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S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl

S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl

Release dateMar 23, 2007

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S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl is a first-person shooter with role-playing and survival elements, and the first game in the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. series. It is set in an open, hazardous area known as the Zone, based on the Chernobyl exclusion zone, where players explore wilderness, settlements, and military sites in search of valuable artifacts. Beyond combat against human factions and mutated creatures, players must contend with pockets of altered physics called anomalies, radiation, hunger, and bleeding, managing supplies and equipment to survive. A non-linear storyline offers multiple endings, and limited trading and dialogue with other characters shape the experience.

Role-playing (RPG)ShooterActionMultiplayerHorror

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About S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl

S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl is a first-person shooter with role-playing and survival elements, and the first game in the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. series. It is set in an open, hazardous area known as the Zone, based on the Chernobyl exclusion zone, where players explore wilderness, settlements, and military sites in search of valuable artifacts. Beyond combat against human factions and mutated creatures, players must contend with pockets of altered physics called anomalies, radiation, hunger, and bleeding, managing supplies and equipment to survive. A non-linear storyline offers multiple endings, and limited trading and dialogue with other characters shape the experience.

Game details

Release date

Mar 23, 2007

Developer

GSC Game World

Publisher

Deep Silver, GSC Game World, GSC World Publishing, THQ, cdp.pl

Platforms

Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One

Genres

Role-playing (RPG), Shooter

Themes

Action, Horror, Open world, Sandbox, Science fiction, Stealth, Survival

Game modes

Multiplayer, Single player

Player perspective

First person

Languages

Language	Audio	Interface	Subtitles
Chinese (Simplified)
Chinese (Traditional)
Czech
English
French
German

Age ratings

GRAC: 19+, PEGI: 16, USK: 18, ESRB: M, ACB: MA 15+, CLASS_IND: 16

Steam Deck Compatibility

N/A

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