- October 1, 2014
- Frima Studio
- 2h median play time
Chariot
It is a very beautiful title. A tad repetitive but considering it's free right now on Xbox Games with Gold I'd suggest everyone give this a go, no matter who you are.
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"Chariot" is a humorous puzzle-platformer, available in single-player and local multi-player modes . Guide a chariot containing a King's remains through treacherous underground caves, using physics-based mechanics and gadgets. The Royal Edition includes 25 levels, excellent graphics, and the Royal Gadget Pack with new gadgets and the Shopkeeper character.











- Chariot is a charming and visually appealing game with a unique physics-based gameplay mechanic that is fun to play, especially in co-op mode.
- The game is highly enjoyable for families and friends, providing a good mix of challenge and humor, making it suitable for players of all ages.
- The cooperative gameplay encourages teamwork and communication, leading to memorable and entertaining moments as players navigate through levels together.
- The game is heavily reliant on co-op play, making it tedious and frustrating for solo players, as many challenges and collectibles require a second player.
- Some levels can feel excessively long and repetitive, leading to a sense of tedium, especially when players are forced to replay sections due to difficult mechanics or poor checkpoint placement.
- The controls can be awkward, particularly when using a keyboard, and the game is best experienced with a controller, which may limit accessibility for some players.
- gameplay73 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
The gameplay of the game is characterized by its unique physics-based mechanics and charming visuals, offering a mix of fun and frustration. While many players appreciate the cooperative aspect and the innovative challenges, some find the gameplay slow, repetitive, and occasionally tedious due to lengthy levels and reliance on precise controls. Overall, it provides a solid experience for completionists and those who enjoy local co-op, but may not hold the attention of all players throughout its entirety.
“The game mechanics of this physics-based puzzle game are easy to grasp and pretty much act in the way you think they should, which makes the barrier to entry low enough that I just started playing the game with a friend in co-op and was immediately able to manage my way pushing and pulling the wheeled casket (chariot) around the obstacles and puzzles.”
“Chariot is a stylish 2D platformer with physics-based gameplay that offers hours of exciting exploration, fast-paced ride sequences, and mountains upon mountains of loot!”
“Its endearing style, smart design, and intuitive gameplay really hooked us, and we ended up having great fun in both single player and co-op.”
“While I never got super far into the title, both my co-op partner and I got quite bored before the end of the second level due to the sheer length of the stages themselves combined with the somewhat slow and arduous gameplay.”
“The gameplay alternates between boring and frustrating.”
“The gameplay is very repetitive; different equipment only creates an illusion of having multiple ways of solving problems — most items are either useless or very situational, thus requiring you to complete the same levels all over again.”
Chariot Review
In the end, Chariot is one of the best cooperative gaming experiences we’ve ever had. It’s immensely rewarding, abundantly creative, and the sense of accomplishment that it instills within the player will lead to high-fives being thrown around the room on a regular basis. You will harbor feelings of contempt when player two unintentionally pulls you off that hard-to-reach ledge that took five minutes to reach, followed by moments of utter gratitude when they latch on at the last second and save you and the chariot from falling out of view. Both of these sensations, no matter how extreme, are crucial to a memorable cooperative experience, and when Chariot is at its best, it’s cooperative bliss. There are sections of the game where questionable design choices and convoluted environments may attempt to impede your enjoyment, though they can be overcome with a little patience or a reliable partner.
80%Chariot Review - Learn to Love Getting Lost
It is a very beautiful title. A tad repetitive but considering it's free right now on Xbox Games with Gold I'd suggest everyone give this a go, no matter who you are.
65%A bit of a drag -- Chariot Review
Chariot is a fun, albeit slow-paced platformer with a refreshing art style and interesting concept. The puzzles are clever and require a strong balance of both planning and skills. However, the game’s challenging difficulty, demanding precision, and emphasis on multiplayer may prove to be frustrating to some. Still, if you can look past these flaws, Chariot is an entertaining game that platforming fans should enjoy.
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