- March 6, 2024
- GSC Game World
- 4h median play time
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky
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About
"S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky is a single-player shooter game with striking visuals, set in the unstable Zone after a massive anomalous energy blowout. The Faction War has begun, forcing you to join a group and fight for territories and artifact fields or work as a mercenary for all factions. However, the game is known for its numerous bugs."









- The game features an impressively detailed environment with excellent graphics and lighting effects, creating a highly immersive atmosphere.
- The gameplay offers a complex interaction between the player and the game world, with many places to explore and a variety of characters to engage with.
- The addition of weapon and armor upgrades, as well as the faction mechanics, adds depth and replayability to the game.
- The game is plagued with bugs and crashes, which can significantly disrupt gameplay and lead to frustration.
- The story and character development are considered lackluster, with some players feeling disconnected from the main narrative.
- The game can be overly difficult, especially for casual gamers, with challenging combat and resource management that may deter some players.
- story59 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
The story in the game is often described as weak and convoluted, with many players feeling it lacks depth and engagement compared to its predecessors. While some appreciate the attempt to flesh out the narrative and the RPG elements, others find the linear progression and mission structure detract from the overall experience, leading to a sense of monotony. Despite its shortcomings, the game still offers entertaining moments and a captivating environment, though many agree it could benefit from a more compelling storyline.
“The creatures, the characters, the factions, the weather, the suspense—it's all there and begging for a good story to keep you busy and engaged in this remarkable world.”
“Clear Sky matches the mood and seems more like a flashback episode than a separate game, but I like how it fleshes out the storyline.”
“This tells the story leading up to the Shadow of Chernobyl game; it is the second of three releases that make what has for me been the best game trilogy ever made.”
“The story, for me, was convoluted.”
“Whereas in 'Call of Pripyat' I always had several missions to pursue at my own pace, basically making me feel like I was in control, 'Clear Sky' felt like I was just jumping through hoops.”
“Same as the others, okay for a while but the story goes nowhere and gets dull; it's fun for the first few hours, worth the few bucks I paid for it.”