Chicken Journey
- August 22, 2023
- loonyware
- 5h median play time
Get on Steam"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.
Nintendo Switch
PC
Steam Deck
Windows
Reviews
- The game is incredibly charming with adorable pixel art, engaging puzzles, and a delightful story that keeps players entertained.
- It offers a good balance of challenge without being overly difficult, making it suitable for casual gamers and families.
- The developers have shown great care in creating a fun experience, with responsive support for bugs and a variety of gameplay mechanics.
- Some puzzles can be frustratingly difficult, leading to moments of annoyance and potential rage quitting.
- There are occasional bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay, including issues with save files and controls.
- The game is relatively short, leaving some players wanting more content and replayability after completing it.
- graphics29 mentions
- 52 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are consistently praised for their adorable and charming art style, featuring cute pixel graphics that enhance the overall relaxing experience. Reviewers highlight the delightful character designs, vibrant environments, and fitting sound design, all contributing to a visually appealing and enjoyable atmosphere. Overall, the game's aesthetics are described as a significant draw, making it a joy to play and explore.
“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.”
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- music26 mentions
- 65 % positive mentions
- 23 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its relaxing and charming qualities, perfectly complementing the cute pixel graphics and overall atmosphere. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack's ability to enhance the exploration experience, with some noting its nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic games. While generally well-received, a few comments mention that the music can become repetitive over time.
“This was perfect as a relaxing platformer adventure game and the music was very fitting throughout the different maps I traveled to.”
“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!”
“A wonderful, light-hearted platformer, with a colorful art style and cheerful music.”
“Neither the gameplay nor the writing, nor the music.”
“The soundtrack is very calming and reminiscent of Super Nintendo games in a good way.”
“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.”
- story25 mentions
- 24 % positive mentions
- 64 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The game's story is characterized by its charming and humorous dialogue, featuring a cute chicken on a philosophical quest that adds a clever twist to the narrative. Players appreciate the engaging and well-crafted storyline, complemented by adorable graphics and enjoyable puzzles, although some wished for more side quests to enhance the experience. Overall, the narrative is seen as simple yet delightful, making it a perfect choice for those looking to unwind.
“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.”
“You get a cute platformer, fun puzzles, and a bunch of chicken trivia on your quest to solve a great existential mystery.”
“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.”
- gameplay21 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a mix of engaging puzzles and various mechanics, including platforming, stealth, and fetch quests, which provide a fun yet accessible experience. Players appreciate the forgiving nature of the game, with generous checkpoints and a lack of game over screens, making it suitable for a wide audience. Overall, the gameplay is described as relaxing and intuitive, with charming visuals and a light-hearted atmosphere that enhances the enjoyment.
“The gameplay is also forgiving enough to not make you want to rage quit with generous checkpoints (as long as you remember to pass by them) and no lives or game over screens to worry about.”
“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.”
“Just enough tricky bits in the jump-timing parts and the puzzles to make me work for it without getting too frustrated (except that one spot with all the gears, man that was rough.) Cute little interactions and conversations with the side characters, colorful scenery, interesting mechanics with bouncing and gliding and sliding and even a bit of flying, just overall great fun.”
“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.”
“I was worried the gameplay would be too simple and easy based on the demo, but my fears were unnecessary.”
- emotional7 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by its overwhelming wholesomeness, charm, and attention to detail, creating a cozy and uplifting experience for players. With delightful characters, beautiful art, and heartfelt sound design, the game fosters a sense of love and kindness that resonates deeply, making it a standout in the indie gaming scene.
“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.”
“Most wholesome game I've ever played.”
- humor6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by charming and funny dialogue, complemented by a lighthearted story and whimsical interactions with various critters. Players find the humor to be sweet and enjoyable, making it appealing even to those who may not be fans of platforming or puzzles. Overall, the game delivers a delightful experience filled with amusing moments and cute graphics.
“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.”
- grinding3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding in this game to be enjoyable and quick, contrasting with more tedious experiences in other titles. It is particularly praised for its engaging gameplay, making it a must-play for achievement hunters. Overall, the grinding aspect is seen as a positive feature that enhances the cozy, wholesome experience of the game.
“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.”
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is characterized by its charming pixel art and soothing music, creating a relaxing and enjoyable experience for players. Reviewers highlight the combination of beautiful graphics and an engaging soundscape, contributing to a chill and fun ambiance.
“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”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviewers note that the game lacks significant replayability, as there is minimal incentive for post-end exploration once all content has been discovered 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 it again.”
“After completing the story, I found that there was nothing new to discover, which really diminished the replayability.”
