Chicku

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Chicku is a single player and multiplayer survival survival game with a comedy theme. It was developed by Gatling Goat Studios and was released on May 5, 2016. It received very positive reviews from players.

"Chicku" is a comedy platformer game that can be played as a single-player or local multi-player with up to 2 players in co-op mode. As a chicken, you must escape the dangerous Barrington farm, dodging various deadly traps, and saving your brethren. The game features six major environments with over 200 maps, offering a challenging and fun experience. Playing with a controller is recommended, and you can unlock cosmetics by mastering the maps and gathering coins. The game also includes a cockfight arena for challenging your friends' flying skills and weapon handling abilities.

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94%

Audience ScoreBased on 100 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

Chicku offers a fun and challenging platforming experience with over 240 levels, making it engaging for both solo and multiplayer play.
The game features a unique and humorous art style, with plenty of gore and silly mechanics that keep players entertained.
Local multiplayer mode allows for chaotic and enjoyable gameplay with friends, enhancing the overall experience.

The controls can be difficult to master, making some levels frustratingly hard and requiring luck to progress.
There is currently no online multiplayer option, which limits the game's replayability and social interaction.
Some levels are perceived as unfairly designed, leading to a lack of satisfaction when completing them.

gameplay
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Gameplay is a mix of fast-paced, frantic action and challenging levels that can feel impossible at times, leading to a love-hate relationship among players. The unique mechanics, such as the right trigger feature, enhance the experience, while the humorous and chaotic elements, including "chicken gore," provide a guilty pleasure for both hardcore and casual gamers. Overall, the game is designed for fun, with co-op modes and modifiers adding to the enjoyment and replayability.
- “The gameplay is fast, frantic, and full of unbelievable amounts of chicken gore :) The guilty pleasure of flapping, spinning, and rocketing my feathered hero into one bloody trap after another is beyond words.”
- “Gameplay is silly and challenging to appeal to both hardcore platformer fans and those just looking for a laugh.”
- “Anyone can instantly drop in and out of the game without interrupting gameplay.”
- “Gameplay is frustrating and levels often seem impossible.”
- “The gameplay is fast, frantic, and full of unbelievable amounts of chicken gore. The guilty pleasure of flapping, spinning, and rocketing my feathered hero into one bloody trap after another is without words.”
- “Apart from the right trigger mechanic (using controller) that makes you stop yourself when used, the gameplay can be quite challenging.”
graphics
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in Chicku are highly praised for their quality and art style, receiving consistent ratings around 8/10. The 2D visuals effectively complement the game's theme, although the cartoonish blood may not be suitable for all players. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to an engaging and immersive experience.
- “It runs perfectly and has a great art style that fits in with the theme.”
- “Graphics and sounds are really well made and make for a great but gory experience.”
- “- great graphics and art style”
- “The graphics are underwhelming and lack detail, making the game feel outdated.”
- “The character models are poorly designed and lack any real depth.”
- “The environments are bland and repetitive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
humor
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's humor is a standout feature, described as "priceless" and consistently hilarious, particularly in its gory and chaotic moments. Players enjoy the combination of skill-based gameplay and comedic elements, especially during multiplayer cock fights, though some express a desire for online support to enhance the experience with friends. Overall, the humor contributes significantly to the game's fun and engaging atmosphere.
- “The game is fantastic fun and I couldn't stop laughing throughout the hour I played.”
- “It's difficult, it's funny, and it's freaking adorable how they blow up into a cluster of blood, feathers, and chicken wings.”
- “These controls result in genuinely funny (and gory) moments of chaos, and while you do get better with practice, the fact your chicken is so prone to gravity means you're never far from death.”
replayability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers a solid replayability score of 7/10, with a wealth of levels to explore. However, players express a desire for additional features like a map/level editor or mod support to enhance replay value further. Many feel that a lower price point would make the game even more appealing, especially if purchased at a discount.
- “Even though there is a ton of levels and replayability, I just feel that if this game were priced a little lower, it would be much more appealing. If you can catch this game at 50% off or better from its $12.99 asking price, then my score for this game rises into the mid 90s!”
- “I would love to see a map/level editor or mod support to add more replay value.”
- “Even though there are a ton of levels and replayability, I just feel that if this game were priced a little lower, it would be much more appealing. If you can catch this game at 50% off or better from its $12.99 asking price, then my score for this game rises into the mid 90s!”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is described as basic yet pleasant, managing to avoid becoming irritating even after extended play sessions of four hours or more.
- “The basic sounds and music are enjoyable and don't become annoying even after four straight hours of gameplay.”
- “The soundtrack is engaging and enhances the overall experience without becoming repetitive.”
- “The music is basic and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged during long play sessions.”
- “The soundtrack lacks variety and becomes monotonous after a while.”
- “While the sounds are not irritating, they are also not memorable or enjoyable.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The stability of the game is generally well-received, with mechanics that allow players to navigate obstacles effectively, such as a button that temporarily freezes the character before launching them safely past hazards. This feature enhances gameplay by providing a reliable way to avoid challenges.