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Chicken Invaders 2

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2016

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Quick resume

Just when you thought it was safe to eat chicken again, the chickens have returned with an organized invasion to take over the entire solar system! Journey to each planet and fight your way through to save the world (again)!

Global score

96/100

Genres

Action, Casual, Indie

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    Pros

    • Nostalgic and fun gameplay
    • Local co-op support
    • Simple and accessible mechanics
    • Affordable price
    • Humorous and charming presentation

    Cons

    • Short game length
    • Repetitive levels and enemies
    • Limited replayability
    • Lack of online multiplayer or competitive modes
    • Some control and ui limitations

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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    • Competence

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      "Gameplay involves skillful shooting, dodging, and strategic use of upgrades; some players note the game can be easy but higher difficulties and weapon boosts add challenge."

      Capsule for Hellbreach: Vegas Hellbreach: Vegas

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    • Competition

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      "Mostly single-player focused with some local co-op; limited competitive modes and no emphasis on leaderboards except in one game."

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    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      1

      "Some players report replaying for collectibles and achievements, but game is short and can be completed quickly."

      Capsule for The Purring Quest The Purring Quest

      "Some players report replaying for nostalgia and achievement hunting, but the game is short and can be completed quickly."

    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

      2

      "Supports local co-op multiplayer and shared screen play, fostering some teamwork alongside solo play."

      Capsule for WHAT THE GOLF? WHAT THE GOLF?

      "Supports local two-player split-screen co-op, encouraging cooperative play, though mostly played solo."

    • Creativity

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      -3

      "Gameplay follows a fixed structure with limited customization beyond weapon upgrades; no building or creative modification."

      Capsule for The Juicer The Juicer

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    • Domination

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      "No evidence of player dominance or power imposition; interactions are cooperative or solo without competitive trash talk or authority."

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    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

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      "Players use the game as a nostalgic, humorous escape from real life, enjoying stress relief through action."

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      "Players use the game as a nostalgic escape and stress relief, enjoying simple, humorous gameplay to distract from real life."

    • Expectation

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

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    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

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      "Some experimentation with weapon upgrades and strategies, but overall gameplay is repetitive and follows established patterns."

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    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

      -3

      "Game has fixed waves and limited environments; little discovery or new areas."

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    • Expression

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      "Minimal character or environment customization; cosmetic DLC exists but is not core to gameplay."

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    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

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      "Imaginative sci-fi setting with humorous story and fictional space chickens."

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    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

      1

      "Some community feeling through shared nostalgia and local co-op, but mostly individual play."

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      "Some social connection through local co-op and shared nostalgia, but mostly individual play experience."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      2

      "Players develop timing and strategy skills, though learning curve is moderate and gameplay is simple."

      Capsule for Knight Squad Knight Squad

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    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

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      "No physical activity involved; typical sedentary video game experience."

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    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

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      "Requires focused attention during gameplay; not designed for passive or background play."

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    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      -3

      "Limited social interaction beyond local co-op; no deep emotional or social connection described."

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    • Leadership

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      "No leadership or authoritative roles; cooperative play is informal and equal."

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    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      3

      "Players collect weapons, power-ups, and advance through levels, showing clear progression."

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    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

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      "Game provides casual fun and stress relief, though some modes can be tense or competitive."

      Capsule for Just Act Natural Just Act Natural

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    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      2

      "Colorful visuals and music provide sensory enjoyment, though graphics are simple and cartoonish."

      Capsule for Chip Chip

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    • Status

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      -3

      "No social status or recognition systems; achievements exist but have limited social visibility."

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    • Story

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      1

      "Minimal narrative with humorous cutscenes; story is simple and mostly a backdrop for gameplay."

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    • Strategy

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      1

      "Some strategic elements in combat and stealth, but overall straightforward and action-focused gameplay."

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    • Thrill

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      2

      "Some tension from waves and bosses, but overall predictable and steady gameplay."

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    • Value

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      3

      "Players feel they get good entertainment value for the price and playtime."

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    • Violence

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      3

      "Gameplay centers on shooting enemies and boss fights, with cartoonish violence and combat."

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    • Survival

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    Analysis

    A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Creativity, Exploration, Expression, Story. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Cooperation, Fantasy, Fellowship.

    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.

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    Last update: 30/04/2026