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The Making of DON'T CHICKEN OUT - a Multiplayer Rage Game

The video is a devlog announcing the free demo of 'Don't Chicken Out,' a 2‑player physics‑based multiplayer game where two chickens must keep an egg balanced while traversing absurd environments. The brothers built the title in a tight 2‑3‑month window using Unity and Photon Fusion, swapping early monk concepts for cartoon chickens, and designing five distinct zones—farm, city, jungle, Himalayas, and space—each with its own hazards and mechanics. They highlight milestones such as beating the solo demo in six minutes, a co‑op run in nine minutes, and a playtest with the creator of 'Pedal Pedal Pedal.' The Newgrounds demo hit the front page, generating early buzz. By soliciting player feedback on difficulty, online stability, and fun factor before a post‑NixFest Steam launch, the team aims to refine a niche multiplayer experience that could inspire other indie studios to adopt short‑scope, community‑driven development cycles.