S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat vs The Ascent
A full spec-by-spec comparison of S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat vs The Ascent — engine, performance, dimensions, features and price, with the differences highlighted to help you decide.
| Specification | S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat GSC Game World | The Ascent Curve Digital |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Release Date | October 2, 2009 | July 29, 2021 |
| Availability | Released | Released |
| Age Rating | Mature | Mature |
| Developer | GSC Game World | Neon Giant |
| Publisher | GSC Game World | Curve Digital |
| Official Site | http://cop.stalker-game.com/ | http://curve-digital.com/en-us/games/featured/156/the-ascent/ |
| Gameplay | ||
| Genre | Shooter, RPG | Action, Adventure, RPG, Indie |
| Game Modes | Single-player, Multiplayer | Single-player, Multiplayer, Co-op, Online Co-op, Split-screen |
| Perspective | First-person | — |
| Average Playtime | 3 hours | 4 hours |
| Platforms & Pricing | ||
| Platforms | PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo | PC, PlayStation, Xbox |
| Available On | Nintendo eShop, Xbox Store, PlayStation Store, GOG, Steam | Steam, Xbox Store |
| PC Requirements | ||
| Minimum Requirements | 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 | Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 Processor: i3 processor or equivalent Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: 660 GTX or equivalent Storage: 15 GB available space |
| Recommended Requirements | — | Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 Processor: i7 processor or equivalent Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: 2070 GTX or equivalent Storage: 15 GB available space |
| Critic & Community Scores | ||
| Metacritic | 80 / 100 | 73 / 100 |
| Community Rating | 4.3 / 5 (947 ratings) | 3.3 / 5 (322 ratings) |