Chicken Invaders 3

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In Chicken Invaders 3, players blast through waves of chickens from outer space across various planets and galaxies. Armed with a wide array of weapons and power-ups, players must save the galaxy from pecking peril. This action-packed shoot 'em up game features humor, vibrant visuals, and a rocking heavy metal soundtrack.

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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

92%

Audience ScoreBased on 190 reviews

story4 positive mentions

grinding2 negative mentions

The game brings back nostalgic memories for many players, making it a beloved title from childhood.
It features improved graphics, a variety of weapons, and engaging gameplay that keeps players entertained for hours.
The humor and quirky storyline, along with the fun multiplayer options, make it an enjoyable experience for friends and family.

The game is considered to be extremely difficult, often frustrating players with its harsh difficulty spikes and punishing mechanics.
Some players feel that the gameplay can become repetitive, with limited diversity in levels and enemy types.
There are complaints about the lack of balance in weapon mechanics and the absence of a proper progression system, which can detract from the overall experience.

story
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
61%
17%
The game's story is praised for its charm, humor, and engaging personality, featuring a well-implemented narrative filled with jokes and references that enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the improved storyline compared to previous installments, noting its fun cutscenes and entertaining boss fights, although some find the difficulty spikes challenging as they progress. Overall, the story adds significant value to the gameplay, making it a delightful experience for players.
- “The gameplay is also massively improved - many new stage designs, a broader story, with the narrator and the main character controlled by the player having their own fun personalities.”
- “It's incredibly well made with a simple, charming, and humorous story.”
- “I also really like that there was narrative text in this, which made the story really funny, and just made me love this game even more.”
- “The meteor storm level is really hard, because, with each wave in that level, the red meteors fly at you from different directions, and go faster and faster, until it's almost as fast as the eye can blink, so that's the level where I stop progressing in the story, cause it gets too hard and frustrating from there.”
- “Trust me, I got through the whole story 3 times, including the last level, but I only just managed to pass the last level each time by the skin of my teeth, it's that hard.”
- “They start falling slowly in the first couple levels, but then they get faster and faster throughout the story, until it's almost impossible to get through bonus levels without dying at least once.”
humor
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players highlighting its charming story, funny cutscenes, and clever references that enhance the overall experience. Many reviews note that the game is particularly enjoyable when played with friends or family, making it a hilarious choice for all ages. Overall, the combination of comedic elements and engaging gameplay contributes to its appeal and replay value.
- “It's incredibly well made with a simple, charming, and humorous story.”
- “This is such a funny and great game for all ages.”
- “Funny cutscenes, fun gameplay well worth the buy.”
music
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
33%
20%
The music in this game has been widely praised for its high quality and ability to enhance the gameplay experience, featuring a mix of orchestral elements and catchy hardcore beats that change with each level. Reviewers noted that the soundtrack evokes strong emotions, with some tracks described as beautiful and memorable, reminiscent of classic soundtracks like that of "Treasure Planet." Overall, the attention to musical detail reflects the creators' dedication to providing an enjoyable and immersive experience.
- “The OST is very good and sets an amazing mood while playing.”
- “And the soundtrack for this game is just amazing - a beautiful twist of orchestra combined with really catchy hardcore beats. At times, the hardcore beat cuts out, and then it's just orchestra; it's really beautiful.”
- “What's really cool is that the soundtracks change with each level, depending on which level you're doing; it doesn't just keep playing the same soundtrack with every level.”
- “The soundtrack of this game actually sounds a lot like the soundtrack from Treasure Planet on PS1, which was a great game that also had an awesome soundtrack.”
- “Overall, good shmup game available for cheap with a decent soundtrack.”
- “This is the first game that introduces music for the levels and also a boss track.”
gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
36%
21%
The gameplay has seen significant improvements, featuring new stage designs, a broader story, and a weapon heat mechanic that adds strategic depth. Players appreciate the fun personalities of the characters and the engaging UI, which enhances the overall experience. The combination of enjoyable mechanics, quirky humor, and a variety of weapons makes it a highly recommended and entertaining game.
- “The gameplay is also massively improved - many new stage designs, a broader story, with the narrator and the main character controlled by the player having their own fun personalities.”
- “These improvements help players make more strategic decisions during gameplay.”
- “With a wide range of weapons and their varying strengths and weaknesses, the weapon heat mechanic adds a new layer of gameplay depth that makes it more enjoyable.”
- “The game's UI, weapon heat mechanic, and tips between game sections make it more strategic and enjoyable.”
- “Love the quirky comedy cut scenes more than the gameplay, but to see the scenes, you gotta play.”
- “It's just gameplay.”
graphics
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
46%
23%
The graphics in Chicken Invaders 3 are widely praised for their high quality and smoothness, significantly enhancing the overall visual experience. Reviewers note that the game features detailed artwork, modern effects, and a distinct HUD that elevate it beyond its predecessors, making it visually appealing while maintaining a fun, nostalgic feel. Overall, the graphics are considered a major improvement, contributing to the game's enjoyment and modern appeal.
- “The graphics are vastly different and look much smoother and high quality, and are just very pleasant to look at.”
- “Chicken Invaders 3 has made the biggest advancement in the Chicken Invaders series by having high-quality graphics, a distinct HUD in comparison with the first games, and the complexity of the levels increases, bringing a high number of new special powers.”
- “Now let's get on with the graphics; they are absolutely breathtaking. You might not find anything special about them or maybe won't even care since you're pretty much just shooting a bunch of chickens in space, but if you stop and look, you'll notice how detailed this game's graphics really are. From what I've heard, there was barely any CGI or 3D used to make these, and that they were all drawn. A lot of 3D touches have been placed in as well, such as how the meteors are animated and the way the chests were drawn.”
- “This game is very fun to play, but I wish there was a remastered version that has better graphics.”
- “A cheap, comedic space-invader style game but with modern game graphics and a lot more weapons, enemies, and levels.”
- “The graphics style is majorly improved; pixels are nowhere to be seen.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players note that achievement grinding can become quite challenging and time-consuming, often requiring significant effort and dedication to succeed.
- “But be prepared, if you love achievement grinding, it can get tough real quick.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”