Chicken Police

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In "Chicken Police – Paint it RED!", players dive into a film noir-styled world, where they take on the role of a former detective tasked with solving a series of murders in a city inhabited by anthropomorphic animals. This narrative-driven adventure combines mystery-solving detective gameplay with unique visual art and a rich, immersive storyline. As the investigation unfolds, players will uncover a web of intrigue and deception, questioning a diverse cast of characters to untangle the truth.

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

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96%

Audience ScoreBased on 905 reviews

story288 positive mentions

replayability3 negative mentions

Unique and engaging noir detective story with a humorous twist.
Outstanding voice acting and character design that brings the world to life.
Beautiful art style and atmospheric soundtrack that enhance the overall experience.

Gameplay is mostly linear with limited interactivity, making it feel more like a visual novel than a traditional game.
Some dialogue and interactions can feel repetitive, leading to potential pacing issues.
The ending may feel predictable and lacks the depth some players might expect from a noir narrative.

story
596 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of "Chicken Police" is a captivating blend of noir detective fiction set in a unique animal world, featuring rich character development and engaging dialogue. While some players found the plot predictable and reliant on clichés, many praised its humor, voice acting, and immersive atmosphere, making it a standout experience for fans of narrative-driven games. Overall, the game successfully combines a compelling storyline with a distinctive art style, though it leans heavily towards a visual novel format with limited gameplay mechanics.
- “The story is engaging, the characters are fun, and there's enough mystery in the main plot and in the background to keep you invested throughout.”
- “This is complemented by the characters, all of them playing classic detective story roles: the rugged veteran detective, the meathead sidekick with a big heart, the hardass boss, the femme fatale, the list goes on, but each one is written perfectly to fit the story and setting, and the voice acting is extremely well done, enriching each scene greatly and helping immerse the player.”
- “The story unfolds in a gripping manner, gradually revealing layers of intrigue that kept me on the edge of my seat throughout my playthrough.”
- “But unfortunately, the storytelling and story progression are where the game is lacking.”
- “The story itself was not that interesting of a case and the entire meta about the royals and separatists was pointless and a distraction from all the detective things which were already limited in form and function.”
- “The story is flat and doesn't build well.”
graphics
176 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of "Chicken Police" are widely praised for their unique and striking art style, which combines a noir aesthetic with anthropomorphic animal characters, creating a visually captivating experience. Reviewers highlight the beautiful black-and-white visuals, complemented by occasional color accents, and commend the game's ability to evoke a strong atmosphere that enhances the storytelling. Overall, the art direction, character designs, and attention to detail contribute significantly to the game's charm and immersive quality.
- “The art style is striking, with a film noir vibe.”
- “The visuals help to set up the atmosphere.”
- “The art style is unique and beautiful.”
- “The art style repeatedly takes ugly trips into the uncanny valley.”
- “Also, the few puzzles are too simplistic, while those clunky mini games don't fit the rest of the game's aesthetics.”
- “Mini games like shooting are clunky, uninspiring and for sure they don't fit the rest of the game's aesthetics and gameplay.”
music
170 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received widespread acclaim for its superb composition, particularly the jazzy soundtrack that perfectly complements the noir atmosphere. Reviewers highlight the original score as a standout feature, enhancing immersion and setting the tone throughout the gameplay. Overall, the combination of high-quality voice acting and well-suited music contributes significantly to the game's charm and appeal.
- “The voice acting and music really set the tone and the puzzles were great!”
- “The music really captures that old days feel to it, the voice acting for each character is amazing as well, and the black and white style makes the game feel more immersive.”
- “The soundtrack fits the genre well and really underscores the atmosphere.”
- “The only little negative thing I would mention just to prove I'm doing an honest review is that the music gets repetitive.”
- “You spend quite some time in the same scenes going through the narrative content, and the background music gets annoying at some point.”
- “The soundtrack itself is alright, but it becomes repetitive especially on repeat visits to locations, but it's never out of place or bizarre or anything like that.”
humor
153 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised for its cleverness and charm, blending dark themes with lighthearted animal puns and witty dialogue. Players appreciate the absurdity of anthropomorphic characters in a film noir setting, which creates a unique comedic experience that balances drama and humor effectively. Overall, the writing, voice acting, and character interactions contribute to a consistently entertaining and engaging atmosphere, making it a standout feature of the game.
- “Really enjoyed every bit of this game – the art, the music, the secrets, the humor.”
- “The dialogue's snappy, with humor quite wry.”
- “The writing is exceptionally clever and funny with amazing voice acting to pull it off.”
- “The comedy is stilted and unfunny.”
- “The jokes fall flat and feel forced.”
- “The humor tries too hard and ends up being cringeworthy.”
gameplay
141 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of "Chicken Police" is primarily a blend of visual novel and point-and-click mechanics, focusing heavily on dialogue and character interactions with minimal puzzle-solving elements. While some players appreciate the engaging story and humor, many criticize the gameplay for being simplistic, lacking depth, and often feeling like an afterthought, with a few clunky minigames and interrogation mechanics that can be confusing. Overall, the game is recommended for those who enjoy narrative-driven experiences, but it may disappoint players seeking more substantial gameplay challenges.
- “The gameplay mechanics, a mix of point-and-click investigation and visual novel elements, are well-executed and intuitive.”
- “Gameplay itself is pretty simple, but the dialogue and encounters were enough to keep me engaged until the end.”
- “Despite it being a point and click game, the gameplay was incredibly fun and enjoyable.”
- “The gameplay is pretty simple, and is much more visual novel than point-and-click.”
- “The gameplay lacks depth or fail states.”
