Mort the Chicken PS1 box art

PlayStation · Action / Platformer

Mort the Chicken

Deep cut

SystemPlayStation
Released2000
GenreAction, Platformer
DeveloperAndNow Interactive
PublisherCrave Entertainment
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

Mort the Chicken is an action game released in 2000 for the PlayStation, developed by AndNow Interactive and published by Crave Entertainment. It blends action and platformer elements.

It landed about 5 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 2000 include Final Fantasy IX, Rayman 2: The Great Escape and Spyro: Year of the Dragon.

Mort the Chicken is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

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 PS1 hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Mort the Chicken 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.

Mort the Chicken gameplay screenshot on PS1
In-game screenshot (PS1)

Mort the Chicken cheats & codes

11 codes on file (Action Replay, GameShark). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:

RCJCD00E5BB2 ????
PAL2NTSCD00864C4 0008 300864C2 0040
Y-FixD008801C 0010 8008801C 0000
All levels unlockedD0099086 0001 30099086 0012
Infinite healthD0025846 0043 30025846 0042
Save one chicken to have saved allD004DAF2 2442 3004DAF0 0006

See all Mort the Chicken cheats

Mort the Chicken walkthroughs & guides

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Playing PS1 games today

PS1 games range from quick arcade racers to 60-hour RPGs. A selection is available through PlayStation Plus Premium, and if you own the discs you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88.

Mort the Chicken FAQ

When did Mort the Chicken come out on the PS1?

Mort the Chicken was released for the PlayStation in 2000.

Who made Mort the Chicken?

It was developed by AndNow Interactive and published by Crave Entertainment.

Is Mort the Chicken multiplayer?

No. Mort the Chicken is a single-player game.

How long does Mort the Chicken take to play?

As an action game, Mort the Chicken 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 Mort the Chicken 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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