Chernov Incident

[b] Chernov Incident [/b] is a short simulation and puzzle game where you have to stop a nuclear reactor from melting down by following the prompts on the automated instruction book within a ten minute deadline. I was intrigued by this concept because it basically follows what I do as a job except for I deal with lots of hardware and software rather than a nuclear reactor and I just ring people up and say "It's broken. Get out of bed and sort it out." In [b] Chernov Incident [/b] you are very much responsible for fixing the issue, and within a short amount of time, so the pressure is on, especially because you are a wet behind the ears intern who knows nothing, and your only saviour is an automated instruction book which guides you through the instructions using a nine digit telephone pad, explaining processes revolving around power, cooling, and a central console. Instructions might involve moving dials, checking lights, and entering commands into a console. You also have to be mindful of doing things in the correct order. If your time runs out then the place explodes and luckily you get a do-over and can learn from your mistakes. It only takes a few attempts before you crack it because there's not really a lot to do in the process and once you learn what order you need to do it in, and what the processes are, you can save a bit of time by not listening to the automated voice and press the number on the telephone pad before she finishes to get through to the right department. It's a bit like I know option 4 at my doctor's is to speak to reception without listening to the message that says they would rather you did it online. There's a few issues I would say need tweaking. For starters when the automated voice asks you to type commands on the keyboard, the typing sound is very loud, and it is louder than the voice, so I had difficulty understanding what she was saying. This didn't help that her dictation wasn't great and P's sounded like D's etc. although that may have been because of the sound issues. It took me a couple of runs to get used to the keypad and how to get back to the menu or get the message repeated etc. On a few occasions there were two voices speaking which complicated things. I'm trying to stop a nuclear meltdown here! I don't need malfunctioning equipment. I also did not know how to move from one console to another (it is B on the keyboard by the way), but I don't know why the right mouse button could have done that. Once you are using one of the three consoles, the time disappears so you do not know how long you have left. [h1]🍳Conclusion🍳[/h1] [quote][h2][b] Chernov Incident[/b] was quite fun to play once I knew how to navigate around the consoles and use the keypad. It is hard to recommend though because there is just not enough content to make the game last more than thirty minutes. There needs to be more processes or a level system where it starts off basic but then keeps getting more advanced. I know the game is only $2 but I think it is just too easy at the moment and needs developing a bit more. The foundations are good though and if you are happy with a thirty minute mission impossible situation, it's still an enjoyable experience. [/h2][/quote] [quote]Thank you for reading my review. If you enjoyed it, please leave a like and follow[url=https://store.steampowered.com/curator/32732116-IndieGems/] [b]IndieGems[/b] [/url] for more reviews like this one. We also have a [url=https://www.youtube.com/@IndieGems2][b]YouTube channel[/b][/url] if you would rather see game play footage with reviews. [/quote]

This project is interestingly stressful, really made me lil panicked and pissed over being alone with chat bot and melting nuclear core. I was well surprised by a fact, that such an indi project supports ultra-wide screen from the release. But there were 2 major cons, without which the game would be a perfect 10-min reality detox. First of all is a ♥♥♥♥♥♥ up controls. The game tries to be mouse-centered with duped keybord and numpads, however you still need one single button just to look fully at the panel. That could be solved by adding simple navigation arrows at the bottom of the screen. Second and less critical problem is a lack of proper immersiveness. The giant surreal Timer (Could be some core temperature or other info monitor), floating phone (maybe put it somewhere on the panel), polygonized lightbulbs on the right panel or floating green particles(just polish it please). Such things make games unique and more likable. Overall I liked Chernov Incident a lot, as for a such short game. Hope it will become only better and maybe bigger in the future.

Тs game very good, Glory to Kazakhstan!

A short but a very captivating game that keeps you on the edge of your seat while you play it. 10/10 for atmosphere. Highly recommend.

pretty good game, the phone bot is realistically slow to do things and that adds a good amount of comedy in a stressful situation like this one. definitely play this game if you like short puzzle games

First of all, I should mention that the developers are my friends. That said, I genuinely don’t think that affects my objectivity here. Especially since I bought it myself. Chernov Incident has a seriously oppressive atmosphere. The huge red timer in the middle of the screen creates this constant feeling of unavoidable danger. It really adds tension and makes the experience way more intense. The voice AI assistant is done pretty well overall. It adds a nice layer of irritation that actually fits the vibe of the game. The only small downside is that sometimes it talks a bit too fast, especially when reading out codes, so you might have to replay the line. But honestly, it’s not a big deal. The gameplay itself is pretty simple and revolves around solving three light puzzles. A full playthrough will probably take you under 10 minutes (it took me longer because I was actively looking for bugs). Overall, there’s really nothing bad I can say about this game. It fits perfectly into its niche as a chill indie experience, especially considering its very modest price. I recommend it!

Cool game!! Makes you really stressed but in a fun way, really immersive for a short game! Loved it! Waiting for new projects from the devs :)))

The atmosphere is so intense, I'm sure streamers will love the game