Black Chapter

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Black Chapter is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Spire Studio and was released on October 24, 2020. It received positive reviews from players.

In Black Chapter, you play as a high school student trapped in a haunted cathedral with a killer demon disguised as human. Solve puzzles, find clues, and make choices to decide the fate of your classmates and determine the game's multiple endings. The atmospheric horror game is inspired by Japanese RPG Maker classics, featuring a creepy setting and deadly consequences around every corner.

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Audience ScoreBased on 36 reviews

story12 positive mentions

The game features an engaging story with well-thought-out puzzles and a dark, eerie atmosphere that keeps players on edge.
Black Chapter includes multiple endings and allows players to save at the end, making it easy to explore different outcomes without replaying the entire game.
The character design and art are praised, with many players enjoying the unique personalities of the characters and the overall visual style.

The writing is criticized for being bland and cringey, with characters that lack depth and realistic dialogue.
Many players found the difficulty level frustrating, particularly due to one-hit deaths and poorly designed enemy encounters that led to repeated game overs.
Some players expressed dissatisfaction with the lack of autosave features, which resulted in significant setbacks after unexpected deaths.

story
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is generally well-received, with many players finding it engaging and filled with intriguing twists that keep them guessing. Characters are noted for their unique personalities, adding to the overall entertainment, while the mix of puzzles and narrative investigation enhances the gameplay experience. However, some players expressed frustration with certain gameplay mechanics that detracted from their enjoyment of the story, particularly regarding enemy interactions.
- “The story is interesting enough, and does a good job keeping you guessing as to what is going on in the big picture.”
- “The gameplay and story are enthralling and it kept me engaged all the way to the end.”
- “It was an engaging story, I was always looking forward to what would happen next.”
- “The story was interesting, and it kinda sucks that a poorly implemented sequence is the reason I gave up on this.”
- “I like it a lot more when choices throughout the game determine the ending, rather than the final scene being the game-changing moment for the whole story.”
- “The story was enough to get me to keep going, but one-touch death sequences with enemies that are the same speed as you (and some can go through walls), enemies that are slower than you but then suddenly speed up and are faster than you, and enemies that are faster than you really killed it for me.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay in Black Chapter is a captivating blend of jump scares, chase sequences, and minor detective mechanics, keeping players engaged throughout the story. It features a mix of puzzle-solving and investigation that becomes particularly enjoyable upon entering the first major area. Overall, the gameplay is both thrilling and immersive, enhancing the overall experience.
- “The gameplay and story are enthralling and it kept me engaged all the way to the end.”
- “The gameplay is enjoyable; it's a mix of solving puzzles and investigating what's happening as you get through the story.”
- “Gameplay gets really fun once you enter the first major area.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised for its wonderful soundtrack, which enhances the overall dark and eerie atmosphere. Many players appreciated the combination of the soundtrack with the game's jump-scares, contributing to an immersive experience. Overall, the music is considered a standout feature that players are eager to support.
- “Has an overall dark atmosphere and great soundtracks, definitely had a few jump-scares during my playthrough.”
- “The atmosphere is dark and eerie, with a good amount of jump-scares and a great soundtrack.”
- “Wonderful soundtrack as well.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its dark and eerie atmosphere, complemented by an excellent soundtrack. Players noted the presence of effective jump-scares that enhance the overall tension and immersion.
- “The atmosphere is dark and eerie, with a good amount of jump-scares and a great soundtrack.”
- “Has an overall dark atmosphere and great soundtracks, definitely had a few jump-scares during my playthrough.”
humor
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The humor in the game is consistently praised, with players highlighting its hilarious moments and engaging storyline as standout features.
- “Very hilarious moments and a great story.”
- “Very hilarious moments and a great story.”