To be honest, when I saw this "Chicken Fighting Squad", my first reaction was "another chicken-fighting game". After all, these days, if it is a shooting game, it dares to say that it is a battle royale, and if it is a mobile game, it dares to claim that it is a chicken game. But after trying it with the mentality of giving it a try, I found that I was a bit wrong.
Let's first talk about the basics of this game.
No need to brag, the optimization of this game is really comfortable. In the past, when I played those PC games, my phone would be hot enough to fry an egg, but after two games, the battery would be gone. "Chicken Squad" is smarter in this regard. The graphics take a cartoony but textured route, which not only avoids the pressure that purely realistic graphics bring to low-end machines, but also maintains a sense of immersion in the battlefield atmosphere. To be honest, the moment I saw that little light man jumping out of the plane, I actually felt as relaxed as when I was playing Symbian.
Then let's talk about gameplay.
Skydiving, isolated islands, jungle hunting, bag licking, shrinking circles, and surviving until the end, these standard elements of chicken fighting are all there. As for the weapons, from pistols to rifles to sniper rifles, plus the combination of various firearm accessories, although it is not very realistic, the tactical depth is enough. I personally like the airdrop search mechanism better, because old players like us who are handicapped can't beat anyone with a direct gun. We rely on searching for equipment to gain some advantages. Occasionally we can pick up an artifact and kill a wave of bosses. It's really a great feeling.
When comparing similar games, I would like to say a few more words.
To be honest, the same type of mobile chicken-fighting games from big manufacturers are complicated to operate, have high thresholds, and have various knife algorithms and movement positions, which are extremely unfriendly to novices. When I was playing those games at my age, they basically came out of boxes, and the gaming experience was extremely poor. But the feel of "Chicken Squad", how should I put it, has the pure taste of the early computer version of Chicken Squad. The recoil of the gun is adjusted very comfortably, and the aiming assist is also made more user-friendly, so that it will not make you feel like you are spinning in a fight. Of course, if you are pursuing the ultimate sense of competition and realistic ballistic simulation, then this game may not be suitable for you. It is essentially more of a lightweight and refreshing brawl style.
I don't want to brag about it, but the shortcomings should also be mentioned.
First, the upper limit of image quality is there, and the details cannot be compared with those masterpieces under the banner of "global engine". Second, the current map is relatively simple, and you will indeed feel a little tired after playing for a long time. Third, when matching, there will occasionally be human-machine or semi-human-machine games, which seems not exciting enough. But after all, this is a game labeled as a 5.0 platform and free to play. You can't expect it to be as big as those heavyweight predecessors.
As for the developer, Shenzhen Fire Tongue Internet Technology Co., Ltd., to be honest, I haven't heard much about it before, but for being able to serve such a sincere dish in the web/mini-game track, it really deserves a thumbs up. The charging mode is 0, which means it is completely free, which is the most conscientious thing. Although there is a place to watch advertisements, it is basically up to the players to choose whether to watch them or not. There is no compulsion to spend money, and you can still have a good time without spending money. Old players who have experienced the Symbian era all know that when we played a Java game, we had to make calls and send text messages. If we didn't leave any mythical fees, all the fees would be deducted. Now that you can play with this kind of quality for free, to be honest, it's quite emotional.
In the final analysis, what impresses me about this game is actually a kind of "easy chicken" attitude that is increasingly scarce on the market. It does not ask you to become a top god of war, nor does it intend to participate in any e-sports events. It just wants you to parachute jump, pick up a few guns, cheat on a few people, or be cheated on, and then try again with a smile in your spare time.
If you are like me and like shooting games but can no longer play those hardcore masterpieces, I highly recommend giving this a try. If one day you encounter an old man on the island squatting in the grass holding a small gun and not moving, don't shoot, it might be me.
Finally, I would like to say that the only way to survive is to survive until the end. In the game of chicken, the real winner is the one who lives longer. 😄