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S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl ratings

36 Ratings ranked from best to worst, green to good grades, red to bad, Average rating: 3.8/5
10/10 Vandal
5/5 TechPowerUp
9/10 GamingBolt
9/10 Pizza Fria
9/10 Beyond Gaming
87/100 Generación Xbox
8/10 GameReactor
8/10 Shacknews
4/5 Windows Central
4/5 NME
8/10 Areajugones
8/10 XBoxEra
8/10 GamersGlobal
4/5 TheXboxHub
4/5 Absolute Geeks
8/10 ActuGaming
80/100 GamerClick
8/10 Game-eXperience.it
75/100 JVFrance
74/100 COGconnected
7/10 PCGames
7/10 Checkpoint Gaming
7/10 GameSpace
7/10 Niche Gamer
13/20 JeuxActu.com
63/100 Games.ch
3/5 GamesRadar
6/10 Press Start
3/5 EuroGamer.fr
6/10 Well Played
6/10 Nintendo-Town
5/10 Numerama
5/10 GameWatcher
5/10 The Gaming Outsider
Preview or review without rating: Tweakers, ComputerBase, DigitalTrends, GamesWelt, wccftech, GodIsAGeek, GameStar, Multiplayer.it, HardwareZone, GeekCulture, Vida Extra

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Vandal
[10/10] reviewed at 20/11/2024 - STALKER 2 - Análisis...[read the full review on Vandal]
5
5

TechPowerUp
[5/5] reviewed at 21/11/2024 - Test STALKER 2 Performance Benchmark - 35 GPUs Tested...[read the full review on TechPowerUp]
9
10

Pizza Fria
A beautiful and hostile world that deserves to be explored
The combat and survival mechanics create perfectly balanced action and tension.
The plot has some very nice points and has a good length.
Anomalies add an interesting layer and strategy to the game.
Good amount of weapons to use and customize
Some very annoying and persistent bugs can decrease the enjoyment.
Some missions may fail and become impossible to complete due to a few errors in the game.
[9/10] reviewed at 20/12/2024 - S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl | Review...[read the full review on Pizza Fria]
8
10

GameReactor
The Zone is an incredible game world
immersive elements are very well-tuned
face models and visuals are very strong
gunplay is a lot of fun
Performance issues and visual bugs
strange enemy AI
weak protagonist
so-so voice acting in places.
[8/10] reviewed at 20/11/2024 - S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl...[read the full review on GameReactor]
[9/10] reviewed at 17/11/2025 - S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl (PS5)...[read the full review on GameReactor]
9
10

GamingBolt
An engrossing, well-told story
Well-implemented choice-and-consequence mechanics
A strong vision that's uncompromisingly executed
Highly reactive emergent gameplay makes the open world feel alive, unpredictable, andimmersive
Punishing but rewarding difficulty
Exploration feels simultaneously terrifyingly risky and potentially rewarding
Places a strong emphasis on player agency
Looks absolutely gorgeous.
Occasionally rough voice acting
Some significant technical issues at launch.
[9/10] reviewed at 20/11/2024 - Test S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl ? Anomaly Sighted...[read the full review on GamingBolt]
[9/10] reviewed at 18/11/2025 - Test S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl PS5 ? Haptic Radiation...[read the full review on GamingBolt]
9
10

Beyond Gaming
A frame that intimidates and intrigues
Very stimulating, but also rewarding
Now, it works much better than during the initial release.
Frustration often lurks in the Zone.
[9/10] reviewed at 05/12/2025 - Review: S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl...[read the full review on Beyond Gaming]
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Generación Xbox
May it be tough and realistic in the most dangerous place on earth.
Graphically, it has absolutely brilliant moments.
The gameplay dynamics are addictive and push you to explore the open world.
The setup is unbeatable in terms of technical and artistic aspects.
Some bugs characteristic of open-world RPGs
NPCs lose in short distances.
The story sometimes loses its impact due to its length.
[87/100] reviewed at 20/11/2024 - Análisis de STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl ? Brutal, realista y único...[read the full review on Generación Xbox]
8
10

Shacknews
The Zone is a gorgeous and dangerous location
Incredibly atmospheric, super intense with its visuals and audio
Open world is great to explore, always exciting finding new gear
Great weather and environmental effects
Gunplay can be quite rewarding
Traversal can get tedious on return trips (especially with no auto-walk)
Not a lot of systems to engage with and the ones present lack depth
Inventory management is a bit clumsy
Loading times can be pretty long, even on an NVMe
[8/10] reviewed at 01/01/1970 - S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl review: I would walk 500 miles...[read the full review on Shacknews]
4
5

