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Chernobylite

Chernobylite

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Release Date: July 28, 2021

Singleplayer

Survival horror created by Polish studio The Farm 51 - authors of, among others, Get Even shooter released in 2017. The game is set in the so-called Exclusion Zone around the Chernobyl nuclear power plant.

8.0

Gamepressure

7.6

OpenCritic

8.2

Steam

6.9

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Chernobylite is a first-person action adventure game belonging to the survival horror subgenre, set in the Exclusion Zone around the Chernobyl nuclear power plant. The game focuses on the story and beautiful visuals, made with Unreal Engine 4 and photogrammetry technology. It was developed by the Polish studio The Farm 51 - authors of Get Even, among others.

Plot

The main character of Chernobylite is a physicist named Igor, whose beloved disappeared without a trace during the events related to the nuclear disaster at Chernobyl. Although 30 years have ed since then, the man has never come to with his loss. After a mysterious package with a photo of his beloved and her increasingly frequent visions in his dreams, the protagonist returns to the place of the tragedy, now called the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone, believing that she is still there. It turns out that a mysterious substance (Chernobylite) is being mined in The Zone, and the area is protected by mercenaries. But in the darkness lurk even more sinister, supernatural things...

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Platforms:

PC Windows

PC Windows July 28, 2021

PlayStation 4

PlayStation 4 September 28, 2021

Xbox One

Xbox One September 28, 2021

Nintendo Switch

Nintendo Switch December 13, 2024

PlayStation 5

PlayStation 5 April 21, 2022

Xbox Series X/S

Xbox Series X/S April 21, 2022

Early Access:October 16, 2019

Developer: The Farm 51

Publisher: All in! Games

Game Series

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Chernobylite Game Series

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ReviewChernobylite

Chernobylite Review: Welcome to the Exclusion Zone

Chernobylite is perhaps the closest you will ever get to visiting the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone and avoid any of the radiation aftereffects. And it also somehow manages to make it fun and intriguing at the same time.

Chernobylite Review: Welcome to the Exclusion Zone
Chernobylite Review: Welcome to the Exclusion Zone
Reviewed by:
Giancarlo Saldana
Reviewed on:
PC Windows PC Windows
Review date:
July 27, 2021
Chernobylite Guide
Guide

Last update: November 29, 2019

Chernobylite Guide

The Chernobylite Guide is a compendium of knowledge about this game. It consists of general advice, a description of the most important game mechanics and an accurate walkthrough of the main plot. You'll also find hardware requirements and controls here.

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Originals

June 29, 2021

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News

Chernobylite's New Story Missions Explore the Real Zone

Chernobylite's New Story Missions Explore the Real Zone

Chernobylite has received an update with new adventures and challenges. A paid DLC has also been released.

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Adrian Werner

June 26, 2022

Chernobylite's New Story Missions Explore the Real Zone
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December 31, 2021

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Chernobylite and The Ascent Among Steam's Biggest July Releases

Chernobylite and The Ascent Among Steam's Biggest July Releases

Valve presented the July list of the best launches on Steam, in of revenue. The mentioned games include Chernobylite and The Ascent, as well as remasters of the classic first three installments of Final Fantasy.

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August 24, 2021

Chernobylite and The Ascent Among Steam's Biggest July Releases
Chernobylite Fares Decently on Twitch, Less so on Steam

Chernobylite Fares Decently on Twitch, Less so on Steam

Chernobylite first day on the market turned out to be somewhat of a mixed bag. The game achieves average activity scores, but it's getting increasingly good ratings.

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Adrian Werner

July 29, 2021

Chernobylite Fares Decently on Twitch, Less so on Steam
First Reviews: Chernobylite - Average in General, Great for STALKER Fans

First Reviews: Chernobylite - Average in General, Great for STALKER Fans

Today marks the release of Chernobylite, a survival horror game from The Farm 51. The game's reviews seem to be good, although critics point out that it may not appeal to players unfamiliar with the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. series.

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July 28, 2021

First Reviews: Chernobylite - Average in General, Great for STALKER Fans
Chernobylite Release Date on PS4 and Xbox One

Chernobylite Release Date on PS4 and Xbox One

We already know when the owners of last-gen consoles will be able to play Chernobylite. The game by Polish studio The Farm 51 will be available to them in September.

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Przemyslaw Dygas

July 22, 2021

Chernobylite Release Date on PS4 and Xbox One
Release Date and New Gameplay From Chernobylite

Release Date and New Gameplay From Chernobylite

We found out the exact release date of the full version of Chernobylite on PC. In addition, The Farm 51 shared the approximate date of the console debut and shared a new gameplay.

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Christian Pieniazek

June 14, 2021

Release Date and New Gameplay From Chernobylite
Chernobylite Gets Release Date and Big Final Stage Patch

Chernobylite Gets Release Date and Big Final Stage Patch

The Farm 51 announced that Chernobylite will leave early access this July. The PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions will also debut on the same date. The developers have also released the last major patch before the game's launch.

