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Cheeky Chooks

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95%Game Brain Score
graphics, gameplay
grinding, stability
95% User Score Based on 2,131 reviews

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Cheeky Chooks is a single player casual management game. It was developed by TrilumStudios and was released on October 31, 2018. It received very positive reviews from players.

"Cheeky Chooks" is a game where you run a chicken ranch and must keep your chickens happy to produce high-quality eggs and stay financially stable. With a variety of chicken breeds and the need to expand your ranch, you'll need to stay on top of their needs and complete missions to unlock upgrades. The game emphasizes the importance of ethical treatment of chickens and the need for innovation to succeed in the chicken ranching business.

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95%
Audience ScoreBased on 2,131 reviews
graphics65 positive mentions
grinding87 negative mentions
  • Cheeky Chooks is an adorable and relaxing game that allows players to collect and care for a variety of cute chickens.
  • The game is free to play, with no microtransactions, making it accessible to everyone.
  • Players enjoy the customization options for their farms and the engaging mini-games that provide additional income.
  • The game can become repetitive and lacks depth, with limited gameplay mechanics and only two mini-games.
  • There are several bugs that can disrupt gameplay, such as chickens getting stuck or the game not registering certain actions.
  • The maximum number of buildings and chickens is capped, which can limit creativity and progression in the game.
  • graphics
    143 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their cute, colorful, and cartoony art style, which creates a relaxing and family-friendly atmosphere. While some users noted minor graphical bugs, the overall aesthetic is considered charming and well-suited for the game's casual gameplay. The visuals are described as vibrant and polished, enhancing the enjoyment of the game, especially for fans of whimsical and simplistic designs.

    • “The graphics are cute, and you can be very creative in how to build your farm.”
    • “The art style is very cute, and the way the chickens dance around makes it seem as if they each have their own adorable personality.”
    • “The graphics are charming and the gameplay is relaxing, making it a delightful experience overall.”
    • “One of the incubators didn't load the egg graphic, and is now stuck in a state where it cannot be deleted, has no visible egg in it, but acts like it has an egg in it at 0s.”
    • “I'm not sure if this is just a problem with my computer, but I had to uninstall two games (although I had the available storage), close all of my windows, set the graphics to the lowest setting, get rid of shadows, tilt-shift, etc., and it is still laggy and not smooth.”
    • “There are a few graphical glitches, but the base gameplay is strong.”
  • gameplay
    111 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of "Cheeky Chooks" is characterized by its simplicity and casual nature, making it enjoyable for short sessions but often criticized for being repetitive and lacking depth. Players appreciate the charming graphics and relaxing mechanics, which focus on resource management and chicken farming, but many feel that the game could benefit from more engaging features and variety to sustain long-term interest. Overall, it serves as a light, entertaining experience suitable for casual gamers, though it may not hold the attention of those seeking more complex gameplay.

    • “Cheeky Chooks is a great library addition for those who enjoy casual, relaxing gameplay.”
    • “The game offers a pleasant mix of resource management and fun, with relaxing gameplay that still requires a bit of strategy to grow your chicken empire.”
    • “The core gameplay is simple but addictive: raise happy chooks, expand your farm, and unlock all sorts of fun upgrades.”
    • “Its gameplay loop is repetitive and unengaging, and there’s no real incentive to keep playing once you’ve spent more than an hour or so on a particular playthrough.”
    • “The lack of expanding gameplay features along with the somewhat tedious gameplay loop leads to the game getting boring over time if you are not into sorting and moving buildings around for hours on end.”
    • “Most of the time you're just short on cash and waiting for cash to accumulate, and that's the gameplay.”
  • grinding
    89 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The reviews highlight that "Cheeky Chooks" offers a charming and casual chicken farming experience, but it can become repetitive and grindy, especially for players aiming to complete all achievements. While some find the grinding tedious, others appreciate the game's relaxing nature and engaging design elements. Overall, it appeals to fans of farming and idle games, though players should be prepared for a certain level of repetitive gameplay.

