Chesnakisnak

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Chesnakisnak is a single player action game. It was developed by Schirwindt and was released on October 19, 2020. It received neutral reviews from players.

A first-person choose-your-own adventure set in an anachronistic city.

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Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews

story2 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features a unique and captivating visual style that creates a magical and melancholic atmosphere.
The gameplay is intuitive yet offers depth, with engaging puzzles that require observation and creative thinking.
The music complements the visuals beautifully, enhancing the overall immersive experience.

The user interface is clunky and often confusing, making it difficult to interact with key gameplay elements.
There are numerous bugs and performance issues, including crashes and slow loading times that detract from the experience.
The game lacks clear guidance and can feel aimless, leading to frustration when trying to progress.

gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The gameplay of Chesnakisnak is criticized for being slow and unclear, with players struggling to navigate and interact due to a poorly designed user interface. Many feel that the game lacks a coherent approach to delivering its gameplay and narrative, leading to frustration.
- “But gameplay is slow and unclear; it says to read emails, but I go everywhere, pressing 'E' whenever I can.”
- “Please, developer, take this as a lesson - except for visuals, gameplay elements are very important, and those are the most complex parts of game development.”
- “The user interface of the game's central mechanic is horrendous.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
100%
The graphics are widely praised as a masterpiece, particularly at ultra settings, showcasing stunning visuals that enhance the gaming experience. However, some users emphasize that while graphics are impressive, gameplay elements are equally crucial for a well-rounded game.
- “The graphics are a true masterpiece - on ultra settings they are a sight to behold.”
- “The graphics look outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
- “Character models are poorly designed and animations are stiff, making the game feel lifeless.”
- “The environments are bland and repetitive, which detracts from the overall immersion.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
67%
The music in the game is frequently highlighted as its standout feature, with players praising the unique and engaging selection, including an unusual blend of styles like rapping Estonian pitbulls. Many reviewers consider the music to be the game's only redeeming quality, making it a notable aspect despite the overall lack of interest in other elements.
- “Only redeeming quality of the game is the music selection.”
- “Besides the music, it's the only interesting aspect of the game.”
- “The only redeeming quality of the game is the music selection.”
- “The background music is truly something - I have never heard the likes of a rapping Estonian pitbull before.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly noting that repetitive actions, such as going to sleep and returning to the room, become monotonous over time.
- “The process of going to sleep and then walking back into the room became really tedious after a while.”
- “Grinding feels like a never-ending chore that takes away from the enjoyment of the game.”
- “The repetitive nature of grinding makes it hard to stay engaged with the storyline.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features a collection of retro minigames woven into a narrative-driven puzzle format, with a first-person adventure serving as the interactive menu. This unique structure enhances the storytelling experience, making it engaging and immersive.
- “It's a collection of retro minigames assembled as a story-driven puzzle, with a first-person adventure game being used as the 'menu' for the game.”
- “The story!”
- “It's a collection of retro minigames assembled as a story-driven kind of puzzle, with a first-person adventure game being used as the 'menu' for the game.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The optimization of the game is criticized, as users feel that while the developer has promising ideas and intentions, the execution falls short, making the core design less accessible and effectively optimized.
- “It is clear to me that the developer has good ideas and intentions with the core design, but ultimately fails to deliver the concept in an accessible, optimized manner.”