Bright Bird

About

In Bright Bird, a side-scrolling adventure game, players join Yao or Xuan on a quest to find the bright bird and solve a smog crisis. The game features traditional Oriental culture, with elements of exploration, puzzles, and a collecting system to add team members, each with unique personalities and abilities. Levels have a sense of depth, providing a challenging and immersive experience.

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Play Modes

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

80%

Audience ScoreBased on 25 reviews

story4 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features an utterly beautiful art style inspired by Chinese mythology, which captivates players.
There is a wide variety of puzzles that engage players for hours, with some offering a satisfying challenge.
The ability to switch between characters adds depth to the gameplay and allows for creative problem-solving.

The English translation is poor, leading to confusion in the story and character interactions.
Controls can be clunky and imprecise, making platforming and puzzle-solving frustrating at times.
Some puzzles lack clear instructions or hints, resulting in trial and error that can be irritating for players.

story
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
59%
18%
The game's story follows Yao, a young girl on a quest to find a magical bird that can heal her world, accompanied by a Taoist warrior named Xuan. While the narrative touches on themes of love, betrayal, and sacrifice, many players found the plot difficult to follow due to poor translation, which detracted from the overall experience. Despite its intriguing premise and beautiful visuals, the story's coherence suffers, leading some to prioritize the game's design over its narrative.
- “We start the game playing as Yao, a little girl who is going on a quest looking for the Bright Bird, a magical creature that could heal the world that has been plagued by a deadly haze.”
- “The story is about love, betrayal, forgiveness, and sacrifice.”
- “I love this game so much; the story is interesting and the scenery and characters are so beautiful.”
- “This game had a lot of potential, visual and story-wise, but the clunky controls and awkward translation detracted too much from it.”
- “There is clearly some kind of grand storyline happening, but I found the plot almost incomprehensible because of what seems to be a very poor translation from the original.”
- “The story and dialogue haven't been translated well, so it loses coherence rapidly, until it's totally confusing, thus the enjoyment goes away.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The graphics of Bright Bird are widely praised for their stunning art style inspired by Chinese mythology, featuring beautifully drawn environments and impressive lighting effects. Reviewers highlight the game's delightful and mesmerizing artwork as a key attraction, making it a standout aspect that enhances the overall experience. The constantly changing environments further showcase the quality of the graphics, keeping players engaged for hours.
- “Bright Bird is a puzzle game with an utterly beautiful art style based on Chinese mythology.”
- “The graphics are the highlight of the game and are delightful.”
- “The artwork is what attracted me to the game; it really has a lot of well-drawn environments and lighting effects.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The gameplay features a mix of creative mechanics and engaging puzzles, complemented by a beautiful aesthetic and soothing soundtrack. However, some players find the movement clunky and the gameplay mechanics lacking depth, with certain elements feeling unnecessarily prolonged. Additionally, the introduction of new puzzle mechanics late in the game can be jarring due to a lack of prior context.
- “But the creativity of the game mechanics and puzzles was astounding.”
- “Beautiful game, soothing soundtrack, super cool puzzles and gameplay.”
- “The movement is clunky, the gameplay mechanics are okay at best, but drawn out unnecessarily at most times.”
- “All the money seems to have gone to the art, because the story, translation, and gameplay need a lot of work.”
- “It'll throw an entirely new puzzle mechanic at you near the end of the game, with no previous building blocks to guide you.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The music in the game is characterized as gentle, relaxing, and influenced by Chinese elements, enhancing the overall atmosphere. Players appreciate the soothing soundtrack, which complements the beautiful environments and engaging puzzles, contributing to a calming gameplay experience. Overall, the music is described as enjoyable and fitting for the game's aesthetic.
- “Beautiful game, soothing soundtrack, super cool puzzles, and gameplay.”
- “The music to accompany the environments as you play is quite mellow and relaxing.”
- “The music to accompany the environments as you play is also quite mellow and relaxing.”
- “Music was gentle, relaxing, and had a Chinese influence.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players note that the emotional impact of the game significantly influences their overall enjoyment, suggesting that a deeper emotional investment can enhance the gaming experience.
- “Your enjoyment of the game depends on how much you emotionally invest in it.”
- “The emotional depth of the characters truly resonated with me, making their journeys feel personal.”
- “I found myself deeply moved by the story; it evoked feelings I didn't expect to experience while playing.”