บทวิจารณ์ล่าสุดโดย Zedd

A decent DLC that gives you new shark evolutions, new bosses, a new location, and around 5–7 hours of gameplay.

But seriously, who came up with the towers? Honestly, not the best gameplay decision—it’s just boring and takes way too long to destroy them. And on the technical side, the game crashes a lot. There were crashes in the base game too, but in this DLC, they happen even more often—especially when simply opening the map, which can randomly cause the game to crash.

I give the base game an 8/10, but the DLC gets a 7/10.
In total, completing both the main game and DLC to 100% took me 24 hours.

You've got jaws, rage, and a license to chow down.
And everyone else? Just floating meat with screams!

This is a crazy, fun action-RPG where you take on the role of a bull shark, bringing justice to the local waters and avenging those who wronged your kind.

I remember playing something similar when I was a kid—maybe even a game based on Jaws (though I might be mistaken). It feels like this game was also inspired by that classic movie series, but with a heavy dose of comedy. The whole story is presented as a parody of a documentary show, narrated by comedian Chris Parnell, whose sarcastic voiceover adds even more flavor to the chaos.

It’s an open-world experience where, alongside following the main story, you get to snack on unsuspecting swimmers while leveling up your shark. The progression system is based on mutations—starting as an ordinary bull shark, you eventually evolve into a full-blown Megalodon, and with the DLC, even a freaking atomic hammerhead. There are plenty of enemies, including boss fights, all wrapped up in absurdity, dark humor, and witty commentary from the narrator.

Visually, the game looks great—the world is vibrant, underwater environments are detailed, and the soundtrack fits the theme perfectly. It’s the kind of game that lets you shut off your brain and just enjoy the ridiculousness.

But technically, it's got its issues. During intense fights, FPS drops can be brutal, and sometimes the game just crashes out of nowhere. The DLC adds a new area, but it's even buggier, with frequent crashes, especially when opening the map.

If you go for 100% completion with all evolutions, including the DLC, it'll take around 24 hours.

Final Score: 8/10. A fantastic, over-the-top game with great humor—if you can overlook the technical hiccups.

This game truly impressed me!

I have a unique history with the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. series. As a kid, I played "Shadow of Chernobyl" and "Call of Pripyat," but I never finished them. Back then, they didn’t quite click for me, even though they were undeniably iconic games of their time, with the Zone's atmosphere captivating many players.

It wasn’t until the summer of 2024 that I fully immersed myself in the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. universe. I played all three games back-to-back, and I have to say, my favorite was "Call of Pripyat."

Then, just three months later, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 was released! Unlike longtime fans, I didn’t have to endure years of waiting. Honestly, this new installment surprised and delighted me in so many ways.

Here’s what I loved most:

- Visuals and Graphics
Absolutely top-notch! The lighting, effects, and incredibly detailed textures are a feast for the eyes. Every corner of the Zone feels alive and realistic. The animations are stunning – even something as simple as reloading a weapon is beautifully crafted. I have zero complaints about the visuals.

- Soundtracks and Music
The music in this game is perfect for the setting, adding depth to the atmosphere. The only thing I missed was the ability to listen to the in-game radio while on the move, like in Fallout’s Pip-Boy. Still, the selection of tracks is fantastic. The artists featured on the radio were so good that I added many of their songs to my playlist. By the way, there’s already an official Spotify playlist with the game’s music, which makes things even easier.

- Story and Quests
You might think they’ve run out of fresh ideas for this universe, but trust me, they haven’t. Without spoiling anything, I’ll say that the plot feels much more global this time around, especially when it comes to the endings. From what I’ve gathered, there are five different endings, and I believe I went for the "right" one – at least from my perspective. There’s no purely "good" or "bad" ending; it all depends on how you view the Zone. The dynamic between factions like Freedom and Duty is explored even deeper here.

As for side quests, there aren’t a ton, but the ones that are there are genuinely interesting. Plus, your experience with them can vary depending on which faction you align with during the story.

- Atmosphere
The game absolutely nails the dark, tense vibe that the series is known for. It keeps you on edge, surprises you, and sometimes outright terrifies you. This signature atmosphere is as strong as ever in S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2.

- Gameplay
This is where opinions among players are a bit divided. At its core, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 feels very much like the previous games – the gameplay mechanics are nearly identical. Some players might have wanted more innovations, but for me, everything works just fine. They stuck to their tried-and-true formula and added a few improvements on top of it, which I think was the right call.

- The Downsides
The game has inherited some of the same issues that plagued its predecessors. Quest-related bugs occasionally occur – not often, but they do happen. A few times, quests broke, and I had to reload an earlier save. These issues became more frequent in the second half of the game, though only one bug was truly critical for me. For example, I couldn’t enter a bar because an injured stalker was lying in the doorway, blocking my path to a key character. Thankfully, I was able to get inside using a different entrance.

