The Chrono Jotter

Buy94%

Very Positive · 2k player reviews · Medium confidence

Likely worth it. Reviews lean strongly positive.

Orca Layout · Visual Novel · Aug 26, 2021

Player review score
94%
Very Positive
Price
$11.99
Playing right now
All-time peak
Not charted

Steam only charts its most-played games, and this one isn’t among them.

Achievements
0
total to unlock
Steam does not publish achievement rarity.
Languages
2
Full audio0 of 2
Subtitles2 of 2

Should I buy The Chrono Jotter?

Buy it if you like
  • Story: 83 reviews raised it, mostly praise
  • Gameplay: 20 reviews raised it, mostly praise
  • Characters: 11 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
  • No recurring complaint surfaced in 166 sampled reviews

Based on 2k player reviews · updated

What players think

The recurring themes across 166 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.

Why players love itThings to know
80% of themes are praise20% are divided0% are complaints
Story
Players who bring up Story mostly praise it.
83 of 166 sampled reviews raised it
On average it takes 10-14h to complete, the sense of wonder holds up throughout and I'm glad the game doesn't indulge in over-explanations, this kind of story could've easily disappointed in its final hours but instead provides a pretty satisfying ending.
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
20 of 166 sampled reviews raised it
The game’s narrative unfolds through Ran’s desperate attempts to uncover the identity of the killer, but what sets it apart is the innovative time-loop mechanic that allows players to rewind events and gather clues, adding layers of complexity and intrigue to the investigation.
Characters
Players who bring up Characters mostly praise it.
11 of 166 sampled reviews raised it
There's no voice acting but it doesn't feel lacking for it thanks to the distinctive character design paired with good writing.
Audio
Players who bring up Audio mostly praise it.
11 of 166 sampled reviews raised it
The sound design complements the visual style perfectly, featuring an eerie and minimalist soundtrack that punctuates moments of tension and quiet reflection alike.

Theme by theme

Scored on what reviews say about each topic, not the thumbs.

Players love
Story83 reviews
Gameplay20 reviews
Characters11 reviews
Audio11 reviews
Divided opinion
Bugs
100% still recommend
Players complain

No recurring complaints in this sample.

What you get

Can you play it alone, does a controller work, does it run on your machine.

Play modes

  • Single-player

Controller

Steam lists no controller support.

Store features

  • Family Sharing
  • Steam Cloud
  • Steam Trading Cards

Platforms

  • Windows

Valve device support

Steam DeckUnsupported
SteamOSUnsupported
Steam MachineUnsupported

Should I buy it now?

Based on Steam price history.

Prices have been lower
$11.99

The lowest we've tracked is $3.59.

6 points recordedtoday · $11.99

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