Chuchel

Gotta love Amanita Design's weird ass little games. CHUCHEL is a short, quirky game following the eponymous Chuchel, a fuzzy little creature with big dreams of eating cherries. Of course, those dreams are interrupted when a giant hand steal his cherry, not to mention Kekel, a little rat thing that also wants the cherry. The game will take Chuchel and Kekel into several absurd situations, reminiscent of short cartoons you'd sometimes catch on TV.
The art design is nice; what you'd expect from Amanita Design if you're already familiar with their games, and the same goes for the soundtrack. Honestly, I can't write a lot about this game given how short and abstract it is. All I can say is that, for its short lenght, it's a rather fun, absurdist experience, and one that I enjoyed. Getting all achievements is relatively easy as well, so this is an easy recommendation from me.

a fun and short puzzle game. cute design. spent the whole game running after one cherry and i love it 10/10

It is one of those games that just makes you smile the entire time. The puzzles are delightfully quirky and the humor is offbeat in the best possible way. The art style is charming and the animations are ridiculous yet oddly satisfying. It’s short, but every minute is memorable. If you’re into lighthearted puzzle games with a lot of personality, this one’s definitely worth a go.

CHUCHEL is an interesting puzzle game, following the style of previous Amanita Design games. It has especially similiar art style to Botanicula, which makes sense since the same game designer, Jaromír Plachý, is behind both games.
You follow an orange creature as he's chasing a cherry. While the puzzles and environments feels familiar, there is something that does feel off about the game - it's not as open and non-linear as previous titles. Each challenge is enclosed to its own level and there is no world that you move around in, once you're done you get automatically teleported to the next. But this is a small change and honestly? A bit relieving at times, as I recall getting lost quite a bit in both Botanicula and the Samorost games.
Overall, a fun puzzle game with logical and not too hard puzzles and challenges. A lot of fun mini games that does add a big variation to the game, it's not just point n click. A few of them are even homage to older video games - you'll find out once you play!

PROS:
+ unique aesthetic
+ quite funny (for kids?)
+ cool mini-games
+ great on the Steam Deck
CONS:
- no gamepad support
- nightmare fuel (for kids?)
Comment:
Gameplay is all you want it to be when it comes to mini-games. You get arkanoid, sort of tetris, pac-man, flappy bird, maze puzzle, robot boxing, slingshot and many others. It is amazing how it switches up all these activities without missing a beat. I found all of it interesting although some will seem hard for smaller children. Whether in the reflex department or logic, some parts seem more aimed at older youths or adults.
Which is why it seems a bit jarring that the humor is unapologetically for kids. Lots of screaming and physicality designed for the little ones. Adults can enjoy some of it for sure, maybe all, but to be honest it was not my cup of tea. I did laugh at certain scenes but I mostly enjoyed the whole thing through my son who had was laughing so hard he could barely breathe.
Used to be black dust bunny with red mouth and an orange hat. It is color-swapped now and to be honest, it does not really matter. Kids will not give a flip about it. Adults should not either. Do I like the OG design slightly more? Yep. Does the change require a culture war and review bombing? Absolutely not. The devs made their choice and to be honest the color swap changed NOTHING for either the story or the gameplay. Get the game for cheap if it bothers you. Or move on people, enjoy life instead of focusing on what you hate.
For some reason this game does not support gamepads. But it DOES work flawlessly on the Steam Deck. The settings are not plentiful but I did not have any issue on the PC either.
Overall, me and my son had a really fun time together with this game. And my advice is, even without kids have someone over for this wonderful mess. The enjoyment of going "WTF?!" with someone else while playing elevates the experience. Get it on sale!
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This game is very relatable for me, because I am also a small hairy man who loves cherries and yells a lot

The review consists not only of a look at the game played, but also of personal experience and opinion.

CHUCHEL - this is what our favorite developers, Amanita Design, called the game.
"Help the furry hero Chuchel beat his rival Kekel and find the precious cherry, pass numerous tests and solve all the puzzles!" - Here is the plot of our game.
Anyway, let's get down to business.
I want to look at this game with an honest eye and share my opinion and experience with you. - The game is based on surrealism, but the classic design from our favorite studio makes you feel like you're playing a children's game. Puzzles make you change your mind when you puzzle over them. The game of truth is meant to be a comedy. Lots of funny moments and memes, all in the style that Amanita Design studio loves. 10/10
Gameplay.
What can I say... it's all brief. At first it's simple and funny, but then you have to think like you're playing a game of chess. As usual - 10/10.
Flaws?
The genre is not for everyone. Yes, the game might not be fun for everyone, and not everyone will understand the logic of the puzzles or achievements (No one has forbidden you from watching the guides). These are perhaps the only disadvantages that I can highlight.
My verdict:
The game is amazing. Relaxing, makes you laugh, and at times, makes you think! Classic, simple, but not for everyone. I give it a 10/10.
This is just the author's opinion. The game has been completed with 100% achievements.
I recommend!