March 20, 2007 - Good - Too few single-player shooters force us to make decisions other than when to shoot and what to shoot it with. S.T.A.L.K.E.R. complicates things by adding both "how to get there" and "whom to oppose/whom to help."

March 19, 2007 - Good - Like the mythological Chernobyl zone it is based upon, this game is a treacherous, darkly beautiful terrain. Not everyone is going to enjoy venturing into the zone, but some of those who do will find what they've been looking for.

May 16, 2007 - Good - S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl is an innovative and engaging game, provided you can get over the steep learning curve.

May 7, 2007 - Good - Although it's not groundbreaking, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. proves to be one of the better FPS games so far this year.

March 27, 2007 - Good - S.T.A.L.K.E.R. takes time, effort and determination, not to mention patience if players want all seven endings. It could have been game-of-the-year material, and with proper patching support it might still have a chance.

March 19, 2007 - Good - This is a bleak game, but in a good way, as it captures its postapocalyptic setting perfectly. It's also an excellent combination of combat, horror, and exploration.

May 2, 2007 - Good - If it's given another chance, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. has the potential to eventually become a franchise to be reckoned with.

April 3, 2007 - Good - S.T.A.L.K.E.R. is one of those games that hardcore shooting fans will eat up, but the rest will be left wondering what the fuss is all about. It has some unique ideas with its open-ended world and myriad of mission objectives, but it's all dampened by its questionable gunplay.

March 19, 2007 - Good - By itself, the game is a fascinating achievement, even if you trip over technical cracks more than you should.

March 28, 2007 - Good - Numerous bugs will almost definitely be fixed in the months to come, but don't let them put you off experiencing S.T.A.L.K.E.R. as it currently stands. It's a survival horror game with incredible ambition, so succeeding in a few areas is still very commendable.