Chicory is very good on its own, but it just might be even better with a friend. These sorts of spaces, in real life and in games, are where collaboration and creativity thrive. The spaces in Chicory are meant to be played in the game encourages players to fool around with paint to create weird, wacky art. (Please note: We are both, indeed, over 30.) The other was a brief schtick where he found it funny to write “POOP” in large letters repeatedly over multiple screens. Sure, there is always room for annoyance: Sometimes, my partner would accidentally erase a paint stroke that was essential to something I was trying out in solving a puzzle, but it was still an easy fix. If either player messes something up - such as by coloring in something that changes the environment in a way that botches a puzzle - it’s easy to undo. Chicory, superstar artist and wielder of the Brush, is missing, and all. Use your painting powers to explore new places, solve puzzles, help your friends, and change the world Something terrible happened. I imagine this would be a great game for people with kids - especially kids who might be too young for more complex games like Overcooked.Ĭhicory is a low-stakes experience there are no clocks or timers. Chicory: A Colorful Tale is a top-down adventure game in a coloring book world where you can draw on anything. Sometimes, we worked together to solve a puzzle, and in others, one of just took the lead while the other painted wildly. Playing with my husband, I led our character Pancake around the world, and we collaborated on the painting. Both players can paint, but only one can steer the action. If a second player joins in, a second floating paintbrush appears, and they can control it. When playing Chicory alone, you simply guide your dog around the screen and paint with a big paintbrush.
Image: Greg Lobanov, Alexis Dean-Jones, Madeline Berger, Em Halberstadt, Lena Raine/Finji
Chicory has a fantastic multiplayer mode, too, and I’ve found that it’s the perfect game to play with family and friends who might not be otherwise interested in gaming or competition. It’s an absolutely delightful game that combines a unique painting tool with innovative puzzle mechanics.
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