Chichens

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Chichens is a single player casual simulation game with a kids theme. It was developed by HyperBeard and was released on May 26, 2017. It received very positive reviews from players.

Chichens is a single-player kids' arcade game with amazing gameplay, marvelous graphics, and compelling music. The objective is to tap chickens that go insane when tapped, dropping fun items, and fill each world with them to unlock the next. Despite plenty of humor and some bugs, frequent annoying ads can be a drawback. The game describes itself as a mobile simulation where you collect cute, silly chicken critters.

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93%

Audience ScoreBased on 6,977 reviews

graphics110 positive mentions

monetization97 negative mentions

The game is incredibly cute and fun, with adorable graphics and charming characters.
It's easy to play and a great time killer, making it enjoyable for all ages.
The variety of chichens and the ability to race them for hats adds an engaging element to the gameplay.

Feathers are extremely hard to obtain, making it frustrating to progress without spending real money.
The game often glitches, causing chichens to randomly change or disappear, which can be disheartening.
The wait times for hatching eggs can be excessively long, leading to a repetitive experience.

graphics
214 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their adorable and charming art style, with many users highlighting the cute designs of the chichens and the overall aesthetic appeal. The visuals are described as relaxing and enjoyable, contributing significantly to the game's appeal, although some players noted minor graphical issues and a desire for improved gameplay depth. Overall, the graphics are a standout feature that enhances the casual and fun experience of the game.
- “Right off the bat, I was met with charming visuals and calming sound effects and music.”
- “The graphics are adorable, I just wish it didn't take so long for the eggs to hatch.”
- “I absolutely love the art style and cute little chichens, a really lovely game overall!”
- “You couldn't even load it up and the graphics suck.”
- “But as the chickens grow their graphics get worse and worse.”
- “There are other graphical glitches like the gold counter being wrong.”
humor
158 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised, with players finding it both cute and entertaining, particularly due to the quirky personalities and reactions of the "chichens." Many reviews highlight the game's ability to evoke laughter through its silly animations and clever wordplay, making it a delightful experience for chicken lovers and casual gamers alike. Overall, the humor contributes significantly to the game's charm and replayability.
- “This game is overall one of the cutest, most entertaining, and funniest games I've ever played.”
- “I really like how funny and detailed the description of each chichen is; it made me more attached to each of them.”
- “It's so funny because the chickens keep running around when I tap them! 5/5”
monetization
118 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
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The monetization strategy of the game is largely based on optional ads that players can watch for rewards, which many users appreciate as it avoids intrusive advertising. However, some players express frustration with the frequency of ads needed to progress and the technical issues that cause crashes when attempting to view them. While in-app purchases are available, several reviews suggest that the game can be enjoyed without spending money, though it may require patience to accumulate resources.
- “Love that there's no ads.”
- “This game has no ads that interrupt you in gameplay, which is a relief.”
- “I love this game so much; it's super cute and has great graphics. There's no ads, and it's just so amazing!”
- “The in-app purchases to advance and the long ads are a little much as well.”
- “Very pay to play terrible experience unless you like to grind ads or pay for premium currency from the get-go out of pocket.”
- “I can't watch ads to get food to feed them.”
gameplay
54 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of the game is generally described as cute and fun, with simple mechanics that appeal to many players. However, several users noted that it can become repetitive and lacks depth, with some expressing frustration over the difficulty in obtaining certain items and the reliance on tapping. Overall, while the aesthetics and controls are praised, the gameplay experience varies significantly, with some finding it enjoyable and others feeling it is lacking.
- “It has great gameplay and it's really fun to play in general, thank you for making this app!”
- “Amazing and fun game, with great controls and even better gameplay, I recommend downloading it!”
- “Chichens is a really good game; it has really cute graphics and great gameplay. I'd recommend anyone to play this game.”
- “Good premise, cute aesthetics, non-existent gameplay.”
- “Graphics are cute, but gameplay is kinda boring unless you like clicking games.”
- “Really adorable, but the actual gameplay is seriously lacking.”
music
44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
