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Ultimate Chicken Horse

There's a lot of old-school co-op fun to be had in Ultimate Chicken Horse. It’ll net you some of the same laughs as a well-shot green shell in Mario Kart and the nostalgic groans as a friend picks Oddjob in GoldenEye. The party aspect of the game is held up most by virtue of how easy it is for any person present to pick it up and give it a spin.
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94%Game Brain Score
humor, gameplay
story, stability
96% User Score Based on 19,531 reviews
Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

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Ultimate Chicken Horse is a single player and multiplayer casual platformer game with a comedy theme. It was developed by Clever Endeavour Games and was released on March 4, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Old Ultimate Chicken Horse Kickstarter DEMO A new take on party platformer games that flips between strategic level building and intense platforming The game is not actually early access, but we...

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96%
Audience ScoreBased on 19,531 reviews
humor988 positive mentions
story36 negative mentions

  • Hilarious, chaotic multiplayer gameplay with funny animal characters and slapstick humor that strengthens social bonds.
  • Exceptional replayability driven by dynamic level-building, diverse maps, customizable rules, and abundant community-created content.
  • Charming cartoonish art style and catchy, upbeat soundtrack that together create an engaging, lighthearted party atmosphere.
  • Gameplay can become repetitive over time and some players find the moveset limited.
  • Frequent bugs, glitches, and occasional crashes, especially in online play, impacting the overall experience.
  • Grinding for unlockables and achievements can be tedious and time-consuming, potentially deterring some players.
  • humor
    991 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game’s humor shines brightest in multiplayer with friends, delivering nonstop laughter through its hilarious, chaotic gameplay filled with funny animal characters, amusing sound effects, and slapstick moments. Players enjoy creatively sabotaging each other with traps, leading to riotous, unpredictable deaths and hilarious frustrations that strengthen social bonds. While the humor may lessen when playing solo or against strangers, the game’s lighthearted, goofy style and competitive antics make it a standout party experience.

    • “Ultimate Chicken Horse is a hilariously fun party game that tests friendships in the best way.”
    • “Building levels with your friends, laughing until your belly hurts because everybody dies in the most comedic ways, be a butt sometimes and block someone's way with a cool trap, sticking moving things together with honey so they become the ultimate moving death of everybody, still laughing your butt off as we try to move through it and yell at the one friend who actually makes it to the goal in the end when nobody was expecting it anymore.”
    • “The sense of humor in Ultimate Chicken Horse is one of its greatest strengths, with silly sound effects and animations that will make you laugh out loud.”
    • “Unfunny”
    • “Not funny”
    • “It's not funny like in the clips”
  • gameplay
    502 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Ultimate Chicken Horse offers a deceptively simple yet deeply strategic platforming gameplay that centers around players collaboratively building and navigating increasingly challenging levels, ensuring no two matches are the same. The mechanics are accessible for beginners but include a high skill ceiling with intricate traps and movement nuances, making it engaging for both casual and competitive players. While some find early matchmaking tough and occasional repetitiveness after extended play, the game's chaotic, humorous, and creative gameplay loop shines especially in social settings, delivering endless replayability and 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 real magic lies in its unique gameplay loop: everyone builds the level together while also trying to beat it, making every round fresh and challenging.”
    • “Its simple mechanics give way to deep strategy and player-driven creativity, making each match a unique and memorable event.”
    • “However, the gameplay can feel repetitive over time, and matchmaking can be tough for beginners.”
    • “The gameplay got repetitive for me quickly, though I do enjoy the art.”
    • “The moveset you're afforded is a bit lackluster, lacking any alternative moves of movement aside from the standard run and jump, plus a few extras like a duck and a wall jump, excluding situational movement mechanics like those caused by the parts.”
  • graphics
    295 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features simple yet charming 2D cartoonish graphics with quirky, expressive animal characters that perfectly complement its chaotic, competitive gameplay. The art style is often praised for its clarity, personality, and playful animations, creating an inviting and fun atmosphere without overwhelming the player. While not graphically intensive or highly detailed, the visuals are well-received for their appeal, accessibility, and fitting tone in a party platformer setting.

