The game has the potential for a lot of fun, especially when played with friends.
Some players found the combat intense and the crafting thoughtful, appreciating the unique monsters and story elements.
Despite its flaws, many players enjoyed the humor and fun moments experienced while playing.
The game is poorly optimized, with many players experiencing issues like freezing and falling through the map.
There is a lack of clear objectives and purpose, leading to confusion about gameplay mechanics.
Combat and movement controls are described as uncomfortable and unsatisfactory, with AI not functioning as intended.
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is polarizing; while some players find it lacking in purpose, others appreciate its depth, particularly in the context of a samurai's quest for vengeance against Bubsy. The narrative is complemented by a beautiful soundscape that evokes strong emotions, leaving players both satisfied and yearning for more.
“Chimes is a game for those who love in-depth story and 4-dimensional combat.”
“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.”
“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 (and also the reason why it's labeled as a 3D fighter game).”
“Overall, the beautiful soundscape of Chimes brought me to absolute tears, and the story left me satisfied, but at the same time wanting more.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is praised for its engaging and easy-to-master mechanics, offering a fun experience that stands out among other games. It draws inspiration from highly mechanical hand-to-hand combat systems, particularly reminiscent of the "For Honor" style.
“Better than every game I've played; really nice and easy mechanics and a lot of fun.”
“Not to mention, it also precedes highly mechanical hand-to-hand combat games, which is where 'For Honor' style combat is originally derived from.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the game is inconsistent, with approximately half of the maps experiencing significant performance issues while the other half runs smoothly.
“Maps are split about 50/50 between having and not having crippling optimization issues.”
“Maps are split about 50/50 between having crippling optimization issues and not.”
humor
2 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.