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Chicory: A Colorful Tale
Released On: Jun 10, 2021
7.7
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Universal Acclaim Based on 23 Critic Reviews
90
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0% Mixed
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Metascore
Universal Acclaim Based on 23 Critic Reviews
90
100% Positive
23 Reviews
23 Reviews
0% Mixed
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
Sep 30, 2021
Chicory: A Colorful Tale is like a warm hug from a wise old aunt, simultaneously bursting with creativity and offering an unblinking but hopeful look at humanity.
Jun 11, 2021
Not only is Chicory a fun game, and not only did it speak to me on a profound level, it also made me want to be a better me. I’m not exaggerating nor using hyperbole, it’s a well-built experience with a tremendous amount of heart. It wants you to be you, and it wants you to know that the best you can do is always good enough.
User Score
Generally Favorable Based on 135 User Ratings
7.7
67% Positive
90 Ratings
90 Ratings
21% Mixed
29 Ratings
29 Ratings
12% Negative
16 Ratings
16 Ratings
User Score
Generally Favorable Based on 135 User Ratings
7.7
67% Positive
90 Ratings
90 Ratings
21% Mixed
29 Ratings
29 Ratings
12% Negative
16 Ratings
16 Ratings
Jun 28, 2025
As someone who loves to paint, as someone who loves to play colorful and original games, Chicory is a wonderful experience. I brought color back to the world, painted pictures, solved puzzles, met some wonderful people, and progressed with my enthusiastic little character. The story is intriguing and full of mystery. There are many regions, a fairly extensive map, and the inhabitants of this magical world are friendly. A great time playing. Plus, for younger players, there's the option to reduce the difficulty in the settings. Bravo for this original and sparkling little game with changing colors.
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PC Sep 23, 2023
Chicory: A Colorful Tale is a masterpiece, and not just because it provides you with all of the tools you need to create your own within the game. I found myself wanting to savor every minute of this game as if I was eating a gourmet chocolate dessert. This game is an absolute wonder and I could not recommend it enough.
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PC Jul 5, 2021
It's difficult, in fact, to find much friction in the gameplay of A Colorful Tale that prevents you from experiencing its deeply moving tale, and it's balanced well enough to offer an engrossing adventure with standout puzzle mechanics and satisfying solutions. 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. 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 the process. It's an evocative tale that doesn't rest on its narrative alone, making it one of the best games you can play this year.
Jul 12, 2021
I went into Chicory a bit dubious, but it surpassed my expectations with flying colors. The world and its inhabitants are a delight, its puzzles remain clever throughout the journey, and its main painting mechanic is the perfect stress releaser. Chicory taught me never to judge a coloring book by its cover, and that you don’t have to be a master painter to have fun with colors.
Jun 11, 2021
Chicory: A Colorful Tale is an ambitious, absorbing, and creative Zelda-style adventure with some meaningful, heartfelt things to say about the creative process, self-doubt, and other big issues. Like its characters, Chicory isn’t perfect – its controls can be a bit clunky and maybe its painting tools aren’t as versatile as they could be – but it’s an easy game to love. Does it fall slightly short of masterpiece status? Perhaps, but it’s still very much worth adding to your art collection.
Jun 13, 2021
Chicory achieves exactly what it intends: to absorb you into its universe and dazzle you with its structure. A brush as a magic wand capable of painting, solving puzzles and answering many of the questions it asks you. Excellently localized and with an unforgettable soundtrack, its only problem is the control with the controller, which is not as comfortable as it should; it is more accurate with a mouse on PC. Finji has once again succeeded in turning simplicity into an advantage. Its puzzles are intelligent, there is always a surprise waiting for you in its beautiful story. One of the indie surprises of 2021.
Jul 30, 2022
This Game is proof that games can be an art form. And that they can be a masterpiece.
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PC Jun 12, 2021
A decent adventure game that focuses on creativity and colouring. It offers some nice mechanics and exploration elements. For creative people and fans of activities like color by numbers this might be a big hit, for all others .. maybe a skip.
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PC Jul 30, 2024
Nice, little cozy game with likeable characters and a touching story, but the actual mechanics can be quite clunky. Also, don't make the same mistake as me and buy it on PS5, as both the analog stick and touchpad are very insufficient input methods for painting and I suspect I'd have enjoyed this game a whole lot more if I had been able to play it with a mouse (PC) or touchscreen (Switch).
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PC Mar 11, 2024
As a parent who is conscientious about the media my child consumes, I was drawn to "Chicory: A Colorful Tale" by its charming art style and the promise of an inclusive, imaginative adventure suitable for all ages, with an "E for Everyone" rating to boot. Unfortunately, my expectations were not met in a way I had hoped. While I can appreciate the attempt to create a space of diversity and acceptance, I was taken aback by the inclusion of themes I wasn't prepared to discuss with my child at their current **** game ventures into discussing personal and sexual identities in a manner that's quite direct. While this could be a valuable conversation for some families, I believe it's a topic that should be introduced within the family when the time is right, rather than unexpectedly through a game.Moreover, while the game has been celebrated for its approach to topics like mental health and self-expression, the integration of these mature themes seems misaligned with what one might expect from the rating it has been given. Parents might anticipate needing to navigate questions about depression or imposter syndrome, but the casual drop-in of a character's sexual preferences seemed jarring and out of place in what was perceived as a children’s **** summary, "Chicory: A Colorful Tale" may have its heart in the right place, aiming to normalize a wide spectrum of human experience, but it lacks clear communication about its content, leaving some parents like myself surprised and unprepared. It's crucial for the ESRB ratings to accurately reflect the content of games so that parents can make informed decisions about the media their children engage with.
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PC Summary Something terrible happened. Chicory, superstar artist and wielder of the Brush, is missing, and all the color in the land vanished with her. It's up to you, Chicory's number one fan, to pick up the Brush and fill in for her. It's a big job but you're ready for it! Probably! Chicory: A Colorful Tale is a top-down adventure game in a colo...
Platforms:
- PC
- PlayStation 5
- PlayStation 4
- Nintendo Switch
- Xbox Series X
- Xbox One
Initial Release Date: Jun 10, 2021
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Publisher: Finji
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