    • “The game’s charming, cartoonish art style complements its chaotic energy, with cute but expressive animal avatars like a chicken, raccoon, or horse sprinting, flailing, and exploding in comical ways.”
    • “The aesthetic is both clear and functional, allowing players to easily track characters and obstacles amid the chaotic action.”
    • “The art style is simple and doesn't distract from the play experience, and the audio is subtle but just goofy enough to add to the fun feeling.”
    • “The art style change in Ultimate Sheep Raccoon isn't my favorite choice; it makes my feelings hurt.”
    • “The art style is mediocre at best and worst of all, the cursor is backwards!”
    • “Graphics aren't the best, but they will do for a simple party sandbox game.”
  • replayability
    175 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Ultimate Chicken Horse boasts exceptional replayability, driven by its dynamic level-building mechanics, diverse maps, customizable rules, and a wealth of community-created content. The randomness of item selection and player interaction ensures no two games feel the same, making it endlessly fun especially in multiplayer settings. While some note occasional repetitiveness, the game's creativity and updates keep the experience fresh and highly engaging over time.

    • “Developed by Clever Endeavour Games, this indie gem combines precision platforming with party game spontaneity, creating a unique and endlessly replayable experience.”
    • “With various maps, custom level creation, and regular updates, Ultimate Chicken Horse offers endless replayability.”
    • “The community-created levels and online sharing feature provide a wealth of user-generated content to explore, giving the game even more replayability.”
    • “It’s replayable but at the same time, I feel like it can only be played once every month or it can become very repetitive.”
    • “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.”
  • music
    156 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's music is widely praised for its catchy, upbeat, and funky soundtrack that perfectly complements the fast-paced, chaotic gameplay and colorful art style. Each level features unique, well-crafted tracks—often jazzy or blues-inspired—that enhance the lively, playful atmosphere without becoming distracting. Overall, the soundtrack adds significant charm and energy, making it a major highlight for both solo and multiplayer experiences.

    • “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. Even though the tracks are very different because they are supposed to fit the level they are playing in, they still have a consistent style.”
    • “The soundtrack complements the madness perfectly, keeping the energy high without becoming overwhelming.”
    • “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.”
    • “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
    120 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game largely lacks a traditional storyline, focusing instead on multiplayer gameplay and player-created moments. While some users note minimal or cryptic lore, the primary appeal comes from the chaotic, humorous interactions rather than narrative depth. Story is generally considered absent or very light, with enjoyment driven by gameplay and social dynamics.

    • “Whether you’re sabotaging your friends with perfectly placed traps or accidentally ruining your own path, every match turns into a memorable story.”
    • “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.”
    • “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 also 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 defaced.”
    • “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.”
    • “Story 1 - no story but keep reading you will not care. There is no story other than friendships being broken.”
  • stability
    69 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game experiences frequent bugs, glitches, and crashes, especially in online and multiplayer modes, causing freezes, input issues, and progress loss for some players. While stability varies across platforms—with Mac users reporting both smooth runs and frequent crashes—many note persistent but mostly non-game-breaking glitches that the developers are actively working to fix. Overall, stability issues impact the experience but are often outweighed by the game's fun factor and ongoing improvements.

