

It doesn't really bring anything new to the genre, but there's solid gameplay at the core and it's not overly repetitive. Overall, Chicken Invaders 2 is a good arcade shooter game. On top of that, playing with a friend (each of you controlling one ship) or working towards new high scores to upload can help offset the monotony, and people really into arcade shooters may not be bothered by the repetitive elements found in these types of games.Ĭonclusion - Better Chicken Bakin' Than the Original However, the waves are varied and organized in such as way that it helps make it feel a bit different and not as boring. Additionally, many waves are very similar or even the same. There are only asteroids and a few types of enemies that you deal with throughout the waves. One downside to Chicken Invaders 2 is the repetitive nature of the game. The various simple sound effects also play their part in bringing that feeling to the game, although they may get annoying after hearing them enough times. The portrayal of the enemy as chickens and the dropped drumsticks and coins when they are destroyed keep the game a lighthearted affair. They also add a somewhat humorous or goofy element to the game. While the visuals of Chicken Invaders 2 are hardly cutting-edge, they are on par with other games in the same genre (and the original Chicken Invaders). It becomes tiring and repetitive to have to hit the same button over and over. One issue with the controls is needing to hit the same button repeatedly to fire. Unlike the original game, you also have the option to customize the controls to your liking. The controls are given to you before you begin the game, and simple enough for anyone to learn or use. You fire with the Left Mouse key, and shoot missiles with the Right Mouse key. The spaceship you control is moved with the mouse. Similar to the gameplay, the controls are fairly simple. The game strikes a good balance between providing a challenge and being too easy. Additionally, the large number of waves brings a continually increasing difficulty. While many of these waves are fairly similar to one another (or even identical), Chicken Invaders 2 does a good job of varying the enemies and asteroids in such a way that it doesn't feel like the exact same thing every wave.ĭifficulty Adjustments For Chicken Blastin' NoobsĬhicken Invaders provides two difficulty levels to choose from, giving you the ability to tune the game to a level more suited to your skill. Every tenth wave consists of a boss encounter against a smaller number of more powerful enemies. Some waves have you destroying the chicken invaders (who are organized in different formations throughout), while others have you dodging deadly asteroids bouncing around the screen. There are 110 waves of enemies and asteroids you face in Chicken Invaders 2. Chickens drop a drumstick and coins when destroyed that you can collect to earn a powerful missile that can destroy an entire wave of enemies, a present that will change your ship's weapon, or a powerup that will make your current weapon stronger. If you get hit by an egg, you lose one of your lives. However, you'll have to be quick and alert to dodge the eggs they drop. The enemies sit at the top of the screen, and its your job to eliminate them. You control a spaceship at the bottom of the screen that can be moved in any direction. The gameplay at the heart of Chicken Invaders 2 is very similar to other arcade shooters and the original Chicken Invaders game. Standard Space Shooter With Non-Standard Enemies Goofy graphics and sounds add an interesting touch to the good gameplay. You can face the task alone or play with a friend as you face the chicken menace. You'll take on increasingly difficult waves of chickens and asteroids that threaten to destroy Earth. Chickens are once again invading Earth and it's your job to pilot a spaceship to take them out and save the world. Chicken Invaders 2: The Next Wave is an arcade shooter that picks up right where its predecessor left off.
