- Publisher: Deep Silver , Prime Matter
- Release Date: Nov 3, 2022
- Also On: PC, Xbox Series X
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Nov 3, 2022Horror, 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.
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Nov 3, 2022A must-play for survival horror fans, The Chant is a psychological horror experience that stands out for its originality and cinematic presentation resources. Despite not being a title that draws attention as a new generation game and being limited in terms of content, it feels like a love letter to Lovecraftians and visual horror enthusiasts.
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Nov 3, 2022The Chant is a good third-person survival horror action adventure, which despite not innovating the formula in which you have to find all objects needed to unlock a new area and progress in the story, manages to thrill mainly thanks to the human and fragile nature of the protagonist, unintentionally thrown into a situation way bigger than her. The game knows how to engage and in a couple of occasions it also knows how to scare, with a well narrated plot full of twists. On a technical level, it does not reach excellence, but it is immersive enough to make us forget that a PS5 could have been asked for a little more.
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Nov 6, 2022The Chant is a game with a psychedelic story, living up to the proposal. Although it has some technical problems and not very good lighting, the game may please fan of the genre looking for alternatives.
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Nov 4, 2022A 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.
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Nov 3, 2022The Chant is destined to become a cult hit, we think. Marrying traditional survival horror gameplay with a unique setting and spiritual themes, it feels fresh but familiar; how many other survival horror games find you fighting plant-like enemies and other monstrosities with incense sticks, oils and salt, after all? In addition to an intriguing story and solid mechanics, once you’ve set foot on Glory Island, you’ll be on the edge of your seat until you’ve reached a conclusion.
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Nov 14, 2022The Chant is a perfect survival horror title with an exciting premise. Despite its technical limitations, it manages to hook you with various enemies and has an entertaining history.
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Nov 15, 2022Exciting and briskly narrated survival horror with a psychedelic cult theme that captivates despite weak graphics.
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Jan 23, 2023The 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.
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Nov 28, 2022The Chant is an interesting first step for Brass Token studio.
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Nov 9, 2022The Chant combines a unique setting and premise with striking art direction to offer an experience that feels wholly unique as a game. While it lacks scares and doesn't quite capitalise on it's unique stats system, The Chant is still a game that any self-respecting horror fan shouldn't miss.
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Nov 8, 2022The Chant is a fine first offering from Brass Token. It may be a bit rough around the edges, but overall, this is the perfect thing to play for those long, dark nights coming this season. With a short playtime and three different endings to unlock, this should be fun for others to watch as well. It may not be the scariest game to release this year, but The Chant has a freaky design to its creatures that will unsettle some late at night. Balance your chakra and join in The Chant if you’re looking for a decent spiritual adventure.
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Nov 3, 2022The Chant is a very special survival horror, where horror, science and new age meet.
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Nov 18, 2022The Chant is a survival horror that’s definitely worth checking from the aficionados of the genre. It may have its share of shortcomings, mainly a derivative albeit functional combat system, and a complete absence of environmental or other riddles that could spice up things. Nevertheless the demonic essence is there to built up tension and the monster design is surely memorable, something that’s certainly no small feat.
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Nov 15, 2022Overall, The Chant is definitely not a bad game. It has something of the charm and the shortcomings of the old VHS releases. The story is not new or unpredictable, but it does its job, the puzzles are not very hard, and the combat is basic. It is the kind of experience that engulfs you for a weekend day, being entertaining without expecting too much from its players. The limited level and game design are balanced out by the eerie atmosphere of the island. The Chant remains a breezy action-adventure with some horror elements, not that great, not terrible either.
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Nov 14, 2022The Chant is a pleasant surprise for fans of action and psychological horror. Its main theme is quite unusual in video games and reflects itself in the gameplay. Far from being perfect, the game is an encouraging start for Brass Token.
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Nov 9, 2022The Chant offers you an atmospheric setting in which a nice story is told, but at the same time it is somewhat shortchanged by a shaky visual presentation and mediocre voice work. Fortunately, then, the rest of the audio is a strong point of the game, as is the fact that as a player you have to take into account various mind-spirit-body elements, which of course applies to a retreat. At its core, a fine game, but it has its rough edges.
