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CHAOS;CHILD

Xbox One, PlayStation 3, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation Vita, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, PlayStation 4, Android • 2019

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Quick resume

From the creators of the critically acclaimed STEINS;GATE comes a sensational new visual novel: CHAOS;CHILD. Set in Shibuya in 2015, a group of high school students who survived an earthquake six years ago find themselves at the center of a new series of bizarre murders in the city.

Global score

94/100

Genres

Adventure, Visual Novel

Pros

  • Compelling psychological thriller story
  • Deep character development
  • Multiple routes and endings
  • Immersive soundtrack and visuals
  • Strong emotional impact

Cons

  • Slow pacing in early chapters
  • Tedious replay to unlock all endings
  • Some characters/routes less developed
  • Translation issues without fan patch
  • Lack of gameplay variety beyond reading

Motivations

  • Autonomy
    3

    "Players make choices via delusion triggers affecting story routes and endings, allowing some control over narrative progression."

  • Competence
    -2

    "Gameplay is mostly reading with limited interaction; choices influence story but do not test skill or technical challenge."

  • Competition
    -5

    "No evidence of competitive elements; focus is on personal story experience without comparison to others."

  • Continuation
    4

    "Long playtime (50+ hours), multiple routes and endings encourage extended engagement and replay."

  • Cooperation
    -5

    "Single-player visual novel with no cooperative or multiplayer features."

  • Creativity
    2

    "Players influence story outcomes through choices, but no creation or modification of game content."

  • Domination
    -5

    "No social dominance or power exertion; experience is solitary and narrative-driven."

  • Escapism
    5

    "Strong psychological thriller and horror elements provide immersive escape from reality."

  • Expectation
    -4

    "Players engage voluntarily for story enjoyment; no obligation or external pressure noted."

  • Experimenting
    3

    "Multiple routes and endings encourage trying different choices and exploring story variations."

  • Exploration
    2

    "Exploration is narrative-based, uncovering mysteries and plot twists rather than physical world discovery."

  • Expression
    -3

    "Limited player customization; mostly fixed character presentation and story visuals."

  • Fantasy
    4

    "Contains supernatural and fantastical elements, psychic powers, and delusions beyond realistic experience."

  • Fellowship
    -5

    "No multiplayer or community features; experience is solitary."

  • Growth
    3

    "Players develop understanding of complex story and characters; some personal insight possible."

  • Health
    -5

    "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."

  • Idle
    -3

    "Requires focused reading and attention; not suitable for background or idle play."

  • Intimacy
    1

    "Some emotional connection to characters and story, but no social interaction or relationship building."

  • Leadership
    -5

    "No leadership or group management; single-player narrative experience."

  • Progression
    4

    "Progression through story routes, unlocking endings and achievements over time."

  • Relaxation
    -2

    "Tense psychological thriller with suspense and horror elements; not primarily relaxing."

  • Sensation
    3

    "Strong emotional and sensory stimulation through music, visuals, and narrative tension."

  • Status
    -5

    "No social recognition or status systems; individual story experience."

  • Story
    5

    "Narrative-driven visual novel with deep plot, character development, and multiple endings."

  • Strategy
    -2

    "Limited strategic decision-making; choices affect story but do not require complex planning."

  • Thrill
    5

    "Psychological horror and suspense create strong thrill and tension throughout the game."

  • Value
    4

    "Long playtime and rich story provide good perceived value for time and money."

  • Violence
    4

    "Contains graphic violence and gore as part of psychological horror and murder mystery themes."

  • Survival
    2

    "Themes involve avoiding threats and uncovering mysteries, though no active survival gameplay."

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