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Bart Swiatek

April 23, 2021

Chernobylite Gets Release Date and Big Final Stage Patch
Chernobylite Will be Bigger and Launch in Q2 2021

Chernobylite Will be Bigger and Launch in Q2 2021

Developers responsible for Chernobylite - Polish studio The Farm 51 - informed that the full version of the aforementioned survival horror will be released only in the second quarter of the year. However, it will also be bigger.

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Bart Swiatek

January 22, 2021

Chernobylite Will be Bigger and Launch in Q2 2021

The Devs of Chernobylite Reveal Early Access Roap

Polish studio The Farm 51 thanked the players for their involvement in early access to Chernobylite and announced next year's updates. The game will feature a lot of new weapons, locations and missions, as well as several features that fans are most eagerly awaiting.

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Paul Wozniak

October 27, 2019

The Devs of Chernobylite Reveal Early Access Roap

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System Requirements

System Requirements for Chernobylite Video Game:

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PC / Windows

Minimum System Requirements:
Intel Core i5-2500K 3.3 GHz, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 2 GB GeForce GTX 660 / Radeon R7 260 or better, 40 GB HDD, Windows 7 SP1 64-bit.

Recommanded System Requirements:
Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0 GHz, 16 GB RAM, graphic card 4 GB GeForce GTX 970 / Radeon RX 480 or better, 40 GB HDD, Windows 7(SP1)/8/10 64-bit.

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Ratings

Game Ratings for Chernobylite Video Game.

8.0
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ReviewChernobylite

Chernobylite Review: Welcome to the Exclusion Zone

Chernobylite is perhaps the closest you will ever get to visiting the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone and avoid any of the radiation aftereffects. And it also somehow manages to make it fun and intriguing at the same time.

Chernobylite Review: Welcome to the Exclusion Zone
Chernobylite Review: Welcome to the Exclusion Zone
Reviewed by:
Giancarlo Saldana
Reviewed on:
PC Windows PC Windows
Review date:
July 27, 2021
7.6

OpenCritic Rating

Game is Recomended by 63% of Critics. There are 104 Critic Reviews.

OpenCritic

Windows Central: 4 / 5 by Brendan Lowry

Chernobylite's great survival horror gameplay, top-notch atmosphere, and excellent audiovisual presentation make it a must-play title for any fan of games like STALKER.

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PlayStation Universe: 8 / 10 by Timothy Nunes

Chernobylite gets new life with its release on the PS5, harboring enough improvements to make its fundamental shortcomings easy to overlook. Frame rate, graphics, and performance all get enhanced to the next level, making this the best way to play Chernobylite.

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Hardcore Gamer: 4 / 5 by Cory Wells

Chernobylite offers a deep survival game experience that offers elements of sci-fi, horror and RPG. It's hard to call this a survival horror title, but all the management aspects and the branching storylines will provide fans of the survival genre plenty to enjoy.

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82%

STEAM Score

All Reviews: Very Positive (11,373)

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Reviews Summary generated by AI

The main pros of the game

  • Immersive Atmosphere: The game effectively captures the eerie and haunting environment of the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone, providing a strong sense of authenticity and immersion.
  • Engaging Story: Many players found the storyline intriguing, with elements of mystery and emotional depth that kept them invested in the narrative.
  • Choice and Consequence: The game allows players to make choices that affect the story and character relationships, adding a layer of depth to the gameplay.
  • Diverse Gameplay Mechanics: Players appreciated the combination of survival, resource management, base building, and stealth mechanics, which provided a varied gameplay experience.
  • Visuals and Sound Design: While not universally praised, some players noted that the graphics and sound design contributed positively to the overall atmosphere of the game.

The main cons of the game

  • Repetitive Gameplay: Many reviews pointed out that the missions can become repetitive, especially in the latter parts of the game, often requiring players to revisit the same areas multiple times.
  • Combat Issues: Players criticized the combat mechanics for being clunky and not very rewarding. Stealth gameplay was sometimes seen as trivial, particularly at normal difficulty levels.
  • Technical Problems: Some s experienced bugs, crashes, and performance issues, particularly related to the game's optimization and the Unreal Engine.
  • Voice Acting and Localization: The quality of voice acting received mixed reviews, with some players finding the English dub lacking compared to the Russian version.

The features or elements that are missing from the game according to s

  • Variety in Endings: Players expressed a desire for more variation in the game's endings, suggesting that having distinct good and bad endings could enhance replayability.
  • Improved AI: Some reviews called for smarter NPC behavior, particularly in combat scenarios, as enemies were often seen as overly accurate or predictable.
  • More Guidance for New Players: Several s noted that the game could benefit from clearer instructions or tutorials, especially regarding resource gathering and mission objectives.
  • Additional Gameplay Depth: Some players wished for deeper mechanics in combat and stealth, as well as more complex interactions with companions.

Summary

  • Overall, Chernobylite Complete Edition offers a unique and atmospheric experience that appeals to fans of survival horror and RPGs, but it also has noticeable flaws that may affect the enjoyment of some players.

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