Survival horror RPG modeled after Chernobyl
Chernobylite Complete Edition is a premium first-person action game for PC developed by The Farm 51. It's a survival horror game set in a fictional world modeled after Chernobyl’s nuclear disaster site, particularly a 3D scan of its Exclusion Zone, which players can explore.
Certain comparisons have been made in terms of presentation between Chernobylite Complete Edition and the highly popular S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2. In reality, though, the game manages to mix various gameplay elements, a linear progression system and an emphasis on the story to make it stand on its own merits.
What is Chernobylite all about?
In Chernobylite Complete Edition, you play as a former physicist from the Chernobyl Nuclear Plant named Igor. Set years after the unfortunate incident, he makes his way back to the Exclusion Zone to resume his research, as well as to search for clues on the fate of his wife, who went missing all those years ago. This is where the game will start transitioning to more sci-fi themes.
Igor's research and experiments involve wormholes made possible by a mysterious substance that appeared out of the nuclear accident. You and a partner plan and plot excursions in the form of missions in small open maps throughout the zone. When outside, you need to juggle many things, from the radiation to enemy encounters—human and monster, and deal with your sanity as events unfold all around you.
Then, the survival element of the game kicks in to provide even more of a challenge. Aside from maintaining and upgrading your base of operations, you will need to constantly monitor your resources and food rations, which you and your partner will need for health, sanity, and overall effectiveness in fights. Needless to say, the game's difficulty curve can ramp up rather sharply.
The most anticipated Complete Edition
Chernobylite has launched its Complete Edition, featuring the base game along with free content from all previous updates. This includes Monster Hunt, Ghost Town, Season 1 Blue Flames, Season 2 Red Trees, Season 3 Green Walls, and the eagerly anticipated Season 4.
An immersive and haunting experience
First of all, if you're a fan of games set in those sorts of spooky nuclear wastelands, Chernobylite will be right up your alley. More than that, though, it manages to provide a truly immersive and haunting experience from start to finish. From the intriguing story to the RPG elements and the harsh survival mechanic, this is a game that is well worth playing.
