Chariot

About

Chariot is a team-up platformer where a princess and her partner haul a ghost-filled cart through labyrinthine caves. Players use the cart’s massive wheels and tethers to swing across gaps, scale walls, and navigate traps while gathering treasures. The catch? A grumpy spectral king demands ever more gold for his burial, forcing the duo to veer into side tunnels to snag gems. Combat involves fending off looters with flung debris and timing-based attacks. Co-op play emphasizes coordination, as one player handles movement while the other manages interactions and defense. The game’s charm lies in its goofy premise and tricky mechanics. Multiplayer options include both co-op and competitive modes, with up to four players clashing over loot. With 46 achievements and a rarest unlock rate of 1.10%, precision and patience are key. Available on PS3, PS4, PC, Xbox One, and Wii U, it leans into indie charm with pixel art and quirky dialogue. Community ratings highlight its inventive level design and replay value, though some note the learning curve. Released in 2014, it remains a niche pick for those craving physics-based puzzle combat with a darkly comedic twist.

Storyline

Cariot is the story of a princess whose task is to lay her father's remains in his final resting place. With the help of her fiancé, she has to take this heavy chariot holding the king’s remains through underground mazes in order to reach a sepulcher fit for His Majesty. However, the king's ghost, bound to the chariot, has quite a temper and insists that he be buried with vast amounts of riches. As the couple progresses, tunneling deeper and deeper underground, they'll have to stray off the main path to get their hands on precious gems.