The creator of Dishonored and Prey (2017) is excited about STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl - Rafael Colantonio called the shooter "his Game of the Year"

By: Anton Kratiuk | today, 20:13
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Official art for STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl. Source: GSC Game World

Ukrainian shooter S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl has undoubtedly become one of the major releases of 2024. It was highly appreciated not only by many critics and gamers, but also professional developers were satisfied with the work of GSC Game World.

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In love with S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 confessed the famous French designer Raphael Colantonio - the author of such famous games as Dishonored and Prey (2017).

He admitted that the shooter turned out unideal, he has "tonnes of complaints about the game", but Raphael praised the atmosphere and brutality of the novelty and even called Heart of Chornobyl "his Game of the Year".

Скриншот из игры S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl
Screenshot of Rafael Colantonio's tweet. Source: Twitter

Colantonio even got into a discussion with his followers about S.T.A.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl - many believe that the game has become too easy after the release of patches, but the founder of Arkane Studios disagrees with this statement

Not for me. I get my arse kicked all the time

Recall, Colantonio, in addition to passing S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2, is developing an ambitious Immersive sim game in a retrofuturistic setting.

Source: Raphael Colantonio