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Chicken Little

69%Game Brain Score
story, gameplay
stability, optimization
69% User Score Based on 784 reviews

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In Chicken Little , players step into the shoes of the title character and his friends from the movie as they take on various action-packed adventures. Featuring gadgets like jet packs, slingshots, and catapults, players will face challenges such as alien invasions, spaceship piloting, and antigravity environments. The game encourages the use of teamwork and strategic thinking to save the day.

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69%
Audience ScoreBased on 784 reviews
story12 positive mentions
stability62 negative mentions
  • The game is a nostalgic experience for many players, bringing back fond childhood memories.
  • Despite its flaws, the gameplay is fun and offers a variety of mini-games and challenges.
  • The graphics and animations, considering the game's age, are decent and add to the overall charm.
  • The PC port is plagued with bugs, including severe performance issues and glitches that make the game unplayable at times.
  • Many players report frustrating control issues and a lack of proper optimization for modern systems.
  • The game often requires repetitive playthroughs of levels due to bugs, which can lead to a tedious experience.
  • stability
    62 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is severely compromised, with numerous users reporting frequent glitches, crashes, and performance issues, particularly on Windows 11. Players experience significant frame rate problems, often requiring third-party tools to cap FPS to avoid game-breaking bugs. Overall, the PC port is criticized for being poorly optimized, rendering it nearly unplayable at times, leading many to recommend emulating the console versions instead.

    • “The game is so buggy it becomes unplayable; sometimes the game just glitches out and the character goes into the abyss.”
    • “Frequently freezes, the physics frequently break if your fps isn't capped to 30, checkpoints don't exist, so if you have to restart, you have to do the 15-minute levels all over again.”
    • “This is the most awful port I've ever seen in my life; for God's sake, do not buy this version, it's extremely buggy.”
  • story
    56 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is praised for its emotional depth and immersive experience, closely following the movie while incorporating unique elements. However, some players express dissatisfaction with the inclusion of cutscenes from the film and report bugs that hinder gameplay, detracting from the overall narrative experience. Despite these issues, many reviewers highlight the story's ability to evoke nostalgia and resonate with players on a personal level.

    • “For starters, it has an amazing story, with true heart and passion put into it.”
    • “The immersion is so profound that you become an integral part of the story, experiencing it on a deeply personal level.”
    • “It's a story that resonates deep within, a visual masterpiece that touches the soul, a gameplay experience that transforms ordinary moments into extraordinary memories.”
    • “Not a very big fan of including the literal cutscenes (which look kind of awful in this version) of the movie in here, and I would rather see the story being told from the game itself, which sometimes does, but I want more of it.”
    • “If you've seen the movie, the story is the same, except with some filler here and there obviously.”
    • “I give this game a solid 16 out of 11 and that's just for the graphics, don't even get me started on the story.”
  • gameplay
    50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Gameplay reviews highlight a mix of experiences, with some players enjoying the diverse gameplay styles, including platforming, driving, and mini-games, while others report significant bugs and performance issues that detract from the experience. The game is praised for its engaging mechanics and nostalgic value, but criticisms include unresponsive controls and a lack of customization. Overall, while the gameplay can be fun and dynamic, technical issues and varying difficulty levels may affect enjoyment for some players.

    • “Next, the gameplay of this masterpiece is truly immaculate.”
    • “There is a true mix of gameplay styles that perfectly blend with one another.”
    • “The gameplay is so dynamic you can run around in this vast open world as a chicken who lost his pants while on his way to school.”
    • “Gameplay 5-6/10 in the start, but there are some bugs in the end that ruin the game.”
    • “It was part of my childhood, but the gameplay is broken and bugged at 60fps.”
    • “Goddamn this runs like crap to the point of actually affecting gameplay.”
  • graphics
    28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with some players praising them as "superb" and "phenomenal," highlighting their artistic quality and improvements over previous versions. However, others have criticized the graphics as outdated, particularly for a 2005 title, with some experiencing discomfort due to poor visual quality. Overall, while many appreciate the visual style, there are notable concerns regarding graphical options and the impact of cutscenes.

