Posted: 23 months ago, last updated 4 months ago.
Author: Ben Kendall, @GeekDadGamer and Jo Robertson.
Overview
You play Chu, as she travels from place to place, encountering characters and taking on quests. In villages you can repair your kart and buy useful items. Travelling is the main part of the game, where you race across the landscape in your kart, which moves continually forward. There are randomly placed obstacles, and you must use the items you acquire to destroy or navigate around them, for example flying over spikes or destroying totems.
Unusually, the items you need to overcome these challenges are randomly selected from your bag, adding an element of randomness which requires strategy and forethought to overcome. The game can be played single player or with a second copilot player who can also help you on your journey, making it ideal for parents who want to get involved in their children's games or siblings who want a collaborative play experience.
Its striking retro pixel-art aesthetic and lighthearted soundtrack underscore principal themes of connection, collaboration and respect for nature, and help to make Chu's journey feel more significant and meaningful.
Game Details
Release Date: 16/07/2019, updated in 2021
Platforms: Android, Mac, PC, Switch and iOS
Content Rating: PEGI 3
Skill Rating: 8+ year-olds
Players: 1-2
Genres: Adventure, Traversal (Puzzle and Race)
Developer: Noodle Cake Games (@NoodleCakeGames)
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Age Ratings
In the US, ESRB state: Rated ESRB EVERYONE
Rated 9+ on the Apple App Store for Infrequent/Mild Cartoon or Fantasy Violence.
Skill Rating
8+ year-olds usually have the required skill to enjoy this game. Younger players need to be able to deal with long levels and lots of driving through the countryside. They also need some good reactions to overcome hazards in the road. Battles with bosses bring more pressure in terms of traversal and avoiding attacks.
Accessibility
We haven't documented accessibility features for this game yet. Our Summer Catchers Accessibility Report details system-wide settings that may help, and suggests similar games with accessibility features. Tweet the developer (@NoodleCakeGames) to let them know about our Accessibility Questionnaire.
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