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Nov 7, 2022While 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.
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Nov 4, 2022The first Brass Token game is set in an interesting psychedelic horror universe, inspired by movies such as The Wicker Man, Midsommar or Apostle. We enjoyed the story, characters and some undeveloped ideas, but most mechanics feel outdated.
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Nov 3, 2022A survival horror with some decent ideas, but which fails to express itself to the best of its ability because of an action pace that is far too choppy.
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Nov 3, 2022A psychological horror game with an intense and engaging story that fails to bring something new to the genre, but if you liked movies like “A Cure for Wellness” or “The Lighthouse”, this one's for you.
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Nov 3, 2022The Chant is a little rough around the edges, but there're some smart ideas and a strong story that keep you hooked throughout.
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Nov 3, 2022The Chant is a flawed experience filled with some fantastic moments, stellar monster design, light exploration and puzzle-solving, and a solid narrative to keep things moving. Despite its dated visuals, oversized linear world, and simplistic AI, you can find a nice survival horror romp in The Chant if you let yourself be taken by it.
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Nov 3, 2022The Chant will not be one of the games to remember in 2022, because of its dated graphics and snoring gameplay. Situations sometimes don't make sense, with weak attacks having more impact than heavy hits. Overall, the combat system lacks dynamism and subtlety. On the other hand, the atmosphere is captivating, but that's not enough to make it a good game.
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Dec 13, 2022The Chant tries hard to convey certain spooky vibes with its occult exploration of the human psyche and emotions but ultimately fails to impress with mediocre combat, forgettable story and lacklustre enemy design. It has some great ideas, acting and visuals, especially for an indie game, but it never uses them to the fullest and is drawn back by many of its flaws.
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Edge MagazineDec 1, 2022As 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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Nov 10, 2022The Chant is an intriguing experience with a lot of promise, but plenty of issues stop it from soaring to the heights it can.
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Nov 3, 2022Three different endings are available to those itching to give The Chant another spin, and our own playthrough took only about six or seven hours from start to credits. Even though there are plentiful elements where the gameplay sags, The Chant is a spirited survival horror custom-made for adherents to the genre’s quirks, and they’ll be delighted at the finale.
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Nov 3, 2022The Chant offers a far-out setting, unique upgrade system, and some vintage charm, but restrictive level design, listless combat, and dingy visuals strike a sour note. While old-school survival horror fans may find The Chant appealing, wider audiences probably won’t be drinking the Kool-Aid.
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Nov 17, 2022The Chant had the pieces to be a unique piece of survival horror entertainment, but the assorted aspects of the title fail to congeal into a satisfying adventure. The combat is clunky and bland, and the story has its moments, but doesn't deliver in the end.
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Nov 9, 2022The Chant storms out of the gates with a kooky but intriguing concept of cosmic-horror, but simply isn’t able to live up to its own ambitions. It has some good ideas if you look hard enough, but the clunky combat, milquetoast puzzle solving and forgettable story firmly plant this one in the category of B-Grade horror, which, to be fair, is definitely the vibe the developers seem to have gone for. Even with a few good foundational ideas with the use of prisms and a couple of cool boss fights helping The Chant slightly redeem itself, the biggest misfire is that it’s just not that scary, and without that, this cosmic-horror is just a cosmic-snooze.
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PLAYDec 14, 2022It’s got promise and plenty of atmosphere, but with unlikeable characters, lacklustre story development, and average activity, The Chant hits a bit of a bum note. [Issue#22, p.76]
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Nov 3, 2022It's a frustratingly average title that does nothing particularly well nor insultingly bad. The Chant is just very okay, which is probably the most boring route it could take.
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Nov 3, 2022I 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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Nov 14, 2022An interesting survival horror with a nice atmosphere and an intriguing story.
Awards & Rankings
User score distribution:
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Positive: 26 out of 41
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Mixed: 7 out of 41
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Negative: 8 out of 41
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Nov 4, 2022
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Nov 4, 2022Great asthetic, loving it so far. Nearing the end of the game I feel, but such a unique experience
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Nov 5, 2022