The Chant Critic Reviews

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.

A 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.

The 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.

The 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.

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.

The 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.

The 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.

Exciting and briskly narrated survival horror with a psychedelic cult theme that captivates despite weak graphics.

The Chant is a very special survival horror, where horror, science and new age meet.

The 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.

The 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.

The Chant is an interesting first step for Brass Token studio.

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.

The 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.

The Chant is a little rough around the edges, but there're some smart ideas and a strong story that keep you hooked throughout.

A 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.

A 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.

The 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.

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.

The 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.