- “The only disappointing thing for me is the 'detective' part of the gameplay: the interrogation and investigation segments.”
atmosphere
92 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its immersive noir style, characterized by detailed environments, a compelling soundtrack, and exceptional voice acting. Reviewers highlight the effective world-building and the unique blend of humor and serious storytelling, which together create a rich, cinematic experience reminiscent of classic detective films. Overall, the atmosphere is described as a standout feature that enhances the game's narrative and engagement.
- “This game is a great investigative game featuring a noir-style detective atmosphere.”
- “From the dimly lit, smoky interiors of bars to the rain-soaked streets, each environment exudes an atmosphere that's a perfect match for the noir genre.”
- “The atmosphere, the references to our world, a jazzy 1920/1930 universe, what more do you need?”
- “The end result is heavy noir atmosphere mixed with surrealism.”
- “Brief and occasionally bewildering in its logic, but the atmosphere carries it through.”
- “The use of a monochromatic color palette save for those few important scenes helps add to the atmosphere of a pulp noir detective story, and the use of animals for characters helped make for some rather interesting quips from the cast portrayed as well as help the story develop in a rather interesting way.”
character development
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's character development is praised for its unique and dynamic designs, featuring animal heads on human bodies, which contribute to a captivating narrative experience. Players appreciate the depth of character interactions and the impact of choices on character progression, complemented by excellent voice acting and engaging dialogue. Overall, the combination of distinctive art style and well-crafted characters enhances the storytelling, making it a standout aspect of the game.
- “Good character development, nice dialogues, nicely made characters, good old dry black and white atmosphere and awesome plot!”
- “The game offers really good character development, if you pick the right choices (ala L.A. Noire) but with the sometimes disturbing but otherwise comedic animal takes on the noir universe.”
- “The character design, voice acting, and tone create a unique experience that has both our streamers and our viewers absolutely captivated.”
- “The element I found simply odd was character design.”
- “I thought it was gonna be a meme but then I booted it again the next day because I wanted to see a chicken's character development.”
- “Whether it is the Russian Blue cat with a Russian accent or the street-worn raccoon who runs a diner, the character design, wordplay, and puns evoke top-quality snickers and eye rolls.”
optimization
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is highly praised, achieving a perfect performance rating of 10/10, with well-written dialogues and outstanding voice acting that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the ability to replay minigames to improve their performance, although some find certain character performances to be overly affected. Overall, the game's optimization contributes significantly to its engaging and humorous atmosphere.
- “Performance: 10/10”
- “The game then rates your performance at the end of questioning, telling you how many questions you asked and how well you did.”
- “Plus you can repeat the minigame if you are not satisfied with your performance.”
- “The game rates your performance at the end of questioning, telling you how many questions you asked and how well you did.”
- “Overall impressions and performance are lacking.”
- “The acting gets pretty silly, especially with the annoyingly affected performance of the lead character.”
replayability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's replayability is limited, primarily hinging on achievements and collectibles, with many players feeling that the story is best experienced once. While quests can encourage replay, the lack of substantial content and the presence of missable elements like secret endings may not be enough to entice players to revisit the game.
- “Needless to say, a secret ending and many achievements are missable if you're not looking around carefully, which adds to the replayability.”
- “While I got 11 hours of content from the game, I was expecting a 20-30 hour game with more subplots and story elements, or a padded out detective element to the game.”
- “Doesn't offer much replayability though, save for the achievements/collectibles.”
- “Quests make the game replayable, but the story is something you want to experience on your own first.”
- “This means there is little to no replay value.”
emotional
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is described as deep and engaging, with moments that can be both hilarious and gripping. However, some users note inconsistencies in the writing, particularly regarding the handling of serious themes like racism and sexism, which affects the overall emotional impact. Despite these critiques, players find themselves invested in the story and characters, leading to genuine emotional responses.
- “Deep, emotional, amazing.”
- “Imagine getting invested in the lore of a world populated by animal people and a story of two chickens trying to solve a case to the point of getting emotional at the end - couldn't be me.”
- “It's not only entertaining, but often downright hilarious, or emotionally gripping, depending on the specific situation.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game demonstrates solid stability, particularly on the Steam Deck, with no significant visual or audio issues reported. While some minor glitches exist, they do not detract from the overall experience, which is enhanced by impressive graphics, music, and engaging storytelling.
- “This game runs great on Steam Deck, with no visual or audio issues.”
- “Runs great on Steam Deck.”
- “The game has some nice graphics and environments, but there are ugly glitches here and there that detract from the experience.”
- “There are a few glitches with the information provided versus what you're expected to know, which can be frustrating.”
- “While the game features great characters and a good story, the stability issues with glitches can disrupt the overall enjoyment.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of achievement completion to be somewhat tedious, though manageable for those willing to invest the time. While some achievements are grindy, the overall experience is not overwhelmingly burdensome, with additional lore accessible through dialogues that some may find tedious to explore.
- “Achievement completion is a little tedious, but nothing too bad if you're willing to do it.”
- “Grinding for achievements can feel excessive and detracts from the overall experience.”
- “A lot is hinted at in dialogues, which enable more detailed codex entries that can be accessed in your notebook, but I found that a little bit tedious.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game is perceived as misleading, with advertisements suggesting a darker tone than the actual lighthearted gameplay, which may lead to user disappointment regarding the game's promotional approach.