Chicken Invaders: Revenge of the Yolk Demo

Chickens are not usually perceived as evil, but no one is arguing in their favor either. Hence, video games that depict them as ruthless invaders and destroyers of worlds might be right in doing so, and we should be thankful that our native chickens have not mastered the laser technology yet.

Chicken Invaders: Revenge of the Yolk is another entry in the well-known shoot ‘em up series, and it just reiterates what the previous episodes already made abundantly clear: it’s a lot of fun to shoot chickens in space. Hence, this sequel only tries to improve on the formula a little bit, as well as introduce some visual modifications to fit in with the modern kids. Other than that, you can expect the same thing all over again.

Hence, the Earth is yet again under threat from a flock of interstellar chickens, which need to be stopped before they turn the planet into their playground. You play the role of the spaceship sent to stop them, and all you have to do is survive the constant onslaught of enemies. It is also imperative that you kill the incoming waves, otherwise your presence means nothing.

Just like in every other classic shoot ‘em up, power-ups are vital to your survival. These allow you to shoot more powerful projectiles and deal with the chickens a lot easier. However, if you happen to die, you lose one upgrade level. This may not seem like much, but it’s actually very annoying once you get used to doing a specific amount of damage. Naturally, you can still survive, but it takes a lot more skill to do it with a weaker weapon.

As mentioned earlier, most of the gameplay is the same, with no major changes. The same is true for the visual aspect as well, although the engine was slightly improved in the meantime. Everything looks as silly as before, but the models and the textures are a lot smoother this time. The sound quality has been improved as well, to make your experience much more pleasant.

All things considered, Chicken Invaders: Revenge of the Yolk is not a revolution, but it is as fun as you expect it to be. Thus, if you are in the mood for something light, yet very challenging in the later levels, this may very well provide you with the entertainment you seek.