Ultimate Chicken Horse

An enjoyable indie game which doesn’t take itself seriously and leverages its enjoyment on a frantic and frenetic local multiplayer party mode. Single player level making is a lot of fun if you’re into that kind of gameplay.

96%Game Brain Score

humor, gameplay

story, stability

96% User Score Based on 17,247 reviews

Critic Score 82%Based on 9 reviews

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"Ultimate Chicken Horse is a local and online multi-player party platformer where up to 4 players build and navigate through treacherous obstacle courses. Placing deadly traps before attempting to reach the end, players score points if they make it while their friends can't. With a huge library of blocks, custom levels, an challenges mode, the game offers infinite variety and replayability."

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96%

Audience ScoreBased on 17,247 reviews

humor908 positive mentions

story30 negative mentions

humor
911 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in "Ultimate Chicken Horse" is widely praised for its chaotic and slapstick nature, making it a standout party game that thrives on friendly sabotage and hilarious mishaps. Players report endless laughter as they navigate absurd traps and witness the comical failures of their friends, with many noting that the game's charm is amplified when played in a group. Overall, the game is described as a delightful blend of fun and frustration, ensuring memorable moments filled with laughter.
- “This game is a perfect blend of treacherous platforming and hilarious times with the right players.”
- “Ultimate chicken horse is a hilariously fun party game that tests friendships in the best way.”
- “The gameplay is hilarious and the characters are silly animals.”
- “Unfunny”
- “Not funny”
- “It's not funny like in the clips”
gameplay
456 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
62%
2%
The gameplay of "Ultimate Chicken Horse" is characterized by its innovative level-building mechanics, allowing players to create and modify obstacles in real-time, which keeps each match fresh and engaging. The mechanics are simple to learn yet challenging to master, making it accessible for players of all skill levels while promoting strategic thinking and creativity. With a charming art style, catchy soundtrack, and endless replayability, the game excels as a fun party platformer that encourages both cooperation and competition among friends.
- “Level creation is easy to understand and enjoy with several items, blocks, mechanics, and modifiers to keep creation fun.”
- “The gameplay mechanics of 'Ultimate Chicken Horse' are simple to grasp but hard to master, making it accessible for players of all skill levels.”
- “The unpredictable nature of these self-built courses keeps the gameplay fresh and challenging, as no two rounds are ever alike.”
- “The gameplay got repetitive for me quickly, though I do enjoy the art.”
- “Despite my gripes, UCH was fairly fun to play for the first few hours, but I have to stress that the gameplay falls under 'competitive' more than it does 'casual'.”
- “I would also recommend taking breaks because after long play sessions the gameplay can get repetitive.”
graphics
273 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45%
53%
2%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming, cartoonish art style that enhances the lighthearted and competitive atmosphere. Many players appreciate the hand-drawn aesthetics, which are both visually appealing and functional, allowing for easy navigation during chaotic gameplay. While some critiques mention that the graphics are simplistic, they ultimately contribute to the game's fun and engaging experience, making it a standout choice for party gaming.
- “The game’s lighthearted tone and charming, cartoonish visuals keep the atmosphere fun, even as players sabotage one another’s plans.”
- “Ultimate Chicken Horse boasts an endearing and quirky art style that perfectly complements its lighthearted gameplay.”
- “The colorful, cartoonish visuals add to the game's charm, creating an inviting atmosphere that encourages exploration and experimentation.”
- “The art style is mediocre at best and worst of all, the cursor is backwards!!!!”
- “Lokks like crap cause of the graphics but just try it.”
- “Graphics aren't the best, but they will do for a simple party sandbox game.”
replayability
159 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
51%
2%
The game is widely praised for its exceptional replayability, with many reviewers highlighting features such as customizable levels, community-created content, and a variety of game modes that keep each session fresh and engaging. Players appreciate the endless possibilities for creativity and competition, making it a standout choice for multiplayer fun. Overall, the consensus is that the game offers near-infinite replay value, especially when played with friends.
- “Endlessly replayable.”
- “With various maps, custom level creation, and regular updates, Ultimate Chicken Horse offers endless replayability.”
- “The highly customizable gameplay and myriad maps and modes to choose from give this game an immense amount of replayability.”
- “This game is replayable for a while until you reach a point where it gets repetitive, which is the only problem.”
