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Chicken Journey

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96%Game Brain Score
graphics, music
grinding, stability
96% User Score Based on 224 reviews

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Chicken Journey is a single player casual puzzle game with a comedy theme. It was developed by loonyware and was released on August 22, 2023. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

"Chicken Journey" is a whimsical simulation game where players step into the shoes of a chicken on a mission to rescue its friends from nefarious captors. With a variety of mini-games and puzzles, players must use their chicken skills to navigate through different environments, from farms to factories. Along the way, players can also customize their chicken with various hats and outfits to add a touch of personal flair to their heroic adventure.

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96%
Audience ScoreBased on 224 reviews
graphics27 positive mentions
grinding5 negative mentions
  • The game features charming graphics and a delightful soundtrack that enhance the cozy atmosphere.
  • Puzzles are engaging and varied, providing a good balance of challenge without being overly frustrating.
  • The lighthearted storyline and adorable characters make for a fun and enjoyable experience.
  • Some puzzles can be confusing or overly challenging, leading to moments of frustration.
  • There are occasional bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay, such as softlocks or items not registering.
  • The game is relatively short, which may leave players wanting more content or additional levels.
  • graphics
    46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming and adorable art style, featuring lovely pixel art that enhances the overall whimsical atmosphere. Reviewers appreciate the beautiful visuals, engaging character designs, and the delightful soundtrack that complements the gameplay, making it a relaxing and enjoyable experience. Overall, the game's graphics contribute significantly to its appeal, creating a visually captivating environment that resonates with players.

    • “The hand-drawn art style is gorgeous.”
    • “The art style is adorable, the sound design fits perfectly, my chicken got to wear a pretty little flower hat.”
    • “A charming puzzle platformer adventure with really pretty visuals, fun dialogue, and excellent music.”
    • “The graphics are cute and there is some minor customization for your chicken in the form of outfits.”
    • “The graphics are very charming with lots of details.”
    • “This game oozes charm and character, from the colorful cast of NPCs, the pixel graphics which is a testament to the level of love poured into this game, and the sound design from the delightful hops to the heartbreaking little 'bok' every time I die.”
  • music
    42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in this game is widely praised for its relaxing and uplifting qualities, enhancing the overall experience with a charming atmosphere that complements the cute visuals and engaging gameplay. Many reviewers noted the soundtrack's resemblance to beloved titles like Stardew Valley and classic Super Nintendo games, contributing to a delightful and immersive adventure. While some mentioned occasional repetitiveness, the overall consensus is that the music significantly elevates the game's appeal.

    • “The soundtrack was reminiscent of Stardew Valley in places, which elevated the experience.”
    • “The visuals and soundtrack create a beautifully engaging atmosphere, as you navigate the terrain and figure out puzzles.”
    • “A wonderful, light-hearted platformer, with a colorful art style and cheerful music.”
    • “Neither the gameplay nor the writing, nor the music.”
    • “It's not only cute and attractive at first sight, but also incredibly relaxing, with a matching soundtrack, and makes you eager to explore new environments and animals/characters.”
    • “The soundtrack is very calming and reminiscent of Super Nintendo games in a good way.”
  • story
    42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story of "Chicken Journey" is described as lighthearted and cozy, featuring an adorable chicken on a whimsical quest filled with charming dialogue and engaging side quests. Players appreciate the simple yet cohesive narrative, which is complemented by delightful pixel art and fun puzzles, creating a feel-good experience that is both relaxing and enjoyable. While some players wished for more support in quest objectives, the overall sentiment is that the story is cute, creative, and rewarding, making it a standout aspect of the game.

    • “You play as an adorable little chicken on a charming, puzzle-filled quest — and somehow, it ends up being one of the most wholesome and feel-good experiences I’ve had in ages.”
    • “Chicken Journey is a beautiful game with an engaging, cohesive story and adorable characters.”
    • “The game never stopped being cute and the ending of the story was more clever than I expected.”
    • “The story is rather quick but the platforms were challenging while not impossible.”
    • “I did skip some of the chat bubbles, not gonna lie, but overall it's a cute and simple storyline!”
    • “There were a couple of side quests but most of them were part of the story, and therefore mandatory.”
  • gameplay
    41 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by its simplicity and charm, featuring light platforming, clever puzzles, and exploration that make it accessible and enjoyable for players of all skill levels. While the mechanics are straightforward, they incorporate a variety of fun elements, including stealth and time-based challenges, which keep the experience engaging without being overly stressful. Overall, the game offers a relaxing atmosphere with adorable visuals and music, making it perfect for casual play.

