STALKER 2 offers a fantastic atmosphere and realistic shooting mechanics that will undoubtedly appeal to fans of the series and newcomers alike. My experience was largely enjoyable, and I truly appreciated the immersive world and engaging gameplay.

However, I must highlight a critical issue that seriously impacted my enjoyment. Near the end of the game, I encountered a game-breaking bug where a key NPC died during one of the final missions. This rendered the game impossible to complete without resorting to console commands. While I do plan to use them to finish my playthrough, it’s disappointing that the game can put players in such a frustrating situation.

Because of this, I’d recommend holding off on purchasing STALKER 2 until the developers release updates to address these kinds of problems. Once polished, this game has the potential to be a masterpiece. Despite the issues, I had a great time overall and would recommend it to players who enjoy realistic shooting mechanics and a richly atmospheric experience.

STALKER 2 offers a fantastic atmosphere and realistic shooting mechanics that will undoubtedly appeal to fans of the series and newcomers alike. My experience was largely enjoyable, and I truly appreciated the immersive world and engaging gameplay. However, I must highlight a critical issue that seriously impacted my enjoyment. Near the end of the game, I encountered a game-breaking bug where a key NPC died during one of the final missions. This rendered the game impossible to complete without resorting to console commands. While I do plan to use them to finish my playthrough, it’s disappointing that the game can put players in such a frustrating situation. Because of this, I’d recommend holding off on purchasing STALKER 2 until the developers release updates to address these kinds of problems. Once polished, this game has the potential to be a masterpiece. Despite the issues, I had a great time overall and would recommend it to players who enjoy realistic shooting mechanics and a richly atmospheric experience.