Windows Central
Hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that pulls you in like nothing else
Intense and dynamic moment-to-moment gameplay, reactive open world full of secrets to find
Enjoyable story with interesting choices, branching paths
Amazing audio/visual presentation, solid overall performance
Enemies are a little spongey, and several scripted encounters with mutants feel cheap
Some strange bugs with enemy spawns can cause frustration
Notable performance issues that are relatively uncommon, but nevertheless grating
[4/5] reviewed at 20/11/2024 - STALKER 2 is hardly a perfect game, but The Zone still captivates me like no other open world can...[read the full review on Windows Central]
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5

NME
Impeccable open-world ambience
A gripping story led by memorable personalities
Eye-popping visual design and lifelike cutscenes
It?s janky like the old games and has its fair share of bugs
The gunplay lacks impact and could do with some iteration
[4/5] reviewed at 20/11/2024 - Test ?Stalker 2: Heart Of Chornobyl': an apocalyptic thriller you won't want to put down...[read the full review on NME]
8
10

Areajugones
Unbeatable atmosphere
Freedom of exploration
Anomaly detection system
Branching narrative
Dynamic ecosystem
Satisfying fight
A few annoying fps drops
Limited stock management
Somewhat confusing mission system
[8/10] reviewed at 20/11/2024 - Análisis de S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl - La ambición se encuentra con la tradición...[read the full review on Areajugones]
8
10

XBoxEra
Fantastic shooting mechanics
Story hit me hard
One hell of a miserable yet happy vibe
A few stunning locales
Mediocre to poor performance on Series X in performance mode
Mutants are bullet sponges
[8/10] reviewed at 20/11/2024 - Test STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl |...[read the full review on XBoxEra]
8
10

GamersGlobal
[8/10] reviewed at 20/11/2024 - Test+: Stalker 2...[read the full review on GamersGlobal]
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TheXboxHub
A brilliant open world
Sounds stunning
Missions galore
Loads of bugs
A lack of polish
[4/5] reviewed at 20/11/2024 - Test S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl...[read the full review on TheXboxHub]
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Absolute Geeks
[4/5] reviewed at 21/11/2024 - Test S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl: a triumphant return to the zone (despite the bugs)...[read the full review on Absolute Geeks]
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ActuGaming
[8/10] reviewed at 27/11/2024 - Test STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl ? Un monde ouvert unique et captivant, malgré quelques anomalies...[read the full review on ActuGaming]
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GamerClick
[80/100] reviewed at 11/01/2025 - STALKER 2 Hearts of Chornobyl...[read the full review on GamerClick]
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10

Game-eXperience.it
[8/10] reviewed at 03/12/2025 - S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl PS5, la recensione...[read the full review on Game-eXperience.it]
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100

JVFrance
The unique and oppressive atmosphere, faithful to the DNA of the series
A more stable PS5 version thanks to the numerous post-launch patches.
Successful exploitation of the DualSense
Semi-open structure allowing a great deal of freedom in approach
Bugs and technical issues still present at times.
Occasional framerate drops in the most crowded areas
AI sometimes inconsistent or unpredictable
Non-ergonomic interface and menus with the controller
Unequal visual realization depending on the environments
[75/100] reviewed at 29/12/2025 - TEST S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl : La Zone s'étend à la PS5...[read the full review on JVFrance]
74
100

COGconnected
Impressive open world
Lots of freedom
Very challenging
Interesting story
Very challenging
Lots of bugs
Can be frustrating and opaque
Bland writing and acting
[74/100] reviewed at 21/11/2024 - Test S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Heart of Chornobyl ? Get in the Zone...[read the full review on COGconnected]
7
10

PCGames
[7/10] reviewed at 20/11/2024 - Stalker 2 landet im Test irgendwo zwischen "Einfach nur WOW" und "Super-GAU"...[read the full review on PCGames]
7
10

Checkpoint Gaming
Captivating and immersive survival
Vivid, dynamic weather and world
Choices lead to emergent gameplay
Sharp and precise combat
Bugs and crashes abound
Clunky controls and UI
Distracting and stiff characters
Needs a few more patches
[7/10] reviewed at 20/11/2024 - Test STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl ? A true anomaly...[read the full review on Checkpoint Gaming]
7
10