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The music in the game is widely praised for its charm and cuteness, enhancing the overall experience with calming and wholesome melodies that complement the visuals. Many players express their enjoyment of the soundtrack, with some even recording it to share with friends. However, there are a few critiques regarding the music's juxtaposition with certain gameplay elements, which some find to be an odd contrast.
- “Right off the bat, I was met with charming visuals and calming sound effects and music.”
- “Wholesome, fun, with relaxing music, good graphics, and cute silly chichens.”
- “I love the game, the chichens, and the music; well, mostly the music. I showed the game to my friend and he wanted to get it because of the music, and he even recorded a short clip of the music he loved!”
- “It would fully load, but only music played and I was stuck on the home screen.”
- “The music plays, the little flowers move but nothing works.”
- “Only the music would work.”
stability
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
5%
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The game's stability is a mixed bag, with many users reporting frequent glitches, lag, and freezing issues, particularly when selling chickens or switching worlds. While some players experience minimal problems and enjoy the game, the overall consensus indicates that the game is quite buggy, affecting the gameplay experience. Improvements in stability and bug fixes are highly anticipated by the community.
- “It's not buggy.”
- “It's not buggy.”
- “One of the annoying glitches was having two eggs waiting to be hatched, but when I go back to check on them, there would only be one.”
- “It's a great game and all, but like everyone else says, it's buggy. Anytime I get a new chicken and put it in my garden, it transforms into a completely different one at random.”
- “The selling option is still too buggy, especially when you have the secret garden.”
grinding
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews highlight that the game is excessively grindy, requiring significant time and effort to progress, often leading to frustration among players. While the game's cute aesthetics and thematic worlds are appreciated, many feel that the grinding mechanics detract from the overall enjoyment, with some suggesting that the high costs and slow progression encourage in-game purchases. Overall, players express a mix of affection for the game's charm and dissatisfaction with the tedious grinding required to unlock content.
- “Cute and not too grindy.”
- “It's just so grindy and expensive to just get the same chicken over and over again.”
- “The game is super cute, but its pace is extremely slow and it requires a lot of waiting and grinding.”
- “Graphics are cute but the fun factor drops to zero since there's no way to progress other than grinding even for the second world... either work some other ways of earning feathers or lower the cost to progress!”
emotional
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by its wholesome and fun atmosphere, enhanced by relaxing music and appealing graphics featuring cute characters. While some users noted technical issues, the overall sentiment remains positive, highlighting the game's ability to create a joyful and engaging experience.
- “This game is so awesome! It's mostly just wholesome, and the graphics go with the music so perfectly.”
- “Wholesome, fun, with relaxing music, good graphics, and cute silly chickens.”
- “Wholesome.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is perceived as minimal or lacking, with players expressing a desire for more structured quests to unlock new worlds and progress. While the game is described as cute and enjoyable, the mechanics surrounding feather collection and quest rewards feel frustrating and underdeveloped. Overall, players suggest that a more defined narrative or quest system could enhance the experience.
- “Its a cute and good game, and you don't need to watch ads unless you want to win something. However, you can only have 10 chickens, and you need feathers, which are really hard to get. I think it would be better if you had to complete quests to unlock those worlds, but overall, it's a very fun and cute game.”
- “What about we need to complete some quests so that we can unlock the next world? If the player wants to unlock without completing quests, they'll still need feathers.”
- “There doesn't seem to be a story or point to the game.”
- “Cute game, but I did 3 quests to earn more feathers and was only rewarded for 1.”
- “What about we need to complete some quests so that we can unlock the next world (but if the player wants to unlock without completing quests, they'll still need feathers)?”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews highlight a strong appreciation for the artistry in character design, indicating that the visual representation of characters contributes significantly to their development and overall appeal.
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users consistently highlight the game’s excellent replay value, indicating that it offers engaging content and experiences that encourage multiple playthroughs.
- “Great replay value”
- “Great replay value”