    • “This game is really fun with friends (duh) and it is mostly bug free with good controls. You can make some pretty insane levels with unique traps and obstacles.”
    • “But I do love how there are hardly any glitches compared to the other games!”
    • “The game is fun, runs great, and it is actively worked on and improved by its creators.”
    • “Buggy mess - controller and keyboard/mouse stop responding in game, (alt tab other apps are fine) then after 60 seconds it kicks you for being AFK... even though the buggy code was the reason I was AFK, then I lost all my progress.”
    • “Used to be fun but now game freezes every 5 seconds, unplayable unfortunately.”
    • “Another problem people have been asking to get fixed since launch is the countless bugs; there are 2 specifically that are nearly game-breaking that the devs have decided to deem 'low priority' (essentially just ignoring it). One bug prevents players from placing objects in party mode; when the box of items closes, sometimes the player's cursor simply won't appear, and the camera goes buggy as it continuously zooms in to the middle of the screen, making it harder for players whose cursors do show up to place objects.”
  • grinding
    46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Grinding in the game is frequently described as a significant and sometimes tedious requirement, with many users emphasizing the need for extensive effort or "a second life" to progress. While some find the grind manageable or even enjoyable with friends, unlocking content and achievements often feels repetitive and time-consuming, which may deter less grind-tolerant players.

    • “One long, tedious grind.”
    • “Extreme grinding.”
    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “Before you can begin you have to deal with intro cutscenes, character creation, tutorials, upgrades, grinding, server issues, and more. There are so many barriers between you and the actual gameplay that it starts to become a chore.”
    • “The achievements are a bit grindy to complete 100%.”
  • emotional
    31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game evokes a wide range of strong emotions, from laughter and wholesome joy to frustration and even tears. Players often describe it as emotionally intense, fostering both heartwarming shared moments and playful rivalry. Overall, it delivers a rich emotional experience that feels both entertaining and deeply engaging.

    • “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.”
    • “Through what can only be described as genius, heartwarming writing, I believe that this game not only succeeds as a video game, but as an art form.”
    • “I cried from laughing, as did my friend, while we were dying to the various traps and silly parcours.”
  • atmosphere
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game fosters a lighthearted, fun, and relaxing atmosphere with its charming cartoon visuals, catchy jazzy soundtrack, and playful sound effects that enhance party-style chaotic gameplay. Players appreciate the inviting and positive vibe that encourages laughter and friendly competition without frustration. Though generally praised, some community interactions have slightly impacted the atmosphere perception.

    • “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.”
    • “The concept itself is excellent, but the soundtrack and graphics create an extraordinary atmosphere, drawing you in with endless fun and positivity.”
    • “Later that day one of the devs saw it and decided to DM the user who gave the criticism, going on about how they're 'negatively affecting the community's atmosphere' and went on to say (word-for-word) 'we don't want criticism'.”
  • optimization
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is generally well-optimized, delivering smooth performance and impressive mobile gameplay, with occasional lag only occurring during highly complex custom levels. However, some users note occasional synchronization lag in online play and suggest that further optimization could improve the experience. Overall, optimization is a strong aspect but with minor areas for improvement.

    • “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.”
    • “Overall: performance: 10/10 ⭐”
    • “Avoid like the plague: awful optimization and polish, combined with poor developer support, make this game a chore to play.”
    • “Game is a tad laggy at times and should certainly be optimized at some point.”
    • “Could be better optimized.”
  • monetization
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised for having no microtransactions or exploitative monetization tactics, offering free updates and good value without additional purchases. Some users note misleading advertising and uneven developer focus on content, but overall appreciate the fair and player-friendly monetization approach.

    • “And amazing for playing online with randos :d There's a nice learning curve and 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.”
    • “☑️ No microtransactions, thank you!”
    • “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.”
    • “There is clearly more effort put into the advertisement for the map than the map itself.”
    • “Could be further financed with costume microtransactions.”
  • character development
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The character development is highlighted by charming, quirky, and whimsical designs that contribute to a playful and visually engaging experience. The simple, cartoonish art style adds humor and creativity, enhancing the overall appeal.

    • “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.”
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Ultimate Chicken Horse is a casual platformer game with comedy theme.

Ultimate Chicken Horse is available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Steam Deck and others.

On average players spend around 61 hours playing Ultimate Chicken Horse.

Ultimate Chicken Horse was released on March 4, 2016.

Ultimate Chicken Horse was developed by Clever Endeavour Games.

Ultimate Chicken Horse has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked Ultimate Chicken Horse for its humor but disliked it for its story.

Ultimate Chicken Horse is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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