Underplayed Gems

Chico and the Magic Orchards DX (2022)

Chico and the Magic Orchards DX cover
Developer
Daikon Games, LLC
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Action, Indie
Rating
4.9 of 5, 45 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.5 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A lighthearted puzzle-action game where you guide a chipmunk through colorful retro levels by jumping and rolling walnuts.

actionpuzzleretrofamily friendly2dtop-downmoderate difficultywhimsical

What players say

Players praise the retro GameBoy aesthetic and the unique walnut-rolling puzzles, but note the game is short with only five worlds. Some find the controls slippery and the timed platforming frustrating, especially on the one-hit-kill Tough Nut mode. The slow initial load is a common complaint, though the game runs smoothly after that.

Screenshots

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