Chevalier Historie
- February 25, 2022
- PICOPICOSOFT
- 3h median play time
"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.
Reviews
- The game features a unique real-time combat system that sets it apart from many RPGMaker titles.
- The artwork and character designs are praised for their quality, with a variety of endings and engaging H-scenes.
- Players appreciate the ability to customize their experience, including options to turn off certain adult elements.
- The gameplay is considered overly simplistic, with a lack of difficulty options and low enemy variety.
- Many players found the story and character development to be shallow and disjointed.
- The game is criticized for being short, with some players feeling it doesn't offer enough content for the price.
- story15 mentions
- 47 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it basic and lacking in character depth, while others appreciate its art style and worldbuilding. Although the narrative is described as interesting enough to support gameplay, many feel it falls short of being engaging or memorable, with some even criticizing it as poorly executed. Overall, the story is seen as a weak point in an otherwise enjoyable game experience.
“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.”
“Admittedly, I haven't tried any of the ero content yet, but considering the pacing of the main story, if you can even call it a story in the first place, I'm not all that interested in doing any of the ero stuff anymore.”
“The story itself is a 0/10 at this point.”
- graphics7 mentions
- 71 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their charming and high-quality art style, reminiscent of the NES era, with cute and fantastic visuals. While some players appreciate the pixelated graphics and scenery, others feel that the overall visual experience, though nice, lacks depth.
“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.”
“The plot may be basic, but the art style isn't!”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is noted for its solid mechanics and distinctiveness, setting it apart from many other RPG Maker games. Overall, players find it engaging and well-executed.
“This at least sets it apart from the hundreds of RPG Maker games in terms of gameplay.”
“Very solid game with good mechanics.”
- character development2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is noted for its striking contrasts, particularly with the main heroine's rapid transformation from an innocent knight to a provocative figure upon unlocking certain dialogue options. While the NPC designs and monster variety are appreciated, the depth of character arcs, especially in the case of the protagonist, has drawn mixed reactions for its abruptness and complexity.
“I really enjoyed the character designs of several NPCs and the large variety of monsters.”
“The main heroine goes from an innocent knight to a fully developed character with complex motivations, especially once you unlock the seduce option in dialogue.”
“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.”
“Character development feels rushed and superficial, with characters making drastic changes without any real buildup or explanation.”
“The lack of meaningful growth for the characters makes it hard to connect with them, as their arcs feel forced and unconvincing.”