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Review of Chernobylite on Xbox Series X/S

by Tanya Krane Tanya Krane photo Apr 2022
Cover image of Chernobylite on Xbox Series X/S
Gamefings Score: 8
Released: 21 Apr 2022
Genre: First-person shooter, Survival horror
Developer: The Farm 51
Publisher: All in! Games

Introduction

Good news, ghoul-hunters! If you ever thought, 'Hey, I wish I could run around a radioactive wasteland searching for my missing fiancée while simultaneously avoiding supernatural horrors and yelling incoherently,' then Chernobylite is the game for you! We're diving deep into this haunting experience, where love and madness intertwine in the most bizarre love story since Romeo and Juliet decided to hang out in a nuke zone.

Gameplay

So, let's chat gameplay! You're playing as Igor Khymynuk, an ex-Chernobyl physicist with a serious case of the girlfriend blues. He's on a mission to find Tatyana, who went missing before the infamous accident (Spoiler: it's not because she didn't want to deal with his family). The gameplay is all about exploring the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone. Between dodging deadly military goons, managing basic survival needs like food (who's got time to eat while looking for lost souls?), and crafting weapons from questionable items you find lying around, it's a real thrill ride. The game boasts a decision-making system that can lead you down various story paths-so one bad decision could mean not only a dead ally but also a failed mission. Talk about drama, right? You can recruit tons of strange characters, each with their quirks-you might even want to bring a towel because it's going to get messy!

Graphics

Graphically, Chernobylite is like that friend who always wears the coolest clothes but never brushes their hair-beautiful and haunting. The Unreal Engine 4 breathes life into the bleak surroundings, making it feel eerily authentic. The visuals transport you into a ghostly world where every shadow could be a lurking threat, and every flicker of light might just save your hide. Each crumbling building tells a story, and the atmosphere is as thick as a nuclear fog, making you feel like you're in a real-life horror film-but, like, the good kind with a decent plot twist.

Conclusion

In the end, Chernobylite is not just about the fear of mutant creatures and getting irradiated; it's about love, loss, and the absurdity of life in a post-apocalyptic world. Does it inject fresh blood into the survival horror genre? Absolutely! With a narrative that's as twisted as a rollercoaster, mechanics that keep you on your toes, and visuals that are stunning in their grimness, it's a mix of adventure and existential dread. Will you choose love, madness, or a little bit of both? One thing's for sure-it's the weirdest love story you'll play, and it's loaded with radioactive charm. So grab your hazmat suit and jump into Chernobylite! Who knows, maybe love is just a scream away.

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