Talon City: Death from Above

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You’re a clever owl lawyer out of your depth, searching for a missing client. With enemies at every turn, can you survive and save the day?

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Play Modes

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

100%

Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews

story6 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features a compelling story with strong characterisation and unique worldbuilding, drawing players into a world of alternate morality.
The writing is high-quality and the humor, particularly involving the owl protagonist, adds a delightful touch to the narrative.
The game successfully creates suspense and a sense of danger, enhancing the overall experience and making it engaging.

The game mechanics can be frustrating, as luck plays a significant role in determining success, which may not align with the player's character strengths.
There are some coding issues and typos that detract from the overall polish of the game.
The major plot twist is foreshadowed in a way that some players may find too subtle or unsatisfying.

story
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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21%
The game features a compelling narrative with strong character development and intricate worldbuilding, immersing players in a morally complex environment. While it incorporates elements of detective work and public crisis, the story can be confusing and challenging, which some players found frustrating yet suspenseful. A single romance option exists, but it serves more as a narrative enhancement rather than a central focus.
- “Very compelling story, strong characterisation, and draws you into a world of alternate morality.”
- “The theme and execution of the story are absolutely amazing.”
- “This all culminates in a very confusing, and difficult game that both frustrated me to no end and also likely created the suspense that made a lot of the story worthwhile.”
- “This all culminates in a very confusing and difficult game that both frustrated me to no end and also likely created the suspense that made a lot of the story worthwhile.”
- “There is one romance option, but this mostly flavors the story and isn’t really the focus.”
- “Bit of a detective story, bit of a public crisis.”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay features unique mechanics, such as opposed pair personalities and weighted randomized rolls, which aim to enhance character interactions and decision-making. However, many players feel that these mechanics can conflict with the characters' intended strengths, leading to a sense of dissonance in gameplay experience. Overall, while the game attempts to innovate, it struggles to align its mechanics with character development effectively.
- “Sometimes, I start to understand why the mechanic was put in place to begin with.”
- “I appreciate the attempt to do something different with mechanics, but it’s very hard not to feel a little like the mechanics are at odds with the idea of what your character is supposed to be good at.”
- “Opposed pair personality will change up your character’s view on specific situations, but the major mechanic is the weighted randomized rolls.”
- “Sometimes, even… I start to understand why the mechanic was put in place to begin with.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by absurd and whimsical scenarios, such as an owl's self-importance leading it to delegate note-taking to a turkey, highlighting the comedic dynamics among the bird characters. This playful absurdity resonates well with players, making the interactions both entertaining and memorable.
- “It is hilarious to imagine an owl so into themselves that they make the turkey that is giving a statement to a crime take the notes for them because 'owls don't take notes.'”
- “It's funny to read in the eyes of a bunch of birds, though.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
Replayability is primarily driven by the game's challenging difficulty levels, particularly on normal or higher settings, which encourages players to revisit the game for a more rewarding experience. However, some users feel this aspect may be somewhat exaggerated.
- “The replayability is enhanced by the challenging difficulty levels, especially when playing on normal or higher.”
- “The game offers significant replayability due to its varying difficulty settings, making each playthrough a unique experience.”
- “Replayability is a key feature, as the game's difficulty can greatly change the way you approach each session.”
- “Replayability is a little inflated by how difficult the game can end up being if you try to play on normal or higher difficulty.”