CHICKWEED
- June 25, 2022
- RTR MONKEY
Get on Steam"Chickweed" is a 2D platformer following a lab creature's escape journey, battling enemies, traps, and solving the mystery of the "running bush." The game boasts appealing graphics by Jinkos and a memorable soundtrack by Deyouiki, offering a challenging adventure for players. Careful level exploration allows for collecting glowing spheres, setting records, and ultimately reaching the final level.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Interesting story line with deep lore that could engage players.
- Gameplay is simple yet can be enjoyable for fans of old-school platformers.
- Some players find it relaxing and appreciate the unique concept of playing as a bush.
- Controls are frustrating and gameplay can feel tedious.
- Graphics and audio are considered poor, detracting from the overall experience.
- Many reviews suggest the game is not worth its price and feels outdated.
- gameplay6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some users finding it simplistic and enjoyable for passing time, while others criticize it as awful and lacking depth. Overall, the experience seems to vary significantly among players, with some appreciating its straightforwardness and others deeming it unengaging.
“The gameplay was a fun way to pass the time.”
“Graphics are awful, gameplay is awful, music would be okay if it weren't just 8 notes in a loop.”
“It's just gameplay.”
“She pulled me in with the simplicity of the gameplay.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some users labeling them as "awful," while others praise them as "very beautiful" and rate them a perfect 10/10. Overall, opinions vary significantly, highlighting a divide in player experiences regarding visual quality.
“It's one of the greatest games ever; it has very beautiful gameplay and graphics.”
“Graphics - 10/10”
“The graphics are awful; the gameplay is just as bad, and the music would be okay if it weren't just an 8-note loop.”
- story3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game features an intriguing and deep storyline that has garnered attention, with some users suggesting it deserves further exploration, while others feel it lacks a narrative altogether.
“The storyline is incredibly interesting, with deep lore that deserves to be explored further.”
“The narrative is captivating and rich, making it a must-experience for any player.”
“There is no story to speak of.”
“The game lacks any meaningful narrative.”
“The storyline is completely absent.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally considered acceptable, but it suffers from repetitiveness, as it consists of only an 8-note loop.
“The music would be okay if it weren't just an 8-note loop.”
“The soundtrack is repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to enjoy.”
“The music feels uninspired and doesn't match the game's atmosphere.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players express that the grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring a significant investment of effort akin to having a second life to keep up with progression.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
“I spent hours grinding for minimal rewards.”
