Chicken Invaders 1

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In "Chicken Invaders 1," players must defend Earth from an invasion of intergalactic chickens seeking revenge against the human race. This package includes the original 1999 game, a remastered 2023 version, and "Chicken Invaders Easter Edition," offering a fun and humorous take on classic shoot-'em-up gameplay. Save the world from a feathery fate!

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Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Co-Op Team up with friends to complete levels or missions together
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

100%

Audience ScoreBased on 20 reviews

humor2 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game successfully modernizes the original experience with updated graphics, revamped controls, and enhanced performance, making it enjoyable for both new players and fans of the franchise.
It includes a local 2-player mode and supports Remote Play Together, allowing friends to enjoy the game cooperatively, whether locally or online.
Players appreciate the nostalgic value of reliving a childhood classic, with many praising the hilarious story and engaging gameplay.

The original 1999 version suffers from performance issues on modern systems, requiring external tools to run smoothly, which can be frustrating for players.
Some players feel that the game is essentially a repackaging of previously available content, as the original and remastered versions are free on the developer's website.
The gameplay can become grindy due to the need to collect keys for customization features, which may deter some players from fully enjoying the experience.

graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
62%
38%
The graphics have received significant updates, featuring enhanced visuals and re-rendered models that align with the modern art style of the Chicken Invaders series while maintaining a resemblance to the original game. Additionally, improvements include mouse controls and a revamped main menu, with the option to disable the new in-game music. Players can also utilize dgvoodoo2 software to optimize performance on newer hardware.
- “The only real updates to this, besides the graphical enhancement, are mouse controls, revamped main menu, and a new musical track that plays along your experience (you can keep it vanilla and uncheck the 'in-game music' option to disable it).”
- “You can use a piece of software called dgvoodoo2 that consists of all the DirectX/graphical wizardry to make old games run better on newer hardware.”
- “Now for the episode remake, it pretty much follows the same formula as the other episode remakes that have been released earlier this year; however, this time the game has an entirely different look from the original. All the models have been re-rendered in the art style of the modern Chicken Invaders games, but done in a way so that they still resemble the original game's look.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
33%
The gameplay is described as simplistic yet engaging, remaining true to its predecessor while introducing new elements that enhance the experience. Players can expect a progressive difficulty curve, though movement is limited to strafing left and right. The 2023 remaster maintains the original's charm with minor improvements, including a revamped main menu and updated cutscenes, but is capped at 27 fps.
- “Def worth the price, hilarious story, and epic gameplay.”
- “If you are playing the 2023 remaster, then you should have no trouble running it under modern versions of Windows. It is still pretty much the same as the original; however, the game now has a proper main menu, and all the cutscenes have been redone from scratch, along with some other tiny improvements. The gameplay is fixed at a 27 fps cap, but at least you don't need anything else to be able to run it properly.”
- “The gameplay itself is simplistic in design and faithful to its predecessor, keeping the player's movement limited to strafing left and right with a progressive increase in difficulty with each stage, while also enhancing the well-known formula with new additions that spice up the experience.”
- “If you are playing the 2023 remaster, then you should have no trouble running it under modern versions of Windows. It is still pretty much the same as the original; however, the game now has a proper main menu and all the cutscenes have been redone from scratch, along with some other tiny improvements. The gameplay is fixed at a 27 fps cap, but at least you don't need anything else to be able to run it properly.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The game features a new musical track that serves as a medley of themes from the entire series, enhancing the overall experience. Players have the option to disable the in-game music if they prefer a more classic feel. Overall, the music adds a fresh layer to the gameplay while still allowing for nostalgia.
- “The game can be played with up to a maximum of 150 fps and you now actually have a music track fanning you in the background, which is a medley of all ci games' main themes.”
- “The only real updates to this, besides the graphical enhancement, are mouse controls, revamped main menu, and a new musical track that plays along your experience (you can keep it vanilla and uncheck the 'in-game music' option to disable it).”
- “The game can be played with up to a maximum of 150 fps and you now actually have a music track fanning you in the background, which is a medley of all ci games' main themes. Sadly, the ion blaster doesn't have a green color.”
- “The only real updates to this, besides the graphical enhancement, are mouse controls, a revamped main menu, and a new musical track that plays along your experience. You can keep it vanilla and uncheck the 'in-game music' option to disable it.”
- “The only real updates to this, besides the graphical enhancement, are mouse controls, a revamped main menu, and a new musical track that plays along your experience. You can keep it vanilla and uncheck the 'in-game music' option to disable it.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The story is described as hilarious and entertaining, contributing positively to the overall experience, though it lacks originality or new elements. Players find it worth the price, especially when combined with the epic gameplay.
- “Definitely worth the price, hilarious story, and epic gameplay.”
- “No new story or anything.”
- “No new story or anything.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is consistently praised, with players highlighting its hilarious story as a standout feature that enhances the overall experience. Many agree that the comedic elements contribute significantly to the game's value and enjoyment.
- “Definitely worth the price, hilarious story, and epic gameplay.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game is well-optimized, allowing for enhanced performance with frame rates exceeding 144 fps, and offers customizable video settings to suit individual preferences.
- “Enhanced performance with the game running at 144+ fps, and video settings can be customized to your needs.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game to be grindy due to the high number of keys required to obtain certain items, necessitating multiple playthroughs on the hardest difficulty to accumulate enough keys. While this can be frustrating, some users feel that the effort can lead to a satisfactory reward.
- “This makes the game grindy as some of the items require a high amount of keys, but a few playthroughs on the hardest difficulty (which needs to be purchased with the aforementioned keys, sigh) should earn you a satisfactory amount.”

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