Info about Chicken Police: Into the HIVE!:

Official game description:
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About the Game
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_**Chicken Police: Into the HIVE!**_ **is a character-driven, story-rich, film-noir detective adventure in which you must uncover a complex, world-scale conspiracy by gathering clues, interrogating suspects, and solving puzzles.**  
Sonny and Marty, the Wilderness's toughest detectives, are about to embark on the biggest case of their lives, which will take them through the insect underworld and force them to face the darkest reaches of their past.
The soul of the game is the characters that bring it to life. There are over 30 deeply fleshed-out characters to talk to, all of them handcrafted, animated, and 100% voice-acted. The Wilderness is a world with a history that goes back thousands of years and is full of fascinating facts and mysteries. Explore the city of Clawville and, with it, its anthropomorphic inhabitants' colorful cultures, traditions, desires, and fears.  
You're in for a story that will affect the fate of a whole city, even the whole world, and yet it's also very intimate, and "human." Murder, betrayal, conspiracy, loss, friendship, and love await you in this dramatic and absurd adventure.
*   Meet more than 30 fully dubbed characters
*   Explore the city and its 35+ locations freely
*   Collect clues, analyze evidence, and interrogate suspects
*   Solve problems in different ways, sometimes with different outcomes
*   Focus on the main mission or lose yourself in a sea of side quests
*   Play the story over and over again to discover all its hidden secrets
*   Gather more than 20 cutscenes and a fully original soundtrack
*   Bring some color to the mean streets of Clawville with Technicolour mode!
*   Prove you’re the hardest cock in the Wilderness!
The Wilderness is collapsing! Riots, dubious schemes, political corruption, and mass psychosis! Sonny and Marty, the two famous rooster detectives, must investigate a case that leads them to the Hive, a walled ghetto of insects.  
Amidst a mound of misery and oppression, they stumble upon a worldwide conspiracy as they struggle with their own demons. The question is: will they remain "human" in the end? Or will they have to go WILD to set the world straight again?
The 'World of Wilderness' is a world and a brand, home to many different stories across multiple ages, and is constantly growing.

Release date: Nov 7, 2024

Categories: Detective, Visual Novel, Film Noir, Point-and-click Adventure, Story Rich, Choice-based Narrative

Feature scans:
- Proton/Linux: score 5; verdict: Works Well; summary: The only available review reports that the game works well on both Linux and Steam Deck, with no mentioned issues or required tweaks.
- Steam Deck: score 80; verdict: Broken - Game-Blocking Bug; summary: The game exhibits a severe progress-blocking bug on Steam Deck reported by at least one user, along with a potential crash issue. Despite some positive reports of good performance, the presence of a game-breaking bug classifies the Steam Deck experience as broken.

