Chicken Journey

About

"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.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

97%

Audience ScoreBased on 169 reviews

graphics16 positive mentions

grinding2 negative mentions

Chicken Journey is an adorable and charming platformer filled with cute characters and engaging puzzles, showcasing a lot of love and effort from the developers.
The gameplay is simple yet innovative, with a variety of mechanics and puzzles that keep the experience enjoyable and rewarding without being overly punishing.
The art style and soundtrack are delightful, creating a cozy atmosphere that makes the game a relaxing and fun adventure for players of all ages.

Some puzzles can be frustratingly difficult, leading to moments of annoyance rather than enjoyment, which may detract from the overall experience.
There are occasional bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay, including issues with collectibles and softlocks that may require restarting the game.
The game lacks certain quality-of-life features, such as customizable controls and post-game content, which could enhance the overall experience.

graphics
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
52%
39%
10%
The graphics of the game are consistently praised for their adorable and charming art style, featuring delightful pixel graphics that enhance the overall experience. Reviewers highlight the colorful visuals, cute characters, and well-designed environments, all of which contribute to a relaxing and enjoyable atmosphere. The combination of appealing aesthetics and fitting sound design creates a captivating experience that resonates with players.
- “The art style is extremely cute and the puzzles fun.”
- “The characters, environments, artwork, music - everything is so beautifully done.”
- “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.”
- “I got Chicken Journey because I fell in love with the art style and soundtrack while watching the trailer, and I have to say it's quite a treat and it doesn't disappoint!”
music
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
62%
28%
10%
The music in the game is widely praised for its relaxing and fitting nature, enhancing the overall experience of the charming platformer adventure. Reviewers highlight the beautiful soundtrack, which complements the cute pixel graphics and engaging gameplay, although some note it can become repetitive. Overall, the music contributes significantly to the game's atmosphere, making it a delightful experience for players.
- “This was perfect as a relaxing platformer adventure game and the music was very fitting throughout the different maps I traveled to.”
- “The music was also great and really matched the quality of tone and feel for a game like this, not to mention the syncopated clucks and bocks when talking to other characters.”
- “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.”
- “A wonderful, light-hearted platformer, with a colourful art style and cheerful music.”
gameplay
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
58%
12%
The gameplay is characterized by its charming simplicity and innovative mechanics, making it both fun and accessible. Players appreciate the variety of puzzles and challenges, which include elements of stealth and logic, while the forgiving design with generous checkpoints enhances the experience. Overall, the game offers a relaxing and enjoyable platforming adventure, suitable for players of all skill levels.
- “Despite its simplicity (the entire game can basically be played with just 4 controller buttons), the gameplay is really innovative.”
- “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.”
- “The gameplay is forgiving enough to not make you want to rage quit, with generous checkpoints and no lives or game over screens to worry about.”
- “The gameplay is totally fine, but it's the bare basics.”
- “The gameplay is a bit easier than I am used to, but that's not necessarily a bad thing.”
- “Neither the gameplay nor the writing, nor the music.”
story
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
62%
12%
The game's story is characterized by its creativity and charm, featuring a cute narrative that unfolds through engaging dialogue and clever twists, particularly in the later levels. Players appreciate the whimsical premise of a chicken on a philosophical quest, complemented by adorable pixel art and fun puzzles. While some found the story straightforward and occasionally skipped dialogue, the overall sentiment highlights a delightful and rewarding experience that enhances the gameplay.
- “The game never stopped being cute, and the ending of the story was more clever than I expected.”
- “Absolutely love the gorgeous pixel art, the adorable and narratively creative story, and the gameplay and puzzles.”
- “I loved the characters, the story, and the pixel art.”
- “☑ I did skip some of the chat bubbles, not gonna lie, but overall it's a cute and simple storyline!”
- “☐ No story”
- “And the story?”
emotional
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by its overwhelming wholesomeness, charm, and attention to detail, creating a cozy atmosphere that fosters attachment to its characters and story. Players appreciate the delightful art style, engaging puzzles, and the heartfelt interactions with endearing NPCs, which contribute to a deeply enjoyable and emotionally resonant experience. Overall, the game evokes feelings of love and kindness, making it a standout in the indie genre.
- “The amount of love, kindness, detail, and wholesomeness in this game is almost overwhelming.”
- “This game oozes charm and character, from the colorful cast of NPCs to 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.”
- “There were great characters to meet along the way, adorable frogs, owls, and squirrel friends, a good range of puzzles to complete, and I never thought I could grow emotionally attached to a friendly plant who we sadly bonked on the head with a box.”
humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised for its charm and fun, featuring funny dialogue and a delightful story that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the lighthearted and silly interactions with various characters, making it enjoyable even for those less interested in the gameplay mechanics. Overall, the humor contributes significantly to the game's appeal, creating a sweet and entertaining atmosphere.
- “Funny dialog and a fun story, had a great time.”
- “The humor is charming.”
- “It has pleasant pixel graphics, nice music, and enough chicken humor to amuse everyone.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
Reviews on grinding in the game highlight a mixed experience; while some players find it to be a tedious endeavor requiring significant time investment, others appreciate the grinding as a quick and enjoyable process, particularly for achievement hunters. The game is praised for its cozy and wholesome atmosphere, making the grinding feel less burdensome.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “A game where it is not a tedious grind and more of a quick and enjoyable ride to get all achievements is an absolute must-play for anyone who wants to hunt down achievements.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is characterized by its charming pixel art and soothing music, creating a relaxing and enjoyable experience for players. Users appreciate the combination of beautiful graphics and an overall chill vibe, enhancing the fun factor of the game.
- “This game is not only super cute (with fantastic pixel art and atmospheric music) but also very fun!”
- “Very relaxing with beautiful graphics, excellent music and atmosphere!”
- “Fun little game, chill atmosphere”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game has limited replayability, as players note a lack of post-end exploration and minimal incentives to revisit once all content has been collected in the first 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 it again.”
- “After completing the main story, I found there was nothing left to draw me back for a second playthrough.”