    • “It's a casual yet somewhat challenging time and resource management simulation, not too grindy.”
    • “Expect lots of grinding due to its tycoon-ish gameplay.”
    • “The lack of expanding gameplay features along with the somewhat tedious gameplay loop leads to the game overtime getting boring if you are not into sorting and moving buildings around for hours on end.”
    • “Grinding, complete missions, rinse and repeat.”
  • music
    74 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally described as cute and relaxing, enhancing the overall atmosphere with cheerful soundtracks and sound effects. However, many players find the limited selection of tracks repetitive and wish for more variety, as the single looping background music can become annoying over time. Overall, while the music contributes positively to the game's charm, its lack of diversity is a common point of criticism.

    • “The music is very relaxing and I love the sound effects; they hit that 'heck yeah good sound' button in my brain.”
    • “Super calming, pleasant music, and if you love chickens that's just a bonus.”
    • “The music and sound effects are quite pleasant and I love how it helps educate the players on chicken care.”
    • “The music is very lacking unfortunately, it just has one short track that repeats endlessly and gets annoying very fast; you will probably turn it off after within an hour or so.”
    • “The only downside was I couldn't stand the music, and had to switch it off after 10 minutes; it's just too repetitive, and not calm in the slightest.”
    • “My biggest annoyance was the music got very repetitive, so I turned it off eventually.”
  • story
    53 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story aspect is largely criticized for its minimal presence, with many players noting that it lacks a traditional narrative. Instead, the gameplay revolves around completing missions and upgrading a chicken farm, which some find enjoyable despite the absence of a compelling story. While a few players appreciate the charm of the game's setting and the satisfaction of achieving goals, the overall consensus is that the story is either non-existent or very limited.

    • “I never knew a free game could have such a rich story and immersive graphics.”
    • “You start off with nearly nothing besides a plot of land (probably passed down by your grandfather) and your life savings in your pocket.”
    • “The gameplay is straightforward, requires nothing but your mouse, and after a small tutorial, you just complete the given missions and unlock achievements.”
    • “There really isn't a story.”
    • “At the current state of the game, there isn't really a story.”
    • “Story: little to no story I have discovered within the first five hours of playing, other than completing achievements and unlocking new things in the game.”
  • monetization
    51 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised for its monetization model, being completely free to download and play without any ads or microtransactions. Players appreciate the absence of in-game purchases, which allows for an uninterrupted gaming experience, making it a refreshing alternative to typical free-to-play mobile games. Overall, the monetization aspect is seen as a significant positive, contributing to the game's appeal.

    • “It's completely free, no microtransactions, the art style is adorable, controls are so easy an actual chicken could learn to play the game, and it's a great time-waster.”
    • “Free to download and play, absolutely no in-game purchases and no ads.”
    • “It's great to find an idle game that is totally free, has no microtransactions, and actually lets you make aesthetic decisions.”
    • “I would prefer it to be a one-time buy rather than microtransactions like so many other clicker games; that really kills the interest.”
    • “I was expecting something overhyped by people who are easily amused and riddled with microtransactions charging more than the game was worth.”
    • “This game is a collaboration between Trilum Studios and RSPCA Australia, so if microtransactions appear in the future, I do hope that RSPCA will get some money from in-game purchases.”
  • stability
    44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is generally described as quite buggy, with numerous glitches affecting gameplay, such as issues with menus, tasks not tracking properly, and chickens getting stuck. While these bugs can be frustrating and sometimes hinder progress, many players find that they can be managed with restarts, and the overall experience remains enjoyable, especially considering the game's free-to-play model. Despite the stability issues, the game's charm and cute aesthetics have garnered a positive reception from some users.

