Chariot Review

Posted: 15 months ago, last updated 3 weeks ago.

Author: @GeekDadGamer and Jo Robertson.

Overview

Chariot is a co-op platform game where you haul around a wheeled Chariot, to the end of each level. Pushing, pulling or dragging with ropes, you need to use the real physics of the game to solve puzzles and time jumps to get the heavy object to the destinations.

The Chariot contains the remains of the king, who's last wishes were to be buried in peace. The game is best played with a partner, although you can play it on your own. It's a unique combination of puzzles and action while having an old-school platforming feel like Rainbow Islands or Bubble Bobble.

Game Details

Content Rating: PEGI 3

Skill Rating: 6-12 year-olds

Release Date: 30/09/2014, updated in 2018

Platforms: PS3, PS4, Switch, Wii U and Xbox One

Genres: Action, Adventure, Platform and Puzzle

Developer: @Nintendo

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Commitment

Duration: This game will take between 14 hours and 15 hours to complete. To find everything will take towards 60 hours.

Players: You can play with 2 players in the same room and up to 2 players online.

Costs

Chariot usually costs £11.99 to £15.99.

Chariot

Xbox One	£11.99	–	–
PS4	£11.99	–	–
PS3	£11.99	–	–

Chariot Bundle

	Xbox One	£12.79	–	–
	PS4	£15.99	–	–

Super Chariot

Switch

£13.40

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Additional in-game purchases are offered for items that enhance the experience.

You will need Nintendo Online (must be 18 to purchase, but can be any age to use) to play online with Nintendo Switch.

You will need PlayStation Plus to play online with PlayStation 3.

You will need PlayStation Plus (must be 18 to create, then create sub-accounts for younger players who need be set as 13 or older) to play online with PlayStation 4.

You will need Xbox Live Gold (must be 18 to create, then configure family accounts for younger players) to play online with Xbox One. You can purchase the Royal Gadget Pack that adds 5 new gadgets and a playable character to Chariot. The enhanced Switch version Super Chariot includes this for no extra fee.

Age Ratings

ESRB EVERYONE with Mild Fantasy Violence.

This game has been rated PEGI 3.

Skill Rating: This game is enjoyed by 6-12 year-olds as it's a good match for their ability and maturity. This is a game about team work, so an older player can help a younger person progress. You do need enough timing and dexterity to contribute to the pulling and pushing of the chariot so super young players may find it frustrating.

Users Interact: The game enables players to interact and communicate with each other, so may expose players to language usually associated with older rated games.

Accessibility

We haven't recorded accessibility settings for this game yet. Our Chariot Accessibility Report details system-wide settings that may help, and suggests similar games with accessibility features. Tweet the developer (@Nintendo) to let them know about our Accessibility Questionnaire.

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