Rocketbirds: Hardboiled Chicken

 PC
User Score
7.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 50 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 50
  2. Mixed: 19 out of 50
  3. Negative: 4 out of 50

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  1. wardenwells
    Jan 2, 2013
    9
    Having obtained this game on Steam recently, knowing absolutely nothing about it prior to purchase, I've already gotten 10 times my money's worth. Rocketbirds takes me back to the old platform days with challenging gameplay, great art style and, as most have already stated, a kickass soundtrack. There are so many great reasons to own this game.
  2. videogamepeople
    Nov 1, 2012
    9
    Let me say that it was astonishing and an enjoyment to play Rocketbirds: Hardboiled Chicken since it
  3. njmalin
    Sep 19, 2013
    9
    Thanks to the Humble Bundle, I got to try out this excellent game that surpassed my expectations tenfold. With an amazing soundtrack, fun gameplay, and some comedic elements, This game was well worth it. I first opened it, thinking it would just be something to play while I was bored, but it is so much more. It is an excellent game, and even for 10.00$, I believe it's worth it.
  4. rideyourllama
    Sep 18, 2013
    0
    This is the biggest piece of CLUCK game I have ever had the displeasure of owning. the controls are CLUCKing bullCLUCK, the combat is CLUCKing unbeCLUCKinglievable, and I can honestly say Id rather have a CLUCK rammed up my CLUCK than starting this game again.
  5. Eveariel
    Sep 18, 2013
    0
    This is honestly the biggest pile of garbage I have ever seen on the humble bundle. We were INSTANTLY greeted with a plentiful amount of glitches, ranging from ones I can get over, like my friend not being able to connect to my server, to ridiculous ones like the game saying my controller wasn't connected, even though I was controlling the menu with the controller. It plays the exact sameThis is honestly the biggest pile of garbage I have ever seen on the humble bundle. We were INSTANTLY greeted with a plentiful amount of glitches, ranging from ones I can get over, like my friend not being able to connect to my server, to ridiculous ones like the game saying my controller wasn't connected, even though I was controlling the menu with the controller. It plays the exact same music over and over again, which let me tell you is the most repetitive I have ever experienced. The controls are clunky and feel almost like it's based on a tile system. Do not waste your money on this.… Expand
  6. pa1ner
    Nov 19, 2013
    10
    Best Muisc in game. My top 1 indie game in 2013. Hail the king baby! Your review must be at least 150 characters long. Your review must be at least 150 characters long.
  7. Hyperscore
    Oct 26, 2013
    5
    I got this from the humble bundle, and was eager to try out the co op mode with my cousin. If you can look through the horrible controls, terrible gun mechanics and confusing gameplay, you'll find a game that's a quirky sidescroller with birds and guns, and not much else.
  8. ifoughtamudcrab
    Oct 30, 2013
    7
    It's amusing. That's about all there is to say. The plot is minimal, the gameplay is simplistic, but regardless I still enjoy playing it. Sure, it's by no means a fantastic game but it is definitely good and worth the price if you want a mindless-shoot-em-up-sidescroller.
  9. grrrr
    Feb 12, 2015
    9
    Amazing platformer with beautiful graphics style and funny gameplay. A great surprise was a fresh, unusual for game, soundtrack made by New World Revolution.
  10. urbanhusky
    Jan 3, 2014
    2
    The controls feel very rigid and outdated. Trying to play this game cooperatively is a test in endurance, patience and tolerance for frustration. I've come to expect tight controls and semi-reasonable platforming. What I got was a game that seems to put (an intriguing) aesthetic before anything else.
    The bit of gameplay we managed to endure were unchallenging and stiff shooting segments.    The controls feel very rigid and outdated. Trying to play this game cooperatively is a test in endurance, patience and tolerance for frustration. I've come to expect tight controls and semi-reasonable platforming. What I got was a game that seems to put (an intriguing) aesthetic before anything else.
    The bit of gameplay we managed to endure were unchallenging and stiff shooting segments. The levels are divided into several disjointed pieces, some of which are barely larger than your screen. Each of these pieces requires going to the border of the screen and then appearing in the next segment which makes the game feel even more incoherent and annoying. The mechanics for coop play are very odd and the characters end up doing things like climbing on each other automatically and taking control away from you.
    ...and don't even get me started on the jumping mechanics.

    Look at the screenshots, get your fill of the graphics, avoid the game itself.    … Expand
  11. russiangamer
    Jan 14, 2017
    8
    Довольно драйвовая игра. Играл с другом и нам было весело.
    Приятная 2D графика, крутая музыка, которая отдаёт какой-то... душевностью что-ли, неплохой геймплей. Проходится за 2 часа, а если не тупить, то и меньше.
    Отличная игра для ко-оп прохождения, жаль короткая.    Довольно драйвовая игра. Играл с другом и нам было весело.
    Приятная 2D графика, крутая музыка, которая отдаёт какой-то... душевностью что-ли, неплохой геймплей. Проходится за 2 часа, а если не тупить, то и меньше.
    Отличная игра для ко-оп прохождения, жаль короткая.
  12. Melgacius
    Mar 12, 2018
    6
    The great soundtrack from New World Revolution is the best that this puzzle action platformer has to offer you.

    Repetitive gameplay, old mechanics and so-so storyline. I think this was the only game that put me waiting for ne next cutscne so I could listen to another song. The game has nothing obviously wrong, but it has not aged well. Now I just do not see much interest in it.    The great soundtrack from New World Revolution is the best that this puzzle action platformer has to offer you.

    Repetitive gameplay, old mechanics and so-so storyline.

    I think this was the only game that put me waiting for ne next cutscne so I could listen to another song.

    The game has nothing obviously wrong, but it has not aged well. Now I just do not see much interest in it.

    Try it if on sale or in a bundle, even the 5€ price tag seems high.    … Expand
  13. ewenr
    Jun 30, 2020
    5
    Played this game with my daughter. She enjoyed it but it was not a great deal of fun for me. Glad when it finished.

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Metascore
74

Mixed or average reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. SpazioGames
    Dec 28, 2012
    75
    Rocketbirds: Hardboiled Chicken is a 2D shooting game where to solve easy puzzles is ordinary. With a cartoon-styled graphic and a indie rock playlist it can entertain the casual gamers.
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  2. Cheat Code Central
    Nov 7, 2012
    70
    A thoroughly enjoyable experience; unfortunately, the game itself isn't very thorough.
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  3. Thunderbolt
    Nov 5, 2012
    70
    Rocketbirds doesn't bring anything new nor does it break any ground, however it's a niche experience in its own right and more importantly it delivers as a title that will occupy your time.
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