Chipmonk! (2019)

Developer: Niemi Bros Entertainment
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: Action, Indie
Rating: 4.0 of 5, 25 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.7 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A cheerful, retro arcade brawler where you punch squirrel bandits as a chipmunk martial arts master in short, local co-op sessions.

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What players say

Chipmonk! is a Golden Axe homage where players beat up forest animals as chipmunks. Players say it copies Golden Axe's controls and structure but lacks its polish, with stiff hitboxes and a punishing difficulty spike before the final boss. Opinion is split: some enjoy the retro nostalgia and local co-op, while others find it mind-numbingly repetitive with ugly visuals and no online play.

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