Ultimate Chicken Horse
{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2018}}
{{Use Canadian English|date=November 2017}}
{{Infobox video game
| title = Ultimate Chicken Horse
| image = Ultimate Chicken Horse logo.jpg
| developer = Clever Endeavour Games
| publisher = Clever Endeavour Games
| producer =
| writer =
| director =
| artist =
| composer = Vibe Avenue
| genre = Platform
| modes = Multiplayer
| platforms = {{ubl|Microsoft Windows|Linux|Mac|Nintendo Switch|PlayStation 4|Xbox One}}
| released = Microsoft Windows, Linux, Mac {{Video game release|WW|4 March 2016}}PlayStation 4{{Video game release|WW|12 December 2017}}Xbox One{{Video game release|WW|15 December 2017}}Nintendo Switch{{Video game release|WW|25 September 2018}}
| engine = Unity
}}
Ultimate Chicken Horse is a multiplayer competitive platform video game developed and published by Canadian studio Clever Endeavour Games. It was released for Microsoft Windows on 4 March 2016, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One in December 2017, and Nintendo Switch on 25 September 2018.{{Cite web|url=http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2018/09/ultimate_chicken_horse_brings_level_creation_chaos_to_switch_on_25th_september|title=Ultimate Chicken Horse Brings Level Creation Chaos To Switch On 25th September|website=Nintendo Life|date=16 September 2018|access-date=16 September 2018|archive-date=29 November 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221129023922/https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2018/09/ultimate_chicken_horse_brings_level_creation_chaos_to_switch_on_25th_september|url-status=live}}
A spiritual successor, titled Ultimate Sheep Raccoon, is scheduled to be released in 2025.{{cite web|last=Romano|first=Sal|url=https://www.gematsu.com/2024/12/bike-racing-party-game-ultimate-sheep-raccoon-announced-for-consoles-pc|title=Bike-racing party game Ultimate Sheep Raccoon announced for consoles, PC|work=Gematsu|date=December 11, 2024|access-date=December 12, 2024}}
Gameplay
File:Ultimate Chicken Horse gameplay.jpg
Ultimate Chicken Horse is a platform video game where players assume the role of one of various animals. The goal of each game is to score points by building a platform level one piece at a time (per player) and race each other to a flag on the other side of the level. Players add obstacles designed to challenge their opponents, while also making sure they themselves can handle their handiwork.{{Cite magazine |url=http://www.pcgamer.com/sabotage-your-friends-and-probably-yourself-in-ultimate-chicken-horse/ |title=Sabotage your friends, and probably yourself, in Ultimate Chicken Horse |website=pcgamer |date=5 February 2016 |language=en |access-date=16 November 2017|author=Tom Marks }} If nobody reaches the goal, or if everybody does, nobody gets any points. Points are awarded each round for various achievements, such as reaching the goal first, or setting a successful trap.{{Cite web |url=https://www.polygon.com/2015/8/30/9226655/ultimate-chicken-horse-is-competitive-platform-design-on-the-fly |title=Ultimate Chicken Horse is competitive platform design on the fly |last=Campbell |first=Colin |date=30 August 2015 |website=Polygon |access-date=16 November 2017 |archive-date=31 January 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210131025926/https://www.polygon.com/2015/8/30/9226655/ultimate-chicken-horse-is-competitive-platform-design-on-the-fly |url-status=live }} The winner of the match is the player who reaches a set number of points or has the most points after a set number of rounds. Each round is estimated to last a minute.{{Cite web |url=http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2016-02-02-ultimate-chicken-horse-is-my-early-frontrunner-for-game-of-2016 |title=Ultimate Chicken Horse is an early frontrunner for game of 2016 |last=Matulef |first=Jeffrey |date=2 February 2016 |website=Eurogamer |language=en-UK |access-date=16 November 2017 |archive-date=25 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220125032719/https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2016-02-02-ultimate-chicken-horse-is-my-early-frontrunner-for-game-of-2016 |url-status=live }}
The PC, Nintendo Switch, Xbox and PlayStation versions of the game support cross-play online.{{Cite web |url=https://www.gamasutra.com/view/pressreleases/311525/Ultimate_Chicken_Horse_Lands_on_PlayStation_4_in_the_Americas_Jumps_to_Xbox_One_Dec_15_PlayStation_4_Europe_Dec_18.php |title=Ultimate Chicken Horse Lands on PlayStation 4 in the Americas, Jumps to Xbox One Dec. 15, PlayStation 4 Europe Dec. 18 |language=en |access-date=12 December 2017 |archive-date=29 January 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210129040408/https://www.gamasutra.com/view/pressreleases/311525/Ultimate_Chicken_Horse_Lands_on_PlayStation_4_in_the_Americas_Jumps_to_Xbox_One_Dec_15_PlayStation_4_Europe_Dec_18.php |url-status=dead }}
Development
The concept for Ultimate Chicken Horse emerged in September 2014 during a game jam. Developer Richard Atlas stated in an interview with Gamasutra that he was in the process of forming Clever Endeavour Games when it came about. The final team included personnel who had previously worked on games such as Gardenarium and Rimworld.{{Cite web |url=https://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/289744/Road_to_the_IGF_Clever_Endeavour_Games_Ultimate_Chicken_Horse.php |title=Road to the IGF: Clever Endeavour Games' Ultimate Chicken Horse |last=Couture |first=Joel |date=27 January 2017 |language=en |access-date=9 December 2017 |archive-date=29 January 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210129083045/https://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/289744/Road_to_the_IGF_Clever_Endeavour_Games_Ultimate_Chicken_Horse.php |url-status=dead }}
Ultimate Chicken Horse was primarily built in the Unity engine.
Reception
{{Video game reviews
| title = Ultimate Chicken Horse
| rev1 = The Escapist
}}
The PlayStation 4 version of Ultimate Chicken Horse received "generally favorable" reviews, according to review aggregator Metacritic. The Escapist said the game "does everything it tries to do very well, but a few quibbles keep it from greatness," and recommended "a better guiding hand for stage building, especially for new players".
References
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External links
- {{official website|https://www.cleverendeavourgames.com/ultimate-chicken-horse/}}
Category:Multiplayer video games
Category:Nintendo Switch games
Category:Video games about birds
Category:Video games about horses
Category:Video games developed in Canada