''Chorus'' (stylized as ''CHORVS'') is a

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video game developed by

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and published by

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. The game was released on December 3, 2021 for

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and

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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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s and

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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 open world, 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, 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

, which is most known for developing the ''

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'' series for mobile devices. Development of the game commenced in 2017. The game was announced on May 7, 2020 during

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's Xbox 20/20 event.

Reception

''Chorus'' received "generally favorable" reviews for PC and Xbox Series X/S, and "mixed or average" reviews for PlayStation 5. Jon Bailes of ''

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'' wrote that the game "conjured the feel of a good Star Wars 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 dogfights 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, DualSense feedback, side missions and accessibility options while criticizing the poor dialogue, low framerate, and in-game map.

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References

External links

* {{Official website, https://www.chorusthegame.com/ 2021 video games Unreal Engine 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