The chicken and enemy characters are so big and the screen is zoomed in so much that it's tough to see what's up ahead. Also working against the mission is the radar, which pings too short a distance to be useful. By the time you see an enemy on radar on in the game, they've already got you in their clutches. Other than the wonky camera, Chicken Run is an enjoyable adventure game. Sneaking into buildings and around the farm is a constant challenge, with monstrous patrol dogs and searchlights swooping all over the grounds.
Adventure aspects are always enjoyable, and the game is structured to give plenty of replay value.
The world is packed with tools to interact with, constantly creating new puzzles to solve. Each mission is graded and can be repeated for better scores. These sections also can be replayed for better ratings, and all have solid and challenging controls. And major sequences, like where the chickens dress up as Mrs. Tweedy to escape the dogs, is hilariously drawn and animated, all while being a riot to play. Visually, Chicken Run is well-handled and animated, looking very true to Aardman Studio's extraordinary style.