"Chernobyl: Origins" - is a quest game with psychological horror elements. You have to solve a lot of puzzles to find out the terrible secret of the catastrophe at the nuclear power plant. The game will take you to 1986, to the Chernobyl nuclear power plant.
The game challenges players to solve a variety of puzzles that reviewers describe as "relatively hard to solve" and requiring effective problem-solving skills. To progress through the story, players must navigate the eerie environment of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in 1986 and uncover the "terrible secret" behind the disaster.
Reviewers praise the game's "unique visual style" and "excellent" hand-drawn artwork, which effectively immerses players in the disturbing atmosphere of the setting. One reviewer notes that the game "coolly" depicts the unsettling Chernobyl environment, heightening the sense of tension and dread.
A standout feature of the gameplay is the consequence-driven nature of player actions. Several reviews mention "instant death" scenarios, where a single misstep can result in the player's demise and the need to restart the current chapter. This creates a palpable sense of risk, as players must be cautious and deliberate, knowing that "every decision you make in the game can cost you your life."
The game's narrative is also an integral part of the experience, with reviewers praising the "mixture of a quest and a visual novel." Players can uncover the "terrible secret" of Chernobyl through their actions and decisions, suggesting a nonlinear storytelling approach with multiple possible outcomes.
With six game chapters and three unique endings, the game offers a compelling level of replayability, encouraging players to experiment with different strategies and explore the narrative in depth.