CHAOS;CHILD Reviews

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Absolute Cinema

it had a great impact on me,I won't forget it

Phenomenal VN. Kurusu's route is absolute cinema! 10 / 10

New Chaos entry doko? Anyways for me this was on par with Steins;Gate or even slightly better (my opinion). What I enjoyed was that a few endings impacted me emotionally and Chaos;Child builds on the familiar events and concepts established in Chaos;Head Noah. The character routes allows you to understand some of the main characters in depth and their backstories. If you enjoyed Chaos;Head Noah, you will enjoy Chaos;Child.

Major improvement over it's predecessor Chaos;Head in almost every way, was really impressed by this. But you still need to read C;H before C;C as it spoils so much and many plot points will make no sense if you don't know the context. Might be the best VN in SciADV Series

This game messed with me mentally and emotionally so much. Really interesting characters and twists.

Summary: If you like visual novels about Japanese teenagers with magical powers, you'll probably enjoy this game. If you do play it, I would highly recommend using the fan translation patch. As above, the only real objective negative about this game is the poor localisation. The words on the screen are fine (I guess), but there's a few typos and lots of formatting errors that make it feel like a first draft. There is a fan patch that corrects this, but that shouldn't be necessary on a game that costs money. There's also no option to just use the Japanese text instead. The auto feature is extremely slow, even on the fastest setting. The game itself is good. The visuals are good. The music is decent. The voice acting is very good. I experienced no bugs. The interaction gimmicks are fun enough. Overall, the story is intriguing and feels like time and effort was put into it. I enjoyed reading it. However, at times the pacing feels very slow; half the dialogue feels like various types of heavy breathing instead of a way to convey information. It's also sometimes difficult to tell how seriously I'm meant to be taking what's happening. The tone's all over the place. Is that character acting like an idiot because it's relevant to the plot, or is it just because he's a cartoon character? It's a good game, but only if you enjoy the genre.

Chaos;Child builds on the foundation of Chaos;Head Noah, refining and expanding the concepts without relying too heavily on callbacks. It’s a natural evolution of its predecessor, introducing new features like the Mapping Trigger System and deepening the psychological horror elements, all while carving its own path. The narrative is gripping, packed with twists that keep you questioning reality. While the constant barrage of surprises can be overwhelming at times, the writing keeps you hooked with a compelling story, an endearing cast, and a constant challenge to test how much you’ll tolerate from the characters. The atmosphere of paranoia and tension lingers long after the game ends. The art and music enhance the experience, with striking visuals and a haunting soundtrack that amplifies the emotional impact. Though it lacks the chapter select feature of its predecessor, it still offers all the necessary quality-of-life features for smooth progression. At the time of writing, Chaos;Child stands as my second favorite Science Adventure title, a testament to how it refines the series’ formula while staying fresh and engaging. ★ Gripping Narrative: Builds on Chaos;Head Noah’s foundation, offering a fresh, compelling story with psychological twists. ★ Strong Character Development: A memorable cast, including returning and new characters, with rich emotional depth. ★ Refined Art Style: The visual design blends traditional and modern styles, delivering a polished aesthetic with engaging character animations ★ Excellent Audio: Takeshi Abo’s atmospheric soundtrack and the strong seiyuu performances elevate the experience. ★ Strong Ties to Science Adventure Lore: Rewards players familiar with the series’ universe, offering deeper context and connections. ⚠️ Overwhelming Twists: The numerous twists can sometimes feel excessive, leading to confusion or fatigue. ⚠️Minor Reveals: Some plot twists or character developments don’t land as strongly as intended, feeling underwhelming. ⚠️ Pacing: The pacing can feel slow at times, requiring patience as the story and details gradually unfold. ⚠️ Guide Recommended: Certain decisions and endings require specific choices, making a guide almost necessary for true completion. Summary: Chaos;Child builds on Chaos;Head Noah’s foundation with a gripping narrative, strong character development, and a series of thought-provoking twists. The game rewards players who’ve experienced prior entries, delivering an intense psychological thriller with deep ties to the Science Adventure universe. Its refined art style, atmospheric music, and talented seiyuu cast elevate the experience. While the sheer number of twists can be overwhelming at times, and the pacing may fatigue some players, it remains an impressive and memorable entry in the series. As always, the Committe of Zero patch is highly recommended. Rating 9/10