Chaos;Child

Game Overview

Chaos;Child masterfully blends urban investigation, psychological dread, and mind-bending sci-fi conspiracy. When Takuru and his newspaper club members realize that the grotesque details of recent murders eerily match infamous killings from six years prior, they find themselves pulled into a web of delusions, Gigalomaniacs (individuals with the power to materialize delusions into physical reality), and shadowy corporate experiments.

Unlike traditional visual novels where you simply select dialogue choices, Chaos;Child introduces the revolutionary Delusion Trigger System. Throughout the story, Takuru experiences vivid positive or negative hallucinations depending on environmental cues. Players can choose to indulge in these wild delusions, reject them and remain in reality, or experience a neutral state. Your choices directly distort the narrative, alter character relationships, and push you down branching psychological paths toward the game's multiple, harrowing endings. The PS Vita version delivers this epic thriller with gorgeous high-definition character art, full Japanese voice acting, and smooth touch-screen navigation.

Quick Specifications

Key Features

• The Delusion Trigger System: Choose whether your protagonist gives into positive, negative, or realistic hallucinations, directly altering the plot and unlocking branching narrative routes.

• Masterclass Science Adventure Writing: Experience a deeply layered sci-fi mystery filled with psychological tension, chilling horror, and intricate corporate conspiracies.

• Vivid Shibuya Setting: Explore a post-disaster reconstruction of Tokyo's bustling Shibuya district, brought to life with striking character designs and atmospheric artwork.

• Massive Narrative Scope: Unravel a sprawling, multi-perspective story that demands dozens of hours to fully comprehend across its various character routes and true ending.

• Portable Optimization: Enjoy smooth performance, intuitive touch-screen controls, and full PlayStation TV compatibility on Sony's handheld.

Frequently Asked Questions (Q&A)

Q: Is Chaos;Child available as a physical cartridge for the PS Vita in North America?

A: No. In North America, Chaos;Child was released exclusively as a digital download via the PlayStation Store. However, PQube published a standard physical cartridge version in Europe, which is fully region-free and playable on any PS Vita system.

Q: Do I need to play Chaos;Head before playing Chaos;Child?

A: While Chaos;Child shares the same universe and builds upon the lore of the "New Generation Madness" events from Chaos;Head, it takes place six years later with an entirely new cast of characters. You can enjoy it as a standalone thriller, though prior knowledge enriches the world-building.

Q: How does the Delusion Trigger mechanic work?

A: At specific points in conversation or exploration, a prompt appears on screen allowing you to choose a Positive or Negative hallucination, or ignore the prompt to stay in Reality. Choosing these shifts the protagonist's mental state, changes background dialogue, and steers you toward different story chapters.

Q: Is the game fully voiced?

A: Yes, all main narrative lines feature exceptional voice acting in Japanese by a star-studded cast, significantly heightening the emotional impact and psychological horror during key scenes.