Birds Aren't Real: The Game

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Birds Aren't Real: The Game is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by USC Games and was released on September 8, 2023. It received positive reviews from players.

Birds Aren’t Real is a 3D sandbox game with a comic twist. Based on the real-life satirical conspiracy theory, play as a government surveillance pigeon drone, using sneaky maneuvers and creative thinking to manipulate the citizens and dispel their suspicions about the government's avian task force. Fly around to explore and surveil your surroundings! Sabotage the conspiracists working against …

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84%

Audience ScoreBased on 412 reviews

story11 positive mentions

stability23 negative mentions

The game is a fun and silly experience, allowing players to engage in humorous antics like pooping on people and stealing items.
It's a charming and cute game with a unique premise that many players found entertaining, especially for a short playtime.
The game is free, making it an accessible option for those looking for a light-hearted and quick gaming experience.

Many players experienced bugs and crashes, particularly after the tutorial, which hindered their ability to progress in the game.
The lack of a save system was a common complaint, leading to frustration as players had to restart the game after each session.
The game is very short, with most players completing it in under an hour, leaving them wanting more content and replayability.

story
43 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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67%
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The game's story is generally described as fun and humorous, with engaging quests and detailed character descriptions, though it suffers from significant bugs and crashes that hinder gameplay. Players appreciate the quirky narrative and the potential for a larger, more developed world, but many express frustration over the lack of a save system and the inability to complete certain missions due to glitches. Overall, while the story has charm and potential, the technical issues detract from the overall experience.
- “Cool game with an adorable style and a pretty funny story.”
- “An absolutely unhinged storyline accompanied by the mechanics to be the little nuisance to society you always knew you were makes this for a wonderful time.”
- “Absolutely amazing story, but I wish there were more things that you could do.”
- “I beat the story mode in under 30 minutes.”
- “There is no save system, so unlocking things isn't really worth it because once you finish the last mission you are booted back to the main menu.”
- “If you don't read the quests carefully, it will be hard to figure out what to do later since you cannot look at a quest list later.”
humor
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised, with many players finding it genuinely funny and entertaining, often highlighting its silly concepts and amusing storylines. The game's lighthearted approach, including quirky glitches and a humorous main character, adds to its charm, making it a delightful experience for those looking for a quick laugh. Overall, players appreciate the game's ability to evoke laughter while maintaining a cute and engaging style.
- “I was genuinely laughing when playing this XD.”
- “Funny little short game, don't really understand the 'bugs' some talk about, got an above potato average laptop and I didn't encounter any; sounds more like a skill issue.”
- “Cool game with an adorable style and a pretty funny story.”
gameplay
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
46%
42%
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The gameplay is generally described as fun and engaging, with enjoyable mechanics and a quirky sense of humor, though many players note its brevity and lack of depth. While the controls are easy to grasp and the quests are entertaining, some users express a desire for more content, faster movement options, and a larger map. Technical issues, such as freezing, and a few bugs detract from the overall experience, but the game's silliness and unique concepts keep it appealing for a short playthrough.
- “The quests are fun, the mechanics are nice, and the descriptions of townspeople were so detailed and fun to read!”
- “Mii-esque graphics and very engaging gameplay that never got repetitive or boring... all wrapped into a 40-minute experience made by a clearly passionate group of people.”
- “Everything worked including controller support, there's simple but clear tension in gameplay, movement is fast enough, and a variety of objectives for a quick playthrough.”
- “Degenerate gameplay and a buggy piece of code.”
- “Good game, so much potential, so little actual gameplay.”
- “Gameplay: average - can get boring at times.”
stability
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous players reporting frequent freezes, particularly after completing the tutorial. While some users found the glitches amusing and manageable, many expressed frustration over the game being unplayable due to these bugs, which also include problems with saving progress and completing quests. Overall, the game's stability is a major concern that detracts from the otherwise enjoyable experience.
- “Seems very nice and fun, graphics are great, gameplay is fun, etc., but after about 5 minutes of playing at the end of the tutorial, the game freezes and nothing happens.”
- “The game looks really fun, but it keeps breaking after the tutorial; this is just a buggy mess.”
- “Unfortunately, this game is very buggy; I can't complete the tablet quest as my ability to pick things up vanishes.”
graphics
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many players noting the low-quality, low-poly 3D visuals as a significant drawback. However, the charming and cute art style has been praised, contributing to the game's overall fun and comedic atmosphere. While some players appreciate the unique aesthetic, technical issues and graphical limitations have deterred others from fully enjoying the experience.
- “Cute art style is a bonus!”
- “The graphics are so cute and it's an easy but fun playthrough with fun music and noise!”
- “Graphics: perfect - amazing models, textures, animations, and environments.”
- “The rather poor 3D graphics were a bit of a deterrent.”
- “In terms of visuals, this features fairly low quality low poly 3D visuals which will deter a lot of gamers, understandably.”
- “Gaming is a visual medium, and while some developers struggle with creating high quality visuals, failing to do so is a disservice to gamers.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
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The music in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating its fun and engaging quality, complemented by a charming art style. However, some users noted that the looping of the music can be somewhat odd. Overall, it contributes positively to the enjoyable gameplay experience.
- “I liked the music and art style of the game.”
- “The graphics are so cute, and it's an easy but fun playthrough with fun music and sound!”
- “The music looping is a bit odd.”
- “The soundtrack feels repetitive and lacks variety.”
- “The background music doesn't match the game's atmosphere.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express that the grinding aspect of the game is excessively time-consuming, suggesting that it feels like a task requiring an immense commitment, akin to needing a second life to manage it.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers indicate that the game currently lacks replayability, with suggestions for improvements such as a new game plus mode or additional side quests to enhance the experience. Many players feel that the short playtime of around 30 minutes limits the incentive to replay.
- “First of all, some notes to the devs. I would recommend definitely adding some sort of new game plus or just adding new side quests (that are easier to track) since right now the game has little to no replayability.”
- “The game is good for free, but I finished it in about 30 minutes and it is not really replayable.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by a blend of fun and goofiness, creating a wholesome experience, particularly highlighted by the heartfelt text messages from the son.
- “A fun, goofy time, and wholesome, especially the text message from the son.”