I was immediately captivated by Total Chaos the moment I started playing in Fort Oasis. The game’s setting is ideal for creating the intense and immersive experience the developers envisioned. It’s a bleak, shadowy, and isolated place, where the only sounds are crashing waves and a haunting voice on the radio guiding you through the empty levels.
You’ll occasionally get glimpses of a previous life, hinting at the mystery surrounding the people of Fort Oasis and their desire to end your journey. However, what really makes Total Chaos special is how skillfully it builds and maintains a feeling of suspense, allowing you to overlook some of its imperfections.
“The visuals do a serviceable job of conveying desolation and entropy in Fort Oasis’s many levels.”
Okay, so the game isn’t ruined by these things, but there are a few annoyances that definitely pull you out of the experience. Honestly, as someone playing with a controller, the inventory system feels clunky and like it wasn’t really designed with us in mind. It’s not a huge deal, but it’s something I noticed and wish was a bit smoother.
I often had to run away during battles just to find a safe place to heal, and it wasn’t because of how long the healing took – it was because digging through my bag for the right items was too slow. It’s frustrating, especially since the game lets you open your bag instantly with a button press. It would be much better if finding what you needed inside the bag was quicker and smoother.
The game’s environments effectively show the ruined and decaying state of Fort Oasis. The lighting is particularly good at creating shadowy areas where enemies can hide. The level design is a real highlight; each area feels like a complex maze. Because there’s no map, you have to carefully learn each location, and remembering the layout can be crucial for survival.
While the game could benefit from a little extra refinement, the fun and engaging gameplay more than compensates for any flaws. It ran smoothly on the standard PS5 for the most part, with only occasional performance dips, and the complete absence of bugs really helped create an immersive experience.
“The lighting does a great job of creating dark corners for enemies to lurk in”
So, after all that complaining, you’re probably wondering why I spent hours playing Total Chaos anyway. Honestly, it’s just super addictive! The gameplay really pulls you in, and it’s constantly tense. You’re always creeping down tight corridors, gun ready, knowing something dangerous is about to jump out. It just doesn’t let up, and I couldn’t stop playing.
The game’s graphics, environments, and sound design combine to create a really tense and confined atmosphere, filled with hidden dangers that attack from unexpected directions. Enemies often hunt in groups, trying to defeat you with sheer numbers. Their attacks can cause serious bleeding, forcing you to rush through levels searching for bandages or materials to make your own. However, resources are scarce in Fort Oasis, so you’ll receive supplies, crafting ingredients, and helpful items only sparingly.
You’ll discover various weapons to help defend yourself, but they won’t last forever, so you’ll need to switch them up. The fast-paced combat lets you quickly attack and then create distance to recover your stamina safely, making hit-and-run tactics effective.
It sounds simple, but the combat is actually quite challenging. You’ll need to quickly learn the timing of attacks and how to dodge, push enemies off balance, and parry to boost your own damage. Soon, you’ll find yourself in a fast-paced cycle of attacking and defending, constantly fighting to stay ahead – because you’re just as susceptible to damage as the enemies you’re facing.
” Things could go terribly wrong if you don’t commit to a careful, calculated approach”
As the game’s story and progression unfold at a good pace, the strengths of Total Chaos really become apparent. You truly experience how daunting the settings are, like the abandoned building you explore early on.
The stark contrast between the complete silence of a dark hallway and the sound of crashing waves outside creates a genuinely unsettling horror experience. It’s amazing how the silence itself feels deafening. As you move toward your next goal, guided only by a voice on the radio, you’re constantly on edge, never knowing what might be lurking around the corner.
The voice was a captivating element of the game’s story, subtly guiding players without disrupting the tense, isolated atmosphere of Total Chaos. Like the enemies, his appearances on the radio were unpredictable, and his sad stories often left us questioning his reasons for leading us forward.
The game uses voice acting, journals, and other clues to reveal the story of Fort Oasis and the events that led to its downfall. This method of storytelling is effective, and it’s particularly engaging here because you’ll be uncovering the narrative through small pieces of information while also avoiding threats that could halt your progress.
“You’re going to want your wits about you, as this is a game that doesn’t really hold your hand”
It’s disappointing that such a captivating game didn’t fully utilize all its potential. On the PlayStation 5, the DualSense controller’s special features – like its vibrations and triggers – went unused, even though they could have added to the game’s atmosphere. This is especially noticeable, as is the lack of options to adjust the game’s performance and improve the framerate in certain areas.
While the game has a few small issues, they might bother you if you’re particular about those things. However, if you can overlook them, Total Chaos offers a genuinely good horror experience. Success depends on playing carefully and strategically, and the engaging story and well-designed levels make it worthwhile. Be prepared to rely on your own instincts and problem-solving skills, as the game doesn’t offer much guidance, but rewards players who are attentive and resourceful.
Total Chaos is a good survival horror game that’s easy to pick up and enjoy, though it has some flaws that prevent it from being one of the best in the genre. It’s perfect for a weekend of gaming, and offers enough content that you might even want to play through it again with a survival-focused approach.
This game was reviewed on the PlayStation 5.
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