Chicory: A Colorful Tale

Nintendo WireAmelia Fruzzetti

10/10

Art is a word that evades easy definition. Whether it be as simple as “a drawing” or as complex as “a piece of media that deeply affects the spirit” or a

Nintendo World ReportWillem Hilhorst

9/10

Chicory: A Colorful Tale is an incredibly enjoyable and wholesome experience. Its characters are so charming and endearing; its graphical style and world design encourages creativity and wants you to color the world back in. The soundtrack is stellar and completes the package on display here. It's a game that can be enjoyed for all ages and if you decide to pursue all the sidequests, complete the decorating minigames, and find all of the collectibles, you can certainly spend a lot of time in the world of Chicory. My only gripe is a personal one—that I didn’t play this game last year—beca…

GamingTrendDavid Flynn

90/100

Chicory: A Colorful Tale, while not perfect on Switch, is still a great game you need to play. The new controls schemes have their issues, but they also have their moments to shine.

GameSpotAlessandro Barbosa

9/10

Satisfying puzzles and cathartic painting mechanics support Chicory: A Colorful Tale's strikingly relatable story about self-doubt.

The OuterHavenSean Garmer

Chicory: A Colorful Tale intrigued me further and further every time I saw it pop up in some format. There's just something about a cute dog splashing paint on a colorless world that left me wanting more. Then my interest peaked when I found out that both Greg Lobanov and…

Checkpoint GamingBree Maybe

9/10

It may not look it, but Chicory: A Colorful Tale is a game about imposter syndrome. It lulls you into a false sense of security, with the cute characters and dialog and with the way you can literally colour the world with a magical paintbrush. Then, out of nowhere, it solidifies itself as a much more hard hitting, and emotional experience.

TheSixthAxisSteve C

9/10

Chicory lived up to my expectations and more. The traversal is a joy throughout, the puzzles brilliantly judged and the whole experience is a joy to play from start to finish. If this were not enough, the admirable approach to accessibility should be celebrated and congratulated. What really stood out after finishing the game, though, was how effectively it treated difficult issues of depression and feelings of low self-worth whilst never feeling too earnest or preachy. The final result is one of the best indie games I’ve played in years. Chicory: A Colourful Tale is a true masterpiece that de...

Game RantDalton Cooper

9/10

From the side quests to the main story, Chicory: A Colorful tale is a fun time that will hold players' attention to the end, especially fans of The Legend of Zelda franchise. There are some nitpicks one could make about certain gameplay moments that require pinpoint brush accuracy not working correctly or some of the platforming sections feeling off, but really the only big knock against it are the lackluster boss fights. It's otherwise close to being perfect for what it is and is certainly one of the better Zelda-like indie games.

KeenGamerKenzie Du

8.5/10

The world is your oyster - or rather, your canvas - in the charming and expressive adventure, Chicory: A Colorful Tale. Paint the world in the colors of your choosing and solve the mystery of why the world has gone black-and-white!

GameSpewKim Snaith

8/10

If you like the idea of an open world adventure filled with wonderfully written characters, engaging puzzles and a heart-warming story, don’t hesitate to give Chicory: A Colorful Tale a try. It’s so much more than “a game you colour in yourself”; it’s a journey filled with heart and soul. It isn’t free of frustrations, but they’re easily forgiven thanks to just how charming and wonderfully unusual this adventure is.

StartMenuLex Luddy

Unscored

I respect and deeply love Chicory. It’s a game that helped me relax in a way almost nothing else in my life has, while simultaneously making me relive some of the darkest moments in my own life. However, above all else, Chicory: A Colorful Tale is a game I worry about. I worry that in years to come many of us will remember it as just another really good indie game, with a cute style and cool ideas. But it deserves so much more than that. Hang it in a damn museum.

PolygonNicole Carpenter

Unscored

Instead, Chicory asks, “What if there’s a better way?” A person’s worth is inherent, and it’s not chosen for us. If we tear down those systems and rebuild something new, we can shift legacies and choose them for ourselves — it’s no longer a gift bestowed upon us by some unfair, undated structure. With a little practice, maybe anyone can wield a paintbrush.