Chernobylite - Review @ TrueAchievements

TrueAchievements has reviewed Chernobylite:

Chernobylite review

Chernobylite is dubbed a survival horror RPG, but it is really its own beast. Sure, the game borrows elements from both genres, but the resulting experience is neither here nor there when compared to them… and that's what makes it so fantastic. It's the blend from those two genres that gives Chernobylite the edge it needs to stand out from the other titles clawing for attention in the post-apocalyptic crowd. There is no doubt that The Farm 51 poured every ounce of love it could into this title, sculpting a time machine that not only transports the player to a land frozen in time, but also blends a layer of science fiction with it that feels natural and sends your mind into a state of imagination.

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Summary
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.

Score: 8/10

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I'd personally give it a 6.5/10 but that's me as I excepted something different.

So this is not like S.T.A.L.K.E.R, right?

Originally Posted by henriquejr
So this is not like S.T.A.L.K.E.R, right?

Other than the setting, no. It's more story focused and not as open.

Did you like it @JDR13? I'm looking for something different than party-based rpg.

I didn't care for what I saw, but to be fair, that was the EA version a good half-year before it was released.

For a game that's supposed to have strong horror elements, I didn't find it creepy at all. I like sci-fi horror though not the supernatural stuff, and Chernobylite seems to lean more towards the latter.

The combat is pure action and the enemies have really good aim. I mention that because I recall you saying you're not a fan of overly twitchy combat. I think the difficulty can be adjusted in the release version though.