Sequential Planet reviewed Chernobylite‘s original PlayStation 4 release late last year. While the impressions were positive, there were a few issues with the original build. Chernobylite was plagued by issues such as crashing, visual hiccups, and an uninspired art style. A PlayStation 5 patch is an opportunity for those issues to be alleviated and for new improvements to be made.
Chernobylite’s biggest issue was the game’s crashing and even data loss. Those who were concerned about this will be happy to know that these issues have seemingly been corrected. Throughout my run of Chernobylite, I didn’t experience any crashes or corrupted data.
Graphically, Chernobylite does enjoy a few improvements. Players will have a few settings available to make their experience look they want it to. Players can choose between 4K (Native) 30 FPS, 4K (Dynamic) 60 FPS, and 1080p (Ultra Details) 60 FPS. I tend to go with what gives me the best performance, and Chernobylite holds the visuals up throughout the game when players choose 60 FPS options. The inclusion of Ray Tracing makes the previously bland environments look much better.
One thing that players will instantly notice is the use of the DualSense controller. The triggers come with a good amount of resistance to add weight to pulling the trigger of a gun. The vibrations are also immersive. Chernobylite makes full use of the controller, improving the experience significantly.
It’s still not a perfect experience, but the PlayStation 5 version of Chernobylite is the best way to play the game.
