The Chant

 PC
Metascore
71

Mixed or average reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. GameSpace
    Nov 15, 2022
    77
    The Chant lasts only five or six hours. Despite being funny more often than scary, the game does not make you regret the time spent in it. Although The Chant produces very contradictory sensations. None of its elements can be called outstanding, but there is nothing terrible and non-functional in the project either. It turned out to be such an average product, even with all the caveats that this is the debut work of a small studio. It can only be advised to the most ardent fans of the genre in anticipation of the new Silent Hill and Resident Evil.
  2. SECTOR.sk
    Mar 9, 2023
    75
    The Chant not only fills a current hole in the horror action-adventure genre, but also manages to bring an original take on the genre thanks to the story and themes it opens up. The authors do not want to confirm or refute the effects of esotericism, but point out that in certain cases it is a double-edged sword.
  3. Impulsegamer
    Nov 28, 2022
    74
    With a critical view of modern spiritual cults and quite a few good jump scares, The Chant’s story-driven adventure is a remnant from the old days when AA survival horror games such as Alone in the Dark and Fatal Frame were not forgotten. The game definitely has its flaws, but it has the potential to turn into a modern AA horror franchise.
  5. GameMAG
    Nov 13, 2022
    70
    Interesting plot, appropriate puzzles and vulnerable, yet brave protagonist can guarantee that you'll have at least a couple of fun evening while playing The Chant.
  6. Everyeye.it
    Nov 3, 2022
    65
    The Chant is a horror movie with some interesting ideas. The narrative intrigues the user and encourages him to venture into the darkest corners of Glory Island. The story, however, loses its bite at the end, failing to keep up with what was shown in the first hours of the game. The combat, the survival component and the vital parameters of Jess, are elements well amalgamated with each other, although they do not manage to affect the gameplay in a fully effective way. In short, we are talking about a first discreet test for Brass Token, which we hope can return with a more refined and scary horror in the future.
  7. PC Invasion
    Nov 3, 2022
    65
    Decent gameplay and decent level design can't save The Chant from its poor story and total lack of scares.
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  1. Giant Bomb
    Nov 7, 2022
    The Chant is a psychedelic folk-horror action-adventure game that has more to it than one might expect from an indie title. While it doesn't bring anything particularly new to the table with its gameplay, it does provide a successfully fun experience and a compelling cult setting to sink into. [Quick Look]
  2. Rock, Paper, Shotgun
    Nov 3, 2022
    The Chant gets a bit predictable, in other words, both in terms of the story and the weirdness. For me the intelligent things it does didn't quite balance that out, which makes it, once again, a game that would work really well for Game Pass.

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User Score
7.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 9 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 9
  3. Negative: 2 out of 9
  1. zorranco
    Dec 22, 2022
    9
    People don't recognize a good game even in front of their eyes and prefer to play things like A plague tale that barely runs at 30 framesPeople don't recognize a good game even in front of their eyes and prefer to play things like A plague tale that barely runs at 30 frames without DLSS. Starting with the menus (perfectly clear, and with options for FoV and turn TAA off and compatible with Widescreen) to the optimization (runs perfect without DLSS in a RTX 3070 but with a 10 years old CPU like a 5820K) this game is the sleeper of 2022. Interesting plot and characters, good level design, on point combat (not Elden Ring but it does the job), Silent Hill vibes...whatever you name it you have it here. My only small complaint are facial animations, wich feel a little bit awkward at times.… Full Review »
  2. vova22379
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
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  3. pizzastation
    Apr 12, 2023
    4
    It's a short game. (I finished in 7 hours.)
    I think the concept of cult horror is very wonderful.
    Characters and creatures seemed like    It's a short game. (I finished in 7 hours.)
    I think the concept of cult horror is very wonderful.
    Characters and creatures seemed like Silent Hill and I enjoyed them.
    Voice acting was good.
    The biggest disappointment was that the characters' faces and movements felt cheap.
    There are multiple endings, but it was an ending that seems to have a sequel.
    It sounds like Devs wants to turn this The Chant into a series.    … Full Review »
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