Chimes

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Chimes is a multiplayer strategy game. It was developed by Dopposite and was released on July 30, 2021. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Chimes is a funny PvP game with a fully controllable character and fun Ragdoll physics.

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Audience ScoreBased on 28 reviews

optimization3 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game can be a lot of fun, especially when played with friends, leading to memorable and humorous experiences.
There is potential for an engaging story and unique combat mechanics, which some players found appealing.
The game features a variety of maps and environments that can be explored, adding to the overall experience.

The game suffers from poor optimization, leading to issues like server desync and unresponsive controls.
Many players found the combat mechanics lacking, with AI being ineffective and no clear objectives or purpose in gameplay.
The game feels incomplete and buggy, with players experiencing issues like falling through the map and freezing during gameplay.

story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in "Chimes" features a samurai on a quest for vengeance against Bubsy, who exiled him from his homeland, providing a compelling narrative for players who appreciate depth. While some users felt the game lacked a clear purpose, others praised the emotional impact of the story and its beautiful soundscape, leaving them both satisfied and yearning for more.
- “Chimes is a game for those who love in-depth story and 4-dimensional combat.”
- “No story or purpose, what are you supposed to be doing in this game?”
- “You start out as a samurai who is on a quest for vengeance against Bubsy, who is the one who exiled you from your homeland.”
- “Overall, the beautiful soundscape of Chimes brought me to absolute tears, and the story left me satisfied, but at the same time wanting more.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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33%
The optimization of the game is mixed, with approximately half of the maps experiencing significant performance issues while the other half runs smoothly.
- “The game's optimization is impressive, allowing for smooth gameplay even on lower-end hardware.”
- “I appreciate how the developers have focused on optimization, making the game run seamlessly across various platforms.”
- “The optimization efforts really shine through, providing a stable frame rate and reducing loading times significantly.”
- “Maps are split about 50/50 between having crippling optimization issues and not.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the game's humor to be entertaining, particularly in social settings, as evidenced by a late-night gaming session that elicited laughter among friends.
- “My friends and I played this game at 4 AM, and it was pretty funny.”
- “The humor in this game had us laughing out loud at every turn.”
- “I love how the game incorporates witty dialogue and hilarious situations.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is praised for its engaging and enjoyable mechanics, drawing inspiration from highly mechanical hand-to-hand combat games, particularly the "For Honor" style. Players find it to be better than many other games, highlighting its ease of use and fun factor.
- “Better than every game I've played; really nice and easy mechanics and a lot of fun.”