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.

Genres & Tags

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

Reviews

93%

Audience ScoreBased on 356 reviews

story8 positive mentions

grinding6 negative mentions

The game is a nostalgic trip for many players, providing hours of fun and humor while shooting chickens in space.
Improvements in graphics, gameplay mechanics, and the introduction of new weapons and bosses make it a significant upgrade from its predecessor.
The game offers a variety of challenges and achievements, making it enjoyable for both casual players and those seeking a more difficult experience.

The difficulty spikes can be frustrating, especially for newcomers, with some levels feeling unfair and punishing.
The weapon overheating mechanic and loss of power-ups upon death can detract from the overall enjoyment and flow of gameplay.
Some players feel the game lacks diversity, with repetitive stages and limited goals after the initial playthrough.

story
36 mentions
22 % positive mentions
69 % neutral mentions
8 % negative mentions
The game's story is praised for its humor, charm, and engaging narrative, featuring a well-implemented plot with fun personalities for the narrator and main character. Players appreciate the abundance of jokes and references, making the experience enjoyable, while the overall storytelling is considered a significant improvement over previous installments. Despite some challenges in gameplay, the story remains a highlight, contributing to the game's appeal as a must-play for arcade shooter fans.
- “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. That's the level where I stop progressing in the story, because 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 of 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
30 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players highlighting its charming story, funny cutscenes, and engaging gameplay that includes humorous elements and references. Many reviews note that it is particularly enjoyable when played with friends or family, making it a fun experience for all ages. Overall, the game is described as absolutely hilarious, with a wealth of funny moments that enhance its appeal.
- “It's incredibly well made with a simple, charming, and humorous story.”
- “This is such a funny and great game for all ages.”
- “Abosolutely hilarious!”
music
30 mentions
47 % positive mentions
43 % neutral mentions
10 % negative mentions
The music in this game has been widely praised for its orchestral compositions combined with catchy hardcore beats, creating an immersive atmosphere that enhances gameplay. Reviewers noted the dynamic soundtracks that change with each level, contributing to the overall enjoyment and emotional impact, with standout tracks like "The Unknown" receiving particular acclaim. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a significant highlight, setting a high standard for future entries in the series.
- “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.”
- “This is the first game that introduces music for the levels and also a boss track.”
- “Overall, good shmup game available for cheap with a decent soundtrack.”
gameplay
28 mentions
50 % positive mentions
39 % neutral mentions
11 % negative mentions
The gameplay has seen significant improvements, featuring new stage designs, a broader story, and a weapon heat mechanic that adds strategic depth. While many players enjoy the fast-paced and humorous elements, some express frustration with tedious boss battles and perceived unfairness in difficulty. Overall, the game balances enjoyable mechanics with quirky cutscenes, making it a mixed but generally positive experience.
- “With a wide range of weapons and their varying strengths and weaknesses, this feature adds a new layer of gameplay depth that makes it more enjoyable.”
- “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.”
- “One of the most significant changes in Chicken Invaders 3 is the inclusion of a weapon heat mechanic.”
graphics
24 mentions
33 % positive mentions
54 % neutral mentions
13 % negative mentions
The graphics in Chicken Invaders 3 are widely praised for their smoothness and high quality, with many reviewers noting that they hold up to modern standards. The game's detailed visuals, primarily hand-drawn with some 3D elements, create a visually stunning experience that enhances the fun, old-school arcade feel. Overall, the graphics are considered a significant improvement over previous iterations, making the game enjoyable to both new and returning players.
- “The graphics are vastly different and look much smoother and high quality, and are just very pleasant to look at.”
- “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, the way the chests were drawn, and the amount of detail in the spaceship you control. Yes, this was all for the most part made by a single person.”
- “The computer effects for this one are just amazing, and are so different from the one I played as a kid. This game still has that fun, old-school feel to it, but the graphics have definitely improved, making this game feel modern at the same time, which just makes Chicken Invaders 3 all the more fun!”
- “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
6 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious and frustrating, with long boss encounters and unbalanced gameplay leading to a sense of unfairness. Many express that the experience can be infuriating, with some preferring to tackle more challenging games like Elden Ring multiple times rather than endure the grinding here. Overall, while achievement hunters may appreciate the grind, it often feels overwhelming and unenjoyable.
- “But be prepared if you love achievement grinding; it can get tough real quick.”
- “Bought it for nostalgia, ended up being infuriated by the long-winded bosses, extremely tedious or boring gameplay, deaths that feel unfair, and unbalanced gameplay. In the end, the 'boss runs' end up sucking really bad. I would prefer beating Elden Ring 10 times than playing this on veteran difficulty ever again.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”