- Hardware Profile: No data
Feature extractions:
- Community Price:
  - Community fair range: $4.99 - $11.99
  - Reasoning: Multiple reviews explicitly state the game is not worth its current full price of $19.99, advising waiting for a 'big' or 'deep' discount. One review notes that when discounted, the game becomes 'more than worth it', implying the fair base price should be significantly lower. Another strongly claims it is 'not worth this price at all'. The collective evidence suggests the community considers a fair base-game price to be well below the current price, likely in a range achievable through notable discounts, such as 50% or more off.
- Playtime Metrics:
  - Game completion: 9.0h
  - Story completion: 8.5h
  - Session length: N/A
  - Endgame: N/A
  - Reasoning: 多条玩家评论提供了明确的总游戏时长范围：至少6小时，有玩家表示前两章就花了7.5小时，加上后续共约9.5小时（加速对话后）。由于游戏以故事和对话为主，战役/故事完成时间与总游戏完成时间相近。未找到关于单次会话长度或终局内容的可靠数据，因此这些字段设为null。
- Time-to-fun:
  - Summary: The game has a slow start with excessive dialogue and requires knowledge of the first game, but becomes more engaging in the middle chapter; however, many players report a loss of momentum after the third chapter.
  - Stance: Clicks after
  - Anchor: Middle chapter
  - Time to anchor: N/A
  - Friction: excessive dialogue before exciting part; need to have played previous game; slow deliberate pacing; forced romance writing; plot becomes information-dump later
  - Unlock drivers: light puzzles and mini-games; interrogation sequences; pace pickup in middle chapter; character relationship anchoring the story
  - Conditions: having played the first game recently; enjoying narrative-driven mystery games; patience with slow pacing; playing during quieter stretches
- Player Archetypes:
  - Franchise Devotee (buy)
    - Motivation: Return to the beloved world and characters of Chicken Police.
    - Playstyle: Plays for the narrative and character interactions, tolerating gameplay limitations and story flaws to remain in the beloved world.
    - Experience: veteran
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: Chicken Police fan; franchise loyalist
    - Reference games: Chicken Police: Paint It Red
  - Noir & Detective Enthusiast (sale)
    - Motivation: Immersion in a stylish noir atmosphere with dark humor and hard-boiled dialogue.
    - Playstyle: Savors the visual and audio presentation, enjoys point-and-click exploration and humor, appreciates the hard-boiled dialogue and noir atmosphere despite narrative flaws.
    - Experience: familiar
    - Purchase stance: sale
    - Labels: noir fan; hard-boiled detective lover; visual novel enthusiast
    - Reference games: Chicken Police: Paint It Red; Classic noir visual novels
  - Narrative Purist (no buy)
    - Motivation: A coherent, compelling detective story with a satisfying conclusion.
    - Playstyle: Focuses on plot coherence, character arcs, and investigative logic; critical of inconsistencies and rushed conclusions.
    - Experience: veteran
    - Purchase stance: no buy
    - Labels: story-driven player; detective fiction fan; critical reviewer
    - Reference games: Chicken Police: Paint It Red


Below are summaries of things people say about the game per category.
Each point is assigned a weight that represents how often it is mentioned across all reviews.
What players like:
- Excellent sequel to original (weight 0.35): Players widely agree that this game is a worthy and satisfying sequel, with many stating it feels like a faithful continuation or even an upgrade from the first game. The quality and taste are consistently praised.
- Superb voice acting quality (weight 0.34): Voice acting, particularly for the character Sonny, receives high praise for being excellent and bringing characters to life. The overall audio quality is a standout feature.
- Fun and varied minigames (weight 0.23): The inclusion of several unique minigames, such as shooting range, poker, and lockpicking, adds variety and freshens the experience. Players find them entertaining and a positive addition.
- Great new color mode (weight 0.22): The addition of a full color mode is a welcome feature, with many reviewers preferring it over the classic noir option. It is described as a nice option that enhances the visuals.
- Beautiful art style and visuals (weight 0.18): The game's art style is described as stunning, with a stylized cinematic quality and magnificent visuals. The overall visual presentation is a highlight for many players.
- Immersive noir atmosphere (weight 0.18): The noir atmosphere is consistently praised for being captivating and immersive, often combined with sharp humor and a twisty plot. It contributes significantly to the game's appeal.
- Overall positive reception (weight 0.15): Reviewers express that they loved much about the game and enjoyed it thoroughly, summarizing it as a really good game overall. General sentiment is very positive.
- Strong first few chapters (weight 0.13): Many reviewers note that the first two to three chapters are very interesting and work well, setting a high bar for the story. The start of the game is considered its strongest part.
- Sharp and witty dialogue (weight 0.1): The writing is highlighted for its fantastic, sharp, and witty dialogue that is character-driven and lively. Many players appreciate the quality of the conversations.
- High quality translation (weight 0.1): The translation quality is noted to be very high overall, which helps maintain the game's narrative and dialogue quality for international players.

