PAPER BIRDS

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PAPER BIRDS is a single player action game. It was developed by 3DAR and was released on February 20, 2022. It received very positive reviews from players.

"Paper Birds" is a 30-minute interactive VR story featuring Ed Norton, Joss Stone, and Archie Yates. As young musician Toto, you'll explore a magical world, interacting with music and elements to unlock portals and light up your surroundings. This immersive experience, previously shown at Tribeca Film Festival and Venice Biennale, invites you to connect with an invisible world through your own hands.

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Audience ScoreBased on 15 reviews

story7 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

Stunning visuals and sound design, utilizing the 360 VR medium to its fullest with a unique stop motion-like animation style.
Engaging and emotional story that provides a powerful, immersive experience, making it a perfect showcase for VR.
Minor interactions enhance the experience, and the voice acting is top-notch, contributing to the overall quality of the film.

The story is short and lacks depth, with an abrupt ending that may leave some viewers wanting more.
Animations can be choppy and some textures are low-resolution, which detracts from the overall visual quality on high-end VR systems.
The app feels like a port from lower-end VR systems, leading to concerns about its optimization for high-end VR experiences.

story
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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33%
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The story is described as engaging yet brief, serving more as an outline than a fully developed narrative, which some users found acceptable given its short length. While the plot centers on a young musician's quest to find his sister, it lacks depth and has an abrupt ending. Despite these criticisms, many players appreciated the immersive experience and the combination of visuals and music, making it a worthwhile journey for both adults and older children.
- “10/10 for me and I recommend that everyone check this beautiful story out.”
- “It's a very nice journey into the story of a young musician searching for his sister.”
- “The combination of the unique story, visuals, and music in this piece make it an enrapturing VR experience.”
- “The plot is more of an outline than a full story, and the ending is abrupt, but that is understandable for its short length.”
- “The story is a bit on the short side and therefore lacks depth.”
- “Unfortunately, I love high-end VR - like Alyx - and I can't and won't support Quest games and apps unless these have been significantly enhanced for high-end VR.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
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The graphics are characterized by a stop motion-like animation style set in dark environments, complemented by impressive visuals and sound effects. This unique combination enhances the overall immersive experience, making it particularly captivating in virtual reality.
- “The combination of the unique story, visuals, and music in this piece makes it an enrapturing VR experience.”
- “Everything from the visuals to the sound was wonderful.”
- “Nice visuals and sound effects.”
- “The visual style is similar to stop-motion animation, which can feel out of place in dark environments.”
- “The graphics are underwhelming and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
- “The character models are poorly designed, making it hard to connect with the game.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is highly praised for its excellent soundtrack and immersive spatial audio, enhancing the unique story of a young musician searching for his sister. This combination of music, visuals, and narrative creates an engaging VR experience.
- “It's a very nice journey into the story of a young musician searching for his sister.”
- “The combination of the unique story, visuals, and music in this piece makes it an enrapturing VR experience.”
- “The musical soundtrack is excellent, as well as the spatial audio.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players noted that while the game's animation style may give the impression of stuttering, it is not actually a performance issue, indicating that the optimization is generally effective despite the visual presentation.
- “It made it look like maybe the game was stuttering, but it was not; it was just the animation style.”
- “The game frequently drops frames, making it hard to enjoy the experience.”
- “I encountered numerous bugs that disrupted gameplay, indicating a lack of proper optimization.”