Though it didn’t stop me from playing, it felt that I was guessing the right response to a line of questioning because I hastily pressed the skip button. There is no way to repeat a conversation, and unlike other games in the genre that store all the poignant information in a journal, The Wild Gentleman didn’t think this would be important. With finer details being essential, it was also annoying when you discovered that you accidentally skipped clues. Too much talking makes you a little hoarse! It was a little annoying when key information could have been missed simply because I overlooked an area I had already investigated. This forces you to revisit areas you have already explored, causing possible frustrations. If your investigatory partner alters, the information you obtain from any area will change. What’s the point of being a detective if you will not look at the finer details? This is the key principle of Chicken Police – Paint it Red! You must explore every portion of each scene you encounter, observing each interactive object, hoping to find clues. It’s a tricky balancing act, but if anyone can do it, Sonny can do it. You must use all you have learned to get to the bottom of this latest case, while staying friendly with the city’s biggest mobster. It’s a bad time to be a cop, so it’s a good job that your badge has been taken away. The people have lost all hope, and crime has taken over, the police are second-rate citizens, and no-one trusts them. The story takes place in the dark and colourless city of Clawville. Then there’s Ibn Wessler, the mobster boss who seems to have turned over a new leaf, but appearances can be deceiving. Natasha Catzenko the girlfriend of mob boss Ibn Wessler needs your help, she has a dark past that has caught up with her, and cannot seek help from official channels. His partner Martin “Marty” MacChicken is not talking to him because of an accident involving the pair and Marty’s shotgun, yet their relationship draws them together for another case. He lost his marriage to the job and is currently on paid leave because of an incident. You control Santino “Sonny” Featherland, he is a gritty alcoholic close to retiring cop. Only the best and most observant detectives will obtain the maximum level with no mistakes. You are awarded a grading between 1 and 5 stars based on your success. A meter records a level of success, and too many wrong questions impact the relationship you have with the witness, and the information given. Your line of questioning must match each person’s traits shy, confident, scared and so on. What makes this standout, however, is the need to match the investigatory questions with the character’s personality. This is nothing new, and can be found in any point and click game or detective title. The game is all about observing each area you are in, gathering clues, and questioning the surrounding people. Chicken Police – Paint it Red! follows traditional mechanics.įor all its weird and wonderful ways, Chicken Police – Paint it Red! plays it safe throughout. Once you get over the shock of the random creature/human creations, you admire the artistic approach, and the striking style that has been implemented. The use of the noir theme works perfectly with the character models, and the seedy and dark nature of the plot takes shape from the first scene. People shouldn’t find her attractive, but it doesn’t stop them. It plays with your mind and is reminiscent of the cartoon image of Jessica Rabbit in Who Framed Roger Rabbit. I will not lie, it’s bloody odd looking at a rooster with an ageing mans body, or an impala who is in incredible shape. Yet, you quickly discover the twist, as each person is part animal and part human. Yes, you have the stereotypical character models The washed up gritty detective, the mobster boss, the trustworthy but foolish partner, and the femme fatale. This film noir inspired story is far from your standard crime tale. Chicken Police – Paint it Red! allows you to fulfil that investigative instinct from the comfort of your own home.ĭeveloped by The Wild Gentleman and published by HandyGames, this detective adventure title will transport you to the slow and mobster ruled world of the 30s. Now you is your chance to step up and be counted. Secretly, we all love the idea of being the hotshot detective who solves the impossible crimes. No matter who you are, the urge to solve problems, and uncover mysteries lies within us all.
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