Common complaints:
- Rushed and unsatisfying ending (weight 0.75): The ending is consistently described as rushed, abrupt, and anticlimactic, with multiple plot holes.
- Marty's death poorly handled (weight 0.66): Marty's death is widely criticized as forced, unnecessary, and lacking emotional impact.
- Weaker than the first game (weight 0.33): Compared to its predecessor, the sequel has worse storytelling, less polish, and weaker character development.
- Unresolved plot threads (weight 0.3): Several major plot points and character arcs are left dangling, leaving the story feeling incomplete.
- Quality drops from Chapter 3 (weight 0.23): The narrative becomes thin and sloppy after the first three chapters, with many pacing issues.
- Unfinished second half (weight 0.22): The game appears incomplete in its second half with noticeably less content and polish.
- Awkward localization and text (weight 0.18): Several typos, mismatched voice and text, and poor localization affect the overall experience.
- Underwhelming villain resolution (weight 0.14): Main villains are resolved poorly or nonsensically, contributing to the anticlimactic feel.
- Underdeveloped minigames (weight 0.13): Mini-games are infrequent, feel out of place, and have unreasonable difficulty.
- Short length and less interactivity (weight 0.13): The game is shorter, with fewer puzzles and mini-games compared to the first game.
- Missing voice lines (weight 0.11): Some lines display text without corresponding audio, breaking immersion.
- Excessive fourth wall breaks (weight 0.08): Too many fourth-wall breaks harm immersion and the narrative flow.

Gameplay feedback:
- Noir detective visual novel (weight 0.45): Multiple reviews categorize the game as a noir detective visual novel with investigative gameplay and extensive text.
- Mini-games included (weight 0.28): Players note the presence of various mini-games such as a shooting range, card game, and other diversions, often as part of the core gameplay.
- Story-driven gameplay (weight 0.26): Reviews emphasize a strong story focus with minimal gameplay, feeling like an interactive novel with some puzzles and mini-games.
- Color mode availability (weight 0.21): A notable feature is the option to toggle between black-and-white noir mode and a full color mode, giving visual variety.
- Interrogation mechanics (weight 0.21): The game features interrogation sequences with multiple choices, good/bad cop options, and no penalty for failure, allowing retries.
- Point-and-click adventure genre (weight 0.2): The game is repeatedly described as a point-and-click adventure with inventory puzzles, mini-games, dialogue-heavy exploration, and static backgrounds.
- Exploring the Hive district (weight 0.18): The game is set in an insect district called the Hive, with multiple locations, items to examine, and map exploration.
- Sequel with similar mechanics (weight 0.15): Reviews identify this as a direct sequel that retains the same core gameplay and atmosphere as the first game, with some improvements.
- Easy difficulty (weight 0.08): The game is generally considered easy, with straightforward puzzles and lenient interrogation mechanics.
- Automatic saving (weight 0.07): The game includes an auto-save function, but only a single save file is available.
- Puzzle design issues (weight 0.07): Some puzzles require rotating pieces with the mouse wheel and can only be completed at the center of the screen, leading to potential frustration.

Performance notes:
- Good Steam Deck performance (weight 0.05): On the Steam Deck with max settings, the game runs at up to 45 FPS without stutters or crashes, indicating solid optimization for this handheld device.
- Poor low-end performance (weight 0.05): The game struggles on integrated graphics, with frame rates dropping to around 20 FPS even at the lowest graphical settings, making it nearly unplayable on such hardware.

