30 Birds

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Lantern City is on the verge of disaster: the Goddess Simurgh has been kidnapped by the evil Scientist! 30 Birds is a narrative puzzle game laid out on the surface of rotating lanterns. Wander through a gorgeous world inspired by Persian art, meet quirky birds, and solve puzzles to rescue Simurgh.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

97%

Audience ScoreBased on 76 reviews

graphics16 positive mentions

stability2 negative mentions

The game features a stunning and unique art style, with beautiful hand-drawn visuals and a whimsical atmosphere that captivates players.
The music and sound design are exceptional, enhancing the overall experience with engaging tunes and quirky mini-games that bring joy to gameplay.
The world is rich and vibrant, filled with charming characters and entertaining quests that encourage exploration and creativity.

Players may encounter frustrating bugs and technical issues, including soft-locks and unresponsive controls, which can hinder the gaming experience.
The adventure game mechanics can lead to moments of confusion, as players may get stuck without adequate hints or guidance for progressing through puzzles.
Some mini-games and puzzles lack depth, and the reliance on a card game for rewards can feel random and unsatisfying, detracting from the overall enjoyment.

graphics
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
48%
8%
The game's graphics are widely praised for their stunning art style, blending 2D and 3D elements to create a visually captivating world filled with charm and detail. Players appreciate the unique aesthetics, including watercolor visuals and various lantern designs, which enhance the overall atmosphere and gameplay experience. Despite some frustrations with gameplay mechanics, the visuals and artistic presentation remain a standout feature that draws players in.
- “The artwork is stunning, bringing each scene to life with breathtaking detail.”
- “If you want to be surprised and be told an original and quirky story with gorgeous visuals, treat yourself, this is the game you didn't know you needed.”
- “The game has an aesthetic all its own, and is bursting at the seams with charm and playfulness.”
- “A piece of art that stands out by its unique setting, art style, and fantasy.”
- “This is a unique gem that deserves your time and attention, from the stand-out watercolor visuals carefully integrated in a 3D environment, to the world-building and characters, all the way to the quirky interactions you have with them.”
music
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
80%
10%
10%
The music in the game is widely praised for its beauty and ability to enhance the overall atmosphere, with many players enjoying the engaging tunes and unique sound design. The music-making mini-games are particularly highlighted for their fun and charming nature, although some players found one of the mini-games frustrating. Overall, the soundtrack and musical elements contribute significantly to the game's artistic direction and immersive experience.
- “The music-making mini-games bring a smile to my face with some great tunes to vibe to.”
- “This game is so fresh, the overall artistic direction, music, and story are so interesting and charming, making you want to soak in and experience it all.”
- “The art, music, and writing are all super eclectic and full of energy, which makes exploring the different lanterns fun and super surprising.”
- “The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it feel stale after a short time.”
- “The soundtrack feels out of place and doesn't match the game's atmosphere.”
- “The music is often drowned out by sound effects, making it hard to appreciate.”
story
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
62%
26%
12%
The game's story is characterized by engaging writing, quirky characters, and a charming art style that captivates players. While the narrative may take a backseat to gameplay elements like bird-gathering and mini-games, it remains entertaining and visually appealing, with a delightful sense of humor. However, some players noted a rushed ending and a lack of clarity in longer quest lines, yet overall, the experience is described as fresh and immersive.
- “This game is so fresh; the overall artistic direction, music, and story are so interesting and charming, making you want to soak in and experience it all.”
- “If you want to be surprised and be told an original and quirky story with gorgeous visuals, treat yourself; this is the game you didn't know you needed.”
- “- no way to see previous steps in longer quest lines”
- “The story takes a backseat to the bird-gathering before diving headlong into a rather rushed ending, but the writing throughout is delightful, and I didn't feel short-changed.”
- “The characters are funny and diverse, and you feel the world and story is connected.”
humor
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its humor, featuring a cast of funny and unique characters, hilarious dialogues, and entertaining mini-games that enhance the experience. The quirky writing and fantastic art style contribute to a vibrant atmosphere, blending contemporary humor with elements of Persian mythology. Overall, players appreciate the diverse comedic elements that keep the adventure engaging and fresh.
- “Fantastic art style and hilarious writing.”
- “Hilarious dialogues; the characters are so funny and unique from each other.”
- “I love the aesthetic and the atmosphere; the dialogues are funny as hell and the mini-games keep the adventure fresh.”
gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
36%
21%
The gameplay is praised for its originality, polish, and satisfying mechanics, providing a captivating experience without filler content. Players appreciate the unique aesthetic and the blend of 2D visuals with a 3D depth sensation, making it both easy to understand and enjoyable to interact with. Overall, the game offers a delightful and immersive gameplay loop that resonates with its audience.
- “An absolute gem, this game shines with its original and polished gameplay, captivating players from the very start.”
- “In short, this was a really lovely, aesthetically pleasing play with a satisfying gameplay loop.”
- “The gameplay is relatively easy to comprehend and so satisfying!”
- “This game is very poetic and surprising; the gameplay is very original, and it's quite difficult to describe the pleasure of evolving with a 2D visual and a 3D/depth sensation at the same time. You really have to play it to feel this gameplay.”
- “This game is very poetic and surprising; the gameplay is very original, and it's quite difficult to describe the pleasure of evolving with a 2D visual and a 3D/depth sensation at the same time. You really have to play it to feel this gameplay.”
atmosphere
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
12%
13%
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its beautiful and intriguing world, enhanced by a unique art style and captivating music. Players appreciate the blend of mystery, often rooted in Persian mythology, with humorous contemporary dialogues, creating a relaxing yet engaging experience. Overall, the aesthetic and atmosphere contribute significantly to the game's charm and enjoyment.
- “A beautiful game with an intriguing world, amazing music and atmosphere, and a unique art style.”
- “I love the aesthetic and the atmosphere; the dialogues are funny, and the minigames keep the adventure fresh.”
- “The atmosphere and the happenings are mysterious and apparently based on Persian mythology, which should clash with the often hilarious contemporary dialogues.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The launch version of the game is reported to be somewhat buggy, indicating stability issues that may affect the overall gameplay experience.
- “Unfortunately, the launch version is somewhat buggy.”

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