
(Please note: We are both, indeed, over 30.) The other was a brief schtick where he found it funny to write “POOP” in large letters repeatedly over multiple screens. Sure, there is always room for annoyance: Sometimes, my partner would accidentally erase a paint stroke that was essential to something I was trying out in solving a puzzle, but it was still an easy fix. If either player messes something up - such as by coloring in something that changes the environment in a way that botches a puzzle - it’s easy to undo. I imagine this would be a great game for people with kids - especially kids who might be too young for more complex games like Overcooked.Ĭhicory is a low-stakes experience there are no clocks or timers. Sometimes, we worked together to solve a puzzle, and in others, one of just took the lead while the other painted wildly. Playing with my husband, I led our character Pancake around the world, and we collaborated on the painting. Both players can paint, but only one can steer the action. If a second player joins in, a second floating paintbrush appears, and they can control it. When playing Chicory alone, you simply guide your dog around the screen and paint with a big paintbrush. Image: Greg Lobanov, Alexis Dean-Jones, Madeline Berger, Em Halberstadt, Lena Raine/Finji Chicory has a fantastic multiplayer mode, too, and I’ve found that it’s the perfect game to play with family and friends who might not be otherwise interested in gaming or competition.

It’s an absolutely delightful game that combines a unique painting tool with innovative puzzle mechanics.
