Chevalier Historie

About

"Chevalier Historie" is a 2D, side-scrolling action game set in a fantasy world heavily inspired by medieval France. As a young knight, players will face challenging enemies and intense boss battles using a variety of weapons and abilities. The game also features a unique "music action" system, where attacking in rhythm with the background music rewards players with bonus damage.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

81%

Audience ScoreBased on 86 reviews

story14 positive mentions

The game features a real-time combat system, which sets it apart from many RPGMaker games.
There are multiple endings and a variety of gameplay options, including the ability to adopt a dog and engage in different relationships.
The artwork and animations are praised for their quality, and the game includes voiced characters, enhancing the overall experience.

The game is considered overly simple and lacks difficulty options, making it easy to complete.
Many characters lack distinct backstories or personalities, leading to a shallow narrative experience.
The combat can be frustrating, with some players finding it unresponsive and lacking depth.

story
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story has received mixed reviews, with many noting its basic plot and lack of character depth, leading to a generally "meh" impression. While some players found the storyline sufficient to support the gameplay, others criticized it for being poorly paced and lacking engagement, with a few even deeming it a complete failure. Overall, the art style is praised, but the narrative leaves much to be desired.
- “The story is interesting enough to carry the game; however, the game length itself is a bit short, albeit about standard for these types of games.”
- “Art is good to great; the story and worldbuilding are surprisingly nice.”
- “I do like role-playing games with a good storyline.”
- “The characters have no distinct backstory or personality.”
- “The story almost gave me an aneurysm; makes me wonder if the dev didn't have multiple strokes while writing it.”
- “The story itself is a 0/10 at this point.”
graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are generally praised for their nostalgic NES-era charm, featuring fantastic and cute artwork that enhances the overall experience. While some players appreciate the pixelated visuals and scenery, others feel that the graphics, though good for the game's nature, do not elevate it beyond a basic level. Overall, the art style stands out as a highlight, contributing positively to the game's appeal.
- “The plot may be basic, but the art style isn't!”
- “The artwork is fantastic and cute, as is the small amount of voiceover.”
- “And again, the artwork is top notch.”
- “The game falls short in almost everything; I must confess that I did like the pixelated graphics and scenery in some stages.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is noted for its solid mechanics, distinguishing it from many other RPG Maker games. Overall, players find the gameplay engaging and well-executed.
- “This game sets itself apart from the hundreds of RPG Maker games in terms of gameplay.”
- “Very solid game with good mechanics.”
character development
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game is noted for its stark contrasts, particularly with the main heroine's rapid transformation from an innocent knight to a provocative character upon unlocking certain dialogue options. While the character designs of NPCs and monsters are appreciated, the depth of character development is viewed as lacking, with some players finding it overly simplistic or exaggerated.
- “I really enjoyed the character designs of several NPCs and the large variety in monsters.”
- “The main heroine goes from innocent knight to a complex character with unexpected choices, showcasing deep character development.”
- “The main heroine goes from innocent knight to full-blown prostitute in a minute. Once you unlock the seduce option in dialogue, talk about very deep and complex character development here.”
- “The main heroine goes from innocent knight to full-blown prostitute in a minute. Once you unlock the seduce option in dialogue, talk about very deep and complex character development here.”