The A-Life 2.0 system, which the developers promised to revamp, feels a bit undercooked. At launch, it was completely broken – NPCs would spawn just 10 meters away from you. After a few patches, it got better, but it’s clear that the system wasn’t fully realized.

Optimization is another sore spot, though this is a common problem in modern gaming. Even playing through Nvidia Now (cloud gaming) with a top-tier RTX 4080, I experienced FPS drops in certain areas. Hopefully, like with Cyberpunk, patches will eventually fix most of these issues.

It’s also important to remember that the developers are from Ukraine, and the active phase of development occurred during a time when the country was at war. Because of this, some developers worked remotely from other countries, while others left their jobs entirely to defend their country on the front lines.

- Final Thoughts
For me, this is one of the best S.T.A.L.K.E.R. games. I enjoyed it even more than "Shadow of Chernobyl" and "Clear Sky," and it stands shoulder to shoulder with "Call of Pripyat." I spent 187 hours in the game, and it was absolutely worth it.

Special shoutout to how they recreated Pripyat – exploring it is a pure joy.

Despite its technical problems, I’d still rate the game 9/10.

Created a store with friends, started to develop, in general a fun game, but every time you replenish new goods, you have to work as in a real store or warehouse xD

REALISM 10/10

I've had this game in my library for a long time, but only got through it now :D

Pretty cool, funny jokes (Fortune Cookies are very funny), dialogs are fun to listen to.
Enemies fly apart, it's fun to shoot!

The story is perfect for this type of game.
There are easter eggs in the game too, so it makes sense to poke at the map walls.

I'm not really a fan of this kind of Asian setting, but overall it was well done.

Hellblade is an incredible game that impresses with its depth and attention to detail. Huge respect to the developers and everyone who contributed to its creation. If you’ve watched the behind-the-scenes documentary after completing the game, you’ll understand just how seriously the creators approached the subject of mental health disorders. It’s clear they aimed to portray this with accuracy and sensitivity.

I rarely play games like this, especially those with this style of gameplay. But in Hellblade, that’s not even the focus. Here, the story and its delivery take center stage. The sound design is exceptional! The voices are so piercing and lifelike that I found myself turning around as if someone was speaking to me in real life. In a way, the game has the atmosphere of a good horror experience.

The music is also beautiful, perfectly setting the tone and enhancing the dramatic atmosphere. And, of course, the visuals are stunning, fully immersing you in the game’s world.

Playing through it was a pleasure without the distractions of unnecessary collectibles or character leveling. The gameplay is streamlined, focusing on rune and symbol searches that drive the story forward. For this, the developers deserve an extra commendation.

I highly recommend Hellblade to everyone! Make sure to collect all the runes - they add even more clarity to the story. I’m eagerly looking forward to exploring the second part of this game.

This game has very good reviews, and I'm guessing why.

For an indie horror game it's done very well, very good visuals, music, but that's where it ends.
A beautiful but boring game. The story with the crazy artist is interesting, but there were very few scary moments. 85% of the time I went through this game with a pokerface. Unfortunately.

My score is 5/10 (3 points for graphics, 2 for music, 1 for idea).

I love the first and second Black Ops. For me, these parts of CoD have the best storyline in the entire series. (Sorry, MW fans, but that's how it is for me).

For me, CoD: BO Cold War is kind of a mix of the first and second BO parts, even though the events take place between these games. The campaign isn’t very long, but it’s varied enough, introducing certain interesting and even unusual levels for the Call of Duty series.

The game is well-made, but there’s one main difference. Black Ops 1 and 2 are presented quite differently when it comes to the plot, and since Cold War is a mix, much has been taken from the first BO part, including many story moves and different moments. At first, this seems like great references, but at some point, the developers went overboard and made it all too similar to BO1. The structure of the storytelling is particularly similar.

Still, despite this, it's a pretty good game. If I were to give scores to the campaign stories across the CoD series, Black Ops 1 would be 10/10, Black Ops 2 - 9/10, and Black Ops Cold War - 7.5/10.

Great game!

Quite a lot of humor, well, and overall fun to blow up orcs.

Graphically the game has problems, but in general not critical for such a game.

Fulfilled all the achievements and took 13th place in the record table, if you try very hard you can score more, but I'm already lazy to do it to tell the truth.

Most importantly, feed the doggy sausage! And Glory to Ukraine!

I don't even know what to say about the game.

Not very good optimization, visually looks questionable, very soapy graphics in some places.

In some matches there were suspicious players, so I'm not sure how well the anti-chit works here. But, in many reviews people said that in this respect everything is bad.

Shooting, just average. Nothing interesting.

All in all, I didn't find anything interesting for me here.