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7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 199 Ratings

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  1. Sep 11, 2023
    10
    Questo gioco è fantastico. Per gli amanti di STALKER e di METRO, questo gioco non ha nulla da invidiare. Inoltre, la costruzione della base è eccezionale, così come la connessione con i personaggi. La trama e la straordinaria grafica lo rendono uno dei giochi più belli del genere ambientato nei pressi di Chernobyl. ITALIAN USER

    This game is fantastic. For fans of STALKER and METRO, this
    Questo gioco è fantastico. Per gli amanti di STALKER e di METRO, questo gioco non ha nulla da invidiare. Inoltre, la costruzione della base è eccezionale, così come la connessione con i personaggi. La trama e la straordinaria grafica lo rendono uno dei giochi più belli del genere ambientato nei pressi di Chernobyl. ITALIAN USER

    This game is fantastic. For fans of STALKER and METRO, this game has nothing to envy. Furthermore, the base building is outstanding, as is the connection with the characters. The story and the exceptional graphics make it one of the most beautiful games in the genre set near Chernobyl.
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  2. May 3, 2023
    9
    Really enjoyable game with great atmosphere and story. Since the game doesn't offer an extreme difficulty and challenge for hardcore gamers, it's more focused on the travel and the stories Igor live during his search for Tatyana. Feels like STALKER (game) and Roadside Picnic.
  3. Jan 16, 2023
    8
    Overall I enjoyed my time with the game, the story and setting were interesting and the characters were all voiced well. My main gripe was the performance, the game suffers from stuttering in both DX11 and DX12, and the frame rate in certain areas absolutely tanks for no obvious reason. I really feel like the game needed another performance pass as it's not up to snuff right now.
  4. Dec 11, 2022
    8
    This game is very good. Graphics are good enough and the story is very good. I didn't like the ending part. Other things are very good. Don't expect too much. The walking and exploring real Chernobyl is very good and different feeling and i loved it.
  5. Feb 4, 2022
    8
    This is a great game, it's like a mix between Stalker and Fallout. Choices can be a pain, but later you can time travel to alter things, but almost every other choice has consequences. There is no perfect run and that's great. You will piss people off, it just depends on who and how big of an impact that will have. Combat for is another example of something I like, killing will drain youThis is a great game, it's like a mix between Stalker and Fallout. Choices can be a pain, but later you can time travel to alter things, but almost every other choice has consequences. There is no perfect run and that's great. You will piss people off, it just depends on who and how big of an impact that will have. Combat for is another example of something I like, killing will drain you mentally. It has an effect on you and that is also great. Some enemies you can't take out with stealth, some you can. Meaning that you will have to get loud at some point or sneak past everybody. Your choice.

    Anyway, great game, I had zero bug on pc, but I guess I played it after all the bugs were patched out.
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  6. Jan 1, 2022
    10
    Fantastic atmosphere combined with excellent graphics and new technologies DLSS and FSR do their job. Yes, the animations, story, gameplay, sound and text localization (into Russian) are not ideal, but for the familiar voices from Stalker and Metro from me a separate thanks. The composer hit the top ten, the soundtrack is memorable. There is good support from Ansel.
  7. Aug 27, 2021
    9
    It's heavy motion blur simulator, be careful! They even don't have a turn off button for this eye melter game.

    Edit: After their official release I had time to play and I saw they fixed their game. I rise my previous points from 1 to 9. Great job, team!
  8. Aug 22, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Игра БОМБА , единственное что омрачает это маленькое количество анимаций , а те что есть топорные . Второе это тоже анимации ,но в диологах . Всё остальное для меня восхитительно! Expand
  9. Aug 7, 2021
    8
    Gra na początku trochę odstrasza ale po 2, może max 3 godzinach przekonała mnie. Polecam bo to jest coś nowego i ciekawego.
  10. Aug 5, 2021
    10
    When I saw a streamer fall of his chair scared when playing chernobylite I thought that this may be a good game. AND IT IS! Yes it is sometimes inconsistent in providing fun ALL the time. And it is not scary ALL the time. And you may find some small bugs still. But there are buckets of atmosphere, the story is engaging, and the graphics, oh man! For the fans of the Zone a must have. ForWhen I saw a streamer fall of his chair scared when playing chernobylite I thought that this may be a good game. AND IT IS! Yes it is sometimes inconsistent in providing fun ALL the time. And it is not scary ALL the time. And you may find some small bugs still. But there are buckets of atmosphere, the story is engaging, and the graphics, oh man! For the fans of the Zone a must have. For others I say, if you like this kind of games, you will not be disappointed. Expand
  11. Aug 2, 2021
    10
    Great story and very interesting place. Good sci-fi -survival game
  12. Jul 29, 2021
    10
    Amazing game. Amazing gameplay. Amazing story. Amazing graphic. My score 10/10. The Best game of 2021
  13. Aug 2, 2021
    10
    "Not great, not terrible" - haha, just kidding :) It's really great game. Chernobyl exclusion zone has never looked better in PC game and I'm sure that will be even better at next gen consoles. Additionally: fantastic audio, great atmosphere and story. But remember: it's not a S.T.A.L.K.E.R ! It's new, separate brand that is just as worth playing.
  14. Aug 2, 2021
    10
    Awesome game - super audio, graphics and really interesting story. If you like themes like Chernobyl, Stalker and Metro, you gonna like it so much.
  15. Aug 1, 2021
    9
    It's great, not terrible...

