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Chicken Invaders 5

PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS • 2015

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Quick resume

Chicken Invaders puts you at the forefront of a battle against invading intergalactic chickens, bent on revenge for our oppression of Earth chickens. This time, the chickens have hatched a devious plan to block out sunlight and freeze Earth to death!

Global score

96/100

Genres

Action, Casual, Indie, Arcade

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    Pros

    • Fun and humorous gameplay
    • Good replayability with unlockables
    • Multiplayer cooperative modes
    • Customization options
    • Affordable price

    Cons

    • Short main campaign length
    • Some bugs and minor technical issues
    • Limited controller support initially
    • Multiplayer servers sometimes empty
    • Randomness in power-up drops can frustrate

    Analysis

    A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Status, Competition. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Leadership.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      4

      "Players can customize their spaceship, choose weapons, and select difficulty levels, allowing control over gameplay experience."

    • Competence
      3

      "Game involves skillful shooting, dodging, and boss fights with increasing difficulty and weapon upgrades providing feedback on performance."

    • Competition
      1

      "Includes multiplayer modes and leaderboards, but emphasis is more on cooperative and casual play rather than intense competition."

    • Continuation
      3

      "Players report good replayability with unlockables and multiple difficulty modes encouraging repeated play sessions."

    • Cooperation
      4

      "Supports local and online multiplayer cooperative gameplay, with players enjoying playing together and helping each other."

    • Creativity
      3

      "Customization of spaceship colors and decals, plus variety in weapons and power-ups, allows creative expression within gameplay."

    • Domination
      -3

      "Multiplayer emphasizes shared fun and cooperation rather than dominance or power over others."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Players use the game as a fun, humorous distraction and stress relief, escaping real-life through lighthearted gameplay."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily for fun and nostalgia, with no indication of obligation or external pressure."

    • Experimenting
      3

      "New weapons, power-ups, and level designs encourage players to try different strategies and experiment with gameplay."

    • Exploration
      2

      "Some exploration of different planets and environments, but mostly structured wave-based levels with limited discovery."

    • Expression
      3

      "Ship customization options allow players to express individuality visually."

    • Fantasy
      4

      "Imaginative sci-fi setting with humorous story about space chickens invading the galaxy."

    • Fellowship
      4

      "Strong community and multiplayer aspects foster social connection and shared experiences."

    • Growth
      3

      "Players develop skills to master waves and bosses; weapon upgrades and achievements provide sense of progression."

    • Health
      -4

      "Typical sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires active attention and focus during gameplay; not designed for passive or background play."

    • Intimacy
      2

      "Some social bonding reported between friends and family playing together, but limited deep emotional sharing."

    • Leadership
      -2

      "Multiplayer is cooperative without strong leadership or authoritative roles."

    • Progression
      4

      "Unlockables, weapon upgrades, and achievements provide clear progression and rewards."

    • Relaxation
      3

      "Many players find the game fun and stress-relieving, balancing challenge with humor and lightheartedness."

    • Sensation
      3

      "Colorful graphics, sound effects, and humorous animations provide enjoyable sensory stimulation."

    • Status
      1

      "Some recognition through achievements and leaderboards, but not a major focus."

    • Story
      3

      "Humorous and light narrative with cutscenes and story elements enhancing immersion."

    • Strategy
      3

      "Players must plan weapon use, movement, and power-up management to succeed in waves and boss fights."

    • Thrill
      3

      "Bullet-hell style gameplay with tense moments and boss battles provides excitement and suspense."

    • Value
      4

      "Players report good value for price with hours of entertainment and replayability."

    • Violence
      4

      "Core gameplay involves shooting and destroying enemy chickens and objects."

    • Survival
      3

      "Players must avoid damage and survive waves, managing resources like lives and power-ups."

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