Square Bird

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Square Bird is a single player action game. It was developed by Moonee and was released on April 9, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Square Bird is a 2D platform game where you click to build a tower of square eggs, helping your bird navigate through obstacles. Making perfect landings earns currency for new skins and levels, and activates "Fever Mode" with block-shooting consecutive perfect landings, but still requiring vigilance for remaining obstacles.

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Single-Player

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79%

Audience ScoreBased on 10,000 reviews

humor150 positive mentions

monetization2.1k negative mentions

The game is very addictive and a great way to pass time.
Gameplay is simple and the graphics are cute.
The controls are easy to use, making it accessible for all ages.

There are too many ads, often after every level.
The levels can become repetitive and lack variety.
Some players experience glitches and issues with ads not functioning properly.

monetization
2,149 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
1%
96%
The monetization aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with users frequently expressing frustration over the excessive number of ads. Many players report being bombarded with ads after nearly every level, which disrupts gameplay and diminishes enjoyment. While some users acknowledge the necessity of ads in free games, the consensus is that the frequency and length of these ads are excessive, leading to a desire for a paid option to remove them entirely.
- “Absolutely no ads.”
- “I love this game! There's no ads, and this app never freezes like the others. It's also cheap if you want to buy cool stuff, so you should download this app.”
- “This game is very good, but there are too many ads, up to 20 to 30 seconds. You can enjoy it, but the problem is only ads.”
- “The game itself seems like a fine enough concept, but at the end of every level you watch an ad, some restarts and you watch an ad, to revive you watch an ad, free money for more ads etc. and the level design is so poor.”
- “I try to support developers putting ads on free games, but this is basically unplayable.”
- “The sheer amount of ads makes it nearly impossible to play.”
humor
153 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
98%
2%
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players finding the quirky bird characters, especially the gangster and Donald Trump skins, to be particularly amusing. Many reviews highlight the game's ability to provide lighthearted fun without causing stress, thanks to its silly animations and funny sound effects, such as the chicken laying eggs or making comical noises upon crashing. However, the frequent ads are a common complaint, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the humor.
- “The birds are hilarious (my favorites are the gangster and Donald Trump ones) and most of them you only have to see adverts.”
- “It's a very funny game and it's cool because it has skins like Spider-Man, Batman, and a lot more.”
- “Super fun and the noises the chick makes when it hits the wall are hilarious.”
- “I agree with Jenson Davies, the only thing I don't like is the name. Sorry, but it's not funny, and I like funny!”
- “This game is not interesting and not funny; that's why I give you 1 star.”
graphics
112 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
68%
24%
8%
Overall, the graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising the cute and smooth art style, while others express dissatisfaction and suggest improvements. Some users highlight the graphics as a standout feature, contributing to the game's fun and engaging experience, while a notable number of reviews mention that the graphics could be enhanced further. Despite the criticisms, the general consensus leans towards the graphics being enjoyable, especially for a casual mobile game.
- “The graphics are amazing.”
- “This game is awesome with amazing graphics and also pretty fun.”
- “The graphics are very nice and the way of playing this game is wonderful and awesome.”
- “Also, the graphics could definitely be improved.”
- “The game was far too easy with the exception of when you switch birds, then it goes clunky and you can't get any height to the bird before you crash. Honestly, I hate the graphics, but they could be worse and there's no real point or fun to the game.”
- “Its an addicting game but.. the graphics are hecking bad.”
gameplay
80 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
28%
59%
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The gameplay is generally described as simple and easy to control, with some players appreciating the cute graphics and fun mechanics. However, a significant number of reviews criticize the overwhelming presence of ads, which disrupt the flow of gameplay and lead to a frustrating experience. While some find the gameplay enjoyable, many feel it is hindered by the excessive ad interruptions, making it feel more like an advertisement platform than a game.
- “Fun game with simple gameplay and nice graphics.”
- “Gameplay is really good due to easy control.”
- “Great game graphics are good and gameplay is creative.”
- “This game is just another average mobile game meant to make as much money with as little effort and gameplay.”
