Chatventures
- April 9, 2020
- Sokpop Collective
- 4h median play time
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Get on itch.io Store"Chatventures" is a massively multiplayer text-based role-playing game where players explore a fantasy world, interact with NPCs and other players through text commands, and engage in combat using various attacks. The game features over 50 areas, 90 items, 30 enemies, 20 NPCs, and 15 quests to discover. A unique password is generated for each player to ensure account security. The cover art for "Chatventures" is created by Lisa Mantel.
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Reviews
- The game offers a unique and fun typing-based combat system that can improve typing skills.
- The community is friendly and helpful, enhancing the multiplayer experience.
- For its low price, the game provides a lot of content and replayability, making it a worthwhile purchase.
- The game can be tedious due to the repetitive nature of typing commands, which may lead to physical strain.
- The player base is small, making multiplayer interactions infrequent and sometimes frustrating.
- There are several bugs and quality of life issues, such as the lack of a proper tutorial and the inability to easily manage inventory and commands.
- story20 mentions
- 15 % positive mentions
- 70 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The game's story is minimal, primarily consisting of a collection of side quests rather than a cohesive narrative. While some quests include minor story elements, players generally find the overall storytelling lacking and not particularly engaging. However, the community aspect enhances the experience, with players actively helping each other through quests and sharing resources.
“From what I saw through playing so far, the community is wonderful and amazing, having players kindly share loot, advice, quest help, or company. I got it all, and it really adds to the whole experience of this game.”
“I'm not exactly sure about the story so far, but I haven't gotten far yet.”
“There are quests that you need to kill 20 mobs, and if you want to progress with your friend, you kill 40+ together because you accidentally kill each other's mobs instead of killing only 20 together.”
“There's no overall story; just a collection of what are basically side quests.”
“Despite being text-based, there isn't actually much story.”
“There's a little bit, and side quests also have some story elements, but it's still very minor.”
- graphics9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are described as charming, cute, and whimsical, contributing positively to the overall experience. While some users appreciate the simplicity and aesthetic appeal, others note that the visuals are essential for enhancing gameplay, even in text-based formats. Overall, the graphics are well-received, adding to the game's enjoyment.
“All of Sokpop's games have a similar charming aesthetic to them, and this game is no exception.”
“First of all, I should say I enjoyed the visuals and the sound effects a lot!”
“The graphics are adorable, and the character creation screen, while simple, had a few options to choose from.”
“This plays a bit like mud with a graphical interface.”
“Graphics - alright.”
“I feel like it is essential enough to deserve a graphic representation rather than having to pull it up with text just to check the list.”
- gameplay9 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a mix of enjoyment and frustration, with some players appreciating the nostalgic style while others find the grinding mechanics and vast map exploration tedious. There are calls for better loot distribution among party members and a desire for deeper gameplay systems, as some players expected a more dynamic experience akin to AI Dungeon. Overall, while the game has its charm and a low price point, it may not meet the expectations of those seeking innovative or random gameplay elements.
“I was struggling a bit my first few minutes of playing, and someone was nice enough to help me get to level 5 and teach me some of the different game mechanics.”
“I love the old style gameplay.”
“Which wouldn't be an issue if the game didn't involve some grinding mechanics and a huge map to explore that I've only discovered a tiny chunk of.”
“Very specific game; I expected another type of gameplay like AI Dungeon with totally randomly generated cool stories where you can write anything you want, but Chatventures is not AI Dungeon.”
“While I was looking for more ways to break the game, I came across this game-breaking mechanic.”
- grinding8 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviews on the grinding aspect of the game are mixed; while some players find it tedious and overwhelming due to the vast map and repetitive farming mechanics, others appreciate the grind as an integral part of the experience, especially for MMO enthusiasts. Overall, the grinding can be seen as both a drawback and a unique feature, depending on the player's perspective and typing speed.
“But looking back over my playtime, I think the experience was more tedious than fun.”
“Which wouldn't be an issue if the game didn't involve some grinding mechanics and a huge map to explore that I've only discovered a tiny chunk of.”
“Good game, but tedious at times.”
- music5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with many users praising its cuteness and fun quality. The soundtrack, along with sound effects, contributes positively to the overall experience, enhancing the game's charm.
“The art and music are very cute.”
“Good music and sound effects too!”
“It is ultra cute with great music.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game boasts high replayability, allowing players to reset while retaining their loot and gaining additional buffs, which encourages multiple playthroughs.
“The game offers insane replayability with the option to reset, keeping your loot and offering you some extra buffs.”
“Lots of replayability.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features a humorous tone with comical appearances and numerous funny moments, appealing to fans of text-based RPGs. While players find the humor enjoyable, they also note that the game's community is lacking vitality.
“If a text-based RPG is up your alley, where different equipment requires various stats to use, allowing for different builds to pop up, with a comical appearance and many funny moments, then this will likely be up your alley.”
“The game is funny, the players are nice, but also the game is dead.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from numerous bugs, glitches, and exploits, leading to significant stability issues that detract from the overall experience.
“There's a butt load of bugs, glitches, and exploits in the game.”
