The Chant

About The Chant

The Chant is an action horror title from developer Brass Token that landed on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5 in early November 2022. You step onto a remote island to uncover the dark secrets of a twisted cult retreat gone wrong. The game mixes supernatural dread with psychedelic visuals as you navigate tormented grounds filled with spiritual horrors. It is a single player adventure that asks you to fight through terrifying revelations about the universe while trying to escape the madness. Players can find it now on GOG for just $2.49, which marks both its historical low and current cheapest price point.

Gameplay

You move through dark environments fighting off enemies that range from twisted human figures to strange spiritual entities. Combat feels weighty but requires careful timing against these psychedelic terrors. The island layout forces you to backtrack often as you solve environmental puzzles to unlock new areas or escape routes. Sessions typically involve exploring dimly lit rooms, managing scarce resources, and reacting quickly when the cult members attack. You will encounter cutscenes that reveal the backstory of the retreat while actively dodging attacks or striking back with available weapons. The game does not hold your hand, so you must learn enemy patterns through trial and error to survive the night.

What Players Think

PlayPile data shows a mixed reception from both players and critics. IGDB lists 22 ratings for an average score of 65.6 out of 100. Community moods suggest a divided audience where some find the atmosphere compelling while others feel the gameplay lacks depth. Completion rates hover around 24% based on achievement tracking, indicating many people quit before finishing the story. There are 42 total achievements to unlock, with the rarest one titled "From Gloom, to Glory!" held by only 1.70% of players. Average playtime data suggests a standard experience for this genre, though the difficulty spikes likely deter some from reaching the end credits or collecting everything.

PlayPile's Take

This game is worth your time if you enjoy atmospheric horror and do not mind a linear campaign with occasional rough edges. The $2.49 price tag makes it a low-risk purchase for fans of the genre who want something short and spooky. You will spend most of your 10 hours trying to track down that elusive "From Gloom, to Glory!" achievement. Brass Token delivered a visually striking experience even if the combat feels repetitive after the first hour. Skip this if you need tight controls or a long story arc. Grab it on sale and see if the cult secrets are worth figuring out.

Storyline

While exploring a remote island’s twisted past, you must fight and escape the psychedelic terrors awakened by a spiritual retreat gone wrong.