- “And when all the most positive reviews never reach over 20 hours, I'm able to see that the replay value is slim for the price point.”
- “The 'huge' library of parts is actually pretty small, and more variety would definitely make the game have more replay value.”
music
150 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
55%
43%
2%
The music in the game is widely praised for its catchy, upbeat soundtrack that enhances the lively and whimsical atmosphere, making it perfect for party play. Reviewers highlight the variety of tracks that fit each level, with many describing the soundtrack as delightful, funky, and engaging, contributing significantly to the overall enjoyment of the gameplay. While some mention that the music can become repetitive over time, the general consensus is that it adds a charming and energetic layer to the experience.
- “The whimsical soundtrack is a delight.”
- “The upbeat soundtrack complements the action and further enhances the game's energetic vibe.”
- “Every level has its own soundtrack with two different versions for each phase, and every single one of those tracks is so catchy and awesome.”
- “The soundtrack is just a mediocre background tune, but it's not trying to be more than that anyway.”
- “Fun at first... but after a few plays it kinda gets boring because of the same old mechanics... monotone music certainly doesn't help.”
- “The music I haven't paid too much attention to but is quite nice on the ears, it fits the scenario but I can't help feeling like there's only a single track in the game due to how similar they sound... that is if there's more than 2-3 tracks in the game.”
story
105 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
9%
63%
29%
The majority of reviews indicate that the game lacks a significant story, with many users explicitly stating "no story" or describing it as minimal. While some mention that the gameplay is engaging enough to compensate for the absence of a narrative, a few reviews highlight that certain games do incorporate interesting story elements or mechanics, albeit secondary to the gameplay experience. Overall, the consensus is that players seeking a rich narrative may be disappointed.
- “The story was great, I loved the big plot twist when the character died in the middle of the story. I cry whenever the new characters get introduced because the story is so good; the ending was great, by the way. Must buy.”
- “Ring of Pain could have easily been just another rip-off of Slay the Spire, but the game tells its own dark and cryptic story with some very unique mechanics.”
- “While the story itself is linear, the actions you take throughout the game make you feel like you made a difference.”
- “This game really is clickbait; I was informed while looking at the trailer that this game would be a 3D RTX multiplayer story game. This was, in fact, not true; there was no lore or story, and it certainly wasn't 3D. It instead looked like an upside-down Monopoly board that had once been urinated on.”
- “There isn't much story here (if that's something you care about).”
- “The unlockables add an extra element of customization to the game and give you a sense of progression; otherwise, there is no story mode or final boss or any of that to deal with.”
stability
63 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
6%
2%
92%
The game's stability has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting frequent bugs and glitches, particularly in online multiplayer modes, leading to crashes and freezes. While some users have experienced minimal issues and find the game enjoyable despite its flaws, others describe it as nearly unplayable due to the number of technical problems. Overall, the game is still in beta, and while developers are actively working on improvements, stability remains a significant concern for many players.
- “This game is really fun with friends and it is mostly bug-free with good controls. You can create some pretty insane levels with unique traps and obstacles.”
- “I love how there are hardly any glitches compared to other games!”
- “The game is fun, runs great, and it is actively worked on and improved by its creators.”
- “Very buggy, crashes in multiplayer mode.”
- “Used to be fun but now the game freezes every 5 seconds, unplayable unfortunately.”
- “Well it seems like this unexpected complication has occurred and now every time I get about 5 rounds into a game, the game just freezes my whole PC and crashes, this happens every single game now and is pretty much unplayable.”
grinding
39 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
64%
28%
The grinding aspect of the game is widely criticized for being excessively tedious and time-consuming, with many players suggesting that it requires an unrealistic commitment, likening it to needing "a second life." While some find enjoyment in grinding with friends and appreciate the community-created content, the overall sentiment indicates that the grind can detract from the overall experience, making it feel more like a chore than fun gameplay.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “A bit grindy... sometimes.”
- “One long, tedious grind.”
- “Dude, I had more fun grinding my damn nuts in an industrial meat grinder.”
- “Unlocking stuff is a little tedious and takes a while.”
- “Before you can begin, you have to deal with intro cutscenes and character creation and tutorials and upgrades and grinding and server issues and this and that and then some... there are so many barriers between you and the actual gameplay that it starts to become a chore.”
