Chicken Hunter DS box art

Nintendo DS · Action

Chicken Hunter

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SystemNintendo DS
Released2008
GenreAction
PublisherMumboJumbo
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 1

Released for the Nintendo DS in 2008, Chicken Hunter is an action game published by MumboJumbo.

It landed about 4 years into the DS's life. Other notable DS releases from 2008 include Pokémon Platinum, Professor Layton and the Curious Village and Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood.

Pick it if…

  • you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
  • you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
  • you've played the DS hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests

What playing Chicken Hunter is like

Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.

Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.

Chicken Hunter gameplay screenshot on DS
In-game screenshot (DS)

Chicken Hunter walkthroughs & guides

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Playing DS games today

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Chicken Hunter FAQ

When did Chicken Hunter come out on the DS?

Chicken Hunter was released for the Nintendo DS in 2008.

Who made Chicken Hunter?

published by MumboJumbo.

How long does Chicken Hunter take to play?

As an action game, Chicken Hunter typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Chicken Hunter on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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