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Chester One

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62%Game Brain Score
graphics, music
gameplay, stability
84% User Score Based on 25 reviews

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Chester One is a single player casual platformer game. It was developed by blueG.io and was released on February 20, 2017. It received positive reviews from players.

Now with over 200 Achievements! Chester returns in Chester One: a remaster of the 2011 Style Switching Platformer. Unlock powerful new art styles and use them to your advantage as you battle through 40 levels unlocking new Chesters, finding secrets, and reclaiming your cupcakes.

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graphics7 positive mentions
stability3 negative mentions
  • Chester One offers a unique aesthetic with multiple art styles that can be switched mid-level, enhancing gameplay variety.
  • The game features a solid amount of content, including numerous unlockable characters, collectibles, and achievements, providing replayability.
  • The soundtrack is enjoyable and complements the retro atmosphere, contributing to the overall charm of the game.
  • The game suffers from frequent bugs and glitches, including inconsistent hitboxes and poor level design, which can lead to frustrating gameplay experiences.
  • Visuals can be confusing and sometimes obscure important gameplay elements, making it difficult to navigate levels effectively.
  • Platforming mechanics feel clunky and imprecise, which detracts from the overall enjoyment and challenge of the game.
  • graphics
    17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some users criticizing them as poorly executed and reminiscent of amateur art, while others appreciate the unique and varied art styles that can be switched throughout gameplay. Despite some visual confusion and issues with visibility, many players find the aesthetic charming and reminiscent of classic titles, highlighting the developer's passion for creative design. Overall, the graphics are seen as a significant aspect of the game's identity, with potential for improvement in future titles.

    • “10+ gameplay changing art styles to switch up the look of the entire world around you.”
    • “Great art style, or I should say art styles, as you can switch between a number of them.”
    • “The ability to switch between multiple art styles for every level is quite amazing, with very nice music that complements each level.”
    • “The graphics here are particularly awful, a blend of garbage pixel crap with some of the worst 'baby's first Wacom tablet' 'drawings' so bad that it actually stands out as one of the worst looking games on Steam.”
    • “Before we even get into how bad the graphics are, the overall game design is a sloppy mess, with random death for no reason, an ocean of unfixed bugs and glitches, godawfully bad level design... truly some of the worst platforming has to offer.”
    • “- visuals can make it hard to see”
  • gameplay
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay in Chester One features a variety of art styles that significantly alter the game's aesthetic and mechanics, though the platforming can feel clunky and unpolished at times. While some mechanics lack depth, the game offers a challenging experience that rewards skill, and the developer's passion is evident in the unique features and potential for future titles. Overall, the gameplay is a mix of innovative ideas and imperfections, resulting in a mostly positive reception.

    • “10+ gameplay-changing art styles to switch up the look of the entire world around you.”
    • “Each style change alters gameplay in unique ways.”
    • “The gameplay mechanics are simple, but the later levels will test your skills, making it quite a challenging, but overall fun game.”
    • “The platforming gameplay is not exactly polished, but it is serviceable.”
    • “The platforming gameplay is a bit clunky.”
    • “Chester one took many risks and perhaps suffered in gameplay as a result.”
  • music
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is highly praised for its originality and ability to complement the unique art style, featuring over 20 tracks by Reina Lamour that blend classic video game vibes with a modern twist. While the soundtrack enhances the overall experience, some players express a desire for a more polished presentation and wish for the option to purchase the original soundtrack. Overall, the music is considered a standout feature that adds to the game's charm.

    • “An amazing original soundtrack with 20+ tracks by Reina Lamour.”
    • “Over 20 original songs that capture the fun quirkiness of classic video game music with a modern vibe that will keep you grooving through all 40 levels.”
    • “The musical style is every bit as unique as the level design and artwork in the game, providing a very nice change of pace.”
    • “I wish the purchase came with the OST, though.”
  • stability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is severely criticized, with users reporting frequent crashes, numerous bugs, and glitches that disrupt gameplay. The overall design is described as chaotic, contributing to a frustrating experience that detracts from the enjoyment of the game.

    • “I want to love this game, but there are just too many minor bugs and glitches peppered throughout.”
    • “Frequent crashes and glitches.”
    • “Before we even get into how bad the graphics are, the overall game design is a sloppy mess, with random deaths for no reason, an ocean of unfixed bugs and glitches, and godawfully bad level design. Truly some of the worst platforming has to offer.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers significant replayability due to a wealth of collectibles and unlockable characters, appealing particularly to completionists.

    • “There's tons of collectibles and characters to unlock for completionists, which adds significant replayability to the game.”
    • “The variety of choices and outcomes in each playthrough keeps the experience fresh and encourages multiple runs.”
    • “With different character builds and strategies to explore, the game offers endless replayability.”
    • “There's tons of collectibles and characters to unlock for the completionists out there, which gives the game replayability.”
    • “Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to go back and play again.”
    • “The game lacks meaningful choices that would encourage multiple playthroughs.”
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Chester One is a casual platformer game.

Chester One is available on PC and Windows.

Chester One was released on February 20, 2017.

Chester One was developed by blueG.io.

Chester One has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its gameplay.

Chester One is a single player game.

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