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54%Game Brain Score
graphics, humor
gameplay, music
83% User Score Based on 18 reviews
Critic Score 49%Based on 2 reviews

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Chipmonk! is a single player and multiplayer arcade action adventure game. It was developed by Niemi Bros Entertainment and was released on November 20, 2019. It received neutral reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

Seek vengeance on the gluttonous gray squirrel in this retro-inspired Beat 'em up starring chipmunk warriors!

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graphics4 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • Nostalgic gameplay reminiscent of classic beat 'em ups like Golden Axe, providing a fun and engaging experience for fans of the genre.
  • Colorful graphics and a variety of unique enemies enhance the gameplay, making battles feel dynamic and enjoyable.
  • Local co-op mode allows for shared fun, making it a great choice for playing with friends or family.
  • Repetitive gameplay and lack of depth can make the experience feel monotonous, especially in single-player mode.
  • Poor audio quality, including a subpar soundtrack and sound effects, detracts from the overall experience.
  • No save feature and limited continues can lead to frustration, especially for players who prefer a more forgiving gameplay style.
  • gameplay
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is a side-scrolling slasher reminiscent of Golden Axe, featuring simple mechanics with limited actions and a jump. While it offers a nostalgic experience with fun retro elements and beautiful graphics, players note that it can feel stiff and occasionally unfair, lacking the necessary variety to elevate the core gameplay loop. Overall, it provides a challenging yet familiar beat'em up experience, especially in multiplayer modes.

    • “The gameplay is a side scroll slasher.”
    • “Nicely done (Golden Axe heavily inspired) beat'em up with good gameplay mechanics, beautiful graphics, and funny music.”
    • “Fun beat'em up with similar gameplay and scaling difficulty to Golden Axe made solely by two brothers in Unity.”
    • “The gameplay is not very good, with 2 actions and a jump (I had to find the buttons by myself).”
    • “Yes, this game is tough in traditional Golden Axe style and gameplay, but like that game it can be cheap at times.”
    • “It's nothing revolutionary and the gameplay is a bit stiff with questionable hitboxes at times.”
  • graphics
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are a mix of opinions, with some users criticizing the large, unattractive pixels on characters while others praise the overall pixel art as stylish and beautiful. Many highlight the impressive and charming graphics as a standout feature, contributing positively to the game's retro beat 'em up aesthetic.

    • “+ simple yet stylish graphics.”
    • “Plus the game's best asset: the lovely graphics.”
    • “+ impressive pixel graphics.”
    • “The graphics are made of huge ugly pixels that look better in the background than on the characters.”
    • “Released on Nov 20, 2019, by the developer Niemi Bros Entertainment & self-published, it is tagged indie, action, retro, beat 'em up, pixel graphics.”
  • music
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some praising its nostalgic, Golden Axe-inspired feel and sound accompaniment, while others criticize it for low-quality MIDI samples and an irritating soundtrack. Overall, the music is seen as a weak point, detracting from an otherwise enjoyable gameplay experience.

    • “Good music and sound accompaniment.”
    • “Even the areas and music have a Golden Axe feel to it, which is awesome... and you can fall into pits and knock enemies down there too!”
    • “Nicely done (Golden Axe heavily inspired) beat 'em up with good gameplay mechanics, beautiful graphics, and funny music.”
    • “The music is a MIDI monstrosity with very low quality samples.”
    • “The music is lousy.”
    • “The only thing I didn't like was the soundtrack; it was actually a bit irritating, certainly not one of the best OSTs that Golden Axe is known for.”
  • story
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game lacks an in-game story, leaving players disappointed by the absence of a cohesive backstory despite the creative characters and setting. The premise features chipmunks on a mission to save forest inhabitants from starvation, but the overall narrative feels underdeveloped.

    • “There is also no in-game story.”
    • “There is so much creativity in the characters and setting that I can't believe they couldn't come up with a halfway decent backstory to explain it all.”
    • “In this re-imagined version, the warriors are chipmunks on a mission to save the forest inhabitants from starvation.”
  • humor
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is well-received, with players appreciating its comedic elements and funny music, likening it to a humorous twist on the classic "Golden Axe" formula. The combination of engaging gameplay mechanics and appealing graphics enhances the overall comedic experience, making it a worthwhile play for those who enjoy humor in games.

    • “If that sounds funny to you, it's worth a play.”
    • “Cool golden axe clone with a funny twist.”
    • “Nicely done beat 'em up (heavily inspired by Golden Axe) with good gameplay mechanics, beautiful graphics, and funny music.”
  • grinding
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players express frustration with the grinding aspect of the game, noting that the early levels require excessive repetition and that some achievements demand an unreasonable amount of effort. There are calls for more challenging settings and additional continues to alleviate the grind.

    • “Personally, I would love to see more difficult settings, or at least add more continues to the main game, as I found myself grinding through the first few levels a bit too much for my liking in the end.”
    • “Some of the achievements are excessively grindy.”
  • replayability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers limited replayability, primarily appealing to those who enjoy old beat'em ups, as it can be completed in about an hour. Players may find some incentive to replay for achievements, but overall, the experience lacks depth for multiple playthroughs.

    • “I died on the last boss, but the game is not very long, maybe an hour, with no replay value unless you want to grind some achievements.”
    • “Buy it if you love old beat 'em ups, just don't expect a lot of replay value.”
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Chipmonk! is a arcade action adventure game.

Chipmonk! is available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Steam Deck and others.

Chipmonk! was released on November 20, 2019.

Chipmonk! was developed by Niemi Bros Entertainment.

Chipmonk! has received neutral reviews from players and neutral reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its gameplay.

Chipmonk! is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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