    • “The gameplay is quite straightforward yet offers fun moments and vibes.”
    • “The puzzles and mechanics are pretty simple and fun to figure out, also the chicken is wearing a backpack 10/10.”
    • “What was really surprising about this game is how it uses different mechanics; it's a side-scrolling platformer, but it also has elements of stealth, some fetch quests, and lots of different kinds of puzzles - some are time-based, some require logic and quite a bit of patience.”
    • “There can be some head-scratching mechanics, like one of the last dungeons including infinite double jumps, which are nowhere else in the game.”
    • “The gameplay is totally fine, but it's the bare basics.”
    • “Neither the gameplay nor the writing, nor the music.”
  • emotional
    15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of the game is overwhelmingly positive, with players describing it as a heartwarming and wholesome adventure filled with charm and delightful characters. The experience is characterized by its cozy atmosphere, clever puzzles, and a strong sense of love and kindness, making it a feel-good journey that leaves players smiling and emotionally connected to its adorable cast. Overall, it is celebrated as one of the most wholesome games, offering a peaceful escape that resonates deeply with players.

    • “You play as an adorable little chicken on a charming, puzzle-filled quest — and somehow, it ends up being one of the most wholesome and feel-good experiences I’ve had in ages.”
    • “If you’re looking for a peaceful, heartfelt adventure to lift your spirits and leave you smiling, this little chicken has got your back.”
    • “The amount of love and kindness and detail and wholesomeness in this game is almost overwhelming.”
  • humor
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is characterized by gentle wit, charming dialogue, and endearing characters, creating a lighthearted and enjoyable experience. Players appreciate the blend of subtle life lessons with funny interactions, particularly with quirky background characters and amusing encounters. Overall, the humor is described as sweet, silly, and a delightful complement to the game's relaxing gameplay.

    • “The dialogue is filled with gentle humor and subtle life lessons — it’s a game that reminds you to slow down and enjoy the little things.”
    • “The characters are incredibly funny and endearing.”
    • “Funny dialog and a fun story, had a great time.”
  • grinding
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game to be minimal and enjoyable, with many describing it as a fun and relaxing experience rather than tedious. The linear design and easy gameplay contribute to a quick achievement farming process, making it appealing for those seeking a charming and cozy gaming experience without excessive grinding.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “A fun and charming game, although sometimes tedious.”
    • “A game where it is not a tedious grind and more of a quick and enjoyable ride to get all achievements I see as an absolute must play for anyone who wants to hunt down achievements.”
  • atmosphere
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its gorgeous hand-drawn art style and engaging visuals, complemented by a captivating soundtrack. Players find it to be a relaxing experience, with charming pixel art and a chill ambiance that enhances the overall enjoyment of navigating the terrain and solving puzzles.

    • “The visuals and soundtrack create a beautifully engaging atmosphere, as you navigate the terrain and figure out puzzles.”
    • “Very relaxing with beautiful graphics, excellent music and atmosphere!”
    • “This game is not only super cute (with fantastic pixel art and atmospheric music) but also very fun!”
  • stability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users praise "Chicken Journey" for its stability, noting that it is free of bugs and offers a more linear experience compared to "Webbed," which was criticized for its technical issues. Overall, players appreciate the smooth gameplay and reliability of "Chicken Journey."

    • “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly impossible to progress without losing progress.”
    • “I experienced constant lag and frame drops, which ruined the overall experience.”
    • “There are numerous bugs that disrupt gameplay, making it frustrating to enjoy the game.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game has limited replayability, as players note that there is little incentive to revisit it once all content has been explored in the initial playthrough.

    • “The only downside is that there's really no replay value or post-end exploration if you've collected all the little bits in the first run.”
    • “Once you finish the game, there's little incentive to go back and play again.”
    • “After completing the main story, I found there was nothing left to draw me back for a second playthrough.”
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Chicken Journey is a casual puzzle game with comedy theme.

Chicken Journey is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, Steam Deck and Windows.

On average players spend around 5 hours playing Chicken Journey.

Chicken Journey was released on August 22, 2023.

Chicken Journey was developed by loonyware.

Chicken Journey has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its grinding.

Chicken Journey is a single player game.

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