

This is determined by whether you choose the question that best fits the observations that Sonny made. Each question that you ask will either increase or decrease a meter which determines how forthcoming the other character will be. This includes weaknesses and other pieces of information that you are supposed to use to help you choose which questions to ask. Each interrogation begins with Sonny giving you some observations that he has made about the person you are about to interrogate. At critical points in the game you are given the opportunity to interrogate key witnesses and suspects. While it doesn’t come into play a lot, the interrogation mechanics are one mechanic in the game that are actually kind of unique. Talking with other characters mostly involves you choosing what to talk about and getting information that will help with your case. Interacting with other characters allows you to observe them, talk to them, ask questions, or in some cases interrogate them. When you click on an object you will usually either pick it up or your character will make some comment about it that might give you more information about the case or the world in general. The gameplay basically revolves around scanning a static background searching for objects and other characters to interact with. Anyone familiar with a point and click game will be familiar with many of the game’s mechanics. So if I were to describe the gameplay of Chicken Police – Paint it RED! I would say that it feels like a combination of a traditional point and click game and a visual novel.

Can Sonny and Marty solve the case and return honor and dignity to the once famous Chicken Police? What initially seemed like harassment quickly turns out to be much more as Sonny and Marty are flung into a hidden world of crime and corruption simmering beneath the surface of the city. Reluctant at first Sonny decides to take on one last case bringing his old partner Marty MacChicken along for the ride. This stranger’s employer has been receiving threats. His career feels over until a mysterious stranger arrives at his apartment. Sonny has had some hard times recently though as he has been placed on administrative leave as he waits for his imminent retirement. Sonny was a world renowned detective as one member of the famous detective duo the Chicken Police. In Chicken Police – Paint it RED! you play as Sonny Featherland. Chicken Police – Paint it RED! may be a little light on the puzzles, but it succeeds at creating a truly original universe and a compelling mystery. While the theme was what initially intrigued me, I was also excited about the point and click elements as I am a pretty big fan of the genre. How could you not be intrigued by a noir themed point and click game featuring animals with strangely human bodies. As soon as I saw Chicken Police – Paint it RED! I knew that it was a game that I had to check out. Anyone familiar with my taste in video games are probably well aware that I am a huge fan of games with weird premises.
