A downloadable game for Windows and macOS

Frank is a slightly above-average chicken who always knew he was meant for something more. But when he found out he'd soon be visiting the butcher's block, that's when he knew—it's time to run.

Relive your childhood with this short, classical 16bit JRPG that can be completed in an evening.

Features:

  • A short but unforgettable story
  • Quirky, lovable characters.
  • 16-bit graphics reminiscent of the 90's JRPG era
  • Classic turn-based combat
  • On the map encounters
  • Barter with corn to buy items and level up your skills
  • Crazy weapon/armor upgrades
  • A dungeon with casual puzzle elements
  • EPIC dad jokes.
  • The hero is a chicken

Playtime: around1hr



Key Controls

  • Movement:   Arrow keys, Click
  • Action/OK:   Z, Enter, Space, Click
  • Menu/Cancel:   X, Esc, Right Click
  • Dash:   Shift
  • Toggle Fullscreen:   F4
  • Toggle Stretch Mode:   F3 (when in Fullscreen)
  • Display FPS:   F2 (if you're a nerd)

Game Pad Controls (based off Xbox 360 Controller, but any standard game pad will work!)

  • Movement:   D-pad
  • Action/Ok:   A
  • Cancel:   B
  • Menu:   Y
  • Dash:   X

Touch Controls

  • Movement:   Tap destination
  • Action/Ok:   Tap target
  • Menu/Cancel:   Two-finger tap
  • Dash:   None, sorry! (enable Always Dash in the game Options menu)


StatusReleased
PlatformsWindows, macOS
Rating
Rated 4.2 out of 5 stars
(5 total ratings)
Authortonymichaelhead
GenreRole Playing
Tags16-bit, advent, JRPG, RPG Maker

Download

Download
chicken_run_win_1.0.5.zip 113 MB
Download
chicken_run_osx_1.0.5.dmg 173 MB

Install instructions

Installation - Windows

  1.  Extract zip to whichever directory you would like to install the game to.
  2. Run ChickenRun.exe to start the game.

Installation - Mac

  1. Extract zip anywhere and open up the DMG file.
  2. Drag ChickenRun app into your Applications folder.
  3. Open ChickenRun app in Applications. If running latest OSX Big Sur, it will tell you “‘ChickenRun’ cannot be  opened because the developer cannot be verified.” Click Cancel.
  4. Open up Security & Privacy in System Preferences and click Open Anyway to give permission to run the game.

Comments

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i love it <3 

Thanks for this game !

Glad you enjoyed it! 😀

Th
Really enjoyed this one!

Excuse me but i want to ask so i install it through the itch desktop app

now i want to make the game full screen but i don't know how what should i do to make it full screen?

Thanks for playing! You may have figured this out by now, but pressing F4 will toggle full screen.

Thanks, I haven't figured it out by the way

I love the simple and cute plot of the story. Escaping the barn to escape the same fate as the friend while mowing down monsters. The gameplay was fun doing different combos to end a fight. I don't think it was too difficult or too easy. Loved it a lot. chikin/10 :)

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Ah amazing, glad to hear you liked it. Watching the stream right now!
And a solid chicken/10 is the best rating I could hope for 😁🐔

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A nice, cute fairy tale about Frank the chicken and friends escaping from the Farm of Doom and fighting with magic enemies and talking to crazy animals. Quite a pleasant JRPG experience with nice graphics and memorable characters.

(Video - part 1 of 5)

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Really glad to hear you enjoyed it. And really appreciate the detailed review on you left me on /r/playmygame and the let's play series!