STALKER

At long last, after numerous delays and mounting excitement, I’ve finally gotten my hands on S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2. What took me aback was the tweak in its title – something that shifted between its initial announcement and release date. Strangely enough, there wasn’t any official announcement or heads-up about this name alteration. Yet, it didn’t take long for a few of us keen-eyed gamers to notice Steam had updated the game’s title. However, I suspect many players, including myself, were oblivious to this name change until we started receiving release notifications.

Following the release of Stalker 2, some enthusiasts started doubting whether the advertised A-Life 2.0 AI system actually found its way into the finished product. Initially, this feature was highlighted on the game’s Steam page; however, it was mysteriously omitted from the description just before the launch.

GSC Game World, the developer behind Stalker 2, has clarified the status of the game’s highly anticipated AI system, A-Life 2.0. They have shared reasons for the removal of references to this system from the Steam page for Stalker 2 and why it appears to be experiencing issues at present.

In Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl, weapons play a crucial role in your adventure, serving as the primary method for enhancing your character’s status throughout the game. The game presents a challenging experience, requiring you to effectively manage your resources, Coupons, and weapons to maintain them in optimal condition as you explore the Zone. Unlike many games, you won’t earn XP; instead, you’ll need to acquire better equipment to level up, rather than developing skills through a tree or improving stats gradually over time.

Don’t listen to the haters: the Zone in STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl is a fun place!

The reception for Stalker 2’s release has been quite diverse, ranging from exceptionally positive critiques, such as ours, to extremely unfavorable ones. Despite some impressive reviews and intriguing aspects, the game has faced significant backlash due to technical glitches, storyline flaws, and most notably, a malfunctioning A-Life system that was heavily promoted prior to its launch. This problematic A-Life feature seems to be the main source of controversy among critics and players alike.