the white chamber
- September 7, 2023
- Locked Door Puzzle
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Get on itch.io Store"The White Chamber" is a point-and-click horror adventure game, where you explore a dark and warped environment as a young woman seeking answers to her mysterious situation. Solve puzzles, overcome obstacles, and delve into the lusciously designed 2D world to uncover the truth hidden within the white chamber. This game was created by Richard Perrin, Paul Johnson, and Zakir Rahman, with voice acting by Kira Buckland and Phillip Sacramento.
Windows
Reviews
- The White Chamber is a nostalgic cult classic that successfully captures the eerie atmosphere of early 2000s horror games.
- The game features unique art and sound design that enhances its oppressive and unsettling vibe, making it a memorable experience.
- At a very low price, it offers a concise gameplay experience with multiple endings and achievements, 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.
- Some interactions and puzzle elements can be poorly communicated, leading to confusion and reliance on walkthroughs.
- The narrative feels dated and lacks the complexity found in more modern indie games, which may disappoint players looking for a deeper story.
- story17 mentions
- 12 % positive mentions
- 88 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's story, while intriguing and mysterious, is criticized for its brevity and lack of depth, leaving players wanting more. Although it features some interesting worldbuilding elements and a cliffhanger ending, the narrative feels rushed and underdeveloped, with a reliance on visual elements that do not significantly enhance the experience. Overall, while the story has its charm and attempts to carve out its own identity, it ultimately falls short of delivering a fully fleshed-out narrative.
“It's short length and mysterious story leaves you wanting more.”
“The only negative about this game is that it's not longer and has more storytelling to offer.”
“The story is simple but effective with a cliffhanger ending that may never be resolved sadly.”
“The story is the one aspect that has aged the most, I think.”
“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.”
“The 'grey tower' side story gets a bit more in-depth with sci-fi worldbuilding but also goes sideways, hinting at a different interpretation of the main events yet never fleshing it out enough to enhance them.”
- graphics11 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 73 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are characterized by a unique and striking art style that blends 80s-90s anime influences with a grungy, rough aesthetic, making it memorable and distinctive. While some players appreciate the nostalgic and disturbing visuals, particularly in the context of horror, others find the anime-inspired design less appealing. Overall, the visuals evoke a strong sense of early 2000s sci-fi horror, contributing to the game's overall atmosphere.
“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.”
“Loved this game through and through, the art style and overall vibe scratches a very particular itch that few games can for me.”
“Otherwise, wonderful little title with a lovely art style that perfectly captures the early 2000s.”
“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.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
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 cult classic status and recommend it, 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 oppressive atmosphere really detracts from the overall experience, making it hard to enjoy the game.”
“While the game has its moments, the atmosphere feels stale and uninspired.”
“The atmosphere is so bleak and uninviting that it often feels like a chore to play.”
- stability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Overall, the game runs well on the Steam Deck, providing a generally pleasant experience. However, some users have noted a few persistent bugs and moments that rely on random exploration after story actions.
“This runs great on Steam Deck.”
“The game maintains a steady frame rate, even during intense action sequences.”
“I haven't experienced any crashes or bugs; the stability is impressive.”
“There are a couple of buggy moments that remained unfixed.”
“Some moments are a bit too dependent on you randomly wandering around after completing story actions.”
“Overall, it's a pleasant experience even today.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in this 2000s cult classic is highly praised for its ability to create an oppressive atmosphere, complementing the game's overall experience. Reviewers recommend it not only for its engaging gameplay but also for its brilliant soundtrack, especially considering its affordable price.
“A 2000s cult classic given life, highly recommend for its dirt cheap price, oppressive atmosphere, and brilliant soundtrack.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
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.”
“The emotional depth of the characters left a lasting impact on me, making me reflect on my own life choices.”
“I was moved to tears by the storyline; it resonated with my personal experiences in a profound way.”
