The Chant is a single-player, third-person horror action-adventure game developed by Brass Token and published by Prime Matter, released on November 3, 2022. Set on a remote island spiritual retreat, the player experiences a horrific transformation of a peaceful weekend into a nightmarish scenario after a group chant opens "The Gloom," a psychedelic dimension that preys on negative energy. Players must navigate interactions with fellow retreat attendees as they fall victim to despair, confront various prismatic creatures, and uncover the island’s unsettling history tied to a 1970s cult.
The game emphasizes survival, offering players choices between combat and evasion, utilizing spiritual weapons and abilities. Players are required to gather resources, manage their health, and maintain psychological equilibrium against the horrors they encounter. The game’s atmosphere is enhanced by vibrant lighting and an electronic rock soundtrack by Paul Ruskay, drawing inspiration from the psychedelic horror genre of the 1970s. The minimum system requirements include a 64-bit Windows 10 OS, 8 GB RAM, and a graphics card such as GeForce GTX 1050 Ti. Recommended specifications suggest using a more powerful setup for optimal performance.
