Chickenhare and the treasure of Spiking-Beard

This is going to sound weird, but this is a fantastic game. It's not the flashiest, most amazing looking, or long in playtime. This game instead does something amazing. The main theme of this game is that your party is a party of adventurers and treasure hunters. When you play this game, you do not feel very much like a treasure hunter . . . until you start to notice certain subtleties. Strange signs on the walls, different languages across the kingdoms, and perplexing hidden messages cleverly hidden. When I first played this game, I found it to be a solid, lighthearted, action platformer. It works as intended in every way and is enjoyable. After completing the game I discovered the developers have set up a "real life" treasure hunt as part of the appeal. It's an ingenious system of clues, riddles, and attention to detail that is in the theme of the Chickenhare universe. Every day I spent hours searching for clues and deciphering puzzles, each step bringing me closer and closer to unraveling the answers I was seeking. I felt like a treasure hunter on an adventure. It was the most fun I have ever had "playing" a video game. The developers have come up with something truly uniq…

A good classic platformer, with a trio of characters and family-friendly content. This could have been a hit back in the Xbox 360 era, but now, on Steam, without ads and a cartoon tie-in, it will go unnoticed.

A fun game for the whole family! I tried playing this with both mouse & keyboard & controller, and controller is definitely recommended. It'll be much easier to control the characters. Though I think this game would be awesome as a possible 2 player game. A really good platfomer game so far, I really like the details and the nostalgic feelings I got from it. I got a lite Fable/trine vibes but more “modern” in graphics. A nice and good challenging Gameplay, but not to challenging. The switching between the characters, and using their different abilities to move forward & solving puzzle was a nice feeling, and the thing that made me think of The Trine universe, hehe. I do like that the skunk has the “fart sound” when the cloud happens it made me giggle, haha. (yes, I will never grow up! LOL) Plus, a chickenhare, a turtle & a skunk with whips to swing Indiana jones style?! LOVE IT! Since I played mostly with mouse & keyboard I fell off cliffs and ledges quite easily & often, so playing with a controller is recommended. It would be much easier to control the character and also help with more accuracy when need to do jumping puzzles and climbing etc. But I did die a lot haha. 1…

This is such a perfect game for Steam Deck / other handheld devices. It's kept me occupied on several flights this year. The controls are great and the game is very fun in short sessions. The levels are really well designed and the 3 characters are well balanced. I am also intrigued by this real life treasure hunt - this will be my next obsession.

How did I even miss this little game? Chickenhare and the Treasure of Spiking-Beard turned out to be a light, fun, and enjoyable adventure. Yes, it feels a bit childish and simple, but that is actually part of its charm. The game has platforming, some action, puzzles, treasure hunting, and a very easygoing atmosphere. It doesn’t try to be too serious or too difficult — it simply lets you relax and enjoy the journey. Overall, I think it is worth playing until the end, especially if you want something light and positive to take a break from heavier games.

Game feels unpolished. 3 characters, as if 1 is not enough. No sound design or VA. Not a great game, but it does offer fun gameplay. Devs even managed to make tilting platrorms and they work.