I was going to write an overview/review of our game,
Kick’n Chick’nz: Medieval Karnival, but, honestly, I don’t think that I could
write a better review than Michael Halloran, from 148apps.com, so am reprinting
his review from January 5, 2012.
App Store Links:
“Kick’n Chick’nz: Medieval Karnival” for iPhone, $0.99
- http://bit.ly/KicknChicknz
“Kick’n Chick’nz: Medieval Karnival HD” for iPad,
$1.99 - http://bit.ly/KicknChicknzHD
By Michael Halloran on January 5th, 2012
Wacky game based in classic carnival
mini games with some fun twists.
Developer: Atomic Chimp
Price: $1.99
Version Reviewed: 1.0
Device Reviewed On: iPad 2
Graphics / Sound Rating: 4 out of
5 stars
Game Controls Rating: 4.5 out of
5 stars
Gameplay Rating: 4 out of 5
stars
Replay Value Rating: 4 out of 5
stars
Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
Going to carnivals in the summer growing
up has always been a fun/scary experience. I’ve seen some interesting things in
my time but I’ve never seen a carnival quite like the one featured in Kick’n
Chick’nz: Medieval Karnival.
In the game players take the role of Meg
who has been charged with the task of babysitting her younger sister, Margie.
As someone with babysitting sibling experience, I know that this is not always
an easy task. To keep Margie happy, Meg must play several carnival-style mini
games to be able to win a special dragon hat the Margie so desperately desires.
Each mini game has a classic theme to it and all games incorporate chickens in
some way. There are currently four games available at the carnival with more on
the way in future updates. The themes of the games will be somewhat familiar to
players, especially the “Sqweeball” and “Memba’ Me?” games. “Sqweeball” is
essentially Skee ball that uses rolling chickens as the balls and “Memba’ Me?”
is based on the classic memory game, Simon.
I really like how the game incorporates
the chickens into each game. Whether they are used as Skee balls or darts to
send flying at a board of balloons, each chicken serves a purpose in collecting
enough points to win the coveted dragon hat for Margie. Fortunately there is no
additional charge on top of the cost of the app to play, but there are some
in-app purchases available to help players move their game along a little
faster.
The controls and gameplay are explained
well and even the youngest of players will find it easy to just pick up and
play at any time. Kids are sure to get a kick (literally) out of kicking
chickens towards various targets in the “Kick’n Chick’nz” mini game.
Overall I would recommend this app,
especially to parents with younger kids. I don’t see this game being meant for
older audiences but this crazy medieval-themed carnival is sure to keep kids
busy for hours. I thought all the mini games were very clever and fun to play.
Although the general objectives behind the games aren’t original, the
developers have found enough ways to mix them up with chickens and other
elements to make each mini game feel unique.
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