Genre: 3D Stealth-Platformer
Developer: Blitz Games
Publisher: Eidos Interactive
Year: 2000
Platform: Sega Dreamcast
Chicken Run is a 3D stealth-platformer video game released for the Sega Dreamcast in 2000. Developed by Blitz Games and published by Eidos Interactive, the game is based on the 2000 stop-motion animated film of the same name by Aardman Animations. It follows the story of a group of chickens attempting to escape from a farm where they are being raised for pies.
The gameplay centers around stealth and puzzle-solving, as players control characters like Ginger, Rocky, and others to navigate various areas of the farm. The objective is to collect items necessary for the escape plan while avoiding detection by the farm’s guards, including dogs and the Tweedys. The game is divided into three acts, each culminating in a boss level that challenges players to use their acquired skills and items.
Chicken Run features a variety of mini-games that add variety to the gameplay. These mini-games often involve tasks related to the escape plan, such as launching chickens over the fence using a catapult or assembling parts for a flying machine. Success in these mini-games is rewarded with medals, which encourage players to replay levels for better performance.
The Dreamcast version of Chicken Run received mixed reviews from critics. While the game’s graphics and adherence to the film’s aesthetic were praised, the gameplay was often criticized for its repetitive nature and occasional frustrating controls. Despite these criticisms, the game was noted for its charm and appeal to fans of the movie.