- “It's not a game, it's an advertisement chain with breaks of barely gameplay in between.”
- “The ads make the gameplay so terrible and annoying.”
stability
60 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
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The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with many users reporting frequent glitches, freezing issues, and excessive ads that detract from the overall experience. While some players have noted that the game runs smoothly on certain devices, the consensus indicates that stability problems are prevalent, leading to frustration and dissatisfaction among a significant portion of the player base. Overall, the game's stability appears to be a major concern, impacting its enjoyment for many users.
- “It doesn't have any bugs, it runs great even on slow devices, and is really, super great fun.”
- “Great game, no glitches like other games, and it's simple and easy.”
- “This game is perfect no glitches, no hang.”
- “This game is horrible. You can't skip ads, and when you try, it takes you to the Google Play Store. I expected better; it freezes. The graphics are okay, I guess, if you could make it so you could skip ads, that would be nice!”
- “Horrible, after a week it glitches my phone every time I tried to play it and powers off my phone. Huge waste of data and takes away so much charge.”
- “There's too many ads and so many glitches I can't even play the game.”
music
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15%
74%
11%
The music aspect of the game has received mixed feedback from users, with many expressing a desire for background music to enhance the gameplay experience. While some players enjoy the game's fun and addictive nature, they are frustrated by interruptions caused by ads that pause their personal music. Overall, the consensus is that adding more engaging music would significantly improve the game's appeal.
- “I really like the game, but can you add some songs at the end of the level when you finish it?”
- “It's an awesome game, but you need to put some music in, and also ads are coming more and more.”
- “An ace game, but would love to have music in the background for players' choice.”
- “But I think it should have background music.”
- “I just wish it had music.”
- “I gave four stars because its music is very boring and the sound is just tik tik tik.”
story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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42%
25%
The game's story aspect is generally perceived as lacking depth, with many users noting that it features only a few simple missions that can be completed quickly, leading to boredom. While some players appreciate the fun and easy gameplay, they express a desire for a more engaging narrative or quest-based structure to enhance the experience. Overall, the game is seen as enjoyable for casual play, but those seeking a rich story or challenging adventure may be disappointed.
- “I really really like this game, so this is why I gave it a five-star rating. I love all the characters and the story. I just want to keep talking about it because I really enjoy it.”
- “I love the story and the way the characters are developed. It’s interesting and engaging, making the game easy and fun to play.”
- “Well, it’s fun, but I would love to see a story mode added to enhance the gameplay experience.”
- “But if you're looking for challenges and story mode type adventure, this isn't for you.”
- “Funny, better than Flappy Bird, but the ads are annoying and it'd be golden with a backstory.”
- “It's so boring; all you do is tap. Make it like a quest that way people will download this game a lot. Just basically make the game a quest and make it 3D.”
emotional
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express a mix of emotions while engaging with the game, ranging from nostalgia and joy to frustration and sadness. Many find it fun and reminiscent of childhood, but the frequent ads and glitches detract from the experience, leading to feelings of annoyance and disappointment. Overall, the emotional impact is significant, with some players experiencing deep reflections on life and loss.
- “This made me feel like childhood because I had a bird that looked like a square and his name was Pablo. I have flashbacks of Pablo every time this makes me sad, and I hate this game because it made me think of the inevitability of death. So I'm 63 and I'm already dying, so Pablo was only 126 years old when he died in square bird years, so he is an old man and dead. So remember kids, have fun.”
- “Like the game! I love the game! It's super fun. Get this game right now! If you don't, you made me cry. I'm sad. I can't talk about it. I'm sad. Please just skip the game, please.”
- “It glitches too much; it made me cry.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its excellent optimization, delivering smooth performance with minimal ads, making it an enjoyable experience for players.
- “Not that many ads and runs smoothly.”
- “I am happy with this time-pass game; super performance!”
- “Excellent! Superb performance!”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game enjoyable initially, but it can become tedious over time.
- “Fun, but can get tedious after a while.”
- “Fun but tedious.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users note that the playable ads enhance the game's replayability, providing engaging content that encourages repeated play.