S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat Review Summary

Last updated: 2026-10-21
Review summary
  • Best of the original trilogy
  • Interesting and charming game
  • Excellent side quests
  • Frequent bugs and crashes
  • Short and simple story
  • Aged graphics and technology
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Categories

First-Person ShooterOpen-World ExplorationSurvivalAction RPGMultiple EndingsWeapon CustomizationAtmospheric HorrorA-Life Simulation

Emotions

Archetypes

Hardware

Windows <8GB VRAMpositive
Sample precision
Helpful reviews
65%
Unhelpful reviews
31%
Protest reviews
5%
Positive points
1104
Negative points
413
Gameplay points
639
Perf. points
35
Rec. points
192
Misc points
354
Point
Best of the original trilogy
Description
Many reviewers consider this the best part of the original trilogy, both technically and narratively, and a perfect closer to the saga.
Importance
50%
Interesting and charming game
Description
Players widely find the game interesting, well-made, and full of unique charm and captivating atmosphere. The overall gameplay is considered excellent.
Importance
39%
Most polished and stable entry
Description
This game is frequently described as the most polished and stable in the series, with fewer bugs and significant improvements over previous titles.
Importance
39%
Excellent side quests
Description
Side quests are frequently praised as interesting, well-written, and developed with their own stories and characters, rather than simple fetch or kill tasks.
Importance
32%
Varied and well-designed quests
Description
Quests offer variability, are well-designed, and many are interlinked, providing multiple ways to complete them.
Importance
25%
Abundance of side quests
Description
The game is heavily filled with a large number of side quests and hidden opportunities, which players see as a clear plus.
Importance
23%
Beautiful and immersive atmosphere
Description
The game's atmosphere is consistently described as beautiful, incredible, fantastic, and amazing, contributing greatly to the experience.
Importance
23%
Engaging story and characters
Description
The story is gripping and well-developed, and the characters are interesting to follow, enhancing the overall narrative experience.
Importance
23%
Side quests rival main story
Description
Side quests are considered as good as or even better than the main story, feeling like full story quests with variety from detective investigations to puzzles.
Importance
18%
Great value for money
Description
Reviewers agree the game is definitely worth its price, offering an absolute banger for the money.
Importance
13%