Cluckles' Adventure
- April 10, 2017
- @lukasinspace
Get on SteamIn Cluckles' Adventure, play as the brave and feisty Cluckles on a mission to rescue captured chicks from evil minions. Navigate through 100+ tricky levels across three distinct environments, avoiding spikes, traps, and enemies, while collecting shields and armor. With Classic and Speed Run modes, find hidden chicks and power-ups, and compete on Steam Leaderboards for fastest level times.
Reviews
- Cluckles' Adventure features tight and responsive controls, making the platforming experience enjoyable and fluid.
- The game offers a charming retro aesthetic with simple yet appealing graphics and a nostalgic soundtrack.
- With 108 levels and a good mix of challenge, the game provides plenty of content for players, especially those who enjoy exploration and completionist goals.
- The gameplay can become repetitive, with little variation in level design and enemy types as the game progresses.
- Some levels feature unfair enemy placements and hidden traps that can lead to cheap deaths, causing frustration for players.
- The lack of checkpoints within levels can be a significant drawback, making it feel punishing for players who invest time in completing them.
- music8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The music in the game features a nostalgic chip-tune style that evokes classic Game Boy titles, though many players find it repetitive and wish for a greater variety of tracks. While the soundtrack is described as decent and fitting for the gameplay, it lacks memorability and depth, leading to a mixed reception overall.
“The soundtrack sounds nice and retro-ish.”
“The soundtrack is reminiscent of old Game Boy titles and very addictive.”
“The sound has the old-style chiptune bloops and whistles, and while the soundtrack isn’t particularly memorable, it does the job.”
“The music is a bit repetitive, but I found myself watching movies while playing.”
“Music is okay (wish there would be more than one song though).”
“There are a lot of things that could have been done to make a better playing experience (like a proper story, more than one music song, more than one upgrade, etc.), but as said, it's still a solid platformer; just don't expect anything special.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The graphics of "Cluckles" feature a charming pixel art style reminiscent of old 8-bit games, which users find appealing and timeless. While the visuals are simple, they effectively contribute to the game's entertaining and cute aesthetic, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. Players appreciate the graphics for their nostalgic quality and suitability for the game's lighthearted theme.
“The graphics in Cluckles are pixel art, designed to resemble an old 8-bit game, which gives it a nostalgic charm.”
“Cluckles is a fine example of a deliberately designed art style that has aged well, and it will certainly look no worse in five years!”
“The artwork and design are kept rather simple but are still very charming, contributing to the overall appeal of the game.”
“This is deliberately designed to replicate an art style that didn’t age well, but Cluckles is a fine example of its use, and will certainly look no worse in five years!”
“Simple graphics but I would recommend.”
“Graphics are fine.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is visually appealing and features solid mechanics with varied level design, though it suffers from a lack of checkpoints that can frustrate players. It offers a charming experience as players control a chicken to save chicks and defeat enemies, with simple yet enjoyable mechanics that also cater to speedrunning enthusiasts. Overall, while the game has great potential, it still requires improvements to enhance the player experience.
“Entertaining cute little game where you play as a chicken and save little chickies and kill evil slugs, skeletons, etc. Very simple and pleasing gameplay with cute graphics. Also very fun to speedrun, especially with the leaderboards and in-game timer.”
“The mechanics are solid, and the level design is varied and fun, but the lack of checkpoints within levels is a serious lack of respect for my time investment.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's story is minimal and lacks coherence, with only a few lines of text that fail to provide context for the gameplay, such as the motivation behind collecting "chicks." While the platforming mechanics are solid, players should not expect a compelling narrative or engaging storytelling elements.
“There is also no story to this game; there were like 3-5 lines of text that made little sense, and I'm not sure why I'm collecting 'chicks,' but I am because if I didn't, I'd be missing half (or more) of the level.”
“There are a lot of things that could have been done to make a better playing experience, like a proper story, more than one music track, more than one upgrade, etc. It's still a solid platformer, just don't expect anything special.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players finding it both hilarious and highly enjoyable, contributing significantly to the overall fun experience.
“It's hilarious and a ton of fun.”
