Chicken Wiggle was an ill-fated release from Atooi that was essentially the right game at the wrong time, releasing on the 3DS eShop last fall after the feeding frenzy of indies on the Switch eShop hit full speed. Hoping to salvage the project, the studio opened a Kickstarter for Chicken Wiggle Workshop a few weeks ago, which would overhaul the graphics and bring the game to the Switch. The campaign just ended and pleasantly enough, it was a success.
The goal of the project was $30,000 and when it closed earlier today, it had amassed just over $35,000. Not only did this guarantee that the game will indeed be coming to the Switch, but there was a stretch goal at $35,000 to have an orchestral soundtrack composed by Grant Kirkhope, of Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle and Banjo-Kazooie fame. Indeed, it’s nice to see the game being given another lease of life; here’s to hoping it performs much better on the Switch.
What do you think? Will you be picking this up for the Switch? Did you contribute to the campaign? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
[source kickstarter.com]
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I’m down. Anything with a Grant Kirkhope soundtrack is a winner in my book.
Fantastic news! This was the first time I backed a Kickstarter project and I couldn't be happier it got to 35k. Kirkhope's music makes even a mediocre game better (I'm looking at you Yooka-Laylee) and Chicken Wiggle is already a great game so the new visual style and awesome music will make it amazing. Can't wait to get my copy in December!
I will keep my eyes open for a review. Could be interesting.
@Heavyarms55 NL gave the original a 7/10. Unless something goes horribly wrong, which is nearly impossible with a reputable dev and company like Jools and Atooi, I think it's a safe bet to think this will get an 8 or higher.
I really enjoyed Jools' past games when he was a part of Renegade Kid. I missed out on this on 3DS, but I'm definitely on board now with this Switch version. And yeah, with Kirkhope doing the soundtrack, we already know the music will be quality.
Happy to b a backer of this!
Day one buy for me. I love supporting Jools, and I think this gem will fly nicely if it releases before a new Mario Maker or something. Now, Mr. Watsham, how about some new Moon?
Backed it for $10 weeks back!
I’ve loved playing Mutant Mudds and Xeodrifter! I would’ve backed it even if they didn’t make any updates from the 3ds version, but definitely great that they’ve added some extras to it.
I backed this day one! I'm excited to see it got funded and hit the stretch goal to boot. This is the sort of indie game the Switch needs!
Just bought Xeodrifter last night from the Switch NintendoeShop, really enjoying it so far.
I'm so happy for Jools that this went through. I'm sure Chicken Wiggle will meet a proper audience on Switch.
I don't like the design of the chicken. Doesn't even look like a chicken to me.
Worth it for the music alone (i'm guessing)
@gcunit
Because it's a chick...?
@RupeeClock Oh right, hence the name 'Chick Wiggle' I guess
It don't look like a chick either.
I was sold on Mario + Rabbids when I heard Kirkhope was doing the soundtrack so Chicken Wiggle is a buy for me too. Grant is back in the SPOTLIIIIIIGHT!
Great
I probably would have backed this but didnt know the campaign had started. will probably get this
@gcunit is the word play lost on you: “Chick ‘n Wiggle”
Had I forgotten that Kirkhope composed for Mario + Rabbids, or did I just never know it? Well, something more to look forward to until I finally play that game.
As long as it comes out before Mario maker switch they’ll have my money.
I backed it day one at the $80 tier and am thrilled it made it along with a new soundtrack. I've loved all the games he has made and play Totes the Goat every night almost. I missed Chicken Wiggle on the 3DS (not that I cannot go buy it now) because of the Switch being out so I'm excited to give it a go though I will not be creating levels.
It's a great game. The switch version I think will do well.
I'll buy it!
I would've backed this had I known about it before.
YES!
Banjo-Kazooie-esque character duo + Grant Kirkhope = perfect fit
Chicken Wiggle + editor + online + portable console without a Super Mario Maker = EVEN BETTER!!
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