Recommendations:
- Prior first-game experience required (weight 0.36): A large number of players emphasize that playing the first game is essential for understanding the story and characters. Newcomers are strongly advised to start with the original Chicken Police game.
- Recommended for first-game fans (weight 0.25): Players who enjoyed the first game generally recommend this sequel, citing its continuation of the story and atmosphere. However, this recommendation often comes with caveats about the ending.
- Loved for noir atmosphere (weight 0.25): The noir detective aesthetic, unique characters, and hard-boiled buddy story are highly praised. Fans of this style find the game immersive and engaging despite its flaws.
- Price concerns voiced (weight 0.18): Opinions on price value are split, with some saying it is worth the money and others finding it not worth buying at the current price. Discounts are recommended to improve value.
- Story and dialogue praised (weight 0.16): For those who appreciate story-driven, dialogue-heavy games, this title is highly recommended. The writing and voice acting are highlights, appealing to visual novel and mystery fans.
- Avoid due to unfinished story (weight 0.11): Some players describe the game as feeling rushed or with an unfinished story, leading to a negative recommendation. They suggest waiting for future updates or fixes.
- Not gameplay-heavy (weight 0.1): Several reviews note that the game is story-focused and not mechanically diverse, which may disappoint players seeking more interactive or varied gameplay. It is better suited for narrative fans.
- Hope for third game or fix (weight 0.07): Some players hope for a sequel or DLC to resolve the narrative disappointment, specifically referencing the character Marty. This shows a desire for redemption of the storyline.
- Game-breaking bug reported (weight 0.07): One player reports a game-breaking bug that prevents recommendation. They indicate they will change their review if the bug is fixed, suggesting it is a critical technical issue.
- Interested in spin-off (weight 0.06): Some players express interest in upcoming spin-off Moses & Plato, showing continued engagement with the franchise despite mixed feelings about this entry.

