Bird Missions

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Bird Missions is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by Studio Inward and was released on May 3, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Bird Missions" is a casual, controller-supported game where you play as a bird, collecting hidden pieces on various maps to unlock new territories. The game features a bird shop, achievements, and a 360° view mode. Explore and complete each terrain before others, while sharing your scores and flight photos in the Steam community. Unique bonus coins are scattered across the map for you to discover.

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80%

Audience ScoreBased on 60 reviews

music3 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The flight mechanics are smooth and well-implemented, providing a fun and relaxing experience.
The art style is cute and simple, making it easy to distinguish objects and enjoy the visuals.
The game is affordable and offers a unique bird simulation experience that can be enjoyable for casual players.

The game is criticized for being an asset flip, lacking originality and proper credit to asset creators.
Controls are poorly designed, with issues such as lack of customization and difficulty in navigation, making gameplay frustrating.
Technical problems, including performance issues and glitches, detract from the overall experience and make the game feel unpolished.

story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
67%
25%
The story of "Bird Missions" is described as lacking depth, with some reviewers labeling it a "fake game" or an "asset flip." While it evokes a unique existential feeling akin to waking up to reality, it is ultimately viewed more as an art piece than a traditional video game, with suggestions for improvement focusing on enhancing gameplay elements.
- “The only mission that matters.”
- “Bird Missions is relatively cheap at $3 USD, but it's not worth it.”
- “This feeling of waking up and realizing that you exist is the exact feeling that playing Bird Missions gave me when I clicked play for the first time.”
- “Bird Missions is not a video game, it is an art piece.”
gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
58%
25%
Gameplay is primarily focused on collecting coins, with some players noting a learning curve due to initial crashes while mastering the mechanics. The controls are described as limited, but the cute art style complements the experience without distraction. Overall, the game offers a decent value with its four levels and engaging moving mechanics.
- “The art style is cute and simple, and doesn't get in the way of gameplay.”
- “This game was done right and sold at a nice price, four levels with super cool moving mechanics (simulation).”
- “Gameplay is pretty much limited to collecting coins, though at this price I can't really complain.”
- “Starting off, I crashed a lot until I figured out the mechanics.”
- “Limited gameplay and controls.”
monetization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization strategy of the developers has been heavily criticized for being unethical and exploitative, with accusations of plagiarism and cash grabs through the use of uncredited assets. Reviewers highlight a pattern of using fake accounts to promote these games, suggesting a deliberate attempt to mislead consumers and profit from low-quality, derivative content.
- “The developers here didn't credit any of the artists and real, actual game developers who created the assets, so this is plagiarism as well as a cash grab.”
- “Studio Inward has shown a repeated pattern of unethically dumping other people's work onto Steam as a cheap, nasty cash grab through this account or closely linked/alternate accounts.”
- “They're all written in either Russian or broken English, appear at almost exactly the same time shortly after the game launched on Steam, all have a direct Steam purchase of the game, and the accounts are used consistently to write fake reviews for asset flips and other cash grabs/scams.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
33%
The game's graphics feature a cute and simple art style that complements the gameplay without being intrusive. However, performance issues are noted, particularly on mid-range hardware like the GTX 1650 Super, which detracts from the overall experience despite the game's exquisite visual appeal.
- “Meditative action game with exquisite graphics.”
- “The art style is cute and simple, and doesn't get in the way of gameplay.”
- “Performance is rather poor for the given graphical level, even if you are running a decent video card (GTX 1650 Super).”
- “Performance is rather poor for the given graphical level, even if you are running a decent video card (GTX 1650 Super).”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game's optimization is criticized for its poor performance, especially considering the graphical quality, with users reporting issues even on capable hardware like the GTX 1650 Super. Additionally, there is a missed opportunity for more diverse customization options that could enhance gameplay mechanics.
- “Performance is rather poor for the given graphical level, even if you are running a decent video card (GTX 1650 Super).”
- “It's an example of what could have been a cool element of the game with more diverse ways to color (or dress up) your bird, as well as potentially tying various combinations of these things to abilities or performance.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
50%
The music in the game is generally enjoyable and complements the bird simulation well, though some users note that it can become repetitive over time.
- “The music adds a delightful layer to the bird simulation experience!”
- “The soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay, enhancing the overall atmosphere.”
- “The combination of music and bird simulation creates a truly immersive experience!”
- “The music can get a little repetitive.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report occasional camera glitches that affect stability, indicating that this issue may disrupt gameplay experience.
- “Sometimes the camera glitches out.”
- “Sometimes the camera glitches out.”