Chiaro and the Elixir of Life

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Chiaro and the Elixir of Life is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Martov Company and was released on September 14, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

A young engineer named Chiaro gives life to a steam powered robot called Boka, and together they embark on a quest for the fabled Fountain of Elixir, in order to restore the lost race of alive machines to the world.

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Audience ScoreBased on 30 reviews

story9 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The game features a beautiful and immersive world with charming visuals and delightful music.
The story is engaging and offers interesting characters, making for a whimsical adventure.
The gameplay mechanics, including puzzles and the use of portals, provide a unique VR experience.

The game is quite short, taking only about 3-4 hours to complete, which some players feel is not worth the price.
Numerous bugs and technical issues, such as falling through the floor and inconsistent controls, detract from the overall experience.
The puzzles can be overly simplistic and lack challenge, leading to a less engaging gameplay experience.

story
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
43%
14%
The game's story is a mixed bag, with some players praising its engaging narrative and quirky characters, while others find it confusing and inconsistent. Despite its short length and occasional bugs, many appreciate the immersive experience and thematic depth, particularly the emphasis on cooperation between humans, machines, and nature. Overall, the story is seen as a highlight, offering a unique and enjoyable journey, especially in the context of VR gaming.
- “Definitely recommend this game, although short, it has a great little storyline and is very quirky.”
- “The story has a good mix of twists, and my personal favorite character has got to be the pig that you will encounter as the game progresses.”
- “Overall, I enjoyed the game so far, and recommend it primarily because it has a fleshed-out story campaign that offers some unique VR gameplay with a portal tool, and pretty good AI for the penguin.”
- “It’s a story puzzle game that has neither an interesting story nor particularly interesting puzzles.”
- “- the story, dialog, actions, and morals are all over the place.”
- “You’ll finish the main story in about 4 hours.”
gameplay
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
53%
14%
The gameplay is a mix of puzzles and a challenging throwing mechanic that requires precision, though some players found it frustrating due to implementation issues. While the game offers a simplistic yet enjoyable experience with unique VR mechanics and immersive environments, it may not appeal to everyone, particularly Vive users due to controller limitations. Overall, the gameplay is considered above average, with some standout moments that enhance the experience.
- “I found the throwing mechanic to be more challenging because you do have to be precise and sometimes quick as well (however, I was playing seated, so that may have added to the difficulty).”
- “The gameplay is awesome since the use of portals and building a machine for the first time is definitely amusing.”
- “The simple mechanic of playing a ball game of 'catch and throw' is simple but demonstrates that a small/simple mechanic can make a VR game a very significant experience.”
- “With regard to the gameplay, it feels very simplistic.”
- “This is due to the ‘throwing’ mechanic just not working right.”
- “It’s baffling they wouldn’t fix it as the game relies so heavily on this mechanic.”
music
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
53%
27%
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The music in the game has received positive feedback for its delightful and immersive qualities, with players particularly enjoying a memorable musical performance featuring a singing pig and light piano compositions. Many reviewers appreciate the audio design, noting that it enhances the overall experience in the vibrant, steampunk-inspired world. Overall, the music is described as a standout feature that complements the gameplay and story effectively.
- “There's even this very nice musical number featuring a singing pig.”
- “It has an incredibly immersive world, delightful music, and some physics-based gameplay.”
- “First, I adore the music and sound direction.”
- “I found the music machine in chapter 7 impossible, especially because of the big hand glitch.”
- “The music is light piano music, which is only acceptable.”
- “The music is forgettable and doesn't add much to the overall experience.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
58%
17%
25%
The graphics in the game are widely praised for their stunning visuals and unique art style, particularly in VR, where they pop and enhance the immersive experience. While some areas exhibit high detail, others may feel less polished, reminiscent of earlier gaming eras. Overall, the aesthetic appeal, combined with good voice acting and a well-designed world, contributes to a highly engaging visual experience.
- “So far, I've been treated to fantastic audio design (love the music!), seen a lot of beautiful (unique) art & graphics that pop particularly well in VR, and interacted with a world that was clearly designed with VR in mind.”
- “Aesthetics are amazing, some of the best I have seen in VR.”
- “I love the graphics this game has; it has a steampunk theme to it.”
- “This is almost as bad as loading human, though with opposite aesthetics.”
- “Some areas have a lot of detail graphically while others not so much and remind me of an earlier, simpler video game era.”
- “The art style is very unique and the world contains very interesting characters with a bit of mystery that winds up as having a very interesting and fun final boss fight.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The game has notable stability issues, including bugs affecting movement and achievement tracking, which detracts from the overall experience. However, performance appears satisfactory on high-end systems, with some users reporting smooth gameplay despite the glitches.
- “I have a rather beefy computer (1080 Ti), so I can't say how well optimized it is, but it runs great for me.”
- “The game seems to be quite buggy and the achievements don't work, but the story is great and the environment is beautiful.”
- “The movement system is still a bit buggy.”
- “Teleport sometimes doesn't let you go where you know you can go, and locomotion freezes up.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is polarizing; while some find it lighthearted and enjoyable, particularly in the context of its post-apocalyptic setting, others describe it as flat and unfunny. The contrast between the serious backdrop and the slapstick antics of a sidekick adds a whimsical element, but not all players appreciate this blend.
- “It is a funny feeling when you go from playing a VR game and looking around to actually occupying the space, being there.”
- “It takes place in a devastating post-apocalyptic setting (complete with your parent's graves in the front yard) mixed with lighthearted humor and fun adventures with a slapstick sidekick.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
Overall, players report a positive experience with optimization, particularly on high-end systems like the 1080ti, where the game runs smoothly without noticeable performance issues. However, there is limited feedback on performance across a wider range of hardware configurations.
- “I have a rather beefy computer (1080ti), so I can't say how well optimized it is, but it runs great for me.”
- “I haven't had any noticeable performance issues.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express a strong emotional connection to the game, particularly highlighting moments of beauty, such as the poignant scene when Chiaro steps outside for the first time, evoking tears and a sense of wonder.
- “I shed a tear when I first saw the beautiful landscape as Chiaro takes his first step outside.”

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Chiaro and the Elixir of Life is a role playing game.

Chiaro and the Elixir of Life is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 2 hours playing Chiaro and the Elixir of Life.

Chiaro and the Elixir of Life was released on September 14, 2018.

Chiaro and the Elixir of Life was developed by Martov Company.

Chiaro and the Elixir of Life has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its stability.

Chiaro and the Elixir of Life is a single player game.

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