Black Chapter
- October 24, 2020
- Spire Studio
Get on SteamIn 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.
Reviews
- The game features an engaging story with well-developed characters and multiple endings, keeping players invested throughout.
- Black Chapter includes effective jump scares and a dark atmosphere, enhanced by a great soundtrack that adds to the overall experience.
- The puzzles are well thought out and provide a good balance of challenge, making the gameplay enjoyable and immersive.
- The writing is often criticized for being cringey and lacking depth, with characters that feel stereotypical and unoriginal.
- Some players found the difficulty spikes and one-hit kill mechanics frustrating, leading to a negative gameplay experience.
- The lack of autosave features can result in significant setbacks after unexpected deaths, which can be discouraging for players.
- story11 mentions
- 55 % positive mentions
- 18 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The story is generally well-received, with many players finding it engaging and filled with intriguing twists that keep them guessing. While some critiques focus on gameplay mechanics that detract from the experience, the narrative is praised for its unique characters, humor, and the integration of puzzles that enhance the overall enjoyment. Overall, the story successfully captivates players, making them eager to see how it unfolds.
“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 enough to keep me going, but what killed it for me were the one-hit death sequences with enemies that match your speed, some of which can go through walls, while others are slower but suddenly speed up and become faster than you.”
“Like I said, the story was interesting, and it really sucks that a poorly implemented sequence is the reason I gave up on this.”
“I prefer when choices throughout the game determine the ending, rather than having the final scene be the game-changing moment for the whole story.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is engaging and combines effective jump scares, chase sequences, and minor detective mechanics, keeping players invested in the story. It features a mix of puzzle-solving and investigation, with the experience becoming particularly enjoyable upon entering the first major area. Overall, it successfully captivates players from start to finish.
“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.”
- music4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its wonderful soundtrack that enhances the dark and eerie atmosphere, contributing to the overall experience with effective jump-scares. Many players appreciate the quality of the music so much that they are willing to purchase additional content to support the developers.
“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.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is characterized by a dark and eerie tone, enhanced by an impressive soundtrack and effective jump-scares that contribute to a tense and immersive experience.
“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.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features very hilarious moments that contribute to an engaging and entertaining story, making humor a standout aspect of the experience.
“Very hilarious moments and a great story.”
“The humor is spot on, making every interaction a joy.”
“I couldn't stop laughing at the witty dialogue and funny scenarios.”
