4.4 Platformer
Imagine Mario Maker had a chaotic, multiplayer baby with a grudge, and that baby was raised by a pack of mischievous raccoons. That's Ultimate Chicken Horse for Windows—a party-platformer that lets you and your friends build the most treacherous, hilarious, and utterly unfair obstacle courses imaginable. Developer Clever Endeavour Games has crafted a game where the line between co-op and betrayal is thinner than a tightrope. Available on the Microsoft Store, it's the perfect digital sandbox for anyone who enjoys laughing at their friends' digital agony.
At its heart, Ultimate Chicken Horse is a competitive platformer with a twist: before each round, every player places traps, blocks, and contraptions on a shared map. Then everyone races to reach the finish line. If you make it, you score points—but you also have to survive the obstacles you yourself placed. The genius is that you're constantly balancing between building a course that's just hard enough to stump others, but not so hard that you can't clear it yourself. It's a delicate, messy, and side-splitting dance of strategy and pure luck.
The standout feature is its real-time, drop-in/drop-out map editor. Unlike games that give you a fixed set of levels, here every round is a blank canvas. You can drop trampolines, laser beams, spinning logs, saw blades, and even explosive chickens within seconds. The interface is clean and intuitive—drag, drop, done. No steep learning curve, no complicated menus. It feels like playing with digital LEGOs, only these LEGOs can kill you. The result? No two rounds ever feel the same. One moment you're all working together to build a giant death corridor, the next you're sabotaging each other with a perfectly placed spring that launches your friend into a spike pit.
The game truly shines when you have three or four people in the same room (or via online multiplayer). The controls are tight and responsive—your chicken, horse, or other animal moves with satisfying precision. The learning curve is gentle: anyone can pick up the controller and start jumping and dodging within seconds. But mastering the art of placing traps that are both devious and survivable takes time. Compared to other platformers like Rayman Legends or Super Mario Bros. U, Ultimate Chicken Horse doesn't offer handcrafted levels designed by experts. Instead, it gives you the tools to be the expert. That's its unique advantage: the game is as fun as your imagination (and your friends' patience) allows.
The art style is colorful and cartoonish, with a charming low-poly look that feels like a Saturday morning cartoon. Characters wobble and flop when they take damage, which adds a comedic physicality to every failure. The sound design is minimal but effective—a cheerful jingle when you reach the goal, a comical splat when you get crushed. On Windows, performance is smooth even on modest hardware, with no noticeable frame drops during chaotic multiplayer sessions. The menus are straightforward, though the online matchmaking can sometimes take a minute to find a full lobby. No major complaints here—it's a well-polished package.
Ultimate Chicken Horse is not for everyone. If you hate chaos, dislike loud laughter, or value your friendships too much to risk them over a digital spike pit, maybe skip it. But if you're part of a group that enjoys games like Fall Guys, Gang Beasts, or Jackbox Party Pack, this is an excellent addition to your library. It's especially great for game nights, as it supports up to four players locally and eight online. The replay value is immense because every round is user-generated. My advice: grab three friends, some snacks, and prepare for an evening of delightful betrayal. Just don't blame me when someone flips the coffee table.
From the main menu, select 'Play'. Choose 'Local' for same-screen play or 'Online' to host or join a room. For online, you can invite friends via a room code or use your platform's friend list. Ensure all players have a stable internet connection.
You and your friends take turns placing traps and platforms to build a level, then race to the finish. If you reach the end while your friends fail, you score points. The player with the most points after several rounds wins. It's a mix of strategy and platforming skill.
During the build phase, select a block or trap from your inventory at the bottom of the screen. Use the cursor to place it anywhere on the level. You can rotate items with the shoulder buttons. Press confirm to lock it in. You have limited time, so plan quickly.
Go to 'Create' from the main menu to build your own level from scratch using all available blocks. Save it locally, then choose 'Share' to upload it online. Friends can find your level by searching your username or the level name in the 'Custom Levels' section.
In Challenge Mode, you play pre-made or custom levels solo, aiming for the best time or score. Your results are posted to a global leaderboard accessible from the mode's menu. You can also challenge friends to beat your records directly.
Characters like the chicken, horse, sheep, and others are purely cosmetic. They all control identically—wall-jumping, dodging, and running. No character has special abilities, so choose based on your favorite look. You can unlock more animals by playing or purchasing DLC.
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