S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky - Enhanced Edition Review Summary
Last updated: 2026-10-15
- Weapon upgrade system praised
- Graphics significantly improved
- Faction wars are fun
- Atmosphere is immersive and eerie
- Broken faction war system
- Numerous bugs and glitches
Emotions
Archetypes
Hardware
Windows <8GB VRAMpositiveWindows 12-15GB VRAMpositive
Snapshot History
Positive
Negative
170
48%
52%
406
42%
58%
- Sample precision
- Helpful reviews
- 81%
- Unhelpful reviews
- 18%
- Protest reviews
- 1%
- 42%Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
- 58%Helpful reviews with negative sentiment
- Positive points
- 788
- Negative points
- 1411
- Gameplay points
- 900
- Perf. points
- 137
- Rec. points
- 228
- Misc points
- 548
| Point | Description | Importance |
|---|---|---|
Weapon upgrade system praised
| Players appreciate the extensive weapon upgrade and modification options, including the ability to repair weapons and customize loadouts with improved models. | 15% |
Overall game is great
| Players generally find the game enjoyable, pleasant, and engaging, with many expressing overall satisfaction and fun despite minor issues. | 15% |
Graphics significantly improved
| The graphics are notably better than previous entries, with huge visual leaps, dynamic lighting, and improved location detail, especially in the Enhanced Edition. | 15% |
Faction wars are fun
| The faction wars mechanic is engaging and well-received, allowing players to join factions and influence the balance of power, adding depth to the game. | 12% |
Atmosphere is immersive and eerie
| The game's atmosphere is highly praised for being immersive, scary, Lovecraftian, and successfully captivating, contributing greatly to the overall experience. | 10% |
Improved compared to first game
| The game is considered more fun, playable, and polished than the original, with better mechanics, UI, maps, and atmosphere, making it a satisfying progression. | 9% |
Better than Shadow of Chernobyl
| Many players consider this game an improvement over Shadow of Chernobyl, with satisfying companion-piece qualities and notable enhancements. | 7% |
Achievements are a positive addition
| The inclusion of achievements is praised as a worthwhile feature that adds extra goals and replay value to the game. | 6% |
Fast travel system appreciated
| The fast travel system, available via guides for a small fee, is a welcome feature that reduces unnecessary backtracking and improves pacing. | 5% |
Fewer bugs than original
| Players note that the game has fewer bugs and absurd moments compared to the base game, indicating improved stability and polish. | 5% |
Improved mechanics and polish
| The game features improved mechanics, more satisfying gameplay, and a more polished and dynamic experience while retaining the core S.T.A.L.K.E.R. feel. | 5% |
Ukrainian voiceover is good
| The addition of Ukrainian voiceover in the Enhanced Edition is well-received, with players finding it surprisingly good and pleasing. | 4% |