Chained: A Victorian Nightmare

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Chained: A Victorian Nightmare is a single player action game. It was developed by MWM Interactive and was released on December 19, 2019. It received neutral reviews from players.

In "Chained: A Victorian Nightmare," players navigate a grim, atmospheric world inspired by 19th-century London. As protagonist Sarah, you'll uncover the truth behind your mysterious captor, while solving puzzles and confronting otherworldly beings. This suspenseful narrative-driven game explores themes of guilt, captivity, and the supernatural.

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Audience ScoreBased on 35 reviews

story8 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

The game features great visuals and atmospheric moments, particularly during the flight across London and encounters with the ghosts.
Voice acting is excellent, and the gothic design creates an immersive experience for fans of dark storytelling.
Despite its flaws, the game offers a unique and creepy retelling of A Christmas Carol that some players may find enjoyable.

The experience is largely non-interactive, with minimal player engagement and a lack of meaningful choices.
Performance issues are prevalent, with frequent crashes and frame rate drops reported across various VR systems.
The story is poorly conveyed, leaving players confused about the narrative and its connection to the original A Christmas Carol.

story
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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57%
12%
The story aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players noting that it offers a loose and abstract interpretation of "A Christmas Carol," often losing the original's depth and clarity. While some appreciate the horror remix and dark themes, others criticize the lack of character development and resolution, feeling that the narrative fails to engage or convey a meaningful message. Overall, it seems to cater more to those who enjoy unconventional storytelling rather than a faithful retelling of the classic tale.
- “What you get here is a horror remix of the story, which I suppose makes sense given the title of the game.”
- “Short but nicely implemented retelling of a classic story.”
- “If you love dark story-style experiences then you will love 'Chained.'”
- “My biggest criticism is around the story though.”
- “Despite there being a line of dialogue implying that there was a choice coming, the story ends with absolutely nothing resolved, and with the player having done nothing but watch a bunch of skeletal spooky dudes slowly walk around a room.”
- “The biggest issues I had is that it failed to tell any of the story; nothing about Fan, Belle, Fezziwig, not even Tiny Tim gets a mention.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
22%
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the detailed environments and character designs, particularly in specific scenes like the graveyard. However, others note issues with darkness obscuring details and a lack of interactivity, leading to a less memorable experience overall. While the visuals are generally considered good, they fall short of creating a fully immersive cinematic VR experience.
- “I really appreciated the visuals of the game; the ghosts all looked so cool!”
- “Excellent graphics, very detailed environments and characters.”
- “It has some great visuals and effects, some well-detailed locations, and I loved the graveyard scene.”
- “Graphics were... okay, leaning on the very dark side; on the index, there are parts that got lost in the darkness.”
- “There are no options, neither graphical nor audio, other than going back and starting.”
optimization
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
37%
38%
The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with users reporting significant performance issues, including low frame rates averaging around 40fps even on high-end hardware. Many experienced crashes and frame rate drops, particularly during dynamic sequences, detracting from the overall experience. Overall, the lack of proper optimization has left players frustrated, suggesting that the game may not be worth the price for a one-time experience.
- “Based on others' reviews, it looks like I had some optimization issues.”
- “I did notice some slight performance issues on my 1060, and this is probably an experience you will only likely to try once, so put that into consideration based on its price.”
- “I would have been fine with this just being a surreal and artistic experience, but adding to my frustration were performance issues that forced me to restart four times and nearly crashed my headset a few more times after that.”
- “Performance also left quite a lot to be desired, especially during the Christmas past sequence, where the dynamic lighting on the character seems to cause massive frame rate loss.”
- “I am running an i7-8700k @ 4.8GHz and 2080 Ti, so clearly this game was not properly optimized for the pro.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The atmosphere of the game is highlighted as both dark and immersive, particularly during key moments like flying over London and encountering significant characters. While some users feel it captures the essence of a Christmas Carol beautifully, others suggest it falls short of its dramatic potential, recommending it primarily when on sale for better value.
- “There are some very atmospheric moments in this experience, in particular when you fly across London, and when you first encounter the Ghost of Christmas Future. It's fine lengthwise, although I strongly recommend buying it on offer - you can definitely get much better value for the full price.”
- “I love the dark atmosphere.”
- “This is a very atmospheric journey into a beautifully created version of A Christmas Carol.”
- “Not sure they achieved what they were going for with the atmosphere and drama, but it was fine.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game has been criticized for its lack of replayability, with users noting that there is little incentive to play through it multiple times.
- “There is really no replay value.”
- “The game lacks any incentive to play through again.”
- “Once you've completed it, there's little reason to return.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is noted for its immersive quality, enhancing the overall experience and complementing the gameplay effectively. Users appreciate the sound design, which adds depth and atmosphere to the game world.
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is described as disorienting, with the static scenes contributing to a sense of dizziness upon completion, despite effectively presenting a classic tale.
- “While a cool way to show the classic tale, the performance made me feel dizzy when I finished it, even if all but one scene is totally static.”

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Chained: A Victorian Nightmare is a action game.

Chained: A Victorian Nightmare is available on PC, Virtual Reality, Windows and Oculus Rift.

Chained: A Victorian Nightmare was released on December 19, 2019.

Chained: A Victorian Nightmare was developed by MWM Interactive.

Chained: A Victorian Nightmare has received neutral reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its optimization.

Chained: A Victorian Nightmare is a single player game.

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