{"id":21107,"date":"2023-08-25T17:52:54","date_gmt":"2023-08-25T08:52:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/?p=21107"},"modified":"2023-09-09T15:12:36","modified_gmt":"2023-09-09T06:12:36","slug":"20230825-21107","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/news\/20230825-21107\/","title":{"rendered":"Chilla\u2019s Art releases Parasocial, a psychological horror game about a live streamer\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Horror game <strong>Parasocial<\/strong> by Japanese developer Chilla\u2019s Art releases on August 25 for the PC (Steam). The game is available in the English language.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Parasocial | \u30d1\u30e9\u30bd\u30fc\u30b7\u30e3\u30eb Trailer\" width=\"1160\" height=\"653\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/XFhy5G7Am5w?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Parasocial is a psychological horror game that centers around a Japanese live streamer. The protagonist of the game appears to be a Vtuber. In the trailer for the game, she can be seen livestreaming herself playing a video game using a 3D avatar, and scenes of her life in her apartment can be seen. With the Steam entry stating that the \u201cgame will drive players insane,\u201d we can expect that the protagonist may get involved in a fearful incident related to her livestreaming activities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"668\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/20230824-261497-001-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21506\" srcset=\"https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/20230824-261497-001-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/20230824-261497-001-2-600x334.jpg 600w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/20230824-261497-001-2-380x212.jpg 380w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/20230824-261497-001-2-768x428.jpg 768w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/20230824-261497-001-2-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/20230824-261497-001-2-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/20230824-261497-001-2-696x387.jpg 696w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/20230824-261497-001-2-1068x595.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/20230824-261497-001-2-754x420.jpg 754w\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"667\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230824-261497-002.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21111\" srcset=\"https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230824-261497-002.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230824-261497-002-600x334.jpg 600w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230824-261497-002-380x211.jpg 380w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230824-261497-002-768x427.jpg 768w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230824-261497-002-150x83.jpg 150w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230824-261497-002-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230824-261497-002-696x387.jpg 696w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230824-261497-002-1068x594.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230824-261497-002-756x420.jpg 756w\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>While details of the gameplay were left unknown leading to the release, commands can be seen on the in-game computer the protagonist uses for streaming, so players may make commands while the protagonist is live. Screenshots on the store page show locations such as a convenience store and a dark alley. The protagonist seems to venture outside at night, apart from doing streams.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the Steam store page, this title belongs to the psychological horror genre. Its believable graphics and realistic environment, as well as VHS-like aesthetic are all described as elements that contribute to the immersiveness of the chilling game. In terms of the system, the game features an auto-save function for each chapter. The term &#8220;parasocial&#8221; in the title refers to an unhealthy, one-sided relation with a person with whom one is not directly acquainted, such as an idol or celebrity. The game will likely delve into the relationship between the streamer and the viewer.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"671\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230824-261497-003.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21113\" srcset=\"https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230824-261497-003.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230824-261497-003-600x336.jpg 600w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230824-261497-003-380x212.jpg 380w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230824-261497-003-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230824-261497-003-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230824-261497-003-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230824-261497-003-696x389.jpg 696w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230824-261497-003-1068x597.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230824-261497-003-751x420.jpg 751w\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Parasocial was developed by the game dev brothers Chilla&#8217;s Art, who have previously released numerous short horror games such as Red Cloak, The Closing Shift and The Convenience Store. Their games have continuously received attention from the community, especially being popularized by streamers and Let\u2019s play videos. Their most recent title, Night Security, was released in June 2023 and has a \u201cVery Positive\u201d status on Steam with a 91% positive rating at the time of writing. The scary atmospheres and fearful stories of their games are well-received in the community.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Parasocial is scheduled to release on August 25 for PC (<a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/2314720\/Chillas_Art_Parasocial\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Steam<\/a>).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:12px\"><br><br><br><br><em>Written by. Amber V based on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/articles\/newsjp\/20230824-261497\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">original Japanese article<\/a>&nbsp;(original article\u2019s publication date: 2023-08-24 15:02&nbsp;JST)<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Horror game Parasocial by Japanese developer Chilla\u2019s Art releases on August 25 for the PC (Steam). 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