Chernobylite

Nintendo Life

Oliver Revolta·Dec 14, 2024

Critic50/100

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We liked much of Chernobylite and this is a playable port with a fairly solid frame rate, but too many things held us back from scoring it any higher - the graphical downgrade, the tedious death loop, and most egregiously, the multiple crashes that we experienced throughout. We never lost any progress but almost a dozen crashes in the 15-20 hour runtime are worth noting.

Push Square

Stuart Gipp·Apr 28, 2022

Critic80/100

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Despite this occasional lapse, Chernobylite manages to stand out with a brace of compelling mechanics, elements of horror, and some deft storytelling. Don't ignore this one.

Pure Xbox

PJ O'Reilly·Apr 25, 2022

Critic80/100

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Chernobylite is a fascinating survival horror RPG that serves up an enthralling and impressively detailed exclusion zone for players to run a series of dangerous raids in. There may be a few too many gameplay elements chucked into the mix here but strong writing, well designed missions, great support characters and some incredible visual and audio work smooth over most of the rough patches. If you can deal with a some clunkiness with regards to combat and are prepared to work a little to get the most out of it, you'll find a deep and addictive indie gem awaits that does a fantastic job of scratching that S.T.A.L.K.E.R itch.

Eurogamer

Rick Lane·Jul 28, 2021

Critic80/100

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Chernobylite may look like it's a cheeki breeki away from being a full-on S.T.A.L.K.E.R tribute act, but The Farm 51's …

PC Gamer

Robert Zak·Jul 27, 2021

Critic78/100

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An ambitious and atmospheric adventure undercut by some simplistic mechanics.