''Chorus'' is a 2021 space combat game developed by Fishlabs and published by

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on 3 December 2021. ''Chorus'' received generally positive reviews from critics and failed to meet the sales expectations of

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Gameplay

''Chorus'' is a space combat video game played from a

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. The game's protagonist, Nara, pilots a sentient starcraft known as ''Forsaken''. ''Forsaken'' can be armed with a variety of weapons such as missile launchers,

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cannons. ''Forsaken'' also has three slots for mods, which can be used to alter the ship's performance in combat. The game is set in an

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, and the players can complete various optional quests. As Nara explores the world, she will encounter various ancient temples. Upon exploring these temples and solving puzzles, Nara will gain aether powers that grant her new combat abilities. For instance, the "Rite of the Hunt" ability allows ''Forsaken'' to warp directly behind enemies.

Synopsis

Nara (portrayed by Jess Chanliau, voiced by Cassie Bradley), a top pilot with a checkered past, and her sentient starfighter ''Forsaken'' must work together to defeat the Circle, an oppressive cult led by the Great Prophet who seeks to dominate the whole universe.

Development

''Chorus'' was developed by Fishlabs, which is most known for developing the ''

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20/20 event.

Reception

''Chorus'' received "generally favorable" reviews from critics, while the PS5 version received "mixed or average" reviews, according to

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. The game won Best German Game at

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in 2022. Jon Bailes of ''

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'' wrote that the game "conjured the feel of a good ''

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'' scene", praising its ship designs, space battles, controls, and special powers while criticizing the bland story and bad bosses. Dan Stapleton of ''

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'' praised the game's scenery and

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s while calling the story "respectable even though it threatens to drown you in lore." Ollie Reynolds of ''

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'' praised the slick combat,

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feedback, side missions and accessibility options while criticizing the poor dialogue, low

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, and in-game map. In February 2022,

(parent company of Deep Silver) revealed that ''Chorus'' had failed to meet sales expectations.

Accolades

Notes

References

External links

* {{Official website, https://www.chorusthegame.com/ 2021 video games Unreal Engine 4 games Windows games Xbox One games Xbox Series X and Series S games PlayStation 4 games PlayStation 5 games Stadia games Deep Silver games Action-adventure games Video games set in outer space Video games developed in Germany Single-player video games Space opera video games Space combat simulators Video games featuring female protagonists Video games about cults Space massively multiplayer online role-playing games