Bomb Chicken

by Nitrome

The Developer Says...

After a freak accident, a seemingly ordinary chicken becomes a bomb laying free range hero. Explore the versatile mechanic of laying bombs in this explosive exploration platformer.

Players Like...

❤ A Unique Platforming Mechanic

Instead of jumping, players control a chicken that lays bombs to platform through levels. Reviewers praise how this novel design choice forces them to think creatively. They can stack bombs to reach higher areas, kick bombs to destroy enemies, and even use them as shields. The game continually introduces new environmental challenges that require adapting the bombs in fresh ways, such as timing bomb explosions to cross gaps or using them as weights to activate switches.

❤ Tight, Responsive Controls

Players consistently highlight the game's precise, responsive controls. They can nimbly navigate levels and pull off complex bomb-based maneuvers. Reviewers note that deaths often feel like the player's own fault, rather than the result of imprecise controls, creating a satisfying sense of mastery.

❤ Well-Designed Difficulty Progression

The game starts with straightforward platforming and puzzle challenges, then gradually ramps up the complexity. While some find the final third punishingly difficult, most agree the increased challenge feels fair and rewarding to overcome. The introduction of new mechanics and enemy types across the three worlds keeps the experience feeling fresh.

❤ Versatile Bomb Mechanics

Reviewers praise the core bombing mechanic's versatility. Bombs serve not just for platforming, but also as explosives, shields, weights, and more. The level design cleverly capitalizes on the many possible bomb uses, leading to a steady flow of fresh puzzle-solving challenges.

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