

They spend some more time with Chicory during and after the wielder trials. The most exciting element (at least, for you, dear reader) is that it can be played with two players, with one person navigating the dog, Pizza, through the world, while the second player takes control of the paintbrush. Pizza (Chicory: A Colorful Tale) Mid-Canon a bit of headcannons some self depreciation in here somewhere Fluff Comfort Angst Ouchie ouch angsty hurty Angst with a Happy Ending Pizza has to do wielder trials to prepare to defeat the corruption at the center of Picnic. And thematically, Chicory appeared to overlap with Wandersong in also depicting an underdog (pun intended) unlikely hero. When Chicory, a famous painter and paintbrush wielder, stops painting, it’s the player’s job to take over.

But it’s also an exercise in confronting these insecurities and barriers that prevent you from enjoying what you put out into the world and rediscovering its importance in. From the slushing sound of the paint to the woodwind instrumentation of the musical score, Chicory felt fully artistically realized. Chicory: A Colorful Tale is a game about self-exploration, frequently presenting earnest themes that can be challenging to engage with given how relatable they can feel. It felt as if I were moving around a coloring book, and sound effects and music alike helped to enhance the experience. I'm an unabashed fan of Wandersong, so I was delighted to see that Chicory has the same level of charm and technical quality that Wandersong had while still being very distinct. When the hare artist named Chicory, who made sure this place is a feast of colors, disappears without a trace, her biggest fan, a dog named Pizza, sets out in. I got to experience many of these gameplay mechanics in a short demo. Use the power of art to explore, solve puzzles, help your animal friends and restore color to the world in this top-down adventure game. With paintbrush wielder Chicory yet to be found, the player will use the paintbrush to color in the world and solve puzzles to navigate various environments. As the protagonist dog, who players can name and gender (I was named "Pizza" after the opening prompted me to disclose my favorite food), players will explore the world of the Picnic Province as they discover just what led to the world suddenly losing its color. In a year already groaning under the weight of so many excellent games, Chicory: A Colorful Tale is the best surprise yet.Lead developer Greg Lobanovs (Wandersong) latest effort as part of collaborative studio Finji is part colouring book, part top-down adventure, and all charm.
