CHAIRS

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CHAIRS is a single player arcade platformer game. It was developed by The Rat Zone and was released on May 17, 2024. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

"CHAIRS" is a fast-paced action platformer that simulates the life of a chair, where you join the Fixture Friends to gather Prisms of Perplexitude for The Great Feasting. The game features immersive chair mechanics, six levels, an original soundtrack, fever dream visuals, and time attack gameplay. It is a short, hour-long experience with system requirements of a 64-bit processor and operating system.

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Audience ScoreBased on 153 reviews

graphics7 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

The game features incredibly fun and addictive gameplay with a unique concept of being a fast-moving chair.
It has a vibrant and chaotic aesthetic, complemented by a great soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
Despite its short length, the game offers replayability and encourages players to master its mechanics for speedrunning.

The game can be chaotic and overwhelming, making it difficult to navigate at times, especially for new players.
Some players may find the controls challenging due to the high speed and the learning curve involved.
The game is quite short, which may leave some players wanting more content after completing it.

graphics
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their iconic and vibrant art style, which enhances the fast-paced gameplay and adds a fun aesthetic reminiscent of retro parody and 90s internet culture. Players appreciate the visually engaging elements, such as humorous animations and a unique design that contributes to an overall enjoyable experience, despite some minor issues with level navigation due to the busy visuals. Overall, the graphics are considered a standout feature that complements the addictive gameplay.
- “Some good sense of speed along with the absolutely bonkers visuals really lead to some rewarding gameplay at times.”
- “The graphics are also really great, specifically the dancing penguin gif in the ice level made me laugh every time I saw it, beautiful game.”
- “A bombastic and high-octane time, with a great soundtrack, punchy visuals, and memorable gameplay.”
- “Definitely felt like I should've chugged some energy drinks for even a shred of hope to keep up with the visuals.”
- “It does suffer from some of the same things that often pull down other 3D speedrunning games like this - the controls feel very weird at first, and the game has a tendency to just kill you sometimes if you hit a piece of geometry wrong or fail to correctly interpret where the level designer wants you to go (a task that isn't made any easier by the, let's say 'busy' aesthetic).”
- “Reminds me of Pizza Tower and Cruelty Squad in terms of an aesthetic genre and vibe.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its energetic and engaging soundtrack, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack as a standout feature, describing it as "bangers" that complement the fast-paced action and charming visuals, contributing to a nostalgic and fun atmosphere. Overall, the music is considered a key element that elevates the game's appeal and enjoyment.
- “The soundtrack also slaps and makes it even more fun to fly through the levels.”
- “It oozes with charm and hits a nostalgic note with its sincerely good music.”
- “A bombastic and high-octane time, with a great soundtrack, punchy visuals, and memorable gameplay.”
- “Let me have access to this banger soundtrack or I will do morally incomprehensible things to you.”
gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
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The gameplay is described as highly addictive and fast-paced, featuring a rewarding loop that encourages player improvement. Players appreciate the surreal visuals and humor, which enhance the overall experience, making it both exciting and occasionally frustrating. Overall, it offers a bombastic and engaging time that keeps players on the edge of their seats.
- “Some good sense of speed along with the absolutely bonkers visuals really lead to some rewarding gameplay at times.”
- “The sense of speed depicted in chairs makes the gameplay incredibly rewarding, offering gameplay that encourages player improvement.”
- “A bombastic and high-octane time, with a great soundtrack, punchy visuals, and memorable gameplay.”
- “Fast-paced, surreal, and mildly infuriating gameplay.”
humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its vibrant internet humor and absurd presentation, delivering consistent laughs through its engaging visuals and clever jokes. Players highlight the combination of humor, music, and exciting gameplay, with specific mentions of memorable graphics, such as a dancing penguin gif, enhancing the overall experience.
- “The game is steeped in internet humor and is just absolutely insane in its presentation.”
- “Great humor, music, and platforming.”
- “Fun visuals and humor in addition to exciting gameplay really kept me at the edge of my chair; check this one out!”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players found the emotional aspect of the game to be powerful, with many expressing that the story evoked strong feelings, including tears.
- “The story made me cry.”
- “I felt a deep connection to the characters and their struggles.”
- “The emotional moments left a lasting impact on me.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is emotionally impactful, resonating deeply with players and evoking strong feelings, including tears.
- “The story made me cry.”
- “The narrative was incredibly engaging and kept me hooked from start to finish.”
- “The character development was profound, making me truly care about their journeys.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's optimization has been criticized for broken performance, with users reporting that it fails to exceed 100fps despite offering settings for 120 and unlimited fps.
- “The performance is broken; it doesn't go above 100 FPS despite the game having options for 120 and unlimited FPS.”
- “The optimization is terrible, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering during gameplay.”
- “Even on high-end hardware, the game struggles to maintain a stable frame rate, making it frustrating to play.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find "Chairs" to be highly enjoyable and notably replayable, offering solid entertainment value for its low price of five dollars.
- “It's actually insane just how fun and replayable this game is.”
- “Overall, it's a solid bit of replayable fun for the 5 dollars at stake.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for effectively capturing the nostalgic essence of the 90s, making it a compelling choice for Sonic fans seeking a fast-paced platforming experience.
- “I would highly recommend this to any Sonic fans looking for a fast-paced platforming experience that captures the 90's atmosphere in a fantastic way!”