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.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a well-crafted atmosphere and effective jump scares that enhance the horror experience.
- The body cam perspective adds a unique touch to the gameplay, making it feel immersive.
- Despite its short length, the game is enjoyable and has potential, especially for fans of the horror genre.
- The English translation is poor, leading to confusion and difficulty in understanding the game's objectives.
- Gameplay is often described as slow and lacking depth, with minimal engaging interactions or puzzles.
- The storyline and voice acting are criticized for being vague and uninteresting, detracting from the overall experience.
- gameplay13 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 46 % neutral mentions
- 31 % 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 $11 price tag, 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.”
“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 game's atmosphere is widely praised for its immersive quality and effective jump-scares, creating a consistently tense experience. While many players appreciate the well-designed visuals and overall ambiance, some feel it falls short of emulating the depth of similar titles like Visage, with occasional shortcomings in dialogue that detract from the overall experience.
“We enjoyed it; it had some good jump scares, and the atmosphere of the game was amazing.”
“The atmosphere overall was very well made, and the jump scares were not too many.”
“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.”
- story6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story has been widely criticized for being vague, uninteresting, and poorly executed, with many reviewers noting issues such as subpar voice acting, translation problems, and a lack of engaging gameplay. The use of stock images and minimal context detracts from the narrative, leaving players feeling disconnected and unimpressed. Overall, the storytelling fails to captivate or immerse players in the experience.
“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.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the atmosphere and effective jumpscares, while others find the visuals merely acceptable, comparing them to previous titles like Visage. Overall, the graphics are considered decent but not groundbreaking, with some added effects that may not appeal to everyone.
“The graphics and atmosphere are great, and it has a few great jumpscares.”
“I liked the bodycam aspect, and the graphics were good.”
“The visuals and graphics of the game look okay; if you played Visage before, you can almost feel the same atmosphere with some added effects.”
“Visuals and graphics of the game look okay; if you played Visage before, you can almost feel the same atmosphere with some added effects that weren't my cup of tea.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game is generally satisfactory, with users reporting good performance on ultra quality settings and minimal issues. However, there are some bugs that may affect the overall user experience.
“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.
