Chasing Static

"Chasing Static is let down some by overused narrative tropes and a short length, but strong world design and enjoyable pacing help make it worth a playthrough."

"The gimmick of using a PlayStation 1 presentation might attract an audience. But the game needs more than style to keep players engaged, even if only for the around three hours the story needs to reveal itself. Chasing Static has …"

"Chasing Static dials in a unique spin on the psychological horror genre with its lo-fi visuals and focus on sonic exploration. I only wish there was more substance to go along with its excellent sense of style. With more compelling …"

"Chasing Static is an engaging walking simulator with an engrossing story. However, it isn&s;t much of a horror game."

"Chasing Static is a boring, slog of a game."

"A little rough around the edges, even for the lo-fi approach – Chasing Static is a decent time if you’re looking for a short sci-fi horror story. The PSX art style lends itself into being an aesthetically memorable experience that …"

"Fully committing to a very retro look, this sort of horror adventure at least makes an impression in its somewhat brief runtime"

"Spotty connection of certain design &a; narrative choices aside, Headware Games&s; retro-horror title will do just enough to keep fans from changing the channel."

"To conclude, Chasing Static was a pleasant experience for anyone who’s interested in classic, suspenseful horror, graphics and all. Even though it runs short, with only 4 hours of gameplay, you’ll find that the controls run smoothly and you get …"

"If you enjoy classic horror games from yesteryear, this game is ready to give you an earful of scares."

"It won’t be winning any Game of the Year awards but Chasing Static is a compact narrative thriller worth an evening of your time. Its story isn’t as engrossing as those of its peers and it can be a touch …"

"Chasing Static is a psychological horror game in which you play a character who stumbles upon a failed research facility. These always mean trouble, this time caused by a surrounding energy field that can make a person slowly lose their …"

"PS1 aesthetic fans will find a fun mood piece experience here, most others will likely feel underwhelmed by the shortcomings and averageness of what the game has to offer, compared to its peers."

"Chasing Static creates a strong sense of nostalgia as the appreciation of late 90&s;s era horror games shines through. The game works well as a throwback, but it doesn&s;t work as well as a horror game in its own right. …"