Chiyo
- January 18, 2024
- Nimbus Games
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Get on itch.io Store"Chiyo" is a first-person puzzle game set in Edo era Japan, where you play as Idate Chiyo, a paranormal investigator exploring an abandoned mansion filled with malevolent spirits and devious contraptions. With a focus on hardcore escape room styled puzzles and a haunting atmosphere, players must use Chiyo's unique supernatural abilities to survive and uncover the dark family history within. Join the Discord community for lore discussions and updates.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a captivating atmosphere, interesting story, and a wide variety of imaginative puzzles that enhance the overall experience.
- The attention to detail in the game's Japanese setting, including the use of traditional elements and immersive audio design, adds depth and authenticity.
- The voice acting is commendable, effectively bringing characters to life and enhancing emotional connections to the story.
- The checkpoint system is flawed, often forcing players to replay puzzles and lose progress, which detracts from the gameplay experience.
- Performance issues and minor bugs can disrupt the flow of the game, making it feel less polished.
- Some players may find the game length and pacing to be a drawback, as it can feel drawn out for those who prefer shorter horror experiences.
- gameplay8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
Overall, the gameplay is characterized by engaging puzzle elements and a compelling narrative, with players exploring a mansion, finding clues, and avoiding ghosts. However, the lack of a proper save system detracts from the experience, leading to mixed reviews with scores averaging around 6.5 to 7 out of 10.
“Great gameplay, puzzle elements, and narrative.”
“The gameplay mainly involves exploring the mansion, finding clues, solving puzzles, and avoiding the ghost.”
“These are somewhat minor nitpicks which do not affect the fundamental gameplay and aesthetic.”
“The puzzles, story, and atmosphere are pretty decent, but the lack of a save system ruins the gameplay experience.”
“The gameplay mainly consists of exploring the mansion, finding clues, solving puzzles, and avoiding the ghost.”
“Gameplay: 6.5/10”
- story7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The game's story is praised for its well-developed plot and engaging atmosphere, with a focus on character narratives, particularly the love story of Orin and Shojiro. While the puzzles and environments are also highlighted as strong points, some players feel that the lack of a save system detracts from the overall experience. Overall, the storytelling is considered a significant strength, enhancing the horror experience.
“It has a great atmosphere, interesting story, a wide variety of puzzles, and great looking environments.”
“It's short, but the plot and lore are really well developed.”
“Good narrative of Orin and Shojiro's story, especially during the clock puzzle, showcasing their love stories.”
“The puzzles, story, and atmosphere are pretty decent, but the 'save system' (or lack thereof) ruins the gameplay experience.”
“Its short, but the plot and lore are really well developed.”
“Scattered the story by pieces around the mansion for me to discover.”
- atmosphere5 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its superb quality, with many reviewers highlighting the immersive environments and engaging ambiance that enhance the overall experience. The combination of interesting storylines and a variety of puzzles contributes to a captivating atmosphere, making it a standout feature of the game.
“It has a great atmosphere, interesting story, a wide variety of puzzles, and great looking environments.”
“The hardcore escape room sold me a little, but the ambience and atmosphere is just superb.”
“I was recommended to play this game by a friend, and I was expecting it to be boring, but when I got into the game, I found that it is actually very fun to play. The various scenes and atmospheres within the game were well made by the dev team.”
“The puzzles, story, and atmosphere are pretty decent, but the lack of a save system ruins the gameplay experience.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The graphics are visually appealing, as highlighted by the impressive screenshots and trailer, with a strong emphasis on kinaesthetic design that resonates with players. While there are minor critiques, they do not detract from the overall aesthetic and gameplay experience, earning a score of 8/10.
“It may seem like a small detail, but kinesthetic designs like this really speak to me as a player.”
“Graphics: 8/10”
“The visuals need no better introduction than the screenshots and trailer.”
“The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from a modern game.”
“The character models are poorly designed and lack detail, making them feel lifeless.”
- music2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The music in the game is characterized as a Japanese-inspired soundtrack that complements its horror and puzzle elements, enhancing the overall atmosphere. Reviewers have rated the music and sound effects an impressive 8 out of 10.
“The music in the game creates an immersive atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.”
“The sound effects and music blend perfectly, adding depth to the gameplay.”
“The soundtrack is hauntingly beautiful, perfectly complementing the game's eerie themes.”
“The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I found the soundtrack to be uninspired and not fitting for the game's atmosphere.”
“The audio quality of the music is subpar, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users report that the game's optimization is lacking, with performance issues noted as a significant concern.
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users express that the game evokes a sense of accomplishment and intelligence, leaving them with a positive emotional uplift after completion.
