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Chariot

Easily the best platformer where you have to carry around a dead king.
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79%Game Brain Score
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80% User Score Based on 245 reviews
Critic Score 75%Based on 2 reviews

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Chariot is a single player and multiplayer platformer game with comedy and kids themes. It was developed by Frima Studio and was released on November 12, 2014. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

Embark on a journey to give his majesty the ride of his afterlife. Guide a chariot containing the King's remains through underground caves using physics-based mechanics such as pushing, pulling, riding and swinging. Alone or with a friend, lead the brave Princess and her faithful Fiancé into the royal catacombs to find the perfect resting place for the King! The downloadable version of this game …

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80%
Audience ScoreBased on 245 reviews
gameplay26 positive mentions
grinding7 negative mentions
  • Chariot features charming visuals and a whimsical art style that enhances the overall experience.
  • The game shines in local co-op mode, promoting teamwork and communication, making it a fun experience for players.
  • The physics-based gameplay offers unique challenges and puzzles that require creativity and coordination to solve.
  • The game can feel tedious and slow-paced, especially in solo play, leading to potential frustration.
  • Certain levels have difficulty spikes that can be frustrating, particularly for less experienced players.
  • The lack of online co-op limits accessibility, making it less enjoyable for those who cannot play with a local partner.
  • gameplay
    78 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of "Chariot" is centered around its innovative physics mechanics, offering a unique blend of puzzle-solving and platforming that shines in cooperative play, though it can become slow-paced and occasionally frustrating due to lengthy levels and challenging controls. While the charming art style and humor enhance the experience, some players find the gameplay repetitive and marred by technical issues, leading to mixed feelings about its overall enjoyment. Despite these drawbacks, the game is praised for its engaging mechanics and potential for creative problem-solving, making it a worthwhile experience for those who appreciate cooperative gameplay.

    • “The game never takes its premise too seriously, allowing the whimsical world-building to complement the clever gameplay design without overshadowing it.”
    • “It merges puzzle mechanics, platforming, and physics-based problem-solving into a cohesive experience anchored by charm and humor.”
    • “The basic gameplay allows for a variety of incredible movement options, which naturally open up to you as you get more used to its physics and controls.”
    • “Certain environments introduce slippery or fast-moving mechanics that, while inventive, can tip into frustration if the chariot gains too much momentum or the camera lags behind.”
    • “While I never got super far into the title, both my co-op partner and I got quite bored before the end of the 2nd level due to the sheer length of the stages combined with the somewhat slow and arduous gameplay.”
    • “The gameplay alternates between boring and frustrating.”
  • graphics
    48 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their vibrant, cartoony art style and charming visuals, which enhance the overall gameplay experience. Many reviewers highlight the clean and smooth animations, as well as the distinct personality of each biome, making it visually appealing for players of all ages. However, some critiques mention a lack of memorable landmarks and variety, suggesting that while the graphics are beautiful, they may not be groundbreaking.

    • “Its art style leans into vibrant colors and expressive animation, giving each underground biome its own distinct personality.”
    • “The graphics are very cartoony and cute and fit perfectly for the type of game that it is.”
    • “Beautiful graphics also make this game a high recommendation :) you can also grab a player 2 to join you and help you gather more precious jewels.”
    • “The setting and art style makes you think that this would be a great game to play with children or a gaming novice, but that assumption would be incorrect.”
    • “There's a few things that really stop this from being a game worth considering: retro pixel graphics.”
    • “The graphics aren't game-changing; the gameplay is familiar to say the least.”
  • humor
    22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised for its charming humor, primarily delivered through the king's ghost, whose playful and grumpy commentary adds a lighthearted touch to the gameplay. Players appreciate the fluid animations, clever puzzles, and slapstick moments that evoke laughter, making the experience enjoyable and engaging. However, some find the humor can occasionally become repetitive or less effective.

    • “The characters’ animations are fluid and full of personality, and the king’s ghost adds humor with constant commentary that ranges from playful to grumpy.”
    • “I love the artwork, it's very clean and it feels pretty smooth to play, it's hilariously fun at times and normally where I would find myself being frustrated in these kinds of games I find myself laughing harder than I've laughed in a while.”
    • “In addition, pleasant humor and funny comments of the king's ghost, who also sometimes gives some suggestions.”
  • music
    19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is widely praised for its soothing and immersive qualities, enhancing the overall atmosphere and gameplay experience. Reviewers appreciate the soundtrack's originality and its ability to complement the game's beautiful visuals and art style. While some noted moments of silence, the majority found the music to be a standout feature that adds depth and enjoyment to the game.