    Only gripe i have is that all of the gameplay systems (apart from hard choices that really impact the world, characters and storyline) can seem basic, but they do complinet each other well. This game excels in atmosphere that draws you in, can scare and leave you with a feeling of unease. its much better than a lot of games from big studios released this
    It's great, not terrible...

    Only gripe i have is that all of the gameplay systems (apart from hard choices that really impact the world, characters and storyline) can seem basic, but they do complinet each other well.

    This game excels in atmosphere that draws you in, can scare and leave you with a feeling of unease. its much better than a lot of games from big studios released this year beacuse it doesnt forget to create meaningful, compelling and complete experience from start to finish. A thats what games are all about.
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  16. Aug 1, 2021
    10
    It's just must have for every stalker, metro or fallout fan. Great atmosphere and story.
  17. Jul 31, 2021
    10
    A great surprise for me. Great graphics, non-linear gameplay. I recommend it to everyone
  18. Jul 31, 2021
    10
    Fantastic mix of otherwise known mechanics, solutions and gimmicks. Better than any AAA PlayStation high-budget game I've ever played. Great job Farm!
  19. Jul 30, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. As a huge STALKER fan, all I can say is - what a great game! The graphics are top notch! History, sound - amazing. One of the best games I have ever played. Expand
  20. Jul 30, 2021
    8
    Good game from Poland.... realistic graphic, climate, model of shooting.
    Good legacy of Stalker. 8 points from Russia
  21. Jul 30, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I bought this game because I am fascinated with chernoby all the time, the game is well arranged, the graphics are beautiful action and the fabula is refined, let more such games go to the farm51 well done Expand
  22. Jul 30, 2021
    10
    Excellent game! Extremely addictive from the very start. It scared life out of me a couple of times already. Fantastic soundtrack and sound effects, great graphics, Chernobyl Zone 3D scans, dark, immersive story - what more could you want from a game? 10/10
  23. Jul 30, 2021
    10
    An experience unlike any other. Gorgeous, unnerving, and pulse-pounding, Chernobylite manages to capture the radioactive beauty of the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone in a way that's both unique and reminiscent of The Great Ones like Metro 2033 and STALKER (obviously). Stop wasting time, comrade, Tatiana needs your help.
  24. Jul 30, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Nice game! GREAT realistic graphic, music, interesting story. I recommend everyone to play Expand
  25. Jul 30, 2021
    10
    Brilliant game! Great atmosphete and beautiful graphics. Really worth playing.
  26. Jul 30, 2021
    10
    Great atmosphere! Brilliant locations! A really good game. Worth attention!!
  27. Jul 30, 2021
    10
    Honestly, one of the best gaming experiences in last years...
    Full of new concepts and old one mixed in good shape. Realistic locations.
    Definetely worth trying for all Metro/Stalker/Fallout fans.
  28. Jul 30, 2021
    10
    Amazing game - great characters, interesing plot, very good graphic. One of the best game of 2021. 10/10
  29. Jul 30, 2021
    10
    Great game. Immersion at the highest level. It's very addictive if you only spend a few hours on it. Definitely for the emotionally mature player.
  30. Jul 30, 2021
    10
    Fantastic atmosphere, great story, I haven't played a game in which so much heart was put in a long time!
Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 50 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 32 out of 50
  2. Negative: 0 out of 50
  1. Chernobylite successfully blends survival, horror and FPS genres with science fiction with its storytelling style and gameplay.
  2. Oct 21, 2021
    78
    Although it took a bit of fighting from the game's part, in the end Chernobylite´s charm won us over and we were thoroughly addicted to the game´s loop with a great story to top it all off.
  3. CD-Action
    Oct 12, 2021
    75
    An interesting return to The Zone and a perfect game to help you survive the wait for Stalker 2. Chernobylite is atmospheric, intriguing, sometimes beautiful, but also needlessly bloated with distracting elements that force you to deal with unimportant or repetitive stuff. It has its issues, but first and foremost it’s an original game with an engaging story and I do recommend it. [10/2021, p.24]