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Ignore the Blackbird

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62%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
Most mentioned negative aspects:story
100% User Score Based on 13 reviews

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About Ignore the Blackbird

Ignore the Blackbird is a single player casual puzzle game. It was developed by Mimir Games and was released on May 14, 2026. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

As you observe the environment and interact with the blackbird, puzzles and a story emerge. Dialogues and puzzles reveal pieces of the narrative, gradually transforming the scene. What begins as a beautiful summer day slowly fades into somber, surreal autumn. Ignore the Blackbird is a handcrafted, narrative puzzle game. Its art and dialogue give a relaxing, thoughtful experience. If you enjoy…

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100%Audience ScoreBased on 13 reviews
graphics3 positive mentions
  • Beautiful and original hand-drawn artwork and calming music create a charming and atmospheric experience.
  • Engaging and emotionally affecting storytelling which evolves from warm and bright to darker and more somber themes.
  • Relaxing and enjoyable puzzle gameplay that complements the narrative and overall mood.
  • The game is very short, often completed within 20-30 minutes, which limits the depth and lasting impression of the experience.
  • Puzzle areas can sometimes be hard to find and the gameplay is simple, lacking variety or challenge for some players.
  • Lacks extra features such as achievements or interactive background elements that could enhance player engagement and replayability.

  • story

    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    25% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 25% negative mentions

    The game's story is praised for its beautiful, hand-crafted artwork and compelling narrative that evolves from warm and charming to dark and haunting. Players find the storytelling deeply engaging, with a gradual emotional shift that enhances the overall experience. Despite its short length, the story's depth and atmosphere provide great value and leave players eager for more.

    • “Amazing artwork, storytelling and overall such a beautifully crafted experience.”
    • “'Ignore the Blackbird' is a creepy-cute puzzle game with gorgeous hand-crafted watercolor artwork and a surprisingly haunting story hiding beneath its charming surface.”
    • “Ignore the Blackbird is a (very) short story about a child who has experienced a family loss.”
    • “While in the beginning you find yourself on a warm, sunlit summer day, full of brightness and calm, the atmosphere grows gradually darker and more somber, and so does the story.”
    • “The story starts heart-warming and then gets darker.”

  • graphics

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    75% positive mentions, 25% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game's graphics are widely praised for their beautiful, hand-crafted watercolor artwork that perfectly complements the charming yet haunting story, creating a visually captivating and artistically original experience.

    • “Amazing artwork, storytelling, and overall such a beautifully crafted experience.”
    • “'Ignore the Blackbird' is a creepy-cute puzzle game with gorgeous hand-crafted watercolor artwork and a surprisingly haunting story hiding beneath its charming surface.”
    • “Very cute puzzle game with a variety of puzzles and great artwork.”

  • atmosphere

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    75% positive mentions, 25% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game's atmosphere is praised for its charming and immersive quality, enhanced by lovely art and music. It effectively transitions from a warm, bright summer day to a darker, more somber tone, complementing the story despite the game's short length.

    • “A cute and atmospheric little puzzle game with lovely art and music.”
    • “What a wonderful atmosphere you guys created.”
    • “While in the beginning you find yourself on a warm, sunlit summer day, full of brightness and calm, the atmosphere grows gradually darker and more somber, and so does the story.”

  • music

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The music, paired with beautiful and whimsical art, enhances the game's atmosphere and emotional journey, effectively capturing mood shifts and creating a pleasant, immersive experience.

    • “Beautiful art and music make this brief journey into the memories of a child an affecting and pleasant experience.”
    • “A cute and atmospheric little puzzle game with lovely art and music.”
    • “The art and the music create a whimsical experience, and the developers have captured the mood shift from bright spring colors to the decay of autumn.”

  • emotional

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game evokes strong emotions through its simple yet beautiful storytelling, beginning with a heartwarming tone before gradually shifting to a darker, more impactful narrative.

    • “Sometimes the simplest games are the most beautiful and touching.”
    • “The story starts heart-warming and then gets darker.”

  • gameplay

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The gameplay is straightforward and focused on exploring backgrounds and interacting with curious elements, offering a simple but engaging experience. Despite its simplicity, the game provides good value through rewarding exploration with animations, complementing its story and art.

    • “I think, even considering the playtime, the price point is a great value for the story, art, and gameplay!”
    • “These background interaction games are relatively simple with the gameplay, so you want to make up for it by making the player explore the background and click on curious things, and reward them for doing so with animations.”
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Ignore the Blackbird is a casual puzzle game. Common tags for Ignore the Blackbird include indie, linear, emotional, relaxing, nature and others.

Ignore the Blackbird is available on PC and Windows.

Ignore the Blackbird was released on May 14, 2026.

Ignore the Blackbird was developed by Mimir Games.

Ignore the Blackbird has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Ignore the Blackbird for its graphics but disliked it for its story.

Ignore the Blackbird is a single player game.

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