CHR$(143) (2021)
- Developer
- Nicolas Jean
- Genres
- Indie, Simulation
- Rating
- 4.8 of 5, 80 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 5.9 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
A contemplative, cerebral experience of decoding a hidden world through logic, automation, and careful resource management.
retropuzzleprogrammingresource managementatmosphericmethodicalcrypticengineering
What players say
Players describe CHR$(143) as a tough physics puzzle game that rewards patience, with comparisons to Zachtronics titles. The lengthy tutorial and steep learning curve are frequently mentioned, though many appreciate the open-ended engineering and the lack of easily available solutions online.
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