Chaperone

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Chaperone is a single player casual action adventure game with horror and thriller themes. It was developed by Bulut ULU and was released on November 30, 2023. It received neutral reviews from players.

"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.

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59%

Audience ScoreBased on 37 reviews

atmosphere6 positive mentions

gameplay8 negative mentions

The game has a great atmosphere and realistic VHS feel, enhancing the horror experience.
It features some effective jump scares and a unique bodycam perspective that adds to the immersion.
Despite its short length, many players found it enjoyable and a solid experience for horror game enthusiasts.

The game suffers from poor English translations and confusing instructions, making it difficult to understand gameplay objectives.
Many players criticized the gameplay for being slow-paced and lacking engaging mechanics, with minimal interaction and no puzzles.
The short playtime and high price point left some players feeling that the game did not offer good value for money.

gameplay
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
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29%
The gameplay has been widely criticized for being extremely boring and lacking depth, with many reviewers noting that it consists mainly of slow walking and minimal interaction with objects. Players feel that the experience is not worth the price, especially given the short duration of around 30 minutes, which contrasts sharply with other games that offer significantly more content for a similar price. Overall, the gameplay fails to engage players and is marked by poor storytelling and voice acting.
- “I feel like the atmosphere and gameplay was pretty well designed.”
- “The only thing I may disagree on is the price may be a bit too high for only an hour 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.”
atmosphere
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
43%
19%
The game's atmosphere is generally praised for its eerie and immersive qualities, effectively creating a sense of fear and tension, reminiscent of titles like Visage. However, some players feel it falls short of that benchmark, citing issues with dialogue quality and a lack of originality in its haunted house setup. Overall, while the visuals and occasional jumpscares contribute positively, the execution of certain elements detracts from the overall experience.
- “The graphics and atmosphere are great, and it has a few great jumpscares.”
- “Chaperone is an atmospheric game where you have the usual haunted house setup with a supernatural entity.”
- “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.”
graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
36%
21%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the atmosphere and creepy house design, while others find the visuals merely "okay" and reminiscent of previous titles like Visage. Overall, the graphics are considered good, contributing to effective jumpscares and an immersive experience, though some players feel the added effects do not enhance the overall appeal.
- “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.”
- “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.”
- “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.”
- “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.”
story
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
28%
43%
The story has been widely criticized for being vague, unengaging, and poorly executed, with many reviewers noting a lack of context and coherence, particularly regarding its basis on real-life events. The voice acting and translation issues further detract from the experience, leaving players feeling disconnected and unimpressed. Overall, the storytelling fails to captivate or immerse players, resulting in a disappointing narrative experience.
- “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 that it is based on a true story, but no context is given.”
- “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.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Overall, the optimization of the game is rated as average, with users reporting good performance on ultra quality settings and no significant issues encountered.
- “Performance was pretty good and I didn’t notice any issues on ultra quality with my system.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game has been criticized for its lack of replayability, with multiple users giving it a low score of 1 out of 5, indicating that they believe there is little to no incentive to play it again.
- “I don’t think there is any replayability in this game.”
- “I don’t think there is any replayability in this game.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game has received low ratings, with users consistently expressing disappointment in its quality and overall impact. Many feel that it fails to enhance the gaming experience, contributing to a lackluster atmosphere.