Okay, so Chicken Chicken. Let's talk about it. This 8-player online multiplayer game, coming to PC and mobile (consoles later), features everyone playing as… you guessed it… chickens. It sounds ridiculous. And maybe that's the point.
Sobaka Studio, known for the, uh, slightly darker action game Kiborg, is behind this. So, yeah, quite a departure. But will this quirky game actually be any good? That's the million-dollar question, isn't it? A demo's out on Steam. Tempting, I admit.
What's the Hype About?
The core concept is simple: chickens competing in various minigames. Racing cars. Climbing mountains. Catching flies. The trailer showcases some of this madness. It looks...chaotic. In a potentially good way. They're promising more minigames in 2026. That's a long time to wait for fresh content. Just sayin'.
Kiborg's developers explain that the minigames are designed to involve both team-based smarts and outright chicken-on-chicken warfare. Rocket launchers are involved. On a mountain-climbing minigame. It’s…certainly something. But is that something actually fun?
Chicken Chicken: Pros & Potential Cons
The Pros:
- Unique Premise: Let’s be real. There aren’t a ton of games where you play as a chicken battling other chickens. Originality counts.
- Multiplayer Mayhem: Eight-player madness could be incredibly entertaining. Imagine the screaming.
- Minigame Variety: The promise of diverse minigames keeps things fresh...hopefully.
- Cross-Platform Play Potential: PC, mobile, and potentially consoles? Expanding the player base is always smart.
The Cons:
- The Kiborg Factor: Can a studio known for dark action successfully pivot to lighthearted party games?
- Minigame Depth: Will the minigames be shallow and repetitive? A crucial question.
- 2026 Content Gap: Two years is a long time to wait for additional content. Player retention will be tough.
- Fun Factor: Does the chaos translate into actual, enjoyable gameplay? Or is it just random noise? This is the big one.
The Key Question: Will it be Fun?
That's really what it boils down to, isn't it? All the quirky premises and bizarre minigames in the world don't matter if the core gameplay isn't engaging. Is Chicken Chicken attempting to be the next Fall Guys? Maybe. But Fall Guys thrived because of its simple, addictive gameplay loop. Can Chicken Chicken achieve that same level of appeal?
Sobaka Studio Head Dmitry Kachkov acknowledged the tonal shift from their previous work. He hopes players will embrace the pain of being rocket-launched off a mountain. Pain? In a chicken party game? Hmm.
I mean, the Steam demo is there. It's an invitation. Are you brave enough to try it? Some in the gaming community are excited. Some are skeptical. Many are just plain confused. Perfectly reasonable reaction, I think.
Ultimately, Chicken Chicken's success hinges on whether it can deliver on its promise of chaotic, lighthearted fun. The concept is certainly intriguing. But intriguing doesn’t always equal good. Let's hope this chicken doesn't lay an egg. And I am using that metaphor cautiously.
So, will Chicken Chicken be a feather in Sobaka Studio's cap, or will it end up getting plucked before it even takes flight? Only time, and a whole lot of minigame testing, will tell. We'll be watching. And maybe clucking along the way.
