Chariot (video game)

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Chariot
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Developer(s) Frima Studio
Publisher(s) Frima Studio [lower-alpha 1]
Platform(s)
Release
30 September 2014
  • PlayStation 4
    Xbox One
    • WW: 1 October 2014 [1]
    Windows
    • WW: 12 November 2014 [3]
    Wii U
    • WW: 8 January 2015 [4]
    Android
    • WW: 16 September 2015 [5]
    iOS
    • WW: 10 March 2016 [6]
    PlayStation 3
    Nintendo Switch
    • WW: 10 May 2018 [9]
Genre(s) Puzzle, platform
Mode(s) Single-player, multiplayer

Chariot is a co-op platform game for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, Xbox One, Wii U Windows, iOS via Apple TV, and Android via the Nvidia Shield TV, and was developed and published by Frima Studio, with the participation of the Canada Media Fund. It was first released on 30 September 2014 and was launched on Xbox One the next day as part of the Xbox Live Games with Gold program. [10] An enhanced port entitled Super Chariot was released for the Nintendo Switch on 10 May 2018 and included the Royal Gadget Pack DLC. [11]

Contents

Chariot differs from most traditional platform games as the objective is to lug around an object, the Chariot, to the end of each level. To do so, the players have to use physics-based mechanics such as pushing and pulling, adding a layer of puzzle to the game. [12]

Plot

Chariot chronicles a princess' quest to fulfill her recently deceased father's final wishes and bury him in peace. As might be expected of royalty, his last request is that he be laid to rest with as much wealth as possible. [13]

Gameplay

The entire game can be played solo or with a partner. The king's body is in a coffin and attached to it are four wheels. The player's character can push the chariot up and down small hills or attach a rope to pull it along. The rope can be extended or shortened to adequately maneuver the chariot throughout the environment. Everything behaves as it should, with real physics playing a big part in how things move. [14]

Reception

On Metacritic, Chariot has an average score of 76 on PlayStation 4, Wii U and PC and 73 on Xbox One. [15] [ citation needed ] It achieved an 8.5 from Destructoid, as "a memorable game that's hard not to like and recommend to others." [13]

Notes

  1. ↑ Microids published the Nintendo Switch version.

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References

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  2. ↑ Barker, Sammy (29 October 2014). "Store Update: 29th October 2014 (Europe)". Push Square . Retrieved 22 July 2024.
  3. ↑ Cartwright, Lucas (12 November 2014). "A Journey Worth Dying For: Award-nominated Chariot Releases on Steam Today". TriplePoint Newsroom. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
  4. ↑ Kubba, Sinan (8 January 2015). "New Nintendo eShop releases: Chariot, Mega Man Battle Network 2". Engadget . Retrieved 22 July 2024.
  5. ↑ Westenberg, Jimmy (16 September 2015). "Frima Studio brings its popular co-op platformer Chariot to the NVIDIA Shield Android TV". Android Authority. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
  6. ↑ Starnes, Enoch (10 March 2016). "Chariot Is Speeding Wildly Onto Apple TV Today". Co-Optimus. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
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  8. ↑ Barker, Sammy (6 May 2015). "Store Update: 6th May 2015 (Europe)". Push Square . Retrieved 22 July 2024.
  9. ↑ Sickr (7 May 2018). "Video: Super Chariot Launch Trailer For Nintendo Switch". My Nintendo News. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
  10. ↑ "Two Classics Back Up Chariot in October's Games with Gold". News.xbox.com. 2014-09-25. Retrieved 2015-07-15.
  11. ↑ Vogel, Mitch (16 January 2018). "Super Chariot Arrives On The Switch Later This Year". Nintendo Life . Retrieved 14 February 2018.
  12. ↑ "FAQ : Chariot". Chariot Game. Retrieved 2015-07-15.
  13. 1 2 "Review: Chariot". Destructoid.com. Retrieved 2015-07-15.
  14. ↑ "Chariot review for Wii U". Gaminga-age.com. 9 January 2015. Retrieved 2015-07-15.
  15. ↑ "Chariot". Metacritic.com.
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