S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl

Severe performance and optimization issues

Unfair and broken enemy AI/spawning

Game-breaking bugs persist post-launch

Shallow and repetitive gameplay

Poor weapon and loot balance

Dynamic enemy and NPC spawning

Survival mechanics core gameplay

Turn-based elements in combat

Non-linear storytelling and choices

Tactical FPS gunplay mechanics

Poor Unreal Engine 5 optimization

Input lag and stuttering

Hardware demands exceed expectations

DLSS/Frame Generation limitations

Graphical and rendering flaws

Strong recommendation for fans

Buy on sale only

Story and atmosphere praised

Avoid for casual players

Wait for patches or mods