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Review in Italian | Read full review
The extreme lengths it takes to make the player feel hopeless may be too much for the casual player, so it's definitely not a game that could be recommended to everyone.
It’s not often we see such a thematic change between games like the move from Turbo Overkill to Total Chaos, but I think Trigger Happy Interactive has built something quite fun with this game. It might not always be consistent, but when Total Chaos hits, it hits like a sledgehammer crushing a twisted figment of our warping sanity.
When you put all of Total Chaos' myriad of gameplay elements together, a lot of the fear factor quickly disappears, giving way to something more akin to Doom than to survival horror. There's definitely an audience for this game, but it's more of a survival horror-adjacent experience. It has elements of the survival horror genre, but it leans too hard into the Doom formula. This combination creates a fun concept that needs editing to be a cohesive product. $25 is a fair price tag for what Total Chaos offers, but it may make some hesitate if they don't know what they're getting into.
Originally an ambitious Doom II mod, Total Chaos is an action-heavy survival horror gem.
Total Chaos brings enough to the table to be worth trying, despite minor issues that may affect your enjoyment depending on how much they matter to you. For the most part, though, it's a challenging survival horror experience that's well-designed and consistently focused on building fear and tension.
Total Chaos is rough, strange, and stubborn in all the right ways.It's the kind of horror game that lingers because it feels genuinely lived-in, and If you're willing to meet it on its own terms, it gets under your skin and stays there.
Total Chaos' remake can be orthodox to a fault, but it's a polished evolution of a fascinating blend of survival horror and shooter that never lets off the gas.
Fort Oasis is a decaying nightmare where reality crumbles and waiting only for you. Come and be pleasantly scared and fight for survival.
Review in Slovak | Read full review
Total Chaos is purposely imperfect horror. And that is exactly why the game is a unique and memorable experience.
Review in Russian | Read full review
Fans of tense melee terror - or old-school DOOM games in general - shouldn't hesitate to check out Total Chaos this holiday season.
Surreal psychological survival horror experience on PS5
Total Chaos is a rough, visceral survival horror game aimed squarely at fans of the genre, preferring to be edgy and punishing rather than watering down the tension in the name of accessibility. The writing doesn't revolutionize the genre, and some interface and structure choices can be frustrating, but the combination of atmosphere, level design, and sound design creates an experience that leaves a lasting impression, especially for those who love old-school horror. Considering its origins as a mod and the scope of the project, the result is a more than successful title that carves out its own space in the horror landscape of 2025. In essence, compared to other recent examples, it represents the most “old school” and brutal link in the chain: less polished, less narratively ambitious, but valuable for those looking for a survival game that truly brings back the “pure fear” of limited resources, heavy blows, hostile maps, and enemies.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Total Chaos is an example of aggressive autonomous growth despite its faults. Because of its origins as a comprehensive conversion mod, it possesses a certain realism that is uncommon in current horror. With further refinement, it could have reached even greater heights, but even in its current state, it is a captivating and profoundly haunting slide into industrial nightmare.
Total Chaos has an incredible story, starting as a total conversion mod of Doom II and now a video game in its own right, albeit with a few too many bugs.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Total Chaos is a very inconsistent experience that I like far more than I don't, one encounter aside. The atmosphere is incredibly well done with some interesting enemy designs and a fairly engaging combat system that reminded me of Condemned: Criminal Origins. With a robust crafting system and rewards for exploration, there was always a reason for discovering secrets and going off the beaten path. While some may be put off by its weak AI and method of storytelling, Total Chaos is certainly worth a look, given its inclusion in Xbox Game Pass.
Total Chaos storms into 2025 as a brutally faithful reimagining of the 2018 mod, delivering a suffocating story, panic-drenched combat and relentless pacing that eclipse its rough edges and leave the horror lingering long after you’ve put down the controller.
Review in Dutch | Read full review
Total Chaos is a demanding and oppressive survival horror game that leaves no one indifferent. Its challenging combat, resource management, and a world filled with strange elements create constant tension. It's not perfect; it has some flaws and a camera that takes some getting used to, but that only adds to its unique character. For those who enjoy real challenges and dense, demanding experiences, it's a memorable game.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Total Chaos isn't for everyone; true horror fans who appreciate a claustrophobic atmosphere, with a few throwback Resident Evil elements here and there, including resource management, will love this game. Just because this was once a mod for DOOM doesn't mean it plays the same way. The gameplay is calmer and more sluggish, and the atmosphere is much grimmer. If that's your thing, this game delivers exactly what you're looking for, and with about ten hours of playtime, you undoubtedly won't be disappointed with the content either.
Review in Dutch | Read full review
Total Chaos transforms its Doom-mod roots into a full standalone survival-horror adventure, sending players into the nightmare island of Fort Oasis. With brutal combat, heavy resource management, and dense, labyrinthine levels, it delivers a harsh but rewarding descent into madness.