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Chicken Run: Eggstraction

Chicken Run: Eggstraction

Aardman Animations Limited · released Oct 24, 2025

ActionAdventureCasualSimulationPCPlayStation 5, PlayStation 4Xbox Series X, Xbox OneNintendo Switch

Stealth, silliness, and a whole lot of chaos! Scurry and scramble your way to freedom in this co-op adventure set in the Chicken Run universe.

74
VGC Score
·No trend datalow confidence
75%
At launch
91%
Steam all-time
70%
Press
n/a
Recent sentiment

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How this score was computed

The VGC Score is a weighted blend on a press-comparable 0-100 quality scale. Steam approval rates are first calibrated (95% positive on Steam ≈ 89.5 quality, since Steam approval skews high). Press and tracked creator reviews each count ~2x a player review and share one cap against player evidence (creator buy/skip calls pool into an approval rate, calibrated like Steam approval); all-time sentiment is capped and halved (it's context, not verdict); reviews of the current build carry the most weight when a fresh patch anchors the window; and a 'typical game' prior keeps small samples from pegging the scale. Because press reviews and Metacritic user aggregates describe the launch build, their weight decays as the game ages (3-year half-life after a 1-year grace). That's how a game that launched rough can outgrow its old reception once updates win players over. Reviews under 2h playtime (the refund window), non-Steam activations, and free copies are downweighted.

ComponentPositiveQuality (0-100)Weight (pseudo-reviews)
Press reviews (OpenCritic)7020
All-time Steam reviews91%8517
Metacritic user ratings0
Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted)0
Calibration prior (typical game)7250

Scoring window: last 30 days (no significant patch detected) · 0 reviews sampled · 0 total reviews in window · weighted 0 up / 0 down · computed 2h ago · full methodology →

Press & Creators reviews (16)

Individual verdicts from outlets we track: scored reviews first, most trusted outlets first among them. The small badge is each outlet's trust score: how well its scoring history aligns with players.

  • 70
    trust 80Nov 20, 2025

    Chicken Run: Eggstraction is a solid movie companion game that picks up where Dawn of the Nugget left off, complimenting action platforming adventure with cinematic cutscenes rich with Aardman's signature style and humour.

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  • 85
    trust 66Dec 3, 2025

    Chicken Run: Eggstraction offers a fun and entertaining experience for children, featuring short, easy-to-follow adventures, simple gameplay, appealing colors and visuals, and familiar sounds and music for fans of the series. If you’re looking for a light, comedic game suitable for your kids, with local co-op on a single screen, it’s an excellent choice. However, it may not meet the expectations of players seeking a deeper challenge or a demanding family experience.

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  • 75
    trust 66Oct 24, 2025

    Chicken Run: Eggstraction turns this familiar world into a stealth game that is just plain fun to spend time with.

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  • 65
    trust 64Nov 24, 2025

    Overall, Chicken Run: Eggstraction was pretty disappointing. There was a lot that was so good about it, but the play had a lot of issues with it. If you can grab this title on sale, and you like these types of games, you should pick it up and try it out. However, I don’t think it is worth the full price. Like many licensed games before it, Chicken Run: Eggstraction was more focused on the animations rather than the gameplay. I think it would be a lot more fun if you had someone to play with as well. The co-op would give you someone else to help mitigate some of the issues I had.

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  • 75
    trust 62Nov 5, 2025

    Will you be able to save everyone from the evil corporation?

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  • 72
    trust 61Oct 25, 2025

    Chicken Run: Eggstraction feels and plays like a solid top-down adventure game. The story isn't particularly special, but the cinematics are quite cool. Gameplay-wise, it's easy to play, but the interesting level design makes the puzzles here and there quite enjoyable. The game plays best in co-op, as it allows for better teamwork. The AI ​​isn't as engaging and interactive in single-player, as you feel like you're on your own too much. With about five hours of gameplay, and a bit of extra co-op content, the game isn't exceptionally long, but ultimately, I had a great time. Unfortunately, it's not much more than that.

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  • 70
    trust 61Oct 28, 2025

    Set after the events of Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget, this latest game set in the Chicken Run universe lets you put together your own team and attempt to rescue yet more chickens from a variety of locations. The result is a simple stealth game with one or two frustrations, but thanks to its charming animation and impressive voice cast, franchise fans will likely enjoy it quite a lot.

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  • 75
    trust 60Oct 26, 2025

    As a game itself, Chicken Run: Eggstraction is fine, completely competent, even if it’s not the most fantastic stealth title in the world. But when you combine its simple but effective gameplay loop (which can also be enjoyed with a friend in local co-op) with some jaw-dropping cutscenes, excellent voice acting, and some lovely British dry wit, you get a game that will rarely make you feel bored.

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  • 75
    trust 59Oct 29, 2025

    Chicken Run: Eggstraction is an enjoyable and heartfelt stealth-adventure that captures Aardman’s trademark charm perfectly. Its quick pace, simple mechanics, and clever humour make it ideal for younger players, whilst the inclusion of local co-op makes it perfect for families to enjoy together too. Yes, it’s simple in design, the camera can be awkward, and the co-op is occasionally chaotic, but these flaws never overshadow the fun that’s had when playing. Packed with personality, warmth, and that classic Aardman wit, Chicken Run: Eggstraction offers a delightful video game adaptation of the Chicken Run world.

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  • 70
    trust 58Nov 15, 2025

    This polished isometric stealth sequel delivers an engaging story and Aardman's trademark wit, making it a good fit for fans of the series. However, the clunky controls and awkward camera angles work against the core stealth mechanics, which already feel too simplified. It is a short and easy experience, but it still offers solid replay value despite its flaws.

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  • 75
    trust 54Oct 31, 2025

    Despite itself, Chicken Run: Eggstraction is one of those titles that can slip by unnoticed in the chaos of an increasingly lively and abundant video game market. Quite ironic for a stealth game. However, ignoring this production by Aardman Animations and Outright Games could be a serious mistake. Not only are we faced with a fun adventure with challenging gameplay suitable for all ages, but also a hilarious sequel to the film “Chicken Run.” If you love the franchise, you have no excuse not to pay attention to it. For everyone else, it's yet another demonstration that sometimes small surprises can hide in plain sight.

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  • 70
    trust 54Nov 15, 2025

    Chicken Run Eggstraction might not be the most revolutionary stealth game, but there's more than a nugget of fun to find in this charming package

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