Bird Assassin

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Bird Assassin is a single player shooter game with a comedy theme. It was developed by Social Loner Studios and was released on August 27, 2014. It received positive reviews from players.

Birds murdered your Pa! His final wishes are for vengeance. Take your Pa's rifle and kill as many birds as you can to avenge his death. Battle a variety of enemies and bosses on your quest to kill the bird that murdered your Pa.

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87%

Audience ScoreBased on 226 reviews

humor34 positive mentions

replayability3 negative mentions

The game is a fun and silly experience, perfect for killing time and providing laughs.
For its low price, it offers a decent amount of entertainment, with enjoyable gameplay and humorous redneck themes.
Many players appreciate the nostalgic value and find it a satisfying way to blow off steam by shooting birds.

The game is extremely short, often completed in under an hour, leading to a lack of replay value.
Gameplay can become repetitive quickly, with limited challenges and a simplistic design reminiscent of old flash games.
Some players criticize the lack of depth and variety, feeling that it doesn't justify the price compared to free alternatives.

humor
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by a mix of redneck comedy and absurdity, with many players finding it entertaining and enjoyable, especially for its low price. However, opinions are divided, as some reviewers feel the humor is hit-or-miss and lacks depth, leading to a repetitive experience. Overall, those with a taste for silly, lighthearted fun seem to appreciate the game's comedic elements, while others find it lacking in substance.
- “A twin stick shooter with some redneck humor.”
- “It's funny at the beginning but it won't last.”
- “Give it a try if you're looking for a humorous and entertaining little game that doesn't bother to take itself seriously.”
gameplay
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
56%
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The gameplay is characterized as very easy, short, and highly repetitive, often described as unsatisfying and lacking in engagement. While some players appreciate the ironic comedy and atmosphere, many find the mechanics overly simplistic and the experience ultimately boring, with little to no replay value. Overall, the gameplay fails to justify its price tag, leaving players disappointed despite its potential for humor.
- “Repetitive gameplay but fun atmosphere.”
- “About 2 hours of gameplay, given that you die a few times.”
- “Very easy, relatively short, simple, and highly repetitive gameplay with no replay value.”
- “The gameplay is very straightforward, the graphics are simple (flash game style), the soundtrack is fittingly goofy, and the whole thing can be completed in under an hour.”
- “The gameplay is just holding down the left mouse button and shooting everything that moves.”
story
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
28%
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The game's story revolves around a simple revenge plot where the protagonist seeks to avenge his father's death at the hands of a bird, leading to a humorous and chaotic quest to eliminate various avian foes. While some players appreciate the "so bad it's good" charm and the redneck vibe, many agree that the storyline is simplistic and lacks depth, ultimately serving as a backdrop for the gameplay rather than a compelling narrative. Overall, the story is entertaining in its absurdity but is not considered strong or substantial.
- “You can enjoy yourself for half an hour or so killing birds and hearing a fun little story of some crazy maniac that hates birds.”
- “It has a funny revenge story against the birds.”
- “The story certainly has the 'so bad it's good' charm the game's going for, but the gameplay needs to be fun, and sadly it isn't in this case.”
- “The 'story' is that your dad (pa) is killed by an ostrich and you go on a murderous rampage to avenge his death.”
- “The game's story is as simple as they come: a bird killed your dad, so you kill all the birds.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
33%
The graphics of the game are generally described as simple and reminiscent of flash games, with an indie quality that lacks polish. While some reviews note improvements over the original game, the overall consensus is that the visuals are not impressive and do not significantly enhance the gameplay experience.
- “4K graphics... not lying.”
- “The gameplay is just as good, but the graphics are extremely improved from the original game.”
- “You can relate it to Destiny with the great high health bosses, but you can also relate it to Far Cry 1 in that the graphics are just so amazing.”
- “The quality of graphics is firmly in flash game territory.”
- “The voice acting is terrible, the graphics are undoubtedly 'indie' and it doesn't integrate particularly well with Steam (overlay, etc.), but nonetheless it's mindless fun to kill time.”
- “Fairly short, simple graphics, no real replay value.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding the soundtrack fittingly goofy while others describe it as boring and repetitive. While it may serve as background noise for those looking to enjoy their own music, many feel it lacks creativity and fails to enhance the overall experience. Overall, the soundtrack is seen as a weak point in an otherwise straightforward game.
- “The gameplay is very straightforward, the graphics are simple (flash game style), the soundtrack is fittingly goofy, and the whole thing can be completed in under an hour.”
- “Long story short, if you're looking for a game to listen to music to, then I totally recommend this.”
- “If you're not looking for a game to listen to music to, then I still recommend this game.”
- “Well, it was a fun game but no need to play it ever again. I mean, the music is boring and the gameplay is repetitive; overall, it's an okay game.”
- “I’m not a person that easily damns things like movies, video games, and so on as a 'waste of time,' but for heaven's sake, 'Bird Assassin' really is nothing more than a complete and utter waste of time and brain cells with highly repetitive, boring gameplay, an awful excuse for a soundtrack, and, worst of all, it even lacks any kind of comedy—no bird puns, no funny or clever dialogue, nothing!”
- “Listen to your own music!”
replayability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
The game is characterized by its short duration, typically completed in under an hour, and features simple, repetitive gameplay that offers little to no replay value. Despite being enjoyable during the initial playthrough, players generally agree that there is no incentive to revisit the game after finishing it.
- “Very easy, relatively short, simple, and highly repetitive gameplay with no replay value.”
- “No replay value and beaten in 45 minutes.”
- “Bird Assassin is a short and easy shooting game with little to no replay value.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its intense emotional depth, featuring significant character development and a thrilling narrative filled with unexpected twists. Players experience a heart-wrenching journey alongside a mourning hero, making for a compelling emotional roller-coaster.
- “Tons of emotional twists; the character development is insane!”
- “A thrilling emotional roller-coaster that follows the heart-wrenching journey.”
- “Our emotionally scarred, mourning hero seeks to achieve redemption.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is characterized by a fun and engaging backwoods, hillbilly vibe, which enhances the overall experience despite some repetitive gameplay elements.
- “The game is seeped in a backwoods and hillbilly atmosphere, creating a unique and immersive experience.”
- “Repetitive gameplay, but the fun atmosphere keeps you engaged.”
- “Seeped in backwoods and hillbilly atmosphere, Bird Assassin feels more like a parody than an immersive experience.”
- “The atmosphere is lacking depth, making it hard to feel truly engaged in the game world.”
- “Despite its potential, the atmosphere falls flat, leaving players feeling disconnected from the environment.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the grinding aspect tedious due to linear level design and excessive enemy spamming, which complicates navigation and can lead to frustrating gameplay. The awkward jumping mechanics and obstructive coin pickups further detract from the experience, making it feel repetitive and cumbersome.
- “The levels are all straight lines with very minimal platforms that chip away at your health. Combined with the enemy spam, it makes for tedious navigation. The jumping feels awkward, and coins from defeated foes can often obstruct vision on some traps.”
- “Grinding feels like an endless cycle of repetitive tasks with little reward, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “The game forces you to grind for hours just to progress, which can be incredibly frustrating and detracts from the overall enjoyment.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Character development is highly praised for its depth and emotional complexity, featuring numerous twists that enhance the overall narrative experience.
- “Tons of emotional twists; the character development is insane!”
- “The depth of each character's backstory adds so much to the overall experience.”
- “I love how the characters evolve throughout the game, making every decision feel impactful.”