Bomb Chicken

Impressive efforts with a few noticeable problems holding them back. Won't astound everyone, but is worth your time and cash.

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Explosive exploration platformer.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

69%

Audience ScoreBased on 97 reviews

gameplay22 positive mentions

character development2 negative mentions

Unique gameplay mechanic where the chicken lays bombs instead of jumping, leading to creative level design and puzzles.
Gorgeous pixel art and animations that bring the game to life, along with a charming and humorous tone.
Challenging yet satisfying gameplay that ramps up in difficulty, providing a rewarding experience for players who enjoy puzzle platformers.

The game can become frustrating due to a reliance on trial and error, especially in later levels where difficulty spikes and luck-based elements are introduced.
Short length and limited content for the price, with some players feeling it lacks the depth and variety expected from a full-priced game.
Issues with level design and mechanics, including a life system that can lead to repetitive gameplay and unnecessary frustration.

gameplay
61 mentions
36 % positive mentions
59 % neutral mentions
5 % negative mentions
The gameplay of this platformer is centered around a unique bomb-laying mechanic that allows players to navigate levels creatively, despite the absence of jumping. While the level design is praised for its clever use of this mechanic, some players find the gameplay repetitive and the lives system frustrating. Overall, the game combines charming pixel art with solid controls, offering a fun yet occasionally flawed experience.
- “Bomb Chicken is a wonderful 2D platformer with the most unique gameplay and movement I have seen in a while.”
- “The bomb-stacking mechanics are a blast to play around with (no pun intended).”
- “The gameplay is amazing.”
- “While the environments are lovingly crafted and the pixel art is up to par with Nitrome's high standards, the gameplay is just so deeply flawed that no amount of nostalgia for Nitrome's large roster of childhood classic flash games could save it.”
- “It's a shame then that the gameplay and level design still feel as dated as playing one of their games on Miniclip over a decade ago.”
- “No real puzzles, no meaningful variation in gameplay.”
music
15 mentions
20 % positive mentions
60 % neutral mentions
20 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players appreciate its atmospheric qualities and how it complements the game's environment, others find it boring and unmemorable. The soundtrack is noted for its fittingness to the game's tone, with variations that enhance the experience, but it can also detract from enjoyment during repetitive gameplay. Overall, the music is seen as a significant aspect that adds to the game's ambiance, despite some criticisms regarding its memorability.
- “The music complements the game very well - I love how there's two different versions of the same track for each level set.”
- “Last but not least, the music goes pretty well with the environment and the situation you are in; that's very important considering this game is a dungeon adventure game.”
- “I love the sound design; the music is very atmospheric.”
- “The only complaint I have with this game is its soundtrack.”
- “The songs definitely took away from the overall enjoyment and in some cases became the more frustrating part when retrying a level or boss on repeat.”
- “The music is pretty meh.”
graphics
11 mentions
45 % positive mentions
27 % neutral mentions
27 % negative mentions
The graphics are widely praised for their cute and charming art style, reminiscent of classic Nitrome games, with a fresh level design that enhances the overall experience. While the visuals are described as stunning and polished, some reviews note a lack of overall polish in execution. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's unique and enjoyable adventure.
- “The art style is beautifully done, with the classic Nitrome charm.”
- “The graphic and sound design are absolutely stunning and the gameplay idea is also great.”
- “I also just realized that people would have an even worse time playing this game if they can't mash spacebar as fast as I can, so... yeah anyway, cool art style, awesome concept, this was awful.”
- “The graphics are cute and goofy, the level design feels fresh, and the difficulty curve flows along nicely, creating a surprisingly unique adventure.”
- “As a huge fan of Nitrome games, especially on their website as a kid using Flash, this game definitely has the same graphical quality and little bits of polish to it as I’d expect, as well as a newly explored mechanic added to what could have been a boring typical platformer.”
humor
7 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in "Bomb Chicken" is widely praised for its cleverness and silliness, featuring hilarious animations and a quirky storyline that enhances the gameplay experience. Players appreciate the game's polished design and the comedic elements, such as the absurdity of a chicken pooping bombs, which contribute to its charm and make it enjoyable to play.
- “As one should expect from all Nitrome creations, Bomb Chicken is a clever puzzle game with a very funny story.”
- “The animations are hilarious and it's very pick-up-and-play.”
