The Chaput's Baby
- September 26, 2022
- gundesgames
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Get on itch.io StoreIn "The Chaput's Baby," play as Samantha, a babysitter for the Chaput family's mysterious baby, who reside in a church-turned-home filled with dark secrets. As unsettling events unfold, you'll tackle chores, feed the enigmatic infant, and explore hidden secrets. With guidance from an anonymous caller, you'll strive to uncover the truth and banish the sinister presence haunting the Chaputs.
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Reviews
- The game features nice levels of tension and creepiness, showcasing the effort of a solo developer.
- It has enjoyable sound elements and animations that enhance the overall experience, along with straightforward puzzles that maintain pacing.
- The unique visual style and engaging story, combined with some effective jump scares, make it a fun experience for both newcomers and veterans of the horror genre.
- The game is plagued by bugs, including soft locks and performance issues, which can disrupt gameplay.
- The narrative lacks coherence and direction, leaving players confused about objectives and story elements.
- There are significant issues with grammar in the text, and the game can be too dark, making it difficult to navigate at times.
- stability12 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is frequently described as "buggy," particularly towards the end, with issues such as freezing and unresponsiveness that can hinder progress. While players can still complete the game despite these problems, the instability detracts from the overall experience. Some users have even resorted to uninstalling and reinstalling the game to resolve certain issues.
“The game freezes up & sometimes is unresponsive to 'e.' Had to uninstall/reinstall to proceed forward for the last 2 achievements.”
“Super buggy, 0 atmosphere. Don't play, ggs.”
“Totally recommended for 2.50, it is a bit buggy and smashing 'r' at the end wasn't nice.”
- story10 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The game's story is engaging and features interesting lore, complemented by effective jump scares and a thrilling finale. However, it suffers from a broad and loose narrative structure, which can lead to confusion about objectives. Overall, while the story has its flaws, it offers fun twists and tense moments that enhance the gameplay experience.
“It's a fun little story with some good creepy twists and an amazing finale I don't want to spoil, but it's just brilliant.”
“The game has a decent plot and some tense moments when running from enemies in the house (you can hide in closets from them, etc.).”
“However, the jump scares were good and the story is interesting.”
“The story is really broad and loose, and it's not always clear what to do next.”
- atmosphere8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is described as tense and creepy, effectively creating moments of suspense and a few earned jump scares. While some players note significant bugs that detract from the experience, others appreciate the heart and soul invested in crafting a haunting environment. Overall, the atmosphere is a mixed bag, with some finding it engaging and others feeling it falls short.
“I wouldn't consider this game scary, but more atmospheric and tense when it wants to be.”
“But the atmosphere and monster are creepy, and there's definitely one good jump scare in here that feels earned and is effective.”
“This game has a few bugs but you can really see the heart and soul put into it plus really creepy atmosphere!”
“Super buggy, 0 atmosphere. Don't play, GG's.”
“This game has a few bugs, but you can really see the heart and soul put into it, plus it has a really creepy atmosphere!”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by easy mechanics and offers a fun indie horror experience with decent gameplay, effective scares, and strong chase sequences. Players can expect to complete the game in about an hour, with additional time needed to find all collectibles, showcasing the developer's impressive work with limited resources.
“Overall, the game provides decent gameplay, good scares, strong chase sequences, and just a fun little indie horror experience that will take about an hour to complete (longer to find all collectibles). The developer should be really proud they made this with limited resources.”
“Easy enough mechanics throughout.”
“The gameplay is engaging and offers a thrilling experience, making it a worthwhile play for fans of the genre.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are praised for their art style and detailed environments, showcasing a strong visual appeal crafted with care. However, some users note that while enjoyable, the graphics are not without their flaws.
“I enjoyed the art style and the numerous details in the environments and characters.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has received mixed feedback, with users noting that performance can be poor and there are some minor bugs. However, many still find it to be a commendable effort, especially given that it is the developer's first project.
“Performance can be quite bad.”
“Not super optimized; some minor bugs, but overall a pretty great game, especially considering it's the dev's first project.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by a blend of silliness and horror, successfully eliciting laughter from players on multiple occasions. This lighthearted approach adds a unique charm to the overall experience.
“Perfect if you like a bit of silliness with your horror games; it made me laugh a few times.”