Other player notes:
No miscpoints

Emotions:
- Disappointment (weight 0.27): The primary cause is a severely rushed and unsatisfying ending, particularly in the latter half after chapter 3, which fails to resolve key plot threads and character arcs. Many players feel the game is a significant letdown compared to its predecessor, with a weak story, poor handling of character deaths like Marty's, and a sharp decline in narrative quality. Technical issues such as bugs, poor localization, and untranslated text further compound the feeling of wasted potential.
- Frustration (weight 0.17): Frustration stems from a combination of poor game design, technical issues, and a broken narrative. Key causes include numerous bugs, spelling errors, and a broken puzzle that halts progress, alongside a confusing plot with illogical character deaths and unresolved threads. The game's UI is criticized as a downgrade, and players also note the removal of basic features like ESC to restart, making simple actions tedious.
- Enjoyment (weight 0.1): Enjoyment is derived from the game's strong atmosphere, excellent voice acting, and charismatic characters, which create an immersive and endearing experience. Players praise the fun mini-games, quirky noir style, and the overall pleasant presentation, with many noting the first 80% of the game was highly satisfying. The sequel is seen as a good experience despite falling short of the first game, with particular praise for its humor, character development, and music.
- Anger (weight 0.06): Anger is overwhelmingly directed at the unnecessary and poorly handled death of the character Marty, which players feel was forced for cheap emotional impact and lacked logical consequences. This is compounded by a rushed and botched ending, a drastic decline in story quality around chapter 4, and a general sense of being cheated out of a satisfying conclusion. Many players express a desire for a refund and criticize the developers for killing off a beloved character after giving false hope of survival.
- Excitement (weight 0.06): Excitement is generated by the game's strong start, excellent voice acting, and gripping early chapters that build a great narrative and atmosphere. Players are also excited by the return of the beloved universe, the promise of new features like the color mode, and the overall dynamic and fun cast of characters. The sequel is praised for outshining the first installment for some, and the prospect of the soundtrack and new entry fuels anticipation.
- Sadness (weight 0.05): Sadness is primarily caused by the death of the beloved character Marty, which players found forced, shocking, and emotionally devastating. This event is so impactful that it ruined the enjoyment of the game for many, leaving them upset and unable to recommend it. The rushed quality of the ending and the bitter aftertaste of the story further amplify this feeling of loss.
- Love (weight 0.04): Love for the game is driven by its witty writing, beautiful art, and meaningful plot, which together create a compelling noir atmosphere. Players express deep affection for the characters, particularly Sonny and Marty, and praise the fully voiced dialogue and the return of old mechanics. The game as a whole is seen as a well-crafted experience that stays with the player.
- Satisfaction (weight 0.04): Satisfaction comes from a well-crafted story, excellent art style and voice acting, and the feeling that the game provides good value and a complete narrative. Players appreciate that the sequel maintains the high quality of the first game, effectively closes questions, and provides a good overall world picture. Positive technical performance on platforms like Steam Deck also contributes to a satisfying experience.
- Admiration (weight 0.03): Admiration is inspired by the game's exceptional visuals, voice acting, and deeply crafted world, which are seen as top-notch. Players praise the excellent dialogue, the masterful plot with its twists and detail, and the perfect implementation of the color/black-white mode. The overall work of the development team is highly respected, with the game being described as a masterpiece.
- Appreciation (weight 0.03): Appreciation is driven by the game's compelling and realistic setting, detailed world-building, and distinctive art style, which create an immersive experience. Players are grateful for the passion and care put into the game, praising the excellent story, characters, sound design, and voice acting. Notable improvements over the first game, such as the new daytime scenery and UI, are also a source of appreciation.
- Confusion (weight 0.02): Confusion arises from a vague and abrupt ending, particularly regarding the unclear removal of the major character Marty and the villain's unclear motives. Players are left wondering why the climax was sacrificed despite strong earlier content and why certain key events happen without explanation. Unresolved plot points and abrupt story transitions suggest missing scenes, leaving players without a coherent understanding of the narrative.
- Regret (weight 0.02): Regret is primarily a consequence of the game's disappointing ending and the death of Marty, which ruins the overall experience and leads players to want a refund. Many regret buying the game impulsively, feeling that the story flaws, particularly the abrupt ending and lack of character epilogues, were not worth the cost. This regret is so profound that it can even ruin the player's enjoyment of the first game in the series.
- Amusement (weight 0.02): Amusement is derived from specific humorous moments in the game, such as Sonny's reaction to news and the game's unique blend of noir with a dramatic bird-pedia setting. Players also find dark comedy in the antagonist being killed off too easily. These instances provide a light-hearted contrast to the game's more serious narrative.
- Hope (weight 0.02): Hope is generated by the interesting universe and the potential for future development, leading players to express a strong desire for more games in the Chicken Police series. Despite the sequel's flaws, the underlying world and characters are captivating enough that players look forward to seeing what the developers create next. This hope is directed at the potential for better stories in future titles.
- Disappointed (weight 0.01): Disappointment stems from the mystery being too predictable and some rushed bits in the ending, which fall short of expectations. These specific narrative issues diminish the overall experience, but the emotion is less severe than the broader 'Disappointment' category.
- Frustrated (weight 0.01): Frustration is caused by specific gameplay issues: excessive dialog and a rushed ending that disrupt pacing, and the lack of a manual save system. These design choices directly hinder player control and enjoyment, leading to a more targeted feeling of irritation.
- Disgust (weight 0.01): Disgust is directed at the game's overall story decisions, which are viewed negatively, and also at the detailed depiction of insects, which some players found off-putting. These aesthetic and narrative choices create a strongly negative reaction for certain players.
- Engagement (weight 0.01): Engagement is driven by the sharp dialogue and compelling character dynamics, which keep players invested in the interactions. The game's unique style and clever dialogue are the key factors that maintain player interest and involvement in the world.
- Recommendation (weight 0.01): Recommendation is based on the opinion that the games in the series complement each other and are worth playing together, particularly for fans of a good noir story. Despite individual flaws, the overall narrative experience is seen as valuable enough to recommend to others.
- Annoyance (weight 0.01): Annoyance is caused by mini-games that are more irritating than fun, along with bugs, missing translations, and unfunny fourth-wall jokes that detract from the experience. These minor but persistent issues create a constant level of frustration that undermines the overall gameplay.}