Chernobylite Review (Steam)

by Jim Smale · August 3, 2021

Chernobylite is a science-fiction survival horror RPG. Set in the hyper-realistic, 3D-scanned wasteland of Chernobyl’s Exclusion Zone, explore a non-linear storyline in your search to uncover the truth of your tortured past. Welcome to our Chernobylite Review.

Chernobylite Review Pros:

Decent graphics.
Download size.
Steam achievements.
Steam trading cards.
Controller support.
HDR-ready.
Graphics benchmark test option.
Graphics – fullscreen, resolution, v-sync, graphics preset, HDR, frame rate cap, a field of view slider, anti-aliasing, bloom, lens flare, depth of field, resolution scale, textures, draw distance.
Controller settings – aim assist and aim assist strength slider.
Can Invert axis and sensitivity sliders.
Five difficulties – very easy/easy/medium/hard and insane.
Russian voicework. (can be changed but it’s Russian by default)
Difficulty options are set for the three individual settings – survival, combat, and management.
Gore can be turned off or on.
Save when you want.
First-person shooter gameplay.
Horror is the sub-genre here and features heavily.
Has a lot of clever scene cuts/changes.
Multiple choice interactions.
An environmental analyzer is a handheld tool you have that can scan the area and highlight resources for you.
Uses a robust crafting structure. You collect resources and then use stoves and workshops to build anything you have a recipe for.
Base – you have an area where you can go into build mode and create/scrap new pieces of furniture and equipment. You need to balance it out with power generators.
Mission – every day you go into a planning phase where you pick a mission but also one for any group members. They and you can only do one mission a day.
Radiation is accrued and needs to be managed with meds.
Beautifully grim locations.
The portal generator will allow you to make a portal back to your base.
Areas can be big areas and vary wildly.
Compass to show objectives and places of interest.
Stealth mechanic at play.
Can loot the enemy.
Areas are fully open and you can stay and explore to your heart’s content.
Photo mode.
Play how you want.
The missions are randomized every run and have their own difficulties and rewards.
Meet and recruit new members.
Earn EXP and level up with a full stats tree.
Nighttime is when you do a lot of team bonding, leveling up, and base building.
A lot of loot lust going on.
It is a good story and does hold your attention.