the white chamber

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the white chamber is a single player action game. It was developed by Locked Door Puzzle and was released on September 7, 2023. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

"The White Chamber" is a point-and-click horror adventure game, where players control a young woman who awakens in a mysterious glowing coffin. As she explores her surroundings, she must solve puzzles and uncover the truth behind her captivity, leading her to the white chamber. The game features luscious 2D art, atmospheric music, and professional voice acting by Kira Buckland and Phillip Sacramento.

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story4 positive mentions

atmosphere3 negative mentions

The White Chamber is a visually striking and charming indie game that captures the eerie atmosphere of early 2000s horror, making it a nostalgic experience for many players.
The game features intuitive puzzles and a unique art style, reminiscent of 80s-90s anime, which adds to its distinct character and charm.
At a very low price, it offers a short but engaging experience with multiple endings, making it a worthwhile purchase for fans of the genre.

The game is quite short, leaving players wanting more in terms of story and gameplay depth, which some feel is a missed opportunity.
Certain interactions and puzzle elements can be poorly communicated, leading to frustration and the need for walkthroughs.
The story feels dated and lacks the depth and originality that modern horror games offer, making it less impactful for new players.

story
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story, while intriguing and mysterious, is criticized for its short length and abrupt conclusion, leaving players wanting more depth and development. Although it attempts to build a unique narrative reminiscent of horror classics, it often feels direct and underexplored, with some elements lacking meaningful buildup. The addition of a backstory audio drama offers some context, but overall, the storytelling is seen as simplistic and not particularly original.
- “It's short length and mysterious story leaves you wanting more.”
- “The story is simple but effective with a cliffhanger ending that may never be resolved sadly.”
- “The only negative about this game is that it's not longer and has more storytelling to offer.”
- “On the other hand, it ends way too quickly and abruptly, with a bare-bones story that just tells you things when the time comes instead of building up to them in any meaningful manner.”
- “It's a fairly direct story when it comes down to it and the mystery gets a little bit too directly pointed out to you, and some parts of puzzles feel like they should be fitting around other ways or only accessible after getting through the 'events', which are pretty short-lived for how visually striking they are and honestly don't do much in terms of causing any 'danger' to the player, only being completely visual.”
graphics
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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68%
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The game's graphics are characterized by a unique and grungy art style heavily inspired by 80s-90s anime, which leaves a lasting impression on players. While some find the visuals to be disturbing and reminiscent of early 2000s sci-fi horror, others appreciate the distinctiveness and creativity of the design, despite mixed feelings about the anime aesthetic. Overall, the visuals contribute significantly to the game's atmosphere, making it stand out in a crowded market.
- “The aesthetic is strange and grungy, obviously inspired by 80s-90s anime, but different: I sense a kind of roughness that's hard to describe, but which makes the game stand out.”
- “The puzzles are fairly involved and item-heavy but always intuitive, which is quite an achievement, while the art style is very unique (where else can you find a space station with hand-drawn meat walls explored by a Yu-Gi-Oh character in an outlandish punk outfit).”
- “Loved this game through and through, the art style and overall vibe scratches a very particular itch that few games can for me.”
- “The visuals are a bit meh (I don't like the anime aesthetics) and the story wasn't very original, but the game still delivered a fine experience.”
- “However, the visuals for the environment are surprisingly disturbing and the hallway sequence is downright frightening.”
- “The art style in this game is so weird... it's simultaneously simplistic and noisy.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is praised for its oppressive quality and is complemented by a brilliant soundtrack, making it a standout feature. Reviewers highlight its effectiveness in creating an immersive experience, particularly for a cult classic from the 2000s, especially given its low price.
- “A 2000s cult classic given life, highly recommend for its dirt cheap price, oppressive atmosphere, and brilliant soundtrack.”
- “The atmosphere is quite good.”
- “The atmosphere is so oppressive that it becomes overwhelming, making it hard to enjoy the game.”
- “While the game has its moments, the atmosphere feels stale and uninspired, lacking the depth needed to draw players in.”
- “The oppressive atmosphere is more frustrating than immersive, detracting from the overall experience.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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50%
Overall, the game runs well on the Steam Deck, providing a generally pleasant experience. However, there are some persistent bugs and moments that rely on random exploration after story actions, which can detract from stability.
- “This runs great on Steam Deck.”
- “There are a couple of buggy moments that remained unfixed, and some parts are overly dependent on you randomly wandering around after completing story actions. Overall, it’s a pleasant experience even today.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in this 2000s cult classic is highly praised for its brilliance, contributing significantly to the game's oppressive atmosphere. Reviewers recommend the game not only for its affordable price but also for the impactful soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
- “A 2000s cult classic given life, highly recommend for its dirt cheap price, oppressive atmosphere, and brilliant soundtrack.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players report that the game evokes strong feelings of unease and tension, particularly when striving for a positive outcome, creating a memorable emotional experience.
- “I will never forget how uneasy and tense it made me feel, trying desperately to get the good ending.”

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the white chamber is a action game.

the white chamber is available on PC and Windows.

the white chamber was released on September 7, 2023.

the white chamber was developed by Locked Door Puzzle.

the white chamber has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its atmosphere.

the white chamber is a single player game.

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