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Chime

90%Game Brain Score
music, gameplay
story, grinding
93% User Score Based on 1,150 reviews
Critic Score 80%Based on 2 reviews

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"Chime" is a single-player arcade puzzle game with spectacular gameplay where you place blocks to the beat of music by artists like Moby and Paul Hartnoll . Your goal is to form solid quads and fill up the grid before time runs out. Not only is it an enjoyable game, but you can also feel good about yourself as the developer donates a portion of the royalties to charity.

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Audience ScoreBased on 1,150 reviews
music330 positive mentions
story4 negative mentions
  • Chime offers a unique and calming twist on the Tetris formula, combining puzzle mechanics with an engaging musical experience.
  • The game features a great soundtrack, including tracks from well-known artists like Paul Hartnoll and Moby, which enhances the overall gameplay.
  • It's easy to pick up and play, making it a perfect casual game for relaxation or short gaming sessions.
  • The game is limited in content, with only six levels and songs, which can lead to repetitive gameplay.
  • Some players find the mouse controls clumsy, making it difficult to place pieces accurately.
  • The lack of a clear progression system or more varied gameplay modes can leave players feeling unfulfilled.
  • music
    872 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is a mixed bag, featuring a limited selection of six tracks from notable artists like Moby and Paul Hartnoll, which some players find enjoyable and relaxing, while others criticize the repetitiveness and lack of variety. The gameplay integrates music dynamically, with the soundtrack evolving based on player actions, creating a unique experience that can be both soothing and engaging. However, many reviewers express a desire for more tracks and modes, as the current selection can become monotonous over time.

    • “Chime is a puzzle-music game that will lull you in its magnificent gameplay and hypnotic music.”
    • “The music adapts to the pieces you place, which is something I haven't really seen before.”
    • “The music is incredible, the gameplay keeps you hooked, and it even has an advantage over the XBLA version with 'Still Alive'!”
    • “The six songs provided are a decent attempt, but the game falls flat when you realize that's all you get.”
    • “Ultimately however, I don't think the music aspect quite lands, and that miss brings the game down.”
    • “Rather than weaving together a varying symphony of sound, you mostly end up with gratingly repetitive music for most of each level.”
  • gameplay
    139 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of Chime is a unique blend of puzzle mechanics reminiscent of Tetris, enhanced by a dynamic musical component that evolves as players fill the grid. While the core mechanics are simple and addictive, many reviewers noted a lack of variety in content, with only a few tracks available, which can lead to repetitive gameplay. Overall, the game is praised for its innovative concept and engaging sound design, though some players found the gameplay pace demanding and certain mechanics poorly explained.

    • “The gameplay is simple, but original, and the dynamic music is all very pleasing to listen to.”
    • “Chime is a puzzle-music game that will lull you in its magnificent gameplay and hypnotic music.”
    • “The tetris-like gameplay combined with the hypnotic music kept me hooked for far longer than I expected.”
    • “Upon playing it, gameplay feels very slow and not well-explained.”
    • “Unfortunately, certain mechanics that are not really explained (like when blocks disappear, what breaks your combo, and how you get more time for your timer) make the game a little less engrossing.”
    • “Final: a music-based puzzle game let down by the combination of very few tracks and repeated gameplay, even without the achievement list taken into examination.”
  • graphics
    37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in this game are generally described as clean and functional, with some users appreciating the pleasing visuals that complement the music. While not groundbreaking, the aesthetics are considered adequate for the gameplay, which emphasizes audio over visual complexity. Overall, the visuals enhance the chill vibe of the game, making it enjoyable even years after its release.

    • “Amazing music, a chill out vibe, and pleasing graphics - even years after first playing this, I love coming back to this title!”
    • “I don't have a clue what I'm doing, but the music and visuals come together so well that I just don't care.”
    • “It modernizes Tetris, adding better gameplay and really nice aesthetics.”
    • “This isn't a section that I'd say is bad, the graphics just aren't remarkable, and nor do they need to be.”
    • “Average visuals also feel a bit neglected; however, the game's main mechanic shines brighter than everything.”
    • “Nothing to say about graphics, since it's a simple game and well, controls are simple too, no problem for anyone to pick this up.”
  • replayability
    28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's replayability is a mixed bag; while it features only six levels, players can enjoy the experience multiple times due to the unique sound variations created by their gameplay. Some find it relaxing and entertaining, making it a decent time killer, but others note that the limited number of tracks can lead to monotony. Overall, it offers replay value primarily for those who appreciate music and are willing to revisit the same content for high scores or personal challenges.

    • “This is truly relaxing, fun, and replayable.”
    • “There are only six levels, but the fact that you can play the same level thirty or forty times and it will always sound different makes the replay value incredibly high.”
    • “Simple and elegant controls, simple and elegant concept, endlessly entertaining and replayable.”
    • “On top of things, with only 6 songs, it leaves a lot to be desired for replayability, leaving the player no other option but to continuously replay the same stages again and again to try and get a better score.”
    • “[b][u]Replayable[/u]:[/b] only as much as you have the patience to hear the same songs over and over again.”
    • “A very relaxing game with awesome background music; too bad it only has 6 levels, so it's a bit lacking in replayability.”
  • story
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is characterized by a lack of a traditional storyline, with many users appreciating its focus on puzzles without distractions. Some express disappointment that the game is marketed with a story element, arguing that it doesn't require one to be engaging.

    • “Oh, it hurts to see its story sold.”
    • “No storyline, doesn't need one!”
    • “- no story or distractions - very focused puzzler!”
  • atmosphere
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is highly praised, with users highlighting the outstanding and immersive quality of the music, which significantly enhances the overall experience. Many find the atmosphere to be addictive and well worth the price, though some express a desire for more musical variety.

    • “Great atmospheric music just adds to the value.”
    • “Fine little game (well-priced too, i.e. well worth your 5 bucks), outstanding atmosphere, perhaps even a little addicting... only thing this game could use is more music.”
  • grinding
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players have noted that the game features a significant amount of grinding, particularly for certain achievements that lack progress tracking, making them feel tedious and frustrating to complete.

    • “The game has non-existent tracking of your progress for very grindy achievements.”
    • “A few of the achievements are really tedious to get, if that matters to you.”
  • stability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users report significant stability issues, noting that the game frequently freezes their PCs upon exiting and struggles to start up properly.

    • “It's too bad it freezes your PC upon exiting the game and/or will not start up properly.”
  • humor
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the humor in the game to be enjoyable, particularly when they mix up the gameplay by changing the music, which adds a fresh and amusing twist to repeated levels. The lightheartedness of the experience contributes to its replayability, making it fun even after multiple attempts to beat scores.

    • “While I certainly tried to beat my own scores a lot, the funny thing is: these levels can indeed be fun over and over, as long as you stop playing it with the originally intended music at some point.”
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