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CHERNOBYL: The Untold Story

1986. Chernobyl disaster. The story that you will see in the game resembles a delusional dream of a man exhausted by radiation. But whether it is nonsense or the nightmarish reality of the Soviet era – you decide.

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September 24, 2019
6 years and 314 days ago
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Mostly Positive289 reviews70.6%

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About the Game

1986. Accident at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant. The event about which much has been written and a lot filmed. The catastrophe that changed the destiny of a huge number of people and the fate of a whole country.

The story that you will see in the game resembles a delusional dream of a man exhausted by radiation. But whether it is nonsense or the nightmarish reality of the Soviet era – you decide.

In this game you will see:
- Terrifying and intriguing story.
- Addictive gameplay based on the best old school shooting galleries.
- Pripyat, recreated in pixel graphics, looks amazingly detailed and atmospheric.
- This city is full of secrets. Explore this place as carefully as possible: inspect local attractions, interact with people, find hidden objects.
- The King of Synthwave - Arti-Fix, who gave his music to the Mercury Man, will once again delight you with his magnificent works.