Chants of Sennaar is a puzzle-driven adventure focused on understanding fictional languages. The player controls a traveler who arrives at the base of a tall tower divided into several distinct societies. Each society uses its own written and spoken system, and none of them can communicate with one another. The main objective is to explore these regions, document their symbols, and interpret meanings that allow the traveler to overcome linguistic barriers while moving from one floor of the tower to the next.

Language Decoding

The structure of Chants of Sennaar is built around the process of learning how each language works. The player records glyphs encountered on signs, documents, or in conversations, then compares them to actions, objects, or reactions in the environment. The notebook becomes the primary tool for tracking hypotheses and forming connections. As more clues appear, interpretations become concrete, allowing the player to identify verbs, nouns, instructions, and abstract concepts. This steady expansion of vocabulary opens new routes and clarifies the purpose behind devices and tasks inside each region.

Core Activities

The player regularly performs a set of actions that support exploration and translation. These include:

•         Observing environmental clues to collect unknown glyphs
•         Testing hypotheses by matching symbols with images
•         Interacting with characters to confirm meanings through responses
•         Solving spatial puzzles tied to doors, switches, and restricted areas
•         Navigating zones that may require timing or caution to progress

These activities shape the rhythm of the game and link investigation with movement through the tower.

Social Structure And Progression

Each level of Chants of Sennaar introduces a new group with its own customs and communication style. Some societies rely on direct instructions, while others use symbolic or ritual-based expression. The player gradually uncovers the relationships between these cultures through observed behavior and translated dialogue. As more languages are understood, the connections between the groups become clearer. Progress relies on applying linguistic knowledge to resolve misunderstandings, bypass barriers, or assist characters who require specific actions.

By the final parts of the game, the traveler possesses enough linguistic understanding to interact meaningfully with all major groups. The player uses assembled knowledge to arrange cooperation between castes and reveal the larger purpose of the tower. Chants of Sennaar builds its experience around the idea that comprehension grows through careful observation and consistent analysis. The conclusion ties together all gathered translations and demonstrates how learning multiple systems of communication allows the player to unify societies that had remained isolated for generations.