Drew Leachman
ZTGDThe Chant (XSX) Review – ZTGD
Published 11/22/2022
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Series X|S / PC / PS5 - 11/3/2022
The Chant
The Chant is an action horror game set on the tormented grounds of a new age cult, that fulfills players' thrill of supernatural horrors dealing with the dark sides of spirituality and cultism, and untangles terrifying revelations about the universe.
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- Brass Token
- Publisher
- Prime Matter
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Critic avg
65
11 scored reviews
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11
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Score range
50–80
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Mixed response
Score range is 21–30 points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 65 across 11 scored reviews, with a 30-point spread. That suggests a mixed critic response rather than a single clear read.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the Below 70 band.
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80–891 review · 9%
70–793 reviews · 27%
Below 707 reviews · 64%
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Richard Walker
Xbox AchievementsThe Chant Review | XboxAchievements.com
Published 11/17/2022
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55
-10 vs critic avg
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Read originalLuke Mitchell
Checkpoint GamingThe Chant Review - Not a cult classic - Checkpoint
Published 11/9/2022
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55
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Read originalPaulmichael Contreras
PlayStation LifeStyleThe Chant Review (PS5)
Published 11/8/2022
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75
+10 vs critic avg
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Read originalMark Steighner
COGconnectedThe Chant Review – Cult of Horror
Published 11/5/2022
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68
+3 vs critic avg
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Read originalAndrew Farrell
PC InvasionThe Chant review — Can’t touch this
Published 11/3/2022
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65
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Read originalLeo Faierman
Screen RantThe Chant Review: Creepy Cosmic Horror With Some Awkward Action
Published 11/3/2022
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60
-5 vs critic avg
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Read originalLiam Croft
Push SquareReview: The Chant (PS5) - Nothing Special Whatsoever
Published 11/3/2022
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50
-15 vs critic avg
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Read originalCorvo Rohwer
GamingTrendGamingTrend The Chant Review
Published 11/3/2022
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80
+15 vs critic avg
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Read originalTimothy Nunes
PlayStation UniverseThe Chant Review (PS5) - An Imperfect But Enjoyable Survival Horror Romp - PlayStation Universe
Published 11/3/2022
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70
+5 vs critic avg
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