Chasing Static

During a storm in North Wales, Chris Selwood takes shelter at a remote café and wakes to find its abandoned remains. He sets out to uncover what happened to the missing villagers of Hearth and the mysterious facility nearby.

Explore rural landscapes and deserted locations in first person, searching for clues and items. An experimental Frequency Displacement Monitoring Device helps you locate audio anomalies and encounter fragments connected to the past.

The investigation can unfold in a non-linear order, with documents, echoes, and environmental details contributing to the story. Discoveries and choices lead toward multiple possible endings.

Reviewers often praise the eerie atmosphere and retro visual style, and many enjoy the short, slow-burn mystery and its audio-led exploration. Some appreciate the freedom to investigate in different orders, while others find the direction unclear or the wandering and story pacing unsatisfying. Opinions also differ on how effective the horror and ending are.