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Review of Chariot on PS4

by Jay Aborro Jay Aborro photo Sep 2014
Cover image of Chariot on PS4
Gamefings Score: 7.5
Platform: PS4 PS4 logo
Released: 30 Sep 2014
Genre: Puzzle Platformer
Developer: Frima Studio
Publisher: Frima Studio

Introduction

In an age where the gaming world often revolves around shooting things and saving princesses (not from this game), Chariot swings into action with a premise so absurdly morbid it could only come from the twisted minds of independent developers. You're tasked with pushing your dearly departed royal parent around in a coffin on wheels, all while navigating through physics-based puzzles. Welcome to a delightfully macabre adventure that challenges both your problem-solving skills and your ability to keep a straight face.

Gameplay

Chariot is best played as a cooperative venture, and it shines when shared with a partner. Picture this: you and your friend start off merrily pushing a coffin (yes, a coffin) around that is tethered to you by a trusty rope. The game's mechanics are genius in their simplicity - you can push, pull, and manipulate the chariot through various terrains. This is where the physics engine struts its stuff. Uphill struggles, downhill rushes, and the occasional embarrassing tumble down a chasm keep the gameplay fresh and amusing. Levels get progressively challenging, throwing a mix of enemies like annoying spiders and environmental puzzles that require both teamwork and a decent level of communication, lest you find yourselves hopelessly stuck... and laughing uncontrollably at how you both ended up trying to wrestle a coffin across an ice floe. Players can extend and shorten the rope, leading to all sorts of fun when one partner accidentally runs away with the chariot while the other is left gasping and tangled in the rope. Oops!

Graphics

Visually, Chariot is a treat. It boasts a charming and colorful art style that makes it feel inviting, despite the whole dead body thing. Characters are cute and the various locales-from lush gardens to dank caves-are designed to evoke a sense of whimsy coupled with the eerie specter of death. The animations, especially when the chariot hits a particularly bumpy patch of ground and sends your royal parent flying (not what the little princess had in mind when she set out on this quest), are both smooth and humorous. You'll find no hyper-realistic graphics here, but the art direction is cohesive and adds to the game's quirky character, making it unforgettable.

Conclusion

In conclusion, Chariot is a delightful blend of platforming, puzzling, and an oddly upbeat funeral procession. It's a game that happily reminds us of the absurdity life brings, even when we're hauling around the afterlife's baggage. While it could frustrate solo players looking for a traditional platforming experience, its true shine comes forth when shared with friends. Chariot isn't for everyone, but if you enjoy quirky co-op adventures with a touch of the bizarre, this game might just roll into your heart. Just remember: it's all fun and games until someone forgets to tie the rope tight - then you're left with a coffin on the run, and let me tell you, that's not something you want in the middle of your gaming session. Give it a try, and you might just find yourself on a bizarre and amusing journey that you won't soon forget.

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