The Chant

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  • Summary: A single-player, third person horror action-adventure game set on a remote island spiritual retreat. A peaceful weekend soon turns to dread after a group chant opens The Gloom, a psychedelic dimension of terror that feeds off negative energy. Interact with a recurring cast of characters,A single-player, third person horror action-adventure game set on a remote island spiritual retreat. A peaceful weekend soon turns to dread after a group chant opens The Gloom, a psychedelic dimension of terror that feeds off negative energy. Interact with a recurring cast of characters, untangle the complex history of the island, and witness terrifying revelations about the cosmos. Only you can fight off the creatures, reason with the survivors, and unravel the legacy of a cult from the 1970s to reverse the ritual.

    Features:

    * EXPLORE AN ISLAND FILLED WITH COSMIC DREAD: Interact with the other members of the retreat as they slowly become consumed by their own negative energy.

    * Survive against an array of prismatic creatures and cultists released from The Gloom as you piece together the weird history of the island.

    * FIGHT OR FLIGHT: You must choose your fights and battle for survival with spiritual weapons and abilities. Collect, craft, and manage your resources to take your chances in close combat - or succumb to panic and flee.

    * MIND BODY SPIRIT: Balance is everything. Steel your mind against horror and panic; Protect your body against physical threats; Elevate your spirit to meditate and access supernatural abilities.

    * MODERN PSYCHEDELIC HORROR: Inspired by the psychedelic horror of the 1970s, experience a landscape of colored lighting and an electronic rock soundtrack, composed by the award-winning Paul Ruskay.    … Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 21 out of 34
  3. Negative: 0 out of 34
  1. IGN France
    Nov 3, 2022
    90
    Horror, cosmic and spiritual are the promised and served ingredients of The Chant. Jess'journey brings us into a solid and dark universe that has no envy to other games.
  2. GamingTrend
    Nov 4, 2022
    80
    A visually striking take on the survival horror genre, The Chant solidifies its own identity within the alternative science of prisms and natural remedies. Unique game mechanics serve to create an unusual but fun experience, even if at odds with the overall narrative at times.
  3. KeenGamer
    Jan 23, 2023
    75
    The Chant offers the player a trip into horrors not in the usual settings but at a yoga retreat. An insane cult and neon cosmic terrors separate The Chant from other survival horror games for its unique tone. However, faults in the visual and gameplay polish hold The Chant back from reaching the point of an instant horror classic. Instead, it is a sure-to-be cult classic worth the short journey.
  4. God is a Geek
    Nov 3, 2022
    70
    The Chant is a little rough around the edges, but there're some smart ideas and a strong story that keep you hooked throughout.
  5. Finger Guns
    Nov 7, 2022
    70
    While elements of The Chant are clichéd or clunky, there’s a surprisingly fun survival thriller nestled between its flaws. Creative monster design and excellent use of lighting (or lack thereof) can make for some nerve shredding moments too.
  6. Edge Magazine
    Dec 1, 2022
    60
    As much as The Chant contains a solid action adventure, then, it could do with more suitable clothing. [Issue#379, p.116]
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  7. Hey Poor Player
    Nov 3, 2022
    50
    I can’t hide my disappointment with The Chant. I had a real hankering for a supernatural game this year, after getting some hands-on time at Gamescom. Instead, I’ve been left with questions about what this game could have been. It could’ve usurped Until Dawn, one of the best recent examples of a supernatural horror game, but with a more intriguing and deeper plot. It could’ve been a new fascinating way to approach and manage combat situations with three meters that operate together in harmony, giving you complex gameplay decisions to tackle alongside challenging combat. It could’ve been a new campy horror game, a guilty pleasure, similar to some of those dreadful TV shows I named at the start. But unfortunately, it’s neither of these things. Instead, you’re left with a story that feels incomplete and lacking depth. You’re left with combat that lacks any sort of meaningful challenge. And ultimately, you’ll be left like me: very, very salty.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 20
  3. Negative: 1 out of 20
  1. AHmedd247
    Nov 6, 2022
    10
    The story. Some visual problems such as lighting, but this is close to perfection for an AA game.
  2. agaronla
    Nov 21, 2022
    10
    This is an amazing game! I loved every minute of this game. It is a AA game that hits all the right notes for me. Story, Horror, Combat,This is an amazing game! I loved every minute of this game. It is a AA game that hits all the right notes for me. Story, Horror, Combat, visuals. This company is hitting way above it's weight class and I am so excited to see their next game and where they go from here.… Expand
  4. Jbrown12
    Nov 4, 2022
    9
    Great asthetic, loving it so far. Nearing the end of the game I feel, but such a unique experience
  5. ulises1
    Jan 26, 2023
    8
    Es un buen juego, un poco corto y con gráficos normalitos, pero su jugabilidad e historia es buena. Uno de los tapados del 2022.
  6. sajdi-san
    Nov 5, 2022
    8
    Fantastic game with great atmosphere but unfortunetely too short .If you enjoyed Alan Wake this is for you.
  7. Badgerryan27
    Nov 5, 2022
    7
    Pretty good. Definitely an AA game. So I didn’t expect the AAA level of quality. The story was fascinating, intense and mysterious. The combatPretty good. Definitely an AA game. So I didn’t expect the AAA level of quality. The story was fascinating, intense and mysterious. The combat even though very limited is pretty tight and very responsive. Kinda reminds me of that “Hellblade” type of combat. I did think the way the missions were laid out was a okay and felt the same throughout with each mission with its own little gimmick and it was on the shorter side. But overall a quality experience in a small but reasonably priced package.… Expand
  8. Conmanus
    Nov 16, 2022
    4
    I feel stupid buying this for full price. An obvious mistake that a lot of creative but lazy people (myself included) make is thinking "goodI feel stupid buying this for full price. An obvious mistake that a lot of creative but lazy people (myself included) make is thinking "good enough" when they're only halfway to something great. This game is the perfect example of this.

    playing on ps5, the faces and hair look like ps3 graphics. the creatures look like ripoffs from other games, with some neon colors added (ooh, how modern... PSYCH) no excuse for this. it's 2022 and your game looks like **** the setting just a bunch of super twisty paths connecting buildings. The combat it simple melee fighting, except you fight with ...sage? cool, i guess.

    nah actually thats stupid.

    People saying the story is it's highlight? what story!? you already know the whole story after the opening scene! there is no interesting character archs, no subverting expectations, no big emotional or spectacular moments. it's just boring. and the only parts that aren't too easy are just frustratingly simple but tedious.

    I think the gameplay is fine. I finished the game so it's not like it was a total steaming pile, I'm just slightly annoyed I once again wasted $55 on a mediocre game I finished in one night.    … Expand

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