Chernobyl Commando

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Chernobyl Commando is a single player shooter game. It was developed by Silden and was released on June 6, 2014. It received negative reviews from players.

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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25%

Audience ScoreBased on 192 reviews

humor7 positive mentions

story9 negative mentions

The game runs on low-end hardware, making it accessible for players with less powerful PCs.
Some players found enjoyment in the simple, straightforward gameplay and nostalgic feel reminiscent of older FPS games.
The voice acting and audio elements were noted as decent, adding some value to the overall experience.

The game suffers from severe performance issues, including abysmal frame rates and lag, making it difficult to play.
Graphics and animations are outdated and poorly executed, resembling games from over a decade ago.
Gameplay is repetitive and lacks depth, with poor AI and frustrating mechanics that detract from the overall experience.

story
61 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
7%
78%
15%
The game's story has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many players 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 pretty boring as well.”
- “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.”
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 2003 rather than 2013, the year of its release. While some users noted decent animations and a nostalgic aesthetic reminiscent of older games, the overall consensus is that the graphics are poorly optimized, lacking detail, and plagued by bugs, leading to a frustrating gaming experience. Despite a few positive remarks about the graphics, the majority of feedback suggests they are a significant drawback, detracting from the game's overall appeal.
- “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%
71%
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 artificial and uninspired, leading to a lack of engagement and a recommendation to avoid purchasing at full price.
- “While the gameplay isn't completely broken, there is nothing to see here that hasn't been done better in other shooters, avoid buying this at full cost.”
- “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, as it only plays during combat and features the same track throughout, leading to a lack of variety and immersion. While some users noted that the sound effects and voice acting were decent, the overall consensus is that the music detracts from the experience due to its predictability and abrupt transitions.
- “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 combat your 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 stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with many users reporting significant bugs, poor hit detection, and graphical issues that detract from the experience. While some players noted that they encountered only minor glitches, others experienced severe problems such as crashes, lag, and unresponsive controls, leading to frustration during gameplay. Overall, the game's stability appears to be a major concern, with a consensus that it is plagued by numerous technical issues.
- “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 describe the performance as poor, with some even stating it is among the worst they've experienced, indicating a strong need for patches and improvements. While a few players noted some redeeming graphics, the overall consensus is that the game is poorly optimized and frustrating to play.
- “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; it 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 a truck flipping uncontrollably and a turret that lacks basic functionality, which elicits laughter among players. While the game has its flaws, these comedic moments create a unique experience that can be entertaining, especially when shared with friends during gameplay. Overall, the humor is a mix of unintentional comedy and the absurdity of the game's design choices.
- “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!”
- “It's a good game. I really think that if it had more money and effort put 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
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The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by a shocking plot twist involving familial ties and sacrifice, which evokes a strong connection to the characters' struggles. However, despite these moments, the overall narrative is criticized for being weak and unengaging, detracting from the emotional impact.
- “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 pretty weak graphics, repetitive music, repetitive gameplay, a boring story, pretty slow mechanics, and a high price tag ($11.99).”
- “Boring story”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express that the grinding aspect of the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring an unrealistic amount of effort akin to needing a second life to fully engage with it.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it still feels like I'm nowhere.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
67%
The atmosphere set in Chernobyl is generally described as neat but lacking vibrancy, with some reviewers noting that it doesn't feel particularly lively. Overall, while the setting contributes to a unique ambiance, it may not fully engage players.
- “The atmosphere happens in Chernobyl, as the title says.”
- “It gives off a neat atmosphere.”
- “The atmosphere takes place in Chernobyl, as the title suggests.”
- “It gives off a unique atmosphere.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews indicate that the game's replayability is significantly enhanced compared to other titles, suggesting a more engaging and enjoyable experience that encourages players to return.