Bird Simulator
- January 7, 2020
- GameFlare.com
- 3h median play time
In Bird Simulator, play as various bird species and wreak havoc in a suburban town. Use special abilities, such as flying, diving, and rolling, to complete objectives and unlock new birds. Experience a day in the life of a bird, complete with realistic bird behaviors and environmental interactions.
Reviews
- The game has a fun concept of being a bird and causing chaos, which can be entertaining for a short time.
- There is potential for the game to improve with future updates, and some players find it enjoyable despite its current state.
- The idea of explosive poop and the ability to interact with the environment adds a humorous element to the gameplay.
- The game is extremely limited in content, with a very small play area and little to do, leading to boredom after a short time.
- Controls are clunky and awkward, making movement frustrating and detracting from the overall experience.
- Many players feel the game is overpriced for what it offers, with some suggesting it should be significantly cheaper or even free.
- humor8 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players finding it amusing to engage in silly antics like pooping everywhere as a bird. However, many reviewers express frustration over the game's unfinished state, suggesting that while the comedic elements are enjoyable, they are overshadowed by bugs and a lack of polish, leading to a mixed overall impression.
“Funny, I love games like this, but please fix the bugs if you can!”
“While this game is hilarious to play, it isn't worth the full price tag.”
“Haha, so funny! I get to poop everywhere; I have full power! Humanity underestimates the aves.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been criticized for its limited mechanics, clunky controls, and poor physics, such as objects not behaving realistically. Additionally, the absence of in-game settings further detracts from the overall experience.
“The gameplay is extremely limited, the physics need serious work (see: basketball that doesn't bounce when thrown from extreme heights), and the controls are clunky, and there are no in-game settings!”
“Before releasing a game for money, how about you get the basic movement mechanics to work?”
“The gameplay is extremely limited, the physics need serious work (see: basketball that doesn't bounce when thrown from extreme heights), and the controls are clunky, and there are no in-game settings!”
- graphics2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics have been noted as somewhat degraded, and the limited content, particularly the small size of the town, detracts from the overall experience.
“The graphics are quite degrading, and the limited content makes the town feel way too small.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game has been criticized for its lack of replayability, with users finding it extremely boring after just a few minutes of play. Many feel that for a price of $10, the game should offer more engaging content to justify repeated play sessions.
“Extremely boring after 3 minutes, and for 10 dollars, I would expect something that's at least replayable for more than half an hour.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game exhibits some glitches, which is typical for early access titles, but overall, players find it enjoyable.
“A fun game so far, but there are a few glitches that are to be expected from an early access game.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is overshadowed by frustrating controls and a cluttered interface, as players find the quest box intrusive and lacking a close option, detracting from the overall narrative experience.