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Moorhuhn, a German word for "Swamp Chicken"
is a series of German games that are extremely popular in Europe, but
are little known in English countries. The original Moorhuhnjagd ("Swamp
Chicken Hunt") freeware game was created by a German multimedia company
called Phenomedia for advertising of Johnny Walker Whiskey. It has inspired
many sequels, including the following shooting galleries. Moorhuhn 2 was
created in partnership with Computer Channel and with 18 million downloads
it turned out to be even more successful than its predecessor. Created
for Chip-Online, Moorhuhn Winter Edition takes the Moorhuhn 2 engine and
adds a winter setting and even more hidden puzzles and gimmicks. Released
in 2003, Moorhuhn X was the first game of the series to be released in
multiple versions. XS for free, XL had more content and was distributed
in partnership with Bild.de. XXL had all content and was distributed as
a software package to various retailers and internet stores. The purpose
of these games is very simply to shoot as many of the chickens as possible
in the 90 seconds of gameplay. Hidden throughout the games are numerous
puzzles and extra features that make them especially addictive. Moorhuhn
Wanted takes place in a lawless place called Gun City and it's the first
game where the chickens shoot back. Desperado-chickens, guns blazing,
drove the sheriff out of the city. You must bring back order and justice.
There are four different levels in higher quality graphics than previous
games. There's a new feature where you can test your itchy trigger-finger
against the ruthless chicken gangsters in the duel-shootout! You can upload
your high-scores online also. The XS free version with only the bonus
duel level which is however optimal for practicing. The XL version has
1 level and bonus level for a smaller price. XXL has the full 3 levels,
bonus level, and extra bonus material. In 2006 Focus Multimedia released game in English. |