Chernobyl Commando

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In Chernobyl Commando, play as a Spec Ops agent fighting terrorists who have taken over the Chernobyl area and are attempting to steal radioactive waste. Explore the carefully recreated Chernobyl area and chase your targets to the Middle East. Engage in intense combat against multiple enemies, both alone and with occasional help from the Army.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

24%

Audience ScoreBased on 189 reviews

humor7 positive mentions

story9 negative mentions

The game runs on low-end PCs, making it accessible to a wider audience.
Some players found enjoyment in the nostalgic feel of the game, reminiscent of early 2000s shooters.
The voice acting and audio were noted as decent, adding some value to the experience.

The graphics are outdated and often compared to games from 2003, leading to a poor visual experience.
Gameplay is repetitive and lacks depth, with many missions feeling like a chore rather than engaging.
The AI is poorly designed, with enemies having unrealistic accuracy while player shots often miss, leading to frustrating encounters.

story
61 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
7%
79%
15%
The story of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many users describing it as generic, boring, and poorly executed. While some appreciate a surprising plot twist involving historical figures, the overall narrative is criticized for lacking depth and coherence, often feeling like an afterthought to the gameplay. Many reviewers express frustration with the simplistic and repetitive mission structure, which detracts from any potential engagement with the story.
- “However, a shocking plot twist reveals Dyatlov as being Papa Stalin's evil cousin, which conveys the emotional connection as we see a mortally wounded Papa Shrek wielding a slav-powered radiation neutralizing onion launcher to finish off the evil Dyatborg, while the latter was being held down by Papa Stalin in a sacrificial attempt to prevent him from escaping.”
- “The story is simple: you are Russian special forces and you're fighting the terrorists who went into Chernobyl attempting to obtain radioactive material to be sold to the highest bidder.”
- “Any way, the story takes a turn later and let's say you'll get some glasnost help in a certain Middle Eastern country.”
- “This is the most generic, stupidest piece of crap I have ever read in my entire career on Steam. This is just a sad excuse for a story; my 9-year-old niece could come up with a better story in 5 minutes than the developers of this game.”
- “The story is boring and does not catch my interest at all. It's just the typical 'let's make a game and put it on Steam for a quick cash grab' because that's what this game feels like.”
- “Overall, I can’t recommend this game due to a pretty weak story, repetitive gameplay, and a high price tag. The story is basic and the ending is totally boring.”
graphics
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
10%
69%
21%
The graphics of the game have been widely criticized for being outdated, with many reviewers likening them to those from the early 2000s rather than the game's 2013 release date. While some players noted that the graphics are serviceable and reminiscent of older titles, the overall consensus is that they are poorly optimized, lacking detail, and contribute to a frustrating gameplay experience. A few users appreciated the nostalgic aesthetic, but the majority found the graphics to be a significant drawback.
- “The 8k 3D graphics are smooth as silk, or you can just go 6 screen 1080 for a surround heaven.”
- “Graphics are actually quite decent, and the enemies are animated properly with a good amount of polygons, though below the standard like MW or BF series.”
- “In particular, I really like the aesthetics.”
- “The graphics are like 2003, not 2013 (when it was released).”
- “The graphics and the textures are pretty weak, and aren’t something special.”
- “Overall, I can’t recommend this game due to pretty weak graphics, repetitive music, repetitive gameplay, boring story, pretty slow mechanics, and a high price tag ($11.99).”
gameplay
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
7%
70%
22%
The gameplay is criticized for being repetitive and generic, primarily consisting of shooting galleries and turret segments with little variation. Players report sluggish movement, poor AI, and technical issues like frame drops, which detract from the experience. Overall, the mechanics feel uninspired and fail to offer anything new or engaging, leading to a lack of recommendation for potential buyers.
- “This game itself calculated 5 hours of gameplay.”
- “I played like that for over an hour, and when I restarted the program, the game was back at 60 fps, so it kinda has a Left 4 Dead dynamic gameplay thing going on, which is cool.”
- “The gameplay is essentially just one shooting gallery after the next, frequently broken up by turret segments.”
- “The gameplay is so mediocre with static missions, bad AI, and sluggish movement with the worst shooting reticle I’ve seen in a generic FPS like this.”
- “Overall, I can’t recommend this game due to pretty weak graphics, repetitive music, repetitive gameplay, boring story, pretty slow mechanics, and a high price tag ($11.99).”
music
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
61%
22%
The music in the game has been criticized for being repetitive and limited to combat scenarios, with players noting that it only features the same tracks repeatedly, which diminishes the overall experience. While some appreciate the intensity it brings during battles, the abrupt stops and looping nature of the tracks detract from suspense and immersion. Overall, the music is deemed decent but ultimately fails to elevate the game due to its lack of variety and engagement.
- “The voice acting and musical cues are great.”
