Bomb Chicken (2019)
- Developer
- Nitrome
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS
- Genres
- Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie
- Rating
- 4.4 of 5, 350 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 5.1 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
You are a chicken that turns bombs into both a weapon and a traversal tool, creating chaotic, puzzle-filled leaps and explosions at a brisk pace.
explosivequirkyfast-pacedpuzzle-platformerwhimsicalchallengingmanicretro
What players say
Players praise the clever bomb-laying gimmick and lovely pixel art, but they split sharply on difficulty: many call the second half grueling and single out levels 27 and 28 as a brutal spike, while others enjoy the challenge. The lack of a jump button makes every puzzle feel fresh, though limited lives and long checkpoints frustrate some.
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