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S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky – standalone prequel for the acclaimed S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl, which tells you story about the Clear Sky group, that want to research the Zone and understand it better.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky is a open world, atmospheric and post-apocalyptic game
developed by GSC Game World
and published by GSC World Publishing.
Released on September 15th 2008 is available only on Windows
in 8 languages: English, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Russian, Ukrainian, Italian and Polish.
It has received 22,254 reviews of which 18,987 were positive and 3,267 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. 😎
The game is currently priced at 19.99€ on Steam, but you can find it for 2.39€ on Gamivo.
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Windows
- Supported OS: Microsoft® Windows® XP(Service Pack 2)/Microsoft® Windows® 2000 SP4
- Processor: Intel Pentium 4 2.0 Ghz / AMD XP 2200+
- Graphics: 128 MB DirectX® 8.0 compatible card / nVIDIA® GeForce™ 5700 / ATI Radeon® 9600
- Memory: 512 MB RAM
- Sound: DirectX® 9.0 compatible sound card
- Hard Drive: 6 GB free hard disc space
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Clear Sky is the middle child of the original S.T.A.L.K.E.R. trilogy. It's the one that tried some new things, some of which worked, some of which... didn't, and all of which are covered in a thick layer of jank. You play as Scar, a mercenary with a mysterious ability to survive anomalies that would turn a lesser man into a fine, irradiated mist. It is a prequel, meaning it takes place before Shadow of Chernobyl. Think of it as the "S.T.A.L.K.E.R." equivalent of Solo: A Star Wars Story, but with more radiation and less Han Solo. It attempts to expand on the world established in the first game, and it does so in some... interesting ways. What Clear Sky Tried to Improve (and Sometimes Did): Faction Wars: Clear Sky introduced large-scale faction wars, where different groups of Stalkers battled for territory. This could have been epic. In practice, it often devolved into you running back and forth between capture points, wondering why your allies were all standing around a campfire instead of, you know, fighting. When it worked, it was chaotic and thrilling. When it didn't... well, at least the scenery was pretty. Weapon Upgrades: Remember how in Shadow of Chernobyl, your guns degraded faster than a politician's promises? Clear Sky let you upgrade them! This was a genuinely good addition, allowing you to customize your boomsticks and keep them in (somewhat) reliable condition. Finally, a reason to visit those shady mechanics besides buying more vodka and medkits. Graphics: Clear Sky is arguably the prettiest of the original trilogy. The Zone looks even more hauntingly beautiful, with improved lighting, textures, and particle effects. It's like they took the already stunning environments of Shadow of Chernobyl and gave them a makeover... with a generous application of post-Soviet grit. What Clear Sky... Didn't Quite Improve: The Bugs: Clear Sky launched with a reputation for being even buggier than its predecessor, which is a bit like saying a black hole is "a bit dark." Crashes, broken quests, AI that would spontaneously decide to stop working – it was a wild ride. Patches helped, but Clear Sky will forever be known as the janky one. The Difficulty Curve: Clear Sky's difficulty curve is less of a curve and more of a vertical cliff face. You go from "exploring spooky ruins" to "being swarmed by an army of heavily armed bandits who apparently have aimbot installed in their eyeballs" in about five minutes. Prepare to die. A lot. The Story: While Clear Sky's story attempts to be more coherent than Shadow of Chernobyl's amnesiac adventure, it's... less memorable. It's there, it involves factions and a mysterious artifact, but it lacks the same haunting, personal touch of its predecessor. It's like the story is wearing a slightly less interesting tracksuit than usual. In conclusion, S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky is a flawed but fascinating game. It tried to expand the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. formula with some ambitious new features, and while it didn't always succeed, it's still a unique and atmospheric experience. Just be prepared for a little bit of a bumpy ride, and remember to save often.
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For anyone who's thinking of buying this game, I highly recommend installing the latest version of (at the time of me writing this) The Sky Reclamation Project (SRP) community patch + the Optional Features recommended by the developer marked with an asterisx (*) in the corresponding text file. And after you've done that, go into gamedata/config/weapons, open every file starting with "w_" with Notepad++ or whatever text editor you use, look for a line called "time_to_aim" and set the number to "0", that'll fix the horrid gunplay. Trust me, if you play Clear Sky without this, you're gonna have a miserable as hell experience. With that all said, this isn't as great as Shadow of Chernobyl or Call of Pripyat, but it's still worth checking out.
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Standing on unstable ground, dreaming of a clear sky, but the light never stays long, and the weather is always overcast.
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Game aged like milk, but it's the kind of milk that has an interestingly bad aftertaste, so you keep drinking it anyway, not sure if it's skim milk, or expired.
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Pros: Atmosphere: The Zone feels alive and terrifying. With unpredictable weather, haunting sounds, and deadly anomalies, the environment keeps you on edge. Faction System: One of the coolest additions. You can align with different factions, making each playthrough feel unique. But beware—it’s a double-edged sword. Enemies you make won’t forget your actions. Upgraded Weapon System: The weapon upgrades are well-integrated and add depth to combat, allowing you to customize your guns to fit your play style. Cons: Brutal Difficulty: Even for veterans, the difficulty spike can be jarring. Expect to die... a lot. A lack of balance can make some sections feel frustrating rather than fun, especially in early-game skirmishes. Buggy at Launch: Though many patches have improved it, Clear Sky still has its share of bugs and performance issues that can interrupt the experience. Consider modding if you're running into trouble. Weak Storytelling: While the setting is intriguing, the storyline itself doesn’t have the same impact as Shadow of Chernobyl. Character motivations sometimes feel shallow, and it’s easy to lose track of the main story. Bleeding simulator: You bleed all the time and have to use bandages Overall: If you loved Shadow of Chernobyl and want to dive deeper into the world of S.T.A.L.K.E.R., Clear Sky is worth it. Just be prepared for a fight—this game doesn’t hold your hand. It's a love letter to hardcore survival fans and those who want to experience the bleak, punishing beauty of the Zone. 5.5/10
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S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky is currently priced at 19.99€ on Steam.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 19.99€ on Steam.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky received 18,987 positive votes out of a total of 22,254 achieving a rating of 8.36.
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S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky was developed by GSC Game World and published by GSC World Publishing.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky is playable and fully supported on Windows.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky is not playable on MacOS.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky is not playable on Linux.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky offers both single-player and multi-player modes.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky offers both Co-op and PvP modes.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky does not currently offer any DLC.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky does not support Steam Remote Play.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.
You can find solutions or submit a support ticket by visiting the Steam Support page for S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky.
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Developer
GSC Game World
Publisher
GSC World Publishing
Release
15 Sep 2008
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