    • “It's not perfect by any means, as there are quite a few glitches I encountered where I had to save, exit, and restart the game.”
    • “I might have liked it if it weren't so incredibly buggy I can hardly do anything at all.”
    • “Would recommend, if not so buggy that it eventually becomes almost unplayable.”
  • humor
    41 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with players finding the quirky animations and funny chicken designs delightful and entertaining. Many reviews highlight the game's charm and lightheartedness, noting that the comedic elements, such as chickens in silly costumes and amusing achievements, contribute to a relaxing and enjoyable experience. However, some players mention that the humor may wear off after a while, as the gameplay can become repetitive.

    • “Cheeky Chooks is a surprisingly delightful chicken sanctuary simulator with a quirky sense of humor, a chill pace, and lots of personality.”
    • “The colorful and addictive simulation game taught me a lot about chicken farming and breeding while also challenging me with fun and humorous gameplay.”
    • “There's different types of chickens to collect and their animations are hilarious.”
    • “Not funny collecting 250 weeds for 2 achievements (it was 100 before an update); you can barely see them because they are so small. Otherwise, it's a cute game.”
    • “The jokes fall flat and the humor feels forced, making it hard to enjoy the experience.”
    • “I expected a lot more laughs, but the humor is stale and lacks creativity.”
  • emotional
    41 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of the game is overwhelmingly positive, with players describing it as heartwarming, cute, and wholesome. Many reviews highlight the game's ability to evoke joy and relaxation, making it a delightful escape from daily stress. Overall, it fosters a sense of emotional connection and support, particularly through its charming characters and engaging gameplay.

    • “It's a heartwarming and cheerful game that will leave you with a smile.”
    • “The chickens emotionally support me when I'm going through a hard time, and I can't thank the game developers enough for this work of art.”
    • “And this game made me cry out of sheer joy.”
  • replayability
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while some players appreciate the opportunity to explore new layouts and customization options, many feel that once the game is completed, there is little incentive to replay it. It offers enjoyable, mindless fun, but lacks significant replay value after achieving 100%.

    • “ infinitely replayable”
    • “I don't see it having the best replay value unless you want to explore new layouts and really enjoy the customization aspect.”
    • “No replay value though once you've done everything.”
    • “It's easy to 100% but, unlike most games like it, it actually has replay value.”
  • atmosphere
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its cute and cozy aesthetic, featuring charming graphics, fun music, and a relaxing vibe that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the interesting art style and whimsical elements, such as rainbow chickens, which contribute to the enjoyable ambiance. However, some users noted that certain aspects can disrupt this otherwise pleasant atmosphere.

    • “It's a cute, cozy, and enjoyable game and is worth it for its relaxing atmosphere.”
    • “Anyway, the atmosphere is great: chickens, rainbow chickens (need I say more?), cool items, relaxed game, interesting art style, fun music.”
    • “The graphics are cute and give it a really nice atmosphere; the menus and other features are, for the most part, simple and easy to understand.”
    • “This broke the atmosphere for me.”
    • “This is mostly down to its atmosphere.”
  • optimization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's optimization received mixed reviews; while some users found it lacking and boring, others noted that the graphics were cute and the game performed well, albeit with some minor bugs. There is a desire for improved idle functionality in the PC version to enhance multitasking.

    • “The graphics are rather cute, and it would be a lot of fun if, for the PC version, they optimized the game so that you can let it run in the background while you do other work.”
    • “Graphics were a little buggy, but otherwise well optimized.”
    • “Very boring, and not optimized.”
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7h Median play time
7h Average play time
5h Main story
7h Completionist
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Cheeky Chooks is a casual management game.

Cheeky Chooks is available on PC, Mac OS, Phone, iPad and others.

The main story can be completed in around 5 hours, while the entire game is estimated to take about 7 hours to finish. On average players spend around 7 hours playing Cheeky Chooks.

Cheeky Chooks was released on October 31, 2018.

Cheeky Chooks was developed by TrilumStudios.

Cheeky Chooks has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its grinding.

Cheeky Chooks is a single player game.

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