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The Chant

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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.

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.

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Developer
Brass Token
Publisher
Prime Matter
Age rating
17+ Mature
Website
https://brasstoken.com/the-chant/

System requirements for PC

Minimum:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i3-9100F @ 3.60GHz / AMD Ryzen 3 4300G
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 1050 Ti / Radeon RX 580
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 35 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: SSD recommended
Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-9700K @ 3.60GHz / AMD Ryzen 5 3600
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce RTX 2060 Super, 8 GB / Radeon RX 5700, 8 GB
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 35 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: SSD recommended

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Last Modified: Jul 23, 2024

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Magister Scientiae
Completed the game on Magister difficulty
6.25%
Rooted in Reality
Destroyed 15 Mandacores
6.25%
Summer Solstice
Completed the game in 4 hours or less
6.25%
Bookworm
Picked up all Lore Notes
6.25%
Savior
Completed the game without killing any Cultists
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The Chant reviews and comments

This is kind of a wild game in a few aspects. It goes for a more spiritual and monster horror than anything else. So much of the aesthetics and mechanics revolve around New Age things such as smudging sticks, essential oils and crystals. At first it got some eye rolls but I actually think it turned out to be a very cool and unique take on mechanics. It's kind of goofy to attack an enemy with a bundle of smoking sage but pairing that with prisms that give you unique abilities and fight giant mandala looking, carnivorous plants and you have a decent game. There are aspects of the game where it doesn't look the best but others such as a close up on a very sweaty Sonny, show off some great lighting detail with some very creepy vibes. I think it's a great, fresh take on a horror game and it's run time doesn't overstay it's welcome.
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