Fans of strange visual novel mystery games, our time is now -Chicken Police: Into the Hive, the long-awaited sequel to the hit 2020 indie Chicken Police: Paint it Red!, is here at last, putting you back into the swanky detective getup of Sonny Featherland once again.
This time, the infamous Chicken Police have to find their way into the city’s underbelly of The Hive, the insect ghetto where the social situation is tipping quickly toward unrest, to try and bring justice to an underserved population. If you’re looking to dive into this mystery, here’s how long it’ll take you.
How Long Is Chicken Police: Into The Hive?
As the sequel to Paint it Red!, a game that sits onHowLongToBeat.comwith a total playtime of between seven and ten hours, fans came into the game expecting something similar, and thankfully, we won’t be disappointed! This time around, developers The Wild Gentleman have quotedbetween seven and 11 hoursonce again, depending on your play style.
If you’re looking to play only themain storybeats of Chicken Police: Into the Hive!, focusing exclusively on the goals you’re made to do and clicking quickly through dialogue as you read ahead, then you can expect something aroundseven hoursas your completion time. This style of play gives you the meat and potatoes of the main story and leaves you satisfied with the tale it weaves.
However, if you’re something of a completionist, a fuller100 percent completionrun is slated to take10–11 hoursto finish. Not only will you get to see the whole of the story, but there’s plenty more to do if you have the time to slow down.
Such extras include:
If you’re truly invested, there’s also a secret ending you may unlock. The relationship you have with Monica decides which ending you see, so if you’ve been diligent in helping the hummingbird, you’ll have some extra content at the end of Chicken Police: Into the Hive!