- “If you want to be optimistic, you get hyped up background music when in battle that states whether enemies are around, I suppose.”
- “The music is not bad either, although you can hear where it loops, because it pauses for a brief second or so.”
- “Overall, I can’t recommend this game due to pretty weak graphics, repetitive music, repetitive gameplay, boring story, pretty slow mechanics, and a high price tag ($11.99).”
- “The music only turns on when you fight enemies, and it is the same one every time.”
- “The music gets repetitive even in 40 minutes of playing, and the fact that the intense inside-battle music stops suddenly when you've killed every nearby enemy weakens the feeling of surprise and suspense.”
stability
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is widely criticized, with many users reporting significant bugs, poor hit detection, and frequent freezes, particularly during gameplay. While some players note that a few glitches can be amusing and manageable, the overall experience is marred by slow performance and graphical issues, leading to frustration during play. In contrast, a minority of reviews mention a lack of major crashes, suggesting that stability may vary depending on individual experiences.
- “It's laughably buggy and the way it was made... it's a disaster.”
- “As has been stated before many times by others, this is a buggy, slow-paced, graphically awful game that consists of running out of ammo as the hit boxes are so bad, getting killed by the insanely accurate enemies and raging because you get spike lag when it saves randomly through the intro (most likely throughout the whole game).”
- “Buggy, slow, terrible graphics.”
optimization
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
22%
56%
The optimization of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with players reporting severe frame rate issues, stuttering, and lag during critical moments like saving. Many users have expressed frustration over the game's performance, describing it as poorly optimized and in need of significant patches to improve the experience. While some acknowledge minor graphical merits, the consensus is that the game's optimization is among the worst encountered.
- “10/10 optimization; already off to a good start, I see.”
- “There are annoying graphics bugs, and it would be nice if there were more optimizations, but I have played much worse games.”
- “The frame rates and stuttering are so bad that it started to make me sick, and it controls like a trash barge.”
- “First of all, this game has one of the worst optimizations I have ever seen; this game runs like sh*t and the graphics aren't all that pretty.”
- “The graphics of this game are not all bad, although it is poorly optimized. Whenever you save, the entire game lags, leaving you vulnerable to attack, so you often find yourself dying after the game decides to save.”
humor
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is derived from its numerous glitches and absurd situations, such as shooting generic characters in bizarre settings and experiencing comical vehicle mishaps. Players find themselves oscillating between frustration and laughter, particularly when encountering nonsensical mechanics like a turret with no ammo. Overall, the game's flaws contribute to a unique, albeit chaotic, comedic experience that can be enjoyed, especially in a multiplayer setting.
- “This game was mediocre until every texture in the game broke and I found myself trying to shoot generic Eastern Europeans in the shadow realm, which made it mediocre and funny!”
- “I really think that if they had more money and put effort into it, the game would be 5x as good as it is now, but I still think it's funny when my truck flips over and over again.”
- “I'm in some weird middle ground between 'oh god, what am I doing with my life' and laughing my ass off with the friends I'm streaming this for, at just how bad this game is.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
75%
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by a shocking plot twist involving familial ties and sacrifice, evoking a sense of tragedy and urgency. Additionally, personal anecdotes reflect deep emotional connections, showcasing how the game's themes resonate with players on a more profound level, despite criticisms of its overall quality.
- “I was about 10 years old when my mother said to him, 'If you ever want to see your grandchildren graduate, you better stop immediately.' Tears welled up in his eyes when he realized exactly what was at stake.”
- “Overall, I can’t recommend this game due to a pretty weak story, repetitive gameplay, and slow mechanics.”
- “The emotional impact of the story was lacking and failed to engage me.”
- “I found the narrative to be dull and uninspiring, which diminished any emotional connection I could have had.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The atmosphere of the game, set in Chernobyl, is generally described as neat but lacking vibrancy, resulting in a somewhat subdued experience. While it captures the essence of the location, it may not fully engage players with a lively environment.
- “The atmosphere is intriguing and immersive.”
- “The atmosphere takes place in Chernobyl, as the title suggests.”
- “It gives off a unique atmosphere.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players express that the grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring a significant investment of effort akin to having a second life to keep up with progression.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “Grinding takes away from the enjoyment of the game.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews indicate a significant disparity in opinions regarding replayability, with some users finding the game lacking and unworthy of repeated play, while others suggest it offers a more enjoyable experience than other titles. Overall, the consensus leans towards limited replay value.