Gwen The Hen 64

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Gwen The Hen 64 is a single player platformer game. It was developed by KuriGameDev and was released on April 10, 2023. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

In "Gwen The Hen 64," play as Gwen, the famous scientist hen, on a mission to create an infinite chocolate machine. Explore 10 distinct levels and a hub world to find mysterious components. The game features precise controls, an expansive moveset, and a charming 3D platformer experience.

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97%

Audience ScoreBased on 99 reviews

music6 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

Fun and charming 3D platformer with tight controls and enjoyable movement mechanics.
Short but sweet gameplay experience, perfect for a quick playthrough and nostalgic for fans of classic platformers.
Well-designed levels with a variety of themes and a cute aesthetic, making it a delightful game overall.

The game is very short, typically completed in under an hour, leaving players wanting more content.
Lacks depth in terms of challenges and rewards for collecting items, which may diminish replay value.
Some technical issues, such as camera control problems and minor polish issues, detract from the overall experience.

music
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
55%
18%
27%
Overall, the music in the game is generally well-received, with many players praising its catchy and enjoyable quality, particularly in the context of the game's design and atmosphere. However, some users express dissatisfaction with specific tracks, especially in the sewer levels, and note a lack of variety and instrumental depth in certain pieces. Despite these criticisms, the music contributes positively to the overall experience, enhancing the game's charm and nostalgia.
- “Music slaps.”
- “All 10 levels were well designed and the music slaps.”
- “Short and sweet platformer with tight controls and groovy music.”
- “I wish I could turn down the music.”
- “Music is fine for the most part, but I really dislike the music in the sewer levels.”
- “Some of the music lacks good instruments, and the script lacks good punctuation.”
gameplay
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45%
28%
27%
The gameplay is characterized by its intuitive controls and fun mechanics, making it easy for players to pick up and enjoy. While the movement mechanics are polished and offer depth, mastering the jumping can be challenging due to the limitations of the characters. Overall, the game is a charming 3D platformer with speedrun potential, drawing clear inspiration from classic titles like Mario and Sonic.
- “There's a perfect simplicity in the gameplay and familiarity to the controls right away that many players might take for granted.”
- “It's very intuitive and easy to pick up, with really fun mechanics and lovely chicken characters!”
- “I can see this becoming a cool game to speedrun with its smooth controls and movement mechanics; it feels good to skip a large section of a level with a clutch long jump into a spin-cancelled dive jump glide.”
- “The jumping mechanics are tough to master because the hens can't fly far.”
- “There is one out of the way place that immediately opens a warp after getting it, and you can actually skip a few intended platforming parts using the core mechanics.”
- “The Mario and Sonic inspirations are clear as day, and I love it. There are literally flip switch mechanics and automation sections, as well as some Green Hill-looking tiles in quite a few places.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
45%
22%
The graphics are characterized by a charming and cute art style, blending 2D sprites with 3D environments, reminiscent of PS1 and N64 visuals. While some comparisons to Paper Mario are made, the game offers a unique aesthetic that enhances its fun gameplay and engaging levels. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the game's appeal, despite not being a faithful recreation of retro graphics.
- “The art style is cute!”
- “The graphics are actually super cool with a mix of 2D sprites and 3D levels.”
- “Love seeing 3D platformers with PS1/N64-style visuals getting made.”
- “While the game's title and moveset take their cues from N64 games, the visuals don't recreate those of the era faithfully.”
- “A very short, only moderately difficult 3D platformer with a Paper Mario aesthetic to its graphics.”
humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is described as charming and unexpected, with NPCs delivering silly surprises that enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the lighthearted tone and find the humor to be a delightful complement to the engaging gameplay and varied level design. Overall, the game successfully blends precision platforming with a wholesome sense of fun.
- “Humor is pretty good because sometimes the NPCs throw stuff at you out of left field that you don't expect because it's so silly.”
- “A bite-sized platformer collectathon that demands a bit of precision in exchange for some humor and a lot of charm.”
- “It feels like a bit of Super Mario 64, a bit of Sonic, a dash of charm, and a dose of wholesome humor.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The story is described as simple and short, with a charming backstory and pleasant music reminiscent of retro games. Reviewers express a desire for a sequel that could introduce puzzles and deeper exploration of the game's environments, as well as more background on the characters. Overall, the cute graphics and engaging gameplay contribute positively to the experience.
- “I loved that the title was relatively short but hope for a sequel that adds some type of puzzles or more exploration into the mausoleum, cemetery, caves, vents, doors, and tunnels of the hub island and possibly more backstory to the inhabitants working for Gwen!”
- “Cute graphics and world, cute little backstory, nice gameplay and music.”
- “The storyline is pretty simple.”
- “I loved that the title was relatively short but hope for a sequel that adds some type of puzzles or more exploration into the mausoleum, cemetery, caves, vents, doors, and tunnels of the hub island, and possibly more backstory to the inhabitants working for Gwen!”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players feel that the level design and movement mechanics are not optimized, making the grinding for faster times feel unfulfilling and unrewarding.
- “The level design and movement aren't tuned well enough to make grinding for faster times feel rewarding.”
- “Grinding feels tedious and unfulfilling, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
- “The repetitive nature of grinding detracts from the overall enjoyment and progression.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by a nostalgic blend of influences from classics like Super Mario 64 and Sonic, infused with charm and wholesome humor, creating a heartwarming and engaging experience for players.