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Review: Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl Shows Promise, Lacks Polish
- Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl is a first-person shooter set in a universe where the Chornobyl disaster wasn’t an isolated incident.
- There’s a significant emphasis on vulnerability, where a single mistake often results in another tick on an ever-increasing death counter.
- The issue with Stalker 2’s combat system is enemies frequently swing between extremes: laughable incompetence or pinpoint accuracy.
- Armor and weapons are subject to a durability system, gradually deteriorating with use or when damaged.
- The open world of Stalker 2 feels massive, amplified in scale by the absence of vehicles or traditional fast travel.
- Aside from a horde of enemies spawning out of thin air, there are no memorable moments that make the Zone feel alive.
- Despite the game's significant technical and performance issues, the allure of the Zone and the intrigue of the narrative drove the player forward.
- Overall, the English voice acting is generally lackluster for several main characters.
- Stalker 2 is an experience that is as frustrating as it is engaging, with a combination of atmosphere, world-building, and challenge that earned a fiercely loyal fanbase.
- It's a matter of waiting to see whether GSC Game World can iron out its issues and unlock the true potential of a remarkable foundation.
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