Bird Game

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"Bird Game" is a black-and-white artistic flight experience. Soar through different environments as a bird, avoiding obstacles and hunting for fish. The game features a minimalist style with a serene soundtrack, creating a calming atmosphere that contrasts with the challenging gameplay.

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Play Modes

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

83%

Audience ScoreBased on 35 reviews

graphics7 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game features a beautiful and minimalistic art style that many players appreciate.
It offers a challenging gameplay experience with engaging boss fights that can be rewarding for skilled players.
The music and atmosphere enhance the overall experience, making it enjoyable for those who appreciate artistic games.

The difficulty level is steep and can be frustrating, especially for players expecting a relaxing experience.
Gameplay mechanics, such as hit detection and control responsiveness, can lead to unfair deaths and a lack of clarity in avoiding obstacles.
Some players find the game misleading, as it is more focused on intense boss battles rather than the chill bird flight experience they anticipated.

graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
64%
9%
27%
The game's graphics are widely praised for their beautiful and unique art style, which enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the smooth visuals and the option to switch between normal and negative views, although some feel the art style is somewhat misleading given the game's challenging nature. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's appeal, making it a standout in both aesthetics and gameplay.
- “The art style is where it shines.”
- “Bird game has a beautiful art style and music that makes it truly a work of art.”
- “Great game with amazingly smooth graphics.”
- “The graphics are subpar and feel outdated compared to other games in the genre.”
- “The character models look bland and lack detail, making it hard to get immersed in the game.”
- “The environments are poorly designed and lack the visual depth that would make them engaging.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
83%
17%
The music in the game is highly praised for its fitting and memorable quality, contributing significantly to the overall artistic experience. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack as a standout feature, with some expressing a desire to purchase it, alongside the game's impressive art style and engaging gameplay. Overall, the music is considered a key element that enhances the game's appeal and immersion.
- “Bird game has a beautiful art style and music that makes it truly a work of art.”
- “10/10 would buy the soundtrack and a frog boss t-shirt.”
- “This has it all: memorable NPCs, deep tactical gameplay, a killer soundtrack, gorgeous, stylized atmosphere, and of course, a difficulty level worthy of a veteran of gaming's toughest series.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The gameplay features a challenging flying simulation with a wind mechanic that can detract from the experience, alongside tough boss battles that require mastery of various attacks. While some players appreciate the deep tactical elements and engaging atmosphere, others find issues like visual depth distracting and frustrating. Overall, the game caters to those seeking a hardcore experience with memorable NPCs and a compelling soundtrack.
- “This has it all: memorable NPCs, deep tactical gameplay, a killer soundtrack, gorgeous, stylized atmosphere, and of course, a difficulty level worthy of a veteran of gaming's toughest series.”
- “But if you want some hardcore flying simulation with 2 bosses, each of whom has 30+ different attacks (no joke) and who by the end kill you with 1 hit, if you want that kind of old-school gameplay - this is the game for you.”
- “With that said, I was disappointed with the gameplay as I found the visual depth issue to be too jarring, which in turn made everything harder than it needed to be.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its depth and immersive qualities, featuring memorable NPCs, a captivating soundtrack, and a stylized visual design that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the combination of challenging gameplay and rich lore, making it a standout title for those seeking a truly atmospheric adventure.
- “Went in expecting an atmospheric game: got so, so much more.”
- “This has it all: memorable NPCs, deep tactical gameplay, a killer soundtrack, gorgeous, stylized atmosphere, and of course, a difficulty level worthy of a veteran of gaming's toughest series.”
- “After finishing Dark Souls 4 (not out yet, special beta tester key), I have really struggled to find a game which properly stimulates my love for atmosphere, deep lore, and real, man's-man challenge.”
- “After finishing Dark Souls 4 (not out yet, special beta tester key), I have really struggled to find a game that properly stimulates my love for atmosphere, deep lore, and real, man's-man challenge.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be frustrating, particularly due to lengthy and punishing boss battles that lack clear telegraphing, detracting from the overall enjoyment.
- “If it wasn't for the tedious and incredibly long boss battles, which are not only unforgiving with health but also poorly telegraphed, it would be fine. However, those battles took all the joy away for me.”
- “The grinding in this game feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged with the story.”
- “I found the grind to be excessively time-consuming, with little reward for the effort put in.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users report experiencing occasional glitches that can lead to unintended consequences, such as character deaths when pausing the game. Overall, while stability issues exist, they appear to be infrequent.
- “There are a couple of glitches, like when you press pause, you can sometimes indirectly kill yourself.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
- “I experienced several freezes during gameplay, which ruined the overall experience.”