| Chained Together | |
|---|---|
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| Developer(s) | Anegar Games |
| Publisher(s) | Anegar Games |
| Platform(s) | Windows |
| Release | June 19, 2024 |
| Genre(s) | 3D platformer |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
Chained Together is a 2024 3D platformer game developed and published by Anegar Games. Connected by a chain, players must cooperate to escape hell. Released on June 19, 2024, the game has garnered a positive reception for its gameplay.
In Chained Together, up to four players are connected by a chain and must reach the top of the map to escape hell. [1] Throughout the game, players can find ten power-ups called Wings that allow them to recover from falling. [2] Players may choose a hard mode, where lava constantly rises, or an easy mode, where there are checkpoints. [1] [3] [4] A single-player mode is available. [4] [5] The game was released on June 19, [1] gaining 80,000 players within its first week of release. [4]
Cass Marshall of Polygon compared the game to QWOP , Getting Over It , and Only Up! , adding that the multiplayer element built teamwork. [1] GamesRadar 's Kaan Serin commented that the chains made the game "stand apart". [3] Brendan Caldwell, Edwin Evans-Thirlwell, and Nic Reuben of Rock Paper Shotgun praised the challenge of keeping a strong team. [6]
| Year | Ceremony | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | The Streamer Awards | Stream Game of the Year | Pending | [7] |
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