Chaperone
- November 30, 2023
- Bulut ULU
- 12h median play time
Get on Steam"Chaperone" is a single-player Horror Action game offering 12 hours of playtime, centered around a first-person psychological horror experience. Inspired by real events, you play as a police officer investigating a murder in a divided police house, and must accompany the disturbed body to uncover the truth. The game contains intense and sudden sounds, and is not for the faint-hearted, as it contains strong psychological elements and may trigger seizures in people with photosensitive epilepsy.
Reviews
- The game has a well-crafted atmosphere and effective jumpscares that enhance the horror experience.
- The body cam perspective and VHS aesthetic provide a unique and immersive gameplay experience.
- Despite its short length, the game is enjoyable and offers a memorable experience for horror game enthusiasts.
- The English translation is poor, leading to confusion and difficulty in understanding the game's objectives.
- Gameplay is often slow and lacks engaging mechanics, making it feel tedious at times.
- The story is vague and poorly executed, with a high price tag that doesn't match the short playtime.
- gameplay14 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been widely criticized for being boring and lacking depth, with many reviewers noting that it consists mainly of slow walking and minimal interaction with objects. Players feel that the short duration of the game, often cited as around 30 minutes, does not justify its price, especially when compared to other titles that offer significantly more content. Overall, the gameplay fails to engage players, leaving them disappointed with the experience.
“I feel like the atmosphere and gameplay was pretty well designed.”
“I appreciate all the effort that went into making this game and I know how hard it is to make games as an indie developer, but charging $11 for only 30 minutes of this gameplay is way too much compared to Visage, which currently is about $35 and offers around 12 hours of gameplay.”
“Yet, when I think about the $11 price tag for a mere 30 minutes of play, it feels disproportionate, especially in comparison to Visage, which is priced at around $35 but offers a substantial 12 hours of engrossing gameplay.”
“It's just extremely boring gameplay with random 'spooky' sound effects.”
“What's more, the gameplay lacks depth and fails to deliver those captivating moments that keep players engaged.”
“There is basically no gameplay; it’s just walking very slowly and interacting with objects.”
- atmosphere8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is generally praised for its effective design and ability to evoke fear, with well-executed graphics and a few impactful jumpscares. However, some reviewers note that while it attempts to emulate the atmosphere of similar titles like Visage, it falls short in execution, particularly due to poorly written dialogues that detract from the overall experience.
“The atmosphere overall was very well made, and the jumpscares were not too many.”
“The graphics and atmosphere are great, and it has a few great jumpscares.”
“I feel like the atmosphere and gameplay were pretty well designed.”
“It's clear that the developers set their sights on emulating the atmosphere and style of Visage, but unfortunately, it doesn't quite measure up.”
“Visuals and graphics of the game look okay; as I said, if you played Visage before, you can almost feel the same atmosphere with some added effects that weren't my cup of tea.”
“Some of the rare dialogues in the game are poorly written and executed, which damages the whole atmosphere of the game.”
- story7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The story has been widely criticized for its vagueness and lack of engaging content, with many reviewers finding it poorly explained and uninteresting. The use of stock images and minimal text fails to provide meaningful context, while issues with voice acting and translation further detract from the overall experience. Overall, the storytelling is seen as a significant weakness of the game.
“The story is not explained very well; there should be more content to explain the real-life events.”
“The storyline doesn't grip you, and the voice acting leaves much to be desired.”
“The story is very vague and uninteresting; it mentions being based on a true story but provides no context.”
“The storyline doesn't grip you, the voice acting leaves much to be desired, and the translation issues are hard to overlook.”
“Bad storytelling, bad voice acting, bad translation, and lack of any interesting gameplay and engaging moments.”
“Also, the images in the beginning and the end for 'telling the story' seemed somewhat ridiculous; I think a text would have been enough.”
- graphics7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally well-received, with many praising the creepy atmosphere and effective use of bodycam visuals. However, some reviewers found the graphics to be merely average, comparing them to previous titles like Visage and noting that the added effects did not enhance their experience. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the game's ambiance, though opinions on their quality vary.
“The graphics and atmosphere are great, and it has a few great jumpscares.”
“The graphics are good, and the house creation looks creepy.”
“I liked the bodycam aspect, and the graphics were good.”
“The visuals and graphics of the game look okay; if you've played Visage before, you can almost feel the same atmosphere with some added effects that weren't my cup of tea.”
“The graphics and visuals are decent, but they don't stand out in any significant way.”
“While the graphics are serviceable, they lack the polish and detail that would elevate the overall experience.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game is generally regarded as solid, with users reporting good performance on ultra quality settings and no significant issues or bugs encountered.
“Performance was pretty good and I didn’t notice any issues on ultra quality with my system.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game has been criticized for its lack of replayability, with users indicating that there is little to no incentive to play it again after the initial experience.
“I don’t think there is any replayability in this game.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some users finding it lacking in quality and engagement, resulting in a low rating of 2 out of 5. Overall, the sound design does not seem to enhance the gaming experience significantly.
