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Chilli Con Valley

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93%Game Brain Score
gameplay, emotional
graphics, story
93% User Score Based on 102 reviews

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Chilli Con Valley is a single player platformer game with a horror theme. It was developed by Knesti and was released on January 17, 2022. It received very positive reviews from players.

Chilli con Valley! Help the Bean reach its chilli con Carne pot as fast as possible. Jump over Obstacles and dangerous objects just like lava and knives. Who doesn't want to help a poor little bean? Chilli con valley is a game for people with a lot of persistence and a mentally strong head.

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93%
Audience ScoreBased on 102 reviews
gameplay3 positive mentions
graphics3 negative mentions

  • The game offers a unique, charmingly low-poly visual style combined with challenging platforming mechanics that many players find engaging and fun.
  • Players praise the game for its innovative gameplay elements like the ability to climb any wall and the presence of strategic speedrunning opportunities.
  • The game is highly regarded for its emotional and immersive experience, with many users sharing that it has had a positive impact on their lives and mental well-being.
  • The game has some technical issues including bugs and awkward jump physics that can frustrate players.
  • Some players find progression grindy and tedious due to the need to repeat levels multiple times to unlock new content.
  • The graphics' low quality and unusual style can be off-putting for some gamers, and the game can be CPU intensive at times.
  • graphics
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are notably low-quality and low-poly, which may deter many gamers expecting high visual fidelity. However, the game prioritizes gameplay and overall aesthetics over detailed visuals, avoiding unnecessary graphical elements that could hinder performance. This approach results in a distinct visual style that some may find unpolished but purposeful.

    • “This game took full gameplay and aesthetic in mind without focusing on unnecessary graphics that slow the game down in general.”
    • “In terms of visuals, this features fairly low quality low poly 3D visuals which will deter a lot of gamers, understandably.”
    • “In terms of visuals, this game features fairly low quality, low poly 3D visuals which will deter a lot of gamers, understandably.”
    • “Gaming is a visual medium, and while some developers struggle with creating high quality visuals, failing to do so is a disservice to gamers.”
    • “It's the only game that hasn't been created with graphics in mind I've seen for a long, long time.”
  • story
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is praised for its heartfelt and carefully crafted narrative, with well-developed character arcs and attention to detail. It centers on a lonely protagonist on a challenging mission, blending themes of perseverance and personal growth. While some sarcasm exists in user comments, the story is generally regarded as engaging and meaningful.

    • “Moral of the story, you never know what life holds in store for you, and if I would have given up when all the odds were stacked against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
    • “From the story to the character arcs, everything is made with such care and love, even the smallest details.”
    • “The story is about a lonely kid bean who got separated from his family by the humans.”
    • “The comedians give us the usual 'this game cured my cancer, saved my marriage, changed my life' story... sarcastic, but not useful if you want to know if the game is worth it.”
    • “He arrives at the human lair thinking that it would be an easy mission.”
    • “He snaps back to his mission cocky as ever.”
  • gameplay
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is praised for its challenging platforming and innovative mechanic of climbing any wall by jumping, making the experience enjoyable. The game balances engaging gameplay and aesthetics without relying on high-end graphics, resulting in smooth and satisfying play.

    • “Low-poly models serve the game visually, and the gameplay of challenging platforming and the innovative and intentional decision to allow climbing any wall by jumping on it made the game a joy to play.”
    • “This game, however, took full gameplay and aesthetic in mind without focusing on unnecessary graphics that slow the game down in general.”
    • “Most games nowadays try to be good looking with poor gameplay, especially modern platformers.”
  • grinding
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Grinding in the game is somewhat noticeable, primarily requiring coin collection to unlock stages, which some players find a bit tedious. However, the grind is balanced with enjoyable gameplay that offers a satisfying challenge and sense of accomplishment.

    • “After two levels I didn't feel like grinding out a bunch of coins to unlock the third.”
    • “A little on the grindy side to unlock the stages, but pretty fun for something that feels like it's the first 'real game' someone made in Unity and released on Steam as a side project or something.”
    • “I finished the game in about 2 hours 40 minutes (most of it was grinding for coins), it was the perfect mix of pain, fun, and fulfillment.”
  • emotional
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users find the game deeply emotional and insightful, with a compelling main plot enriched by rich side stories. Some moments evoke strong reactions, blending humor with impactful storytelling.

    • “This is a very insightful game, full of rich side plots and an overwhelmingly emotional main plot.”
  • humor
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users appreciate the game's humor, particularly enjoying the amusing animations like the bean's funny dances, which add charm and encourage replay.

    • “To seem funny, I really played this long because quite frankly this game is a masterpiece.”
    • “I like the funny little dances the bean does :) might come back for those.”
  • music
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music is calming and soothing, creating a relaxing atmosphere that helps players feel at ease and reassured.

    • “I relaxed for 5 minutes to this music long enough to realize that I was going to be okay.”
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6h Median play time
6h Average play time
4-7h Spent by most gamers
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Chilli Con Valley is a platformer game with horror theme.

Chilli Con Valley is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 6 hours playing Chilli Con Valley.

Chilli Con Valley was released on January 17, 2022.

Chilli Con Valley was developed by Knesti.

Chilli Con Valley has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked Chilli Con Valley for its gameplay but disliked it for its graphics.

Chilli Con Valley is a single player game.

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