Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition vs S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat
A full spec-by-spec comparison of Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition vs S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat — engine, performance, dimensions, features and price, with the differences highlighted to help you decide.
| Specification | Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition Frictional Games | S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat GSC Game World |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Release Date | January 23, 2009 | October 2, 2009 |
| Availability | Released | Released |
| Developer | Frictional Games | GSC Game World |
| Publisher | Frictional Games | GSC Game World |
| Official Site | http://www.penumbragame.com/ | http://cop.stalker-game.com/ |
| Age Rating | — | Mature |
| Gameplay | ||
| Genre | Action, Adventure, Indie | Shooter, RPG |
| Game Modes | Single-player, Multiplayer | Single-player, Multiplayer |
| Perspective | First-person | First-person |
| Average Playtime | 2 hours | 3 hours |
| Platforms & Pricing | ||
| Platforms | PC, Apple Macintosh, Linux | PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo |
| Available On | Steam | Nintendo eShop, Xbox Store, PlayStation Store, GOG, Steam |
| PC Requirements | ||
| Minimum Requirements | OS: Windows 2000/XP Processor: 1Ghz Memory: 256MB Graphics: Radeon 8500/GeForce 3 (GeForce4MX not supported) | OS: Windows XP, SP2 Processor: 2.2 GHz Intel Pentium 4/ 2.2. GHz AMD Athlon XP 2200+ Memory: 768 MB RAM Graphics: nVidia GeForce 5900 128MB / AMD Radeon 9600 XT 128 MB DirectX®: DirectX 9 compatible Hard Drive: 6 GB of free space Sound: DirectX 9 compatible |
| Critic & Community Scores | ||
| Metacritic | 78 / 100 | 80 / 100 |
| Community Rating | 3.9 / 5 (124 ratings) | 4.3 / 5 (947 ratings) |