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The Last Show of Mr. Chardish: Act I

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61%Game Brain Score
graphics, story
monetization, music
83% User Score Based on 24 reviews

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The Last Show of Mr. Chardish: Act I is a single player casual action adventure game. It was developed by Punk Notion and was released on September 3, 2020. It received positive reviews from players.

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83%
Audience ScoreBased on 24 reviews
graphics9 positive mentions
monetization11 negative mentions
  • The game features a captivating atmosphere reminiscent of an old theater, with detailed visuals and a noir-inspired art style.
  • The storytelling is engaging, with intriguing plot elements and well-integrated puzzles that enhance the narrative experience.
  • The sound design, including voice acting and music, effectively contributes to the immersive experience, creating a sense of tension and melancholy.
  • The game is criticized for being too short, lasting only about half an hour, which may leave players wanting more.
  • Some players found the puzzles to be trivial and the overall gameplay lacking depth, leading to a feeling of boredom.
  • There are concerns that the game is more of an advertisement for a full product rather than a standalone experience, which may mislead players.
  • graphics
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beautiful and distinct art styles, transitioning from realistic to surrealistic cell-shaded visuals that evoke a sense of walking through paintings. While the artistic design is considered fresh and engaging, some users noted issues with animation stiffness that can disrupt immersion. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's storytelling and atmosphere, though performance may vary on lower-end systems.

    • “It has good graphics for the 'present real' world and an interesting art style for the 'imaginary' world, like mimicking a painting.”
    • “The art style changes completely from a beautiful realistic style to a surrealistic cell-shaded style as you enter the world of art... perhaps the mind of Mr. Chardish himself.”
    • “The graphics and animation were beautiful, and the story was quite intriguing too.”
    • “Unfortunately, my poor average computer can't handle the graphics at the highest settings without giving me a low frame rate.”
    • “The gameplay alternates between 1st person as Ella in the real world and 3rd person in the imaginary world, both worlds having two distinct painting art styles.”
    • “The art style really makes us feel like we are walking inside paintings.”
  • story
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it engaging and beautifully presented, particularly appreciating the theater elements and immersive art style. However, others feel the narrative lacks a strong hook and can be contrived, failing to fully draw them in despite its intriguing premise. Overall, while the storytelling has its merits, it may not resonate with all players.

    • “It is beautiful and the story is engaging.”
    • “The story is really good and I like the theater elements in the game, very immersive.”
    • “The graphics and animation were beautiful and the story was quite intriguing too.”
    • “The storytelling part didn't grab me particularly.”
    • “The story fails to draw me in; I don't feel the urge to know more about it.”
    • “The story... well, I hate to be the bad guy, but I feel it's rather contrived.”
  • monetization
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization aspect of this game is criticized for being essentially an advertisement for another product, misleadingly presented as a full game. Users express frustration over the practice of publishing ads and demos as separate titles, which detracts from genuine game developers and misleads consumers. Overall, the monetization strategy is deemed exploitative and not worth the time or money.

    • “The purpose of this advertisement is to get you to shell out a whopping $10 USD on buying 'The Last Show of Mr. Chardish', and I don't recommend you do that either.”
    • “While it might seem like an innocuous mistake, publishing demos and advertisements as if they are full games is misleading and, in some ways, harmful.”
    • “It's impossible for me to recommend this incorrectly published advertising spam to gamers; you deserve better than adverts.”
  • gameplay
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay features a unique blend of first-person and third-person perspectives, showcasing distinct art styles in both the real and imaginary worlds. While some players appreciate the engaging mechanics and ambient sounds, others feel that the puzzles do not meet the developers' vision, leading to a somewhat lackluster experience. Overall, the game is described as enjoyable but inconsistent in its execution.

    • “Nice little game, cool game mechanics, and interesting art style.”
    • “Gameplay is easy and engrossing; the ambient sounds are actually ambient.”
    • “The gameplay alternates between 1st person as Ella in the real world and 3rd person in the imaginary world, with both worlds featuring two distinct painting art styles.”
    • “The puzzles and actual gameplay just couldn't keep up with the developers' vision, so everything fell flat.”
    • “The gameplay alternates between 1st person as Ella in the real world and 3rd person in the imaginary world, both worlds having two distinct painting art styles.”
  • music
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally described as fitting and crisp, complementing the art style, but it lacks memorability and emotional depth, leaving players with a sense of it being merely adequate rather than impactful.

    • “Art style is fresh, music crisply fitting, voices are familiar (especially Ella's) and perfect.”
    • “Music fits the theme well and complements the overall experience.”
    • “Music is okay, nothing I will remember after closing the game, or even while in the game.”
    • “Music fits the theme, but is flat in the sense that it does not support emotional building much.”
  • optimization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The reviews indicate a lack of clarity and relevance regarding the optimization aspect, with users expressing confusion about its significance in relation to the game's performance. Overall, the feedback suggests that optimization may not be a focal point for players.

  • atmosphere
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is praised for its relaxing quality and artistic visuals, contributing to an engaging and immersive experience.

    • “It has a lot going for it, with its relaxing atmosphere and artistic look.”
  • emotional
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the game's art style and storytelling elements to be emotionally impactful, with many noting that the theatrical approach enhances the overall experience.

    • “I think the game has a beautiful art style, and the use of theatre and storytelling is quite touching (at least in the demo I played).”
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The Last Show of Mr. Chardish: Act I is a casual action adventure game.

The Last Show of Mr. Chardish: Act I is available on PC and Windows.

The Last Show of Mr. Chardish: Act I was released on September 3, 2020.

The Last Show of Mr. Chardish: Act I was developed by Punk Notion.

The Last Show of Mr. Chardish: Act I has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its monetization.

The Last Show of Mr. Chardish: Act I is a single player game.

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