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::::::: Hi [[User:ToeSchmoker|ToeSchmoker]] the most recent update [https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=S.T.A.L.K.E.R.%3A_Shadow_of_Chernobyl&diff=1213507836&oldid=1213159543] is actually misleading because "Shadow of Chornobyl" is not a "console title" as the recent update stated, rather it's an official update of the title in general: see my sources above where it clearly states that the original trilogy's official website https://www.stalker-game.com/en/ clearly states that the 1st games subtitle is now "Shadow of Chornobyl" (the official trilogy website does not call it "console title"); similarly user agreement for the original trilogy of the games https://www.gsc-game.com/eula/USER-LICENSE-AGREEEMENT.pdf clearly states that the games subtitle after update on March 6, 2024 is now "Shadow of Chornobyl" (note that user agreement does not say anything about "console title", it just the title).--[[Special:Contributions/163.53.144.106|163.53.144.106]] ([[User talk:163.53.144.106|talk]]) 19:44, 16 March 2024 (UTC)
::::::::It's not misleading. The original PC version of the game still uses the spelling "Chernobyl" across all the major retailers (Steam, GOG, G2A to name a few) still selling the game, as far as I can see (and the same for Call of Pripyat). Even with regards to the new re-release trilogy, you have the likes of [https://www.eurogamer.net/original-stalker-trilogy-makes-its-way-to-xbox Eurogamer], [https://www.ign.com/articles/stalker-legends-of-the-zone-trilogy-revealed-for-consoles-ahead-of-xbox-showcase IGN] and [https://www.gamespot.com/articles/stalker-trilogy-announced-out-today-for-40/1100-6521645/ Gamespot] continuing to use the original spellings when specifically referring to the console release. [https://www.gsc-game.com/ GSC Game Worlds even uses the old spelling on their website] [[User:ToeSchmoker|ToeSchmoker]] ([[User talk:ToeSchmoker|talk]]) 20:31, 16 March 2024 (UTC)
== Genre ==
The game currently has no source for its genre. Giving a quick overview of contemporary reviews
* EuroGamer: "It's an open-ended first-person shooter. Initially this appears to be something like 'Half-Life with added wideness'" [https://web.archive.org/web/20110907173017/http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/stalker-shadow-of-chernobyl-review here]
* GameInformer "S.T.A.L.K.E.R.’s attempt to fuse open-world gameplay with first-person shooter action is successful, but in a limited way." [https://web.archive.org/web/20071027062539/http://www.gameinformer.com/Games/Review/200705/R07.0323.1414.37101.htm here]
* GameSpot "Genre: Sci-Fi First-Person Shooter" and "This first-person survival game is at times amazing and engrossing and on par with such classics as Deus Ex and System Shock."
* GameSpy "This grandly ambitious shooter is hindered by some poor design choices and rough edges." [http://pc.gamespy.com/pc/stalker-shadow-of-chernobyl/785182p1.html here]
* IGN "The idea of fusing first-person shooter mechanics with an open world is a tantalizing one." and "he game deftly slides from post-apocalyptic science fiction sensibilities to nerve-singing survival horror, keeping you constantly in a state of hesitant wonder." [https://www.ign.com/articles/2007/03/19/stalker-shadow-of-chernobyl-review here]
It appears to be predominantly described as a first-person shooter. Per [[WP:WEIGHT]], I'll adjust the article to that. [[User:Andrzejbanas|Andrzejbanas]] ([[User talk:Andrzejbanas|talk]]) 03:52, 30 June 2025 (UTC)
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