When comparing Nuclear Throne vs Ultimate Chicken Horse, the Slant community recommends Ultimate Chicken Horse for most people. In the question“What are the best couch multiplayer PC games?” Ultimate Chicken Horse is ranked 13th while Nuclear Throne is ranked 32nd. 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 Adjustable screen shake
While playing the screen will shake and judder around, making for a visceral experience and for those uncomfortable with the shaking there is an option to even turn it down in the settings
Pro Procedurally generated levels
While always a staple of any roguelike not all roguelites use procedurally generated levels, but this one does, which gives the advantage of a new experience every time the game is played.
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 Early Access
The game is in Early Access, which means it is still in development and will most likely have missing features as well as bugs.
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.