GameSpace
Big, atmospheric, and incredibly detailed world
Filled with events from the main story
Some side quests are really interesting
Realistic shooting mechanics
Optimization and technical polish are unacceptably low
AI does not live up to expectations
Substantial balance issues, mechanics problems, and game system fumbles
Story is not the strong point
[7/10] reviewed at 10/12/2024 - Test S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl PC: A Long-Awaited Game that Needed More Time...[read the full review on GameSpace]
7
10

Niche Gamer
Fantastic exploration and highly detailed environments
Solid gunplay and immersive survival mechanics
Great story that ties nicely into the previous games
Performance issues and bugs are still present
Difficulty settings are a little inconsistent
The reputation system doesn't seem very deep
[7/10] reviewed at 09/02/2025 - Test S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl...[read the full review on Niche Gamer]
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JeuxActu.com
Atomic atmosphere of the Zone Purely survivalist approach Smarter combat than average Interesting survival mechanics Harsh and hostile open world Ukrainian voiceover: perfect for immersion Long lifespan (between 30 and 40 hours straight)
Bugs everywhere (visual, audio, textures, collision, ragdoll, freezes, crashes) The graphical downgrade is severe Gunplay is incredibly sluggish Not very smart AI An interface from another era Stiff animations NPCs are very stiff Rarely exciting missions Lack of rhythm I hope you enjoy walking
[13/20] reviewed at 20/11/2024 - Test STALKER 2 : un jeu buggué, downgradé et ankylosé...[read the full review on JeuxActu.com]
63
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Games.ch
Many good ideas and typical elements of the series.
Borrowing rights for very complex role-playing games
Large relatively open gaming world
Neat graphics and stunning loading animations.
Good quest structure with many decisions and often different solution options.
Poor AI and bad game balance
Excessively detailed RPG systems
Several graphical errors (although mostly of negligible nature)
Too many boring races
Low feedback on the hits.
High overall bug density
Moderate history
[63/100] reviewed at 20/11/2024 - Test S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl - Test /...[read the full review on Games.ch]
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GamesRadar
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Gunfights are phenomenal
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The Zone is an atmospheric, one-of-a-kind open world
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Very challenging, making this perfect for anyone who likes their survival games with grit
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Riddled with bugs that range from immersion-busting to game-breaking
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Weapons and gear degrade too quickly, making it hard to stick with your favorites
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English voice acting is a little inconsistent in quality
[3/5] reviewed at 20/11/2024 - Test Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl: "The best but most broken game I've played all year"...[read the full review on GamesRadar]
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Press Start
A tremendous sense of place
Great blend of survival and immersive-sim sensibilities
Feels unoptimised for console
Some systems, such as inventory, feel designed without controllers in mind
So many disappointing performance hang-ups
[6/10] reviewed at 20/11/2024 - Test S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl-In-Progress ? Zoned Out...[read the full review on Press Start]
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EuroGamer.fr
[3/5] reviewed at 22/11/2024 - Test Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl - a vast wasteland of jank and jeopardy...[read the full review on EuroGamer.fr]
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Well Played
An iterative sequel that welcomes returning players with open arms
Emergent roleplaying sandbox that effectively transports players? imagination
World-building raises the bar for the series
English voice acting is entertaining even when it is sometimes not great
The Zone remains an iconic world to inhabit
The bug zone
The same systems relied upon for immersive survival are tuned for frustration
AI breaks too often to be properly adversarial
Mutants are overused, repetitive, and lack previous games? fright factor
[6/10] reviewed at 02/12/2024 - Test S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl...[read the full review on Well Played]
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Nintendo-Town
Une aventure intéressante
Un environnement sombre
Une bande-son correcte
Jeu en français
Une maniabilité abrupte
L?obligation de sauvegarder souvent
[6/10] reviewed at 05/12/2024 - S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chornobyl (Nintendo Switch) ? Le test...[read the full review on Nintendo-Town]
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10

Numerama
Real survival
A real work on the atmosphere
The permanent miracle
A technical debt to erase
A laughable AI
Not fun at all
[5/10] reviewed at 21/11/2024 - Stalker 2 n'est que souffrance, mais il faut le défendre...[read the full review on Numerama]
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10

