Chernobylite Reviews
Chernobylite does the tension of survival better than most, but the hokey horror element lets it down.
Chernobylite has a lot of interesting concepts but it doesn't manage to form them into a cohesive whole. Patient players may get something out of it, but be prepared for a slog.
Chernobylite's graphical detail is one of the greatest aspects behind it. Additionally, the game's nail-biting story, the memorable characters, and the freedom to explore the areas of the Exclusion Zone provide a great sense of dread and loneliness that's both fun to play and make for a great Action RPG with team management mechanics.
Chernobylite successfully blends survival, horror and FPS genres with science fiction with its storytelling style and gameplay.
Review in Turkish | Read full review
I must confess, Chernobylite is one of those games I was unsure about giving a chance. It was one that I’d watched streamers play, ultimately unsure about how I would feel about it myself. Instead, once I dove in, I was compelled to keep going despite the performance hitches. I was interested in seeing just how far the game could go, what experiences it could deliver, and just how much more unique the experience could be.
It is worth giving Chernobylite a chance. The creators of the Polish studio have created an interesting and unique title that can embarrass many high-budget products with a multitude of mechanics.
Review in Polish | Read full review
Chernobylite might not be AAA, but it's great bang for the buck. At £29.99 I think it's a steal, but buyer beware! With its numerous performance issues the title isn't for everyone.
A good title that combines several genres in a successful way and presents an interesting story that motivates you to continue advancing.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Chernobylite is a great game that has suffered through the porting process. While held back by some ideas that were only partially baked, it still offers a good ol' Chernobyl time. I would just suggest playing it on a PC and using mods to tidy up aspects, along with hopefully much better performance.
The game combines perfectly our need for battle, sense of justification and the primitive sense of survival.
Review in Greek | Read full review
My final thought for Chernobylite is that I actually enjoyed playing the game from start to finish. It doesn’t feel like a drag at times and with a compelling story. It keeps you on your toes. But for me, it was the horror elements. Being a huge horror fan it really got my scare factor up there. So if you love a good jump scare in your video games then this is the one for you. So I’m going to give Chernobylite the Thumb Culture Silver Award.
Chernobylite is an enjoyable little loot n’ shooter sadly torpedoed by technical issues for the PS4 version. It’s such a shame that the intriguing storyline and the compulsive scavenging fun is completely ruined by bugs. I was looking forward to uncovering the dark mysteries lurking within Pripyat, but until the game-breaking errors are fixed, they will have to remain hidden.
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.
Altogether, Chernobylite is a game with a very good story, characterisation and space-making and a mediocre gameplay.
Review in Persian | Read full review
Chernobylite is an interesting genre mix that gives a lot of space to its plot. However, the disastrous technology massively disturbs the pleasure.
Review in German | Read full review
Chernobylite is an interesting and surprising game, thanks to an emotional and deep story, an engaging atmosphere and a good mix of different gameplay styles. Unfortunately, some problems such as repetitiveness, a low challenge level and a series of annoying bugs prevent it from reaching higher heights.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Check out my review of Chernobylite on the PS4 Pro. Did the game live up to my hype? Or was it an epic failure? This was definitely a review that had me torn a little. I followed the story of Chernobylite before it even hit PC. To say I was hyped is an understatement. Don’t forget to let me know what you think of the game and review.
Chernobylite is not perfect, its story may not be to the taste of many people and be somewhat chaotic, and its gameplay depends largely on whether you enjoy exploring its maps repeatedly, surviving and obtaining resources. If that is the case, there is no doubt that this title offers an original gameplay cycle, with the possibility of hooking you for hours on end. Yes, the numerous crashes that we have suffered are more worrying, and which unfortunately we have had to take into account when putting a score.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Chernobylite is a game with fun mechanics that make you spend a lot of time on them. However, the slow gameplay and the horribly buggy performance keep players away from any fun the game might provide. Maybe they'll improve the PS4 version through updates, but until then, choose to wait for the next-gen version.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Chernobylite is a lovingly crafted example of what a post-apocalyptic game can and should be, offering players a rollercoaster of a story with plenty of choices that naturally lend to an overarching sense of freedom. Aside from a few technical issues, Chernobylite does everything right and wraps it all in a tense, and oftentimes uncomfortable, package that has you wanting to see what’s lurking around the next corner. If there has ever been a game that makes you want to pack your bags and take a trip to a dangerous part of the world, this is it.