After 4 months of development, Chicrook: Puzzling Playground has been released!

Like the previous entries in the Chicrook series, you play as a chicken that steal corn and is chased by the police. Chicrook 3 is the first 3D entry in the series and my second every voxel art game. The world of Chicrook 3 is one level split into eight smaller interconnected areas. These areas have been compared to dioramas, and I spent a lot of time adding little environmental details to them. Most scenery is based on pretty places I have been to in real life. All platforming terrain is based on playground structures, making the world feel like one large playground. The lack of clear direction or written instructions also give the world a sense of mystery, making you figure out how certain objects work by experimenting and interacting with them. By the end of this game, you will have mastered playground.

While playing, you might notice that the cop AI works strangely. Most cops work in large groups, so when the spot you, they will pick one of five behavioral patterns based in the ghosts in Pac-Man. This gives the illusion that they are working as a team to catch the chicken. Not all cops chase after the chicken. All eight zones have one or more completely unique cops suited to their terrain to change up the gameplay. Different zones also have different aesthetics and structures to make them more distinct.

The music in this game is also very dynamic. All zones share a common theme, but with different instruments playing it. These instruments contribute to the zones' different vibes. The song's tempo also changes depending on how many cops are chasing you in that zone. These instruments and tempos change seamlessly and the song keeps playing where it left off in the other zone, creating a dynamic soundtrack that reacts to how you play the game.

I am very proud of Chicrook: Puzzling Playground and appreciate you taking the time to read this. Thank you!