Chunks

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Chunks is a single player simulation game. It was developed by Facepunch Studios and was released on April 11, 2016. It received neutral reviews from players.

Build cities and monuments while you're the size of a giant, then shrink yourself to walk inside your creations in Chunks, an indie simulator. Weave elaborate and hair-raising rideable roller-coasters around your world, or tear them apart with a bomb cannon. Share your constructions on the workshop and download custom tools, skins and game modes for endless experiences in an infinite world.

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Single-Player

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43%

Audience ScoreBased on 40 reviews

humor3 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The roller coaster building tool is fun and intuitive, allowing for creative designs and a sense of scale that enhances the VR experience.
The game offers a lot of potential for modding and community-created content, with the ability to load and share creations via the Steam Workshop.
Players have reported enjoying the basic gameplay and the nostalgic feeling of building and riding roller coasters, making it a fun experience despite its limitations.

The game has been largely abandoned since 2017, with minimal updates and a lack of new content, leading many to feel it is not worth the current price.
There are significant issues with motion sickness for some players, and the gameplay can become repetitive quickly without additional features or mechanics.
The community activity is very low, and many players feel that the developers have neglected the game, resulting in a lack of support and communication.

story
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The story is noted for its brevity, with users indicating that it concludes quickly, leaving little room for extensive development or exploration of themes.
- “The story feels rushed and lacks depth, leaving players wanting more.”
- “The plot twists are predictable and fail to engage the audience.”
- “Character development is minimal, making it hard to connect with anyone in the story.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is highly praised, with players finding it genuinely funny and reminiscent of childhood joy, although it may not be suitable for those prone to motion sickness.
- “It made me laugh out loud and felt like a kid again.”
- “The humor is so clever and unexpected, it keeps you on your toes.”
- “I found myself chuckling at the witty dialogue and hilarious situations throughout the game.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report occasional performance issues, which can be mitigated by reducing the number of loaded chunks. Overall, optimization appears to be a mixed experience, with some players finding effective solutions to improve performance.
- “I am having performance issues at times, but reducing the loaded chunks mostly took care of this.”
- “I am experiencing performance issues at times, but reducing the loaded chunks mostly alleviated this.”
- “The game struggles with optimization, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering during gameplay.”
- “Despite having a high-end system, the game still runs poorly, indicating a lack of proper optimization.”
gameplay
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The basic gameplay of Chunks is enjoyable, but many users feel it lacks depth and variety, with a desire for more development in terms of new block types and mechanics. As a result, some reviewers recommend waiting for future updates before fully engaging with the game.
- “If you're expecting a lot more development with new block types, new mechanics, perhaps connectors to make different contraptions, I would say wait.”
- “While I really like the basic gameplay of Chunks, I just can't recommend it currently.”
- “If you're expecting a lot more development with new block types, new mechanics, perhaps connectors to make different contraptions, I would say wait, wait, wait.”