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Fight Like a Chicken

A Punch-Out!!-inspired boxing game where you play as Benny Bantam, a rooster fighting through the criminal underworld to find his missing father. Master frame-perfect deflects and devastating counters in this hand-drawn 2D fighter with heart.

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Uncanny Games
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Uncanny Games
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About the Game

Your father, Red Bantam, was the greatest boxer the barnyard ever knew. Then he vanished. Now the mob rules the streets, and only you can fight your way through their ranks to uncover the truth.

Fight Like a Chicken is a fighting game inspired by Punch-Out!!, where split-second timing is the difference between victory and a knockout.

🐔 FIGHT THROUGH THE UNDERWORLD

Face off against memorable opponents, from barnyard locals to dangerous mob enforcers:

- Barnaby the Bat - Rabies-inducing intimidation tactics

- "Wild" Boris - Massive tank with ground-pound specials

- The Goat - Uses your father's own techniques against you

- ...and many more unique fighters, each with distinct movesets

Every enemy has weaknesses to exploit. Can you find them?

📖 UNCOVER THE TRUTH

Experience a full story campaign with:

- Character-driven narrative with twists and reveals

- Beautiful hand-drawn 2D animation throughout

- 20-25 minute demo

- Full game: 12+ fights across 3 story acts

What happened to Red Bantam? Why is the mob after you?

✨ KEY FEATURES

- Frame-perfect combat inspired by Punch-Out!!

- Deep defensive systems: Counter, Deflect, Dodge, Block

- 10-count knockdown system - fight to get back up!

- Beautiful hand-drawn 2D art and animation

- Full narrative campaign

👀 Demo coming February 2026!

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