    • “The music, colors, atmosphere, and gameplay are all lovely.”
    • “Beautiful visuals and soundtrack make this piece of entertainment very unique in its genre.”
    • “The music is immersive and the environments are gorgeous.”
    • “When I first started this with its soothing music and sound effects, I thought I was in for an easy ride; how wrong was I in thinking that.”
    • “The music has a bit of a medieval vibe to it all, and the voice acting is amazing.”
    • “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
  • story
    15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story revolves around a quest to find a suitable resting place for a dead king, blending humor and interesting mechanics with a straightforward narrative. While the premise is engaging and the gameplay addictive, some players find the escort mission aspect tedious and the voice acting lacking. Overall, the game offers a mix of lighthearted moments and clever puzzles, though frustrations can arise from the progression system and map navigation.

    • “Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
    • “An interesting, funny, and fascinating story, simple controls, and moments of light humor - all this makes the game enjoyable.”
    • “You are on a quest to gather riches and to find a suitable final resting place for the king.”
    • “The worst part is the terrible voice acting and story.”
    • “That's the main plot of the story thus far for me, which looks like is the whole game. The gameplay is addictive for completionists, but leaves me frustrated when the game doesn't allow you to get that thing which is an arm's length away due to an item you get later on in the story. It's frustrating to not get the best score possible just because we haven't completed it yet.”
    • “- The 'maze system' and multiple paths are opinionated. Some parts you can't get to can be annoying, and having to pause just to see the map is a bore, halting the experience. Completing a level perfectly doesn't mean you did great; it just means you're going to want to grab it all again when the story takes you back through the area.”
  • grinding
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The grinding aspect of the game is heavily criticized for being tedious and repetitive, particularly in single-player mode, where players must replay levels to gather necessary loot for upgrades. Many find the experience frustrating due to long sections of gameplay that are more about endurance than challenge, compounded by unpredictable mechanics and difficulty spikes. While it may be more enjoyable with a skilled partner, solo players often feel overwhelmed by the grind.

    • “The game is centered around grinding loot, and while I didn't bother with it too much at first — before it would become a collectathon — it turned out a lot is needed for gadgets, but especially upgrades. Before I could acquire the last piece for the chariot, I needed to replay some levels for more loot while being aware of looters that will possibly take away your rewards.”
    • “Probably a lot of fun if you have two really good players, but single player is painfully tedious.”
    • “A couple of the sections are more tedious than difficult, forcing you through five-minute platforming ordeals, only for you to slip and fall to some unforeseeable physics glitch or auxiliary mechanic.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers strong replayability for completionists, featuring time trials and collectibles that motivate players to master each area.

    • “Completionists will find a satisfying amount of replayability, with time trials and collectibles encouraging mastery of each area.”
    • “The game offers multiple endings and branching storylines, making each playthrough feel unique and rewarding.”
    • “With a variety of character builds and strategies to explore, every run feels fresh and engaging.”
  • emotional
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find "Chariot" to be a heartfelt and emotionally engaging cooperative adventure that stands out from typical action platformers, particularly when played with a partner, enhancing its clever design and overall experience.

    • “For players looking for a cooperative adventure that stands apart from typical action platformers, Chariot is a heartfelt and clever gem worth experiencing—especially with a partner, where its design truly comes to life.”
    • “An emotional experience.”
  • stability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting frequent crashes and glitches that can render challenging puzzles unsolvable, leading to a frustrating experience.

    • “If you don't mind breaking your head over glitches that make the nearly impossible puzzles actually impossible, have at it!”
    • “Crashes and glitches all the time.”
  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is praised for its lovely music and vibrant colors, creating a tranquil and endearing experience that enhances the gameplay. Players appreciate the harmonious blend of these elements, which elevates the overall enjoyment of the platformer.

    • “The music, colors, atmosphere, and gameplay are all lovely.”
    • “I thought it was going to be another simple yet endearing platformer with straightforward mechanics and a tranquil atmosphere.”
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Chariot is a platformer game with comedy and kids themes.

Chariot is available on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Steam Deck, iPhone and others.

On average players spend around 2 hours playing Chariot.

Chariot was released on November 12, 2014.

Chariot was developed by Frima Studio.

Chariot has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its grinding.

Chariot is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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