Chernobylite Reviews
There are rough edges but I expect all of them will be solved via patches. The Farm 51 has created an atmospheric and challenging game that mixes plenty of inspirations in a cool new way. More variety in terms of locations and more options for combat would have made Chernobylite an instant classic.
Interesting radioactive survival game with less atractive missions, but good base and team management.
Review in Slovak | Read full review
Chernobylite combines a multifaceted narrative with stunning, atmospheric levels that repopulate with fantastic points of interest. Players can sneak or shoot their way around the faithfully recreated Zone and see the modest ripple effects of story choices they can alter following each death.
There are some good moments in Chernobylite, but much of it is hampered by its inability to decide exactly what it wants to be. Neither the RPG nor survival horror elements rise to the occasion, but some of its storytelling pulls at your heartstrings. It kept me playing to see Igor and his companions through the end of the game. Chernobylite is best when it’s focusing on its characters, but I am not sure even that would make this adventure worthwhile.
Chernobylite might feel like a small game, but it has much to offer. The story is intriguing with different outcomes and consequences depending on your choices. The replay value encourages you to play through the game more than once because even though a single playthrough already gives you enough, you will still want more for new and unique experiences each time.
Chernobylite is certainly not an excellent game, but in some respects it succeeds in saying its piece. The cast of characters and the choice system are genuinely compelling, while the depiction of the Zone is at times breathtaking (though a bit postcard-like and non-interactive). Like its motley crew of eccentric companions, Chernobylite, with its sometimes revisable systems and somewhat mundane story, is a flawed misfit that the (genre-loving) gamer cannot help but enjoy.
Review in Italian | Read full review
A mystery wrapped up in a beautiful misery
Fairly or unfairly, Chernobylite lives in the shadow of Metro and S.T.A.L.K.E.R., and there’s not much in this Complete Edition port that helps it get out from under the legacies of those series.
Chernobylite is original and layered but has some imbalances. Interesting management and exploration, but action elements are less refined. Overall, an engaging and enjoyable adventure despite some dissatisfaction.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Chernobylite managed to win me over with its gameplay and world. If you can forgive some dodgy production values you will enjoy it.
I was very pleasantly surprised by Chernobylite, especially since I've been following the game practically since it was announced. The game provides a great alternative view of the Chernobyl disaster. It combines well the elements of non-linear gameplay with the main story, influencing the environment while also incorporating elements of FPS and stealth. Graphically, this is one of the best works I've had the chance to play in a while, not only in terms of the environment graphics, but also in terms of overall design and gameplay. The atmosphere is complemented well by the sound effects, including the dubbing. The trip to Chernobyl's Exclusion Zone paid off for the developers, and the game definitely has a lot to offer.
Review in Czech | Read full review
Chernobylite is like playing with a dozen jigsaw puzzles that were taken out of the box, dumped into a trash bag, shaken, and then put back together in an almost perfect way.
The general spooky parts are similarly undercooked, with an unenthusiastic lineup of the ‘spooky things in first-person games checklist.’ Again, I have to say this was definitely an instance where a game could have been plenty unnerving without resorting to the supernatural. Still, if you’re going to do it anyway, there are more inventive and effective ways to go about it.
Chernobylite is an exceptional game, developed by a small budget studio; but full of guts and passion. If you are a fan of challenging survival and management games, you have just the right dose of fun to enjoy many hours here, in what is the most worthy video game representation of the huge Chernobyl accident.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
The fact that so many different genres of games meshed into one magnificent masterpiece is something very impressive in itself. On top of that, the team used actual photogrammetry of Chernobyl to truly put you in the actual haunting environment of Chernobyl. Mix in some interesting game mechanics, a crazy cast of characters, and some of the best voice acting I've heard in a while. Finish it off with the fact that there are no bugs in my playthrough. I can't give Chernobylite enough credit for what they have accomplished.
Chernobylite is a captivating first person shooter adventure that blends survival and roguelite elements into a thoroughly engaging, conspiratorial sci-fi/horror mystery to unravel.
This was a game where I was pleasantly surprised by how riveting the story was. The characters, the story, and the villains continued to engage my interest. The sounds, music, and noise were true to the nature of the game and the setting. There are times when the background effects, such as the lightning and the flames are very good, but as the player gets closer, they start to become drifty. The effects and scenery are good, but some effects can cause the game to glitch slightly. It is even more glitchy when going through the portals. The missions are more simplistic, and the action/shooting is subpar, but the game needs tend to make up for it in stealth and building. The main purpose of this game is to get to the objectives, mainly through stealth, and while the diversity of the missions is lacking, there is no doubt they can be engaging. For players who want to be invested in a game that takes time and a lot of strategizing in a horrifying setting, Chernobylite is the game for them.
Chernobylite looks a lot fresher on the PlayStation 5. The developer had done a splendid job in identifying the main issues from the previous-gen console and fixed them, as well as enhanced the game’s current features and overall produced a more playable and enjoyable title.
Chernobylite is going to be a bit like marmite – You are going to either love it or hate it. The blend of several styles maybe too much for some people.