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Chantey

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A rhythm RPG where music powers every spell. Story-driven, chill, and packed with original songs.

Sail the seas as a stowaway on a Spanish merchant ship in a world where pirates and metal collide. Navigate an open world, collect mystical sea chanteys, and battle with rhythm-based combat in a unique genre blend.

  • Mix of top-down adventure and rhythm combat
  • Massive nonlinear open world
  • Distinctive pixel art and pirate metal soundtrack
  • Deep, immersive gameplay
  • Premium Cartridge
  • Instruction Manual
  • Chromatic Charm featuring game-specific character
  • Genre: Rhythm, RPG
  • Platform: Chromatic
  • Developer: Gortyn Code
  • Players: Single player
  • Play Time: 10 Hours
  • Replayability: Medium
  • Supported Languages: English
  • Compatible With: Chromatic, Game Boy®, Game Boy Color®
  • Target Age: Teen
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About the Developer

Bio

Name / Studio Name

Gortyn Code

Location

Heraklion, Crete, Greece

How It Started

Making my own games has been a dream since childhood. I studied Computer Science to pursue that path, and ever since graduating, I’ve been developing personal projects in my spare time alongside my professional work.

Other Games / Projects

Since 2015, I’ve been creating and self-publishing a variety of games – mostly free-to-play and experimental interactive experiences built from scratch.

Fun Fact

I believe history and heritage are incredibly rich sources of inspiration – and they deserve deep respect. I often spend a huge amount of time doing meticulous research for each project to ensure authenticity, even for details players might never see or notice.

The Idea

Why I Made This Game

Chantey is an homage to everything I love and can’t stop talking about – retro games, pirate mythology, and pirate metal. It’s exactly the kind of game I would’ve loved both as a kid and as an adult.

What Makes This Game Special

It’s my first real step into commercial game development, and the fact that it runs on real Game Boy hardware makes it even more meaningful. My earliest game development dreams started while playing on my sister’s DMG-01 back in the '90s, so this really feels like things coming full circle.

You'll Love This If...

You enjoy open-world exploration, puzzle-solving inspired by classic adventure games, and rhythm-based gameplay. If you’re curious how those mechanics work on the Game Boy and you’re into story-driven games with quirky characters and rich lore, you’ll feel right at home in Chantey.

Inspiration / Influences

The game draws from classics like Pokémon, Zelda, and Guitar Hero, but also blends in modern and retro ideas.

Favorite Feature

The story stands out most. Without giving away too much – let’s just say it’s a wild, surprising adventure packed into just 4 megabytes of a Game Boy cartridge!

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4.9
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
Based on 54 reviews
54 reviews
  • Mauricio L.
    Verified Buyer
    12 seconds ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Great Game.

    The game is great. Music is awesome. Glad to see indie games like this getting mass releases.

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  • Mochtroid O.
    Verified Buyer
    2 days ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Wonderful Adventure

    This game was a joy to go through, I immediately started a second playthrough after my first to go for 100% I highly recommend this game to anyone interested in new GB games.

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  • Chandler S.
    Verified Buyer
    1 week ago
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    Awesome Rhythm Based Retro Game

    Ever since I received my copy of Chantey in the mail, I've been spending my spare time playing this fun game! Reminds me of a Pokemon/Zelda and Guitar Hero mashup. However, I wish the side quests were a little more involved than just deliveries and chase-and-talk ventures. Give it a try!

    Pros:

    - fun to play

    - easy mechanics

    - exploratory world

    - awesome rhythm game mode

    Cons:

    - not enough variables (ship that can be damaged and repaired, ship upgrades, collecting items to trade with merchant, etc.)

    - needs puzzles, not just chase and talk quests

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  • Jeff P.
    Verified Buyer
    1 week ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    creative combo!

    Chantey is a fun story with a surprisingly addictive rhythm mechanic. It's a cute pirate world I like hanging out in!

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  • Brian K.
    Verified Buyer
    1 week ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Just awesome!

    This game is everything you would expect for a modernized Gameboy game. The RPG elements with guitar hero gameplay is a fresh twist that plays well together.

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