That Which Gave Chase

That Which Gave Chase

Aslak · 2023

A bleak Arctic mood that never lets go

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SoloFirst person

The WhatsNext verdict

If you want a short, unsettling psychological-horror journey with PS1-era visuals and fragmented storytelling, That Which Gave Chase delivers a memorable Arctic nightmare. Play it for the mood and presentation, not for deep combat or a long campaign.

What it does best

  • A bleak Arctic mood that never lets go

  • A disorienting story told through fractured time

  • PS1-inspired visuals that make the Arctic feel uncanny

What might put you off

  • Very short and mechanically sparse

  • Abstract, deliberately unclear storytelling

The setup

What you are walking into

A scientist, seeking to return to the expedition he had to abandon, hires a sled dog musher to bring him on the last leg of his journey. That Which Gave Chase is a narrative-driven, first-person dog sledding thriller.

Where it lives

PC (Microsoft Windows)

Genre

AdventureIndie

Vibe

ActionHorrorMystery
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