GameWatcher
Top-notch cutscene work
A beautifully realized world that?s utterly unforgiving
No half-baked RPG progression nor pointless grinds
Gunplay feels weighty and realistic in the right ways
Side quests are generally intriguing and worth your time
The main plot and the surrounding mythology are compelling
It?s hard to care about Skif and his role in the story
The back half of the main quest becomes a bit of a slog to play through
Factions and artifacts feel like an afterthought
Outdated animations and NPC behaviour undo much of the immersion
Some enemies are bullet sponges that don?t fit in with the rest of the game
Constant audio problems affecting both dialogues and sound effects
Unavoidable shader compilation step every time you open the game
General instability that can result in corrupted saves
Stuttering and FPS drops that feel random and aren?t tied to PC specs
[/] reviewed at 20/11/2024 - Test Stalker 2 in Progress...[read the full review on GameWatcher]
[5/10] reviewed at 22/11/2024 - Test S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2...[read the full review on GameWatcher]
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The Gaming Outsider
Guns
Atmosphere
Resource Abundance
Non-Threatening Human Enemies
Forgettable Characters
[5/10] reviewed at 31/12/2025 - Test S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl | PS5...[read the full review on The Gaming Outsider]
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Tweakers
[/] reviewed at 09/06/2024 - Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl - Sfeervol maar ook een beetje ouderwets...[read the full review on Tweakers]
[/] reviewed at 04/12/2024 - Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl - Spannend avontuur in net wat te oud jasje...[read the full review on Tweakers]
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ComputerBase
[/] reviewed at 20/11/2024 - Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl im Test: Benchmarks im GPU- und im CPU-Limit...[read the full review on ComputerBase]
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DigitalTrends
Exclusion Zone is still a unique setting
Great weapon variety
Performance issues galore
Full of bugs
Plodding, bloated campaign
Rehashed features
[/] reviewed at 20/11/2024 - Test Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl: ambitious, but still a work in progress...[read the full review on DigitalTrends]
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GamesWelt
Quality opponent AI
visually stunning environments
many survival items
challenging level
Smooth performance
all available scaling models
a lot of atmosphere
an extremely detailed gaming world
Challenging fights
Exploration is very fun.
beautiful changes in weather and time of day
Many decisions with direct consequences
The shooting game could be a bit more engaging.
Often a monotonous soundtrack without German dubbing.
a lot of inventory and interface DIY
Colorless characters
The story only starts slowly.
still a few bugs
Outdated game design
The repair costs are significantly too high.
[/] reviewed at 20/11/2024 - S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 - Heart of Chornobyl - Test: Die Spielwelt ist der Star des Sequels...[read the full review on GamesWelt]
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wccftech
[/] reviewed at 20/11/2024 - Test STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl in Progress ? The Anomaly Never Changes...[read the full review on wccftech]
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GodIsAGeek
[/] reviewed at 20/11/2024 - Test Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl-in-progress...[read the full review on GodIsAGeek]
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GameStar
[/] reviewed at 20/11/2024 - Galerie: Stalker 2: Ausgewählte Bugs aus unserer Testversion...[read the full review on GameStar]
[/] reviewed at 20/11/2024 - Video: Stalker 2 macht uns fertig, denn im Test war die Version noch total verbuggt...[read the full review on GameStar]
[/] reviewed at 20/11/2024 - Plus - Test: Stalker 2 Test - Der Open-World-Shooter ist jetzt, aber hätte so niemals erscheinen dürfen...[read the full review on GameStar]
[/] reviewed at 22/11/2024 - News: Stalker 2 - Wann kommt unsere finale Test-Wertung?...[read the full review on GameStar]
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Multiplayer.it
The exchanges of gunfire appear to be real.
The area is dangerous, but you will often find yourself speechless.
Partly dynamic and often unpredictable narrative structure
Everything is not perfect and bugs will manifest from time to time.
The plot is less intense than in the first games of the series.
This glow on the screen during the nighttime hours did not convince us at all.
[/] reviewed at 20/11/2024 - S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl: la recensione di un ritorno tanto inaspettato quanto vincente...[read the full review on Multiplayer.it]
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HardwareZone
[/] reviewed at 26/11/2024 - Test Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl (PC): Flawed, haunting, and utterly compelling...[read the full review on HardwareZone]
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GeekCulture
[/] reviewed at 02/12/2024 - Test S.T.A.L.K.E.R 2: Heart of Chornobyl ?...[read the full review on GeekCulture]
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Vida Extra
The graphics are great and its atmosphere is incredible.
His world invites exploration and captures you without you even realizing it.
Shootings against other humans are very stimulating.
The shooting game and team progression are very satisfying.
Technical issues related to performance, sound, and progression
Design decisions: menus, PDAs, animations, mutants...
Everything related to AI needs improvements and corrections.
[/] reviewed at 14/12/2024 - Este apocalipsis nuclear casi acaba conmigo, pero volvería a enfrentarlo. Análisis definitivo de S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl...[read the full review on Vida Extra]

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