Chunks
- April 11, 2016
- Facepunch Studios
Get on SteamChunks is a VR-exclusive sandbox game where players can build and explore block-based worlds on a massive scale, shrinking themselves to explore intricate creations or wreak havoc with destructive tools. Players can share and download user-created content, including custom game modes and tools, via the Steam Workshop. A HTC Vive is required to play Chunks.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- 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 has great potential for modding and community-created content, with a variety of built-in tools available for players.
- Players have enjoyed the concept and the ability to create and ride roller coasters, finding it a nostalgic and entertaining experience.
- The game has been largely abandoned since its last update in 2017, leading to frustration among players who expected ongoing development and new content.
- Many users report issues with motion sickness and a lack of engaging gameplay, making it feel repetitive and lacking depth.
- The community is small and inactive, resulting in limited user-generated content and a feeling of emptiness within the game.
- gameplay2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
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.
“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.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
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.”
“I finished the game in just 5 minutes, and that was the end of the story.”
“The narrative is underdeveloped and fails to engage the player.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highly praised, with players reporting that it elicited genuine laughter and evoked a sense of nostalgia, reminiscent of childhood joy. However, 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 couldn't stop chuckling at the witty dialogue and hilarious situations.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
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.”
“Despite having a powerful system, the game still runs poorly, indicating a lack of proper optimization.”
