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Chipmonk!

73%Game Brain Score
gameplay, graphics
story, grinding
88% User Score Based on 34 reviews

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

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88%
Audience ScoreBased on 34 reviews
gameplay6 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • The game features a charming and humorous theme with anthropomorphic characters, providing a nostalgic experience reminiscent of classic beat 'em ups like Golden Axe.
  • It offers a variety of gameplay modes, including co-op and PvP options, enhancing replayability and making it perfect for couch gaming with friends.
  • The graphics are impressive with detailed pixel art and dynamic combat, showcasing a good variety of enemies and unique character abilities.
  • The gameplay can become repetitive, especially as the difficulty ramps up, leading to frustration during later stages.
  • The music and sound effects are often criticized for being lackluster and not fitting the game's atmosphere, detracting from the overall experience.
  • There is a lack of depth in the game mechanics and story, which may leave players wanting more than just the surface-level nostalgia.
  • gameplay
    18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is a side-scrolling slasher reminiscent of classic titles like Golden Axe, featuring a straightforward attack mechanic that can feel repetitive and occasionally unfair due to stiff controls and hitbox issues. Despite these drawbacks, it offers enjoyable beat'em up mechanics, beautiful graphics, and a fun retro aesthetic, with multiple play modes for solo or co-op play. Overall, while not groundbreaking, it provides a nostalgic experience for fans of the genre.

    • “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.”
    • “Yes, this game is tough in traditional Golden Axe style and gameplay, but like that game it can be cheap at times.”
    • “What developers most often miss when creating these games is that even though the core gameplay involves simply walking right and mashing the attack button, building variety around that basic loop is important.”
    • “It's nothing revolutionary and the gameplay is a bit stiff with questionable hitboxes at times.”
  • graphics
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's graphics are consistently praised for their simple yet stylish design, with many reviewers highlighting the impressive pixel art as a standout feature. The visuals are described as lovely and beautifully executed, contributing significantly to the overall appeal of the game.

    • “Plus the game's best asset: the lovely graphics.”
    • “Nicely done (Golden Axe heavily inspired) beat 'em up with good gameplay mechanics, beautiful graphics, and funny music.”
    • “+ impressive pixel graphics”
  • music
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its nostalgic "Golden Axe" inspiration and sound accompaniment, while others find the soundtrack irritating and lacking in quality. Overall, while the gameplay and graphics are praised, the music is seen as a notable area for improvement.

    • “Even the areas and music have a Golden Axe feel to it too, 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.”
    • “+ good music and sound accompaniment.”
    • “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.”
    • “A few things I would love to see are a way to get 1-ups or more continues in single player mode and improvements to the music.”
  • story
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game lacks a substantial in-game story, leaving players disappointed given the creativity of its characters and setting. Despite the imaginative premise of chipmunks on a mission to save the forest, the absence of a coherent backstory detracts from the overall experience.

    • “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
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is described as a charming and entertaining twist on the classic "Golden Axe" formula, featuring amusing elements that enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the funny music and comedic aspects, making it a worthwhile play for those who enjoy lighthearted humor in beat 'em up games.

    • “Cool golden axe clone with a funny twist.”
    • “Nicely done (golden axe heavily inspired) beat'em up with good gameplay mechanics, beautiful graphics, and funny music.”
    • “+ humor (chipmunk golden axe)”
  • grinding
    4 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. Many suggest the addition of more difficult settings or extra continues to alleviate the grind.

    • “Some of the achievements are excessively grindy.”
    • “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.”
  • replayability
    4 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 only return to grind for achievements, but overall, the lack of depth and content reduces its replay value significantly.

    • “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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