When comparing Eon Altar vs Ultimate Chicken Horse, the Slant community recommends Ultimate Chicken Horse for most people. In the question“What are the best 4-player local multiplayer games on Steam?” Ultimate Chicken Horse is ranked 11th while Eon Altar is ranked 46th. The most important reason people chose Ultimate Chicken Horse is:
While there are only 10 base maps, each map has unique mechanics that makes them very refreshing going from on to the next.
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Pros
Pro Individual storylines
This game is made for co-op, definitely not single player. Each player has their own storylines though (on top of the main quests) that are private to them. Sometimes players can have secret quests that are competing. How much information you choose to share with your allies is up to you. This style of play is only possible because of the cell phone controller mode.
Pro Fun turn based combat
Combat is turn based, with players taking their turn simultaneously. This allows for more strategy than the normal button mash style of ARPGs. It also makes it more accessible to newer gamers.
Pro Cell phone controller
Instead of pausing the game for everyone while you adjust your character, this can all be done on your phone thus allowing the game play to continue. You also don't have to have multiple controllers on hand as anyone can download the app to their phone and are ready to play.
Pro Unique maps
While there are only 10 base maps, each map has unique mechanics that makes them very refreshing going from on to the next.
Pro Crazy gameplay gives fresh experiences
Each time you play is quite different from the last, and it's always pretty hilarious to watch the games spiral into madness.
Pro Build your own challenge, every time
Levels start out simple, but each round begins with players adding something helpful or harmful to the level.
Cons
Con Cellphone connection drops
The phone connection constantly drops, making the game barely playable, which is frustrating.
Con Sometimes you just can't win
Depending on your friends, people can make maps impossible to win. This can get very frustrating. However, bombs are present to remove dangerous objects. This only occasionally becomes an issue in party mode.