    • “In the realm of Chicken Little, the graphics aren't just visuals; they're living, breathing works of art.”
    • “Considering I played the game on PS2, it does feel like an upgrade having better graphics and nonexistent load times.”
    • “The graphics are phenomenal; not even a RTX 3090 could handle this game.”
    • “This game is as cute and fun as it was when I was a kid, the cut scenes are long as heck though I wish you could skip them, the graphics are so bad I got a headache the first time around playing.”
    • “- no graphics options.”
    • “+ alright graphics for being 2005.”
  • music
    28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally praised for being catchy and enjoyable, with many players expressing a desire for more unique tracks for each level instead of reused ones. While the menu music is particularly noted for its catchy quality, some players feel that certain voice lines clash with the overall musical tone. Overall, the sound design is considered solid, contributing positively to the gaming experience.

    • “The menu music when you first open up the game is catchy and awesome!”
    • “The music and levels are great, and I wish we had more games like this.”
    • “The music cheerfully plays for us to take in and enjoy the wonders of the world we have spawned in.”
    • “In the menu, music and sounds can only go up so far.”
    • “I will start by saying that the music is pretty catchy; I don't think there was a track I didn't like, but there are some that are reused. I kind of wish they had their own tracks for each level.”
    • “- Voicelines feel out of place, like when you [spoiler]fly with the bottle of soda[/spoiler], Chicken Little shouts 'woohoo!' which is so out of place with the chill music.”
  • optimization
    22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with many users reporting severe performance issues, glitches, and crashes that render it nearly unplayable. While some players have managed to improve their experience with tweaks and fixes, the overall consensus is that the game is poorly optimized, especially for newer systems, making it a disappointing choice for those seeking a smooth platforming experience.

    • “I didn't have any performance issues, but PCGamingWiki has a couple fixes listed.”
    • “I also applied the draw distance fix to improve visibility, not caring about its performance impact since this is a pretty old title anyway.”
    • “But with some 'tweaks' it can run smoothly.”
    • “However, it is very disappointing that this game was not optimized well at all for Steam.”
    • “A decent platformer ruined by horrible optimization and glitches.”
    • “Optimized terribly, I can't even get through the first 5 minutes without it blowing up and freezing an embarrassing amount of times.”
  • humor
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is largely derived from its glitches and poor design, leading to a "so bad, it's good" experience that keeps players laughing for hours. While some elements may appeal to a younger audience, the overall comedic value lies in the absurdity and flaws of the game, making it a source of entertainment for those who appreciate its unintentional humor.

    • “I don't remember why, but we were just constantly laughing as we were doing that gag for almost 3 hours.”
    • “This is one of those hilarious 'so bad, it's good' kind of games that are riddled with glitches and levels that are really, really bad, that it makes for a good time to make fun of the game.”
    • “Yes, I did run into some funny things.”
  • emotional
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players report a deeply emotional experience with the game, describing it as an emotional roller coaster that evokes strong feelings ranging from heartwarming moments to intense frustration and sadness. Many express that the game left them feeling overwhelmed, with some even stating they cried during gameplay and felt physically ill, indicating a powerful but potentially distressing emotional impact.

    • “I cried multiple times; the space invaders level hurts me, and I wasted 9 hours of my life.”
    • “The game took me on an emotional roller coaster, from heartwarming camaraderie to thrilling challenges, all while maintaining a level of perfection that left me in awe.”
    • “Prepare to hurt, and I don't mean emotionally.”
  • grinding
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessive and tedious, particularly as the game progresses, leading to a sense of padding that detracts from the initial enjoyment. Many feel that the amount of grinding required is overwhelming, suggesting it could take a significant time investment to keep up.

    • “Even if it still worked, the beginning of this game is good, but over time it gets really padded and tedious.”
    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
  • replayability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players highlight the game's exceptional replayability, with many expressing that they could invest thousands of hours into it, indicating a strong incentive to revisit and explore its content repeatedly.

    • “I could easily spend thousands of hours on this game due to its immense replay value.”

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