emotional
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by a blend of wholesome fun and intense experiences, often leading to laughter, frustration, and even tears. Players report feeling a deep emotional connection through shared triumphs and failures, with the chaotic gameplay fostering both joy and emotional intensity. While many find it a heartwarming and enjoyable experience, some express that the emotional highs and lows can be overwhelming.
- “I hate this game, it made me cry.”
- “The shared triumphs and failures, along with spontaneous eruptions of laughter and frustration, make the multiplayer in Ultimate Chicken Horse an emotionally rich experience that transcends the digital realm.”
- “This seemingly innocent game can get very emotionally intense very quickly.”
atmosphere
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
53%
27%
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The game's atmosphere is characterized by its lighthearted tone, charming cartoonish visuals, and a catchy jazzy soundtrack that together create an engaging and whimsical environment perfect for party play. Players appreciate the inviting and calming ambiance, which encourages laughter and exploration, even amidst chaotic gameplay. Overall, the atmosphere is described as fun, positive, and conducive to a relaxed gaming experience, enhancing the enjoyment of multiplayer sessions.
- “The game’s lighthearted tone and charming, cartoonish visuals keep the atmosphere fun, even as players sabotage one another’s plans.”
- “Combined with a catchy, upbeat soundtrack that complements the frantic gameplay, the visuals and sound work together to create an engaging, lighthearted atmosphere that’s perfect for party play.”
- “It creates an atmosphere where you can laugh at the chaotic stupidity of what you're encountering without feeling the need to get up in arms over a loss in score.”
- “The atmosphere is really calming too so you don't feel frustrated when you lose.”
- “The colorful, cartoonish visuals add to the game's charm, creating an inviting atmosphere that encourages exploration and experimentation.”
optimization
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the optimization of the game receives mixed reviews. While some players praise its performance, especially for a mobile game, others report occasional lag and performance issues, particularly when using the map editor extensively. There are calls for better optimization and polish, as some users experienced significant lag and synchronization problems during online play.
- “It's a blast and well optimized, unlike anything else you can buy nowadays.”
- “I never expected to get this level of performance out of a mobile game.”
- “Great game, I love the concept and it runs smoothly.”
- “Could be better optimized.”
- “Tldr: avoid like the plague, awful optimization and polish as well as awful devs make this a chore to play.”
- “Game is a tad laggy at times, it should certainly be optimized at some point.”
monetization
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
22%
44%
The game is praised for its lack of microtransactions and in-game purchases, providing a straightforward and enjoyable experience without the typical monetization pitfalls. Players appreciate the continuous free updates and the absence of misleading advertisements, although some express concerns about the marketing strategies used to promote the game. Overall, the monetization model is seen as a positive aspect, contributing to the game's fun and community-driven environment.
- “And amazing for playing online with randos :D there's a nice learning curve and there's no disgusting microtransactions or dirty tactics from the developers.”
- “It's a fun game and there are no in-game purchases; the game is just great in general.”
- “It has neither bugs nor lags, it receives free awesome updates constantly, no microtransactions, the community is lovely, the online is always abundant, split screen and online players simultaneously (how many games that support that are there?), the level of customization is outstanding, the music, graphics design, and how the controls feel is absolute perfection. Why didn't you buy it yet?”
- “There is clearly more effort put into the advertisement for the map than the map itself.”
- “I took this as a hint to not expect much from the developers regarding new content as well as to also expect misleading advertisements; something I don't look for in companies.”
- “The fact that the video didn't include co-op seemed to be an advertising decision.”
character development
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The character development is highlighted by its cute and quirky designs, which contribute to a whimsical and visually engaging experience. The cartoonish graphics and simple art style enhance the charm, making the characters feel both delightful and creatively chaotic. Overall, the character designs are praised for their humor and ingenuity.
- “The quirky character designs and whimsical environments add to the overall charm, creating a playground of chaos and creativity.”
- “The cartoonish graphics and whimsical character designs add a delightful touch, creating a visually engaging experience.”
- “Hilarious but genius character design.”