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Chicken in the Darkness

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70%Game Brain Score
atmosphere, graphics
music, story
100% User Score Based on 21 reviews

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Chicken in the Darkness is a single player action game with a horror theme. It was developed by Hyunggu Han and was released on October 29, 2018. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

In "Chicken in the Darkness," a high school student must navigate a dark, eerie school to retrieve fried chicken after losing a game of rock-paper-scissors. This challenging roguelike horror experience features no save points and hidden achievements, testing players’ skills as they complete objectives and try to return safely to the dorm. Can you survive the darkness and enjoy the chicken?

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100%
Audience ScoreBased on 21 reviews
atmosphere2 positive mentions
  • The game offers a unique and mind-blowing concept, combining horror with a silly story that provides a fun experience.
  • Players appreciate the challenging gameplay and the sense of accomplishment from beating the game, with many enjoying the hidden details and easter eggs.
  • The atmosphere and sound design effectively create a sense of unease, making it a memorable horror experience that stands out from typical titles.
  • Some players experienced glitches with item pickups and found the instructions unclear, leading to frustration during gameplay.
  • While the game is enjoyable, some felt it lacked depth in terms of jump scares and overall horror elements, comparing it unfavorably to other horror games.
  • The game may not appeal to everyone, as its unique style and mechanics can be polarizing, requiring a specific taste in horror gaming.
  • music
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is characterized as unsettling, effectively enhancing the claustrophobic atmosphere and contributing to the overall tension and immersion.

    • “The unsettling music perfectly complements the claustrophobic environment, enhancing the overall atmosphere of the game.”
    • “The soundtrack is hauntingly beautiful, creating an immersive experience that draws you deeper into the game's world.”
    • “Each track is meticulously crafted, adding layers of emotion and tension that elevate the gameplay.”
    • “The unsettling music combined with the claustrophobic environment creates an overwhelming sense of anxiety.”
    • “The soundtrack feels repetitive and fails to enhance the overall experience.”
    • “The music is often jarring and detracts from the immersion of the game.”
  • story
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is characterized as a lighthearted and silly narrative that contrasts with the often serious tone of many horror games, providing a fun and engaging experience. Players appreciate the simple setup and creepy imagery that effectively deliver on the game's intent to spook while maintaining an enjoyable atmosphere.

    • “I had a lot of fun playing this game; it has a very simple setup with a silly story but creepy imagery that does exactly what it sets out to do: spook you.”
  • gameplay
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay features basic mechanics that effectively capture horror elements, providing a more enjoyable experience compared to similar titles like Five Nights at Freddy's. The combination of simple visuals and engaging gameplay contributes to its overall fun factor.

    • “These developers know how to capture horror using game mechanics and simple visuals very effectively, creating a much more enjoyable experience than Five Nights at Freddy's, in my opinion.”
    • “The mechanics are pretty basic.”
  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is characterized by a pervasive sense of unease, enhanced by effective jump scares and atmospheric sounds, alongside a heavy emphasis on gore. While not considered a masterpiece, it successfully immerses players in a tense and unsettling environment from the start.

    • “Holy shit, it's not a masterpiece, but this game creates an atmosphere of unease from the get-go.”
  • graphics
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics effectively enhance the horror experience through simple yet impactful visuals, creating a more enjoyable atmosphere compared to similar titles like Five Nights at Freddy's.

    • “These developers have mastered the art of capturing horror through game mechanics and simple visuals, creating a much more enjoyable experience than Five Nights at Freddy's, in my opinion.”
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Chicken in the Darkness is a action game with horror theme.

Chicken in the Darkness is available on PC and Windows.

Chicken in the Darkness was released on October 29, 2018.

Chicken in the Darkness was developed by Hyunggu Han.

Chicken in the Darkness has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its atmosphere but disliked it for its music.

Chicken in the Darkness is a single player game.

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