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Super Chariot

Super Chariot

Frima Studio · released May 10, 2018

2D PlatformerNintendo Switch

Designed for the Nintendo Switch, Super Chariot is a 2D platform game that can be played through to the end in either solo or co-op mode. You play as either the brave Princess or her faithful fiancé in a subterranean fantasy adventure... Manoeuvre the wheeled coffin of the dead King through 25 levels and 5 colourful environments, trying to ignore the incessant insults of the King's ghost. With original gameplay and an innovative physics engine, hours of exciting exploration, hair-raising sliding sequences and mountains of treasure lie ahead. Set out on an epic adventure and give His Majesty the trip of his death. Guide a Super Chariot containing the remains of your King through a network of subterranean caverns. On your own or with a friend, lead the brave Princess and her faithful fiancé through the catacombs in search of the ideal resting spot for the King. [Nintendo]

73
VGC Score
·No trend datalow confidence
76%
Press
15
Ratings

How this score was computed

The VGC Score is a weighted blend on a press-comparable 0-100 quality scale. Steam approval rates are first calibrated (95% positive on Steam ≈ 89.5 quality, since Steam approval skews high). Press and tracked creator reviews each count ~2x a player review and share one cap against player evidence (creator buy/skip calls pool into an approval rate, calibrated like Steam approval); all-time sentiment is capped and halved (it's context, not verdict); reviews of the current build carry the most weight when a fresh patch anchors the window; and a 'typical game' prior keeps small samples from pegging the scale. Because press reviews and Metacritic user aggregates describe the launch build, their weight decays as the game ages (3-year half-life after a 1-year grace). That's how a game that launched rough can outgrow its old reception once updates win players over. Reviews under 2h playtime (the refund window), non-Steam activations, and free copies are downweighted.

ComponentPositiveQuality (0-100)Weight (pseudo-reviews)
Press reviews (Metacritic)7620
All-time Steam reviews0
Metacritic user ratings0
Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted)0
Calibration prior (typical game)7250

Scoring window: last 30 days (no significant patch detected) · 0 reviews sampled · 0 total reviews in window · weighted 0 up / 0 down · computed 6h ago · full methodology →

Press & Creators reviews (9)

Individual verdicts from outlets we track: scored reviews first, most trusted outlets first among them. The small badge is each outlet's trust score: how well its scoring history aligns with players.

  • 80
    trust 76May 14, 2018

    Super Chariot is a fitting metaphor for life, you can journey alone and endure all hardships as you struggle to make your way to the end, or you can share the burden with another person and help each other reach new heights along the way. Brilliantly designed, beautifully crafted and one of the finest co-op experiences on Switch this side of Sniperclips. It's not hard for us to recommend you embark on this journey, even if you have done so before. May the King rest peacefully for his chariot is made of sturdy stuff indeed.

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  • 80
    trust 69May 21, 2018

    Overall, Super Chariot has so much to do. Find all the treasures, unlock different routes on each level, and do some speed runs. Adding a second player only adds to the possibilities for return playability. And with its beautiful design and soundtrack, there isn’t much else to say about Super Chariot but that it is well worth it for the platformer enthusiast.

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  • 70
    trust 65Jun 11, 2018

    Super Chariot tries to do something bold: to stand out, as a 2D platformer, in a Nintendo system. And it can't be blamed for trying, as the game feature a long and entertaining lifespan with a sharp gameplay that will keep players amused for some time, even more in its cooperative multiplayer mode, amidst its visually welcoming environments.

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  • 70
    trust 64May 11, 2018

    No fun at all on your own, but together on the same couch this is one of the most entertaining co-op puzzlers of recent years.

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  • 80
    trust 61Jul 5, 2018

    Super Chariot is a release that hasn't come out to much fanfare but deserves a spot in your collection. A unique premise is coupled with some charming platforming action. Make sure you bring a friend, though, as that will improve the experience immensely.

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  • 76
    trust 53May 10, 2018

    Super Chariot earns the title of best porting of the original game without too much effort, being able to count on a series of features - typical of Switch - nothing short of ideal for use in local co-op.

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  • 75
    trust 50Jun 1, 2018

    Super Chariot is a very interesting proposal that combines platforms and puzzles, with a well-worked system of physics that has humour all over it. Undoubtedly, this is an adventure that catches you and even though you can enjoy playing cooperatively, you can also enjoy it alone, which is why it’s highly recommended.

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  • 85
    trust 48Jun 6, 2018

    An awesome adventure full of secrets with a very different kind of gameplay that mixes platforming with puzzles and amazing graphics. Perfect for those who want to spend hours finding new ways in a funny game.

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  • 77
    trust 45May 15, 2018

    Super Chariot is one of the most engaging and challenging cooperative 2D games ever created. Its tight and varied gameplay combines with its massive and rewarding stages and adorable presentation to craft one unforgettable adventure.

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