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Guide a sled-dog team carrying a scientist across the Arctic, balancing the sled and exploring a strange, unsettling expedition.
Released 23 Jun 2023
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A first-person dog sledding horror game. Play as a sled dog musher hired to transport a scientist deep into the unforgiving wastes of the arctic.
Developed by Aslak · Published by Fremmed
You play as a musher hired to transport a scientist through the Arctic on the final leg of his abandoned expedition. The journey unfolds across a frozen landscape where the scientist’s account and the expedition’s purpose remain uncertain.
Steer the dog sled over uneven snow and challenging terrain, keeping it balanced as you travel. Away from the sled, explore places such as empty cabins and abandoned camps, and look for notes and other traces of the expedition.
The journey follows a mostly linear structure, with some contained areas to explore. Text, environmental details, and sudden cuts between scenes reveal fragments of the story, while the game’s brief, atmospheric progression leaves room for interpretation.
Players who enjoyed the game often highlight its lonely Arctic atmosphere, restrained psychological tension, and mysterious, fragmented storytelling. Many also appreciate the retro-styled visuals and sound, the brief focused runtime, and the tactile sledding or chance to interact with the dogs. Some players, however, find the story too cryptic and the gameplay too limited or repetitive.
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 an experimental, narrative-driven dog sledding horror game set in the vast, frozen wastes of the arctic. Playing as a sled dog musher, you must maneuver your dogs through treacherous terrain, guided by a stranger who promises great reward should you both arrive at your destination unharmed.
Playtime: Around 45-60 minutes.
Features:
First-person, physics-based dog sledding. Plan your route and keep your sled from tipping over as you venture through challenging terrain, ranging from linear paths to more open-ended yet contained spaces.
A mix of adventure and light horror elements, with a linear walking sim-like structure. This game is story-focused and somewhat text heavy, with an emphasis on mood and atmosphere.
Experience a disjointed narrative utilizing sudden cuts and a constant unnerving atmosphere. Retrace the steps of an arctic expedition as you venture further and further into the grey.
An average playthrough of That Which Gave Chase will take around 45-60 minutes. Keep your eyes open and learn to read the strange place you find yourself in, and you may find there is more to uncover.
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Achievements | 9 |
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| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