- “What a gem of a game, very polished and funny experience, assuming that you want to play as a chicken pooping bombs in the first place.”
story
6 mentions
50 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The story in Bomb Chicken is described as simple and minimal, serving primarily as a backdrop to the gameplay rather than a driving force. While it features humorous elements typical of Nitrome's creations, the narrative lacks depth and progression, focusing instead on clever puzzle mechanics and level challenges. Overall, players find the story to be light and not a significant aspect of the game experience.
- “As one should expect from all Nitrome creations, Bomb Chicken is a clever puzzle game with a very funny story.”
- “The game isn't revolutionary or an emotional ride with a deep story, it's a cute and quite challenging platform game.”
- “Ok, the story is simple, let's talk about the gameplay.”
- “The story is barebones, and past the aforementioned gems, there is no progression beyond watching the level counter increase.”
- “The game isn't revolutionary or an emotional ride with a deep story; it's a cute and quite challenging platform game.”
- “But a bit light on story.”
character development
3 mentions
0 % positive mentions
33 % neutral mentions
67 % negative mentions
Character development in the game has received criticism for featuring racially insensitive enemy designs that evoke stereotypes, raising concerns about the thought process behind their inclusion. Despite these issues, players still find enjoyment in the overall gameplay experience.
- “Seriously, why do game devs keep putting these 'stupid savage' character designs in their games?”
- “All that said, I am very much enjoying my time with it—even if there are some huge question marks in terms of how these character designs were actually published.”
stability
3 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game experiences stability issues, particularly with freezing during the first pause after booting up, and players have reported instances of getting stuck in certain rooms. While glitches are not widespread, these stability concerns can disrupt gameplay.
- “Whenever I pause the game for the first time after booting it up, it freezes for quite a long time.”
- “I didn't notice any glitches; however, there are ways you can get stuck in some rooms. This happened to me: https://imgur.com.”
grinding
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of Bomb Chicken to be repetitive and tedious, particularly after a couple of hours, as the core gameplay does not evolve or introduce new elements to maintain interest.
- “Just like with Gunbrick, Bomb Chicken's core concept isn't too exciting for more than a few levels, and it becomes boring and tedious after that. It doesn't do anything to further evolve its concept into something exciting.”
- “It started to feel quite repetitive and tedious after about the 2-hour mark.”
atmosphere
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
-150 % neutral mentions
150 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is enhanced by its sound design and music, which, while not catchy, effectively contribute to a serious tone that aligns with the overall experience. Reviewers appreciate how the audio elements deepen the immersive quality of the game.
- “I suppose it's not music you can really hum; it's more there to add to the atmosphere, but I think it made sense given the overall tone of this game - it feels more serious than, say, Gunbrick on mobile.”
- “I love the sound design; the music is very atmospheric.”
- “The atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking the depth needed to immerse players in the game world.”
- “Despite the game's potential, the atmosphere is dull and fails to evoke any real emotion or engagement.”
- “The environment feels lifeless, making it hard to connect with the story or characters.”
replayability
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
Reviewers note that Flightless offers significant replayability due to its innovative open world mechanic, suggesting it could have been a worthwhile purchase on Steam rather than just a free browser game.
- “Flightless might have actually been something worth purchasing on Steam rather than being a free browser game, as the open world mechanic is something Nitrome hadn't done before and provides much more replayability.”
- “The game lacks meaningful choices, which severely limits its replayability. Once you've played through it once, there's little incentive to go back.”
- “While the graphics are charming, the gameplay becomes repetitive quickly, making it hard to justify multiple playthroughs.”
optimization
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
Users have reported performance issues with the game, though some speculate that these may be related to individual hardware configurations rather than the game's optimization itself.
- “I also had some issues pertaining to this game's performance; however, I wonder if it's just due to my computer.”
- “The game runs poorly on my system, and I can't help but feel that the optimization is lacking.”
- “Despite having a decent setup, I experience frequent frame drops and stuttering, which makes the game frustrating to play.”
emotional
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game is characterized as a cute and challenging platformer, lacking a deep story or significant emotional impact.