What's the verdict on Chariot? Does anyone on GAF like the game?
Edit: I'm watching a twitch streamer for this game via XB1 and it looks boring. Slow treks up hills and jumps lugging the chariot around, with no decent music at all. And the art style is a bit weak too. I feel bad saying all that, heh. I was kind of looking forward to this game but I don't think I'll play it, barring positive impressions from any GAFers. I usually love quirky puzzle games but this one doesn't look fun at all. Is this game on the same level, or does it have any similar redeeming qualities, as the following games? Limbo, Braid, PB Winterbottom, Fez, Max Curse of Brotherhood, etc... Just to name a few of my favourite puzzle games...
D4 on the other hand - I just finished that and got the 1000/1000. That's easily one of the best games on XB1. Swery is awesome.
I don't have a final verdict yet with Chariot but I am at the third world (I want to say there is 5 worlds?) while playing solo. The game is probably alot easier and better with two people.
What the game gets right:
1. Graphics are easy on the eyes. Reminds me of Dust: An Elysian Tail (I still like Dust's art style a bit more).
2. Controls are tight so far. The puzzles might seem harsh at times but fair with the tight controls.
3. Big Bang for your $$$ aka Free Game with Gold - There is alot of levels, speed runs, things to collect.
What I dislike so far:
1. Escort Game - The whole game is one huge escort mission with the chariot. I never heard anyone want an entire game with just escort missions/levels.
2. Lengthy/Too much padding to Levels - Yes your fears are true with slow treks up hills and frustrating platforming failures. If you want to collect most of the gems, find the 3 skull coins, collect the item scroll then levels can take 30-45 minutes in the later levels. Some levels overstay its welcome at least while playing solo. Enemies don't hurt you but just loot your money and become just annoying since you can farm earlier/easier levels for gold.
3. No online play - Only local Co-Op.
I wouldn't put Chariot in the same class as Limbo, Braid, Fez, and/or Max: Curse of Brotherhood (Yes, you have good taste in puzzle platformers). Chariot seems to be a good puzzle platformer just not an elite one. I hope this helps. I am going to finish Chariot some day but Forza Horizon 2 slows me down a bit.