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If you love your gaming with a slice of rage and guaranteed failure, then keep on reading. Super Chicken Jumper is the latest title to get your blood boiling as you are killed over and over again. Furthermore, its simple approach, colourful aesthetics and cute graphics lull you into a false sense of security. However, though it is brutal and will make you scream, it is also undeniably addictive. Consequently, I love and loathe this monstrous title in equal measure.
Developed by Sewer Cat and Eastasiasoft Limited and published by the latter, this is a hardcore retro platformer. What’s more, it can be played cooperatively as you both scream, bicker, and call each other names. As such, you may not wish to play this with your significant other, as divorce is a guarantee.
Super Chicken Jumper will destroy your soul!
I’ve played some rage-inducing games in my time, but Super Chicken Jumper is near the top. With its Flappy Bird-like gameplay and straightforward concept, it gets under your skin and demands you keep going. Furthermore, it comprises an endless option and some brutal and unfair challenges. Subsequently, every element of it will make you wince, as you fail more times than you’d like to mention.
The action revolves around a superhero chicken who is agile, talented, and hated by the villains of the world. This poultry superstar must help Mrs President and her army of advisors take down enormous bosses. En route, you’ll visit 6 unique worlds, unlock a plethora of new equipment, and take down an array of enemies. What’s more, there are plenty of obstacles to avoid as you dash from A to B in this hectic run ‘n’ gun experience.
It’s as basic as it comes.
What makes Super Chicken Jumper so addictive is its basic concept. The chicken must run from left to right, while leaping trees, snowballs, fish, birds, and more. If he is hit, this secret spy dies, and you must restart the stage. Thankfully, he is armed with an array of tools and equipment to give him a fighting chance. Moreover, there are power-ups that can be collected to change the course of the game.
As you complete each stage, you’ll unlock new weaponry and a range of hats and shoes. Each of these items gives you a unique approach to the stage you are facing. Whether it is a boomerang, gun, knife, jetpack, running shoes, or umbrella hat, they all have their uses. Alongside this, you’ll collect bombs, a mushroom that turns you into a gargantuan chicken, and a poisoned mushroom that has an adverse effect. Each of these power-ups is completely random, and this adds to the fun.
Once you’ve overcome each level, you’ll face a mutated boss. These massive beasts are brutal as hell but follow a set routine. Accordingly, once you understand their attack pattern, you can formulate a plan and defeat them. This may sound easy, but it isn’t. Even if you know what they’ll do, each boss will still kick your ass repeatedly. Consequently, when you do defeat them, it is rewarding, enjoyable, and makes it worthwhile.
Super Chicken Jumper is a retro treat.
Retro gaming is all the rage. As such, I’ve grown fond of playing them on my Xbox Series X. Now, I know it doesn’t utilise the next-gen power, but I care not. Instead, I adore the sharp colours, the basic sprites, and the simple backdrops. Furthermore, the rough finish adds to the old-school charm. Alongside this, the rudimentary cinematic is hilarious and full of Anime girls. These cute images try to “sex up” the action, but it wasn’t my cup of tea. However, though, I chuckled repeatedly as the developers used plenty of stupid jokes to lighten the mood.
What was equally good was the audio. The jovial and energetic soundtrack was absolutely amazing. This is complemented by the shrill and repetitive sound effects. Whether it was the crash of a bullet, the ting of you jumping, or the sound of inevitable failure, it never got old.
Stripped-back controls.
The developers focused on a simple button layout. As such, Super Chicken Jumper is easy to pick up, but tough to master. It combines accurate action with twin stick elements. As such, it can be fiddly to perfect the shooting mechanics while avoiding never-ending threats. However, once you nail it, it is phenomenal and rewarding.
Talking of rewarding things, the endless and challenge modes deliver some of the hardest action I’ve experienced. You’ll fail repeatedly, swear even more, and wish you never started. Yet, it’s more addictive than crack cocaine and more rewarding than climbing Everest. Consequently, this basic game is tough to put down.
I hate and love Super Chicken Jumper!
Super Chicken Jumper gave me an insight into euphoric highs and depressing lows. When it works, you’ll adore everything it offers. Furthermore, you’ll laugh at the cinematic, enjoy the visuals, and adore the audio. Yet, when it’s horribly tough, you’ll want to punch a wall, swear repeatedly, and smash your controller. However, it is this scale of tough brilliance that makes it so good. Accordingly, I recommend that you buy it here! Don’t miss out on the chance to save the world. Become a chicken, destroy your enemies, and try not to smash your controller.
