Underplayed Gems

S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat (2010)

S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat cover
Developer
GSC Game World
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, RPG
Rating
4.8 of 5, 31,368 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 20 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A slow-burning, oppressive trek through a radioactive wasteland where every shadow could kill you and every resource is precious.

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What players say

Players say this is the most polished entry in the original trilogy, with the best gunplay and economy balance. However, many find the main story too short, and some feel it loses the raw immersion of the first game. A common technical complaint is stuttering on modern hardware.

Screenshots

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