/100

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Time to beat. Main story: 17.4 h. Rushed: 6 h. Completionist: 41 h. Price per hour: $1.15

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About this game

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S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl tells a story about survival in the Zone – a very dangerous place, where you fear not only the radiation, anomalies and deadly creatures, but other S.T.A.L.K.E.R.s, who have their own goals and wishes.

The Zone, a place full of unfathomable wonders and sinister threats – former exclusion territory near the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant. This most dangerous place on Earth became even more mysterious after an obscure accident in 2006. Anomalies with precious artifacts, starving mutants and greedy thugs have flooded these lands along with stalkers searching for a new life and ways to get rich… Feel as one of them in S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl!

SEARCHING


To survive, a true stalker must not stop his search. Valuable trophies, equipment and supplies, new friends, shortcuts or answers to the grimmest riddles of these lands are what give a chance not to perish. So prepare for a foray to find your fate in the Center of the Zone, the most protected place from unwanted guests.

HAZARD


The path of a stalker to his goal is never a walk in the park. A treacherous anomaly, able to mash even the most experienced fighter, the stray of ravenous mutants or jarring betrayal – any of these things can cost your life. Get ready to check your skills and gumption, enduring the superior numbers of rivals and mutants. Stay alert even when you are alone – here at the Zone, everything is rarely what it seems at first glance.

DESOLATION


These desolate lands of eternal autumn are full of hundreds of vagabonds. Though, the stalker is always on his own, facing dangers that are often unseen. Listen carefully, calculate every step and trust no one but yourself and Geiger counter. Only intuition combined with mastery and ice-cold guts can save a free stalker from being Lost to the Zone.

Game Features:

  • A mix of action, horror, survival, and RPG elements in a dark Eastern European sci-fiction setting.
  • The unique atmosphere of loneliness in a dangerous place where time has stopped forever.
  • Locations transferred to the game from the real Chornobyl Exclusion Zone: Pripyat, ChNPP, and many others.
  • Smart AI of opponents and NPCs who live their own lives and are capable of reacting to changes.
  • A non-linear story in which your choices lead to one of many endings.
  • Dynamic changes in the day-night cycle and weather conditions that affect the gameplay.
  • Multiplayer modes with up to 32 players on one map.

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S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl price history and current deals

S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl for PC currently sells from $19.99 at authorized stores.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl reviews, playtime, and age rating

37,891 people have reviewed S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl. 95% are positive. Steam calls that Very Positive. The main story runs about 17.4 h, and everything in it about 41 h. Players timed that, not me. ESRB rates it Mature 17+, flagged for Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Strong Language, Use of Alcohol.

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Which stores list S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl?
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl is tracked at Steam. This section lists authorized stores and links to their store pages.
Where can I buy S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl cheap?
From $19.99 at Steam right now.
Is S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl worth playing?
37,891 people have reviewed S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl. 95% are positive. Steam calls that Very Positive.
How long does S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl take to beat?
Players put the main story around 17.4 h, and a full completion around 41 h. Their times, not my guesses.
What age rating does S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl have?
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl is rated Brazil 14+, ESRB Mature 17+, Indonesia 18+, Germany (Steam rating) 16+ across boards. The ESRB rating flags Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Strong Language, Use of Alcohol.

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Can I play S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl on GeForce NOW?
Yes. S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl is on Nvidia's public GeForce NOW list as playable, so you can stream it from Nvidia's servers with a copy you already own on Steam.
Scores
Metacritic 82
Steam reviews Very Positive · 95%
95% positive of 37,891
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Tech
Steam DeckUnsupported
SteamOSNot supported
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Requirements
System requirements platform
Minimum
  • Supported OS: Microsoft® Windows® XP(Service Pack 2)/Microsoft® Windows® 2000 SP4
  • Processor: Intel Pentium 4 2.0 Ghz / AMD XP 2200+
  • Graphics: 128 MB DirectX® 8.0 compatible card / nVIDIA® GeForce™ 5700 / ATI Radeon® 9600
  • Memory: 512 MB RAM
  • Sound: DirectX® 9.0 compatible sound card
  • Hard Drive: 6 GB free hard disc space
Recommended
  • Supported OS: Microsoft® Windows® XP/Vista (SP1)
  • Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E6400 / AMD 64 X2 4200+
  • Graphics: 256 MB DirectX® 9.0c compatible card* / nVIDIA® GeForce™ 8800 GT / ATI Radeon® HD 2900 XT
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Sound: DirectX® 9.0 compatible sound card
  • Hard Drive: 10 GB free hard disc space
Facts
DeveloperGSC Game World
PublisherGSC Game World
GenresAction · RPG
ModesSingle-player · Multi-player
Steam features
CloudFamily Sharing
Ratings
Brazil14+

Violência

ESRBMature 17+

Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Strong Language, Use of Alcohol

Indonesia18+

Kekerasan, Horor, Interaksi Daring

Germany (Steam rating)16+

Drastische Gewalt

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