Disney's Chicken Little

About Disney's Chicken Little

Avalanche Software adapted Disney's 2005 animated film into a platformer that launched alongside the movie on PlayStation 2, GameCube, Xbox, PC, and the original PlayStation 3. You play as Chicken Little during his alien invasion panic while recruiting Abby Mallard, Fish out of Water, and Runt of the Litter. The story follows the film closely but expands the action beyond the screen with gadget-filled levels and cooperative missions. It arrived in October 2005 to capitalize on the studio's marketing push. This is a standard licensed game built for younger audiences who want to control their favorite cartoon characters in an action setting without deep narrative complexity or challenging puzzles.

Gameplay

You run, jump, and glide across side-scrolling stages using jet packs and slingshots to reach high ledges. The core loop involves clearing enemies that swarm your path before solving simple environmental puzzles to unlock doors or activate mechanisms. You can switch between characters mid-mission to use specific abilities like Fish out of Water swimming through air pockets or Runt lifting heavy objects. Multiplayer splits the screen so a second player joins as one of the supporting cast members. Combat relies on basic melee attacks and throwing gadgets rather than complex combos. Levels feature antigravity sections where you bounce off surfaces to navigate floating islands while avoiding alien drones. The controls feel responsive enough for quick platforming but lack the precision needed for tight speedrunning attempts.

What Players Think

Critics and players have not been kind to this title. IGDB lists a score of 61.5 out of 100 based on just 25 ratings, suggesting a consensus that it fails to impress. Most community reviews mention the game feels generic for its time, with many users noting short completion times around four hours for a full run. The average playtime data shows casual players finish the campaign quickly without much incentive to return. User moods often reflect frustration with repetitive level design and clunky multiplayer mechanics that break immersion. Review snippets frequently cite poor enemy AI and uninspired boss fights as major drawbacks. While some fans appreciate seeing their favorite characters in motion, the overall sentiment remains lukewarm at best.

PlayPile's Take

This game only makes sense if you are a die-hard fan of the 2005 film looking for a cheap way to relive specific scenes. The $10 to $15 price point on secondary markets makes it a low-risk purchase, but the lack of achievements or replay value keeps it from being a serious contender. You will beat the main story in under five hours and have no reason to revisit the levels afterward. The multiplayer split screen is functional but offers little substance beyond basic co-op platforming. Skip this unless you specifically want to see Chicken Little use a slingshot in 3D. It serves as a movie tie-in rather than a standalone adventure worth your time or money.

Storyline

The game follows the same plot as the film Chicken Little. The game also features the original actors reprising their roles in the game, except for Joan Cusack (Abby) and Don Knotts (Mayor Turkey Lurkey) (who are replaced by Pamela Adlon and Jeff Bennett respectively).