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what did the chicken see

A short, dark visual novel about a broken world. You are trapped with a cynical narrator who questions everything—school, society, and even you. In this glitchy reality, do your choices really matter, or are you just part of the system?

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DrSillystein
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DrSillystein
Release
April 28, 2026
96 days ago
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About the Game

What Did The Chicken See

THE STORY: WELCOME TO THE SEWER: You have hit rock bottom. The world around you is decaying, rendered in brown hues and digital noise. You are not alone, but your companion is not a friend—it is a narrator who sees through the facade of modern existence.

What Did The Chicken See is a dark, philosophical journey that challenges the player to question the systems that govern their lives. From the rigidity of the education system to the hypocrisy of social labels, nothing is safe from critique. This is not a story about saving the world; it is a story about dismantling the illusion of it.

GAMEPLAY

This is a Visual Novel and Interactive Fiction experience focused on atmosphere and narrative depth.

  • A Conversation with the Void: Engage in a tense dialogue with a narrator who challenges your beliefs.

  • The Illusion of Choice: Navigate through dialogue options that test your perspective. Are you making your own decisions, or are you just following the script written by society?

  • Glitch in the System: Immerse yourself in a world that feels broken. The visual and audio design reflects the psychological state of the protagonist, using distortion to blur the line between reality and nightmare.

KEY FEATURES

  • Psychological Narrative: A weird, introspection-heavy story that breaks the fourth wall and critiques systemic control.

  • New Retro Punk Visuals: A unique art style combining PS1-era aesthetics, CRT filters, and glitch effects to create an uncomfortable, dream-like atmosphere.

  • Atmospheric Sound Design: An unsettling audio landscape that complements the visual distortion.

  • Short & Focused: A concise, narrative-driven experience designed to be played in a single sitting.

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