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.
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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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