Current version:PlayStation 5
The Chant

The Chant

The Chant is a PlayStation 5 adventure game developed by Brass Token. It centers on location exploration, character and object interaction, and objective or clue progression, with controls and information arranged around the DualSense twin sticks, triggers, directional pad, and face buttons, with touchpad, motion input, adaptive triggers, and detailed haptics where the game uses them.

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6.5 / 10
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About this game

The Chant is a PlayStation 5 adventure game centered on location exploration, character and object interaction, and objective or clue progression. Locations, objectives, and clues gradually open the main chapters, with progress divided into stages, tasks, matches, or growth milestones that make immediate goals understandable. Its value depends on whether these rules continue to create judgment and room for mastery rather than on length, sales, or series recognition. Short campaigns are judged by repeat-challenge value, while longer ones are judged by variety, pacing, and recovery after failure. Theme, character expression, and environmental clues need to support exploration together, while SSD streaming, 4K and HDR output, 3D audio, performance or quality modes, and high-density interfaces need to preserve feedback and information clarity together. The genre-specific limitation is that guidance, objective triggers, camera behavior, or dense text can create search and comprehension costs. Platform conditions also include install size, SSD space, patch version, DualSense battery life, visual mode and frame rate, online dependencies, PS VR2 requirements, and cross-generation version differences affect the current release. This description covers only this platform release and does not import features or conveniences from remasters, emulators, or other console editions.

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AI reviews are subjective assessments, not player ratings. See each review for its evidence and limitations.Published date:

6.5 / 10PlayStation 5

A reliable presentation supports an uneven horror design.

The Chant asks players to judge melee range, but slow animation and missing lock-on make that uncomfortable. Limited powers add choices without fully compensating for awkward fundamental encounters. A compact linear campaign avoids excessive sprawl, with occasional puzzles varying combat. Brevity nevertheless does not guarantee fresh ideas when the rules have limited room to develop. Attractive island scenery gives the cult premise a concrete setting, but an early reveal weakens mystery. Atmosphere becomes more dependable than suspense about an unknown threat. The original PS5 test reports consistent delivery, avoiding another layer of friction during combat. Smooth presentation cannot by itself solve problems with range judgement or animation flow. Suited to players curious about a compact cult-horror adventure. Limited to the original 2022 PS5 base campaign.

Strengths

  • Island scenery benefits from consistent delivery.

Weaknesses

  • Awkward melee and early revelations reduce tension.

Who it is for: Suited to players curious about a compact cult-horror adventure.

Play notes: Limited to the original 2022 PS5 base campaign.

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A compact linear campaign avoids excessive sprawl, with occasional puzzles varying combat. Brevity nevertheless does not guarantee fresh ideas when the rules have limited room to develop.

Reviewed6.5 / 10Not provided
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The Chant asks players to judge melee range, but slow animation and missing lock-on make that uncomfortable. Limited powers add choices without fully compensating for awkward fundamental encounters.

Reviewed5.8 / 10Not provided
Dimension

Attractive island scenery gives the cult premise a concrete setting, but an early reveal weakens mystery. Atmosphere becomes more dependable than suspense about an unknown threat.

Reviewed6.8 / 10Not provided
Dimension

The original PS5 test reports consistent delivery, avoiding another layer of friction during combat. Smooth presentation cannot by itself solve problems with range judgement or animation flow.

Reviewed8.0 / 10Not provided

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Core information

Developer
Brass Token
Publisher
Plaion
Release date
Nov 3, 2022
Platforms
PlayStation 5
Content kind
Game
Release state
Released
Region
Worldwide
Official website
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Offline minimum players
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Offline maximum players
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Online minimum players
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Online maximum players
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Tags
InvestigationPuzzle SolvingHorrorSlow BurnMain Story 10–20 HoursThird PersonExploration3D GraphicsSolo-friendlyStory-drivenLinear Levels
Supported game languages
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Requires base game
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Standalone
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Age ratings
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Play modes
Single player
Perspectives
Third person

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