The Birdcage

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The Birdcage is a single player puzzle game with a mystery theme. It received positive reviews from players.

A Mystery Puzzle Game

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85%

Audience ScoreBased on 3,654 reviews

graphics284 positive mentions

monetization63 negative mentions

Beautiful and well-crafted graphics with smooth and intuitive controls.
Puzzles are engaging, enjoyable, and appropriate for beginners and casual players.
Relaxing atmosphere with satisfying animations and a pleasant soundtrack.

Puzzles are too easy and simplistic, failing to provide a challenge for experienced players.
Only first 10 levels are free; the rest are locked behind paid bundles, which many found expensive.
Frequent ads and some technical issues such as game crashes and unresponsive controls.

graphics
343 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
83%
16%
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The graphics are widely praised for being beautiful, detailed, smooth, and visually stunning with a pleasing art style and immersive 3D animations. Many players compare the visuals favorably to top-tier escape games like The Room. However, some note that the graphics, while impressive, sometimes lack character or variety, and the overall aesthetic can feel repetitive.
- “The graphics are beautiful, rich and detailed (I mean the snow owl is just wow!); and it's a fun action puzzler game too!”
- “The graphics are very good with cages looking quite realistic because of the nice metallic texture and scratches, plus the bird models are very good and quite charming.”
- “Absolutely stunning graphics, and love playing this kind of game, only reason for 4 stars is that it's draining my battery even with it being on charge, so am not going to buy the extra levels.”
- “The graphics are clean but lack character; the foreboding tone of the room games is replaced with nothing, and the gameplay, while playable, is devoid of challenge and makes no logical sense.”
- “Simple puzzles and boring graphics, buggy (no music, restart music appears; game crashes on level 10, restart works; puzzle on 10 doesn't work, flip off app and back to it and it then works).”
- “Art style is also forgettable, just some cages that look identical to each other, zero interesting details.”
story
101 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
37%
54%
9%
The game's story is generally described as simple, somewhat cute, and occasionally intriguing, but often seen as underdeveloped or rushed, with some players finding it weak or incomplete. Many appreciate the integration of the narrative with puzzles and graphics, though the storytelling is hampered by rough presentation and limited depth, and the full story often requires payment to access, which frustrates some users. Overall, the story adds a pleasant but not essential layer to the relaxing puzzle experience.
- “The story was interesting and it was worth paying the few pounds for the rest of the game since I'd rather support a developer that puts thought and care into their game than paying for pay-to-win mechanics you get in 'free' games.”
- “This game is phenomenally made and has such an intricate way of telling a story.”
- “A highly enjoyable well thought out puzzle game with levels, great graphics and a mystery sub plot to it.”
- “For children (both free and paid levels) editing from 2 stars to 3 stars because it would be good for kids mechanics: 4/5 puzzle difficulty: 1/5 to 2/5 (puzzles are mostly easy) graphics: 3/5 (pretty but simple) story: 0/5 (the story is dumb. The rough drawings and broken-English, sentence-by-sentence story with no plot actually take away from the beauty of the game). If you were wondering, the paid levels are as simple as the free ones.”
- “The story element was what made me buy the full game, only to discover a rushed ending with no real resolution.”
- “Hopefully the story is not required for the sequel, because you can't get the full story here without paying, which is the most frustrating part.”
monetization
81 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
12%
10%
78%
Monetization is widely criticized for aggressive and intrusive ads, including mandatory long videos between many short levels, which frustrates players especially given that much of the game is locked behind paywalls. While some appreciate the option to pay to remove ads and unlock all levels, many feel that the combination of frequent ads plus paid content is excessive and detracts from the experience, with suggestions for better ad-based access in lieu of paywalls. Overall, users view the monetization as a heavy-handed cash grab that hampers enjoyment despite the game's quality.
- “I happily paid the $5 so she has all the levels and no ads, especially due to it not being monotonous junk like haircutting or flipping burgers!”
- “Very good, fun and interesting £3.89 for no ads and all hints you want is good value.”
- “Wonderful art, interesting puzzles, and best no ads.”
- “If you're going to lock the rest of the game behind paywalls, don't bust our balls with ads, especially the amount here.”
- “Putting up with all the ads in the demo was a bit frustrating as well... I would understand if you were offering the full game for free with ads but the reason for a demo is to grab someone's attention and the only thing that really stood out in the end was being forced to watch 30 second videos to get to the next level.”
- “I have just one question.. if you lock most of the game behind paywall, why do you flood the entire game with ads?”
gameplay
67 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
24%
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The gameplay is praised for its beautiful mechanics, smooth controls, and satisfying puzzle interactions, often compared to "The Room" series but considered less challenging and shorter. Many find the puzzles too easy and brief, with some expressing disappointment over simplicity and paywalls limiting content. Overall, it offers a polished, visually appealing experience, though its lack of depth and difficulty may not satisfy more seasoned puzzle gamers.
- “Everything is great from satisfying mechanics, beautiful graphics and huge dopamine hit when the bird escapes the cage after each completed puzzle.”
- “Great graphics, tactile gameplay and well balanced difficulty - it's near perfect if it wasn't so short.”
- “Epic gameplay, puzzles are tricky enough to keep you playing but not so hard that you pull your hair out.”
- “The graphics are clean but lack character, the foreboding tone of the room games is replaced with nothing, and the gameplay, while wholly playable, is devoid of challenge and makes no logical sense.”
- “It's done okay, controls feel good, but nowhere near as good as the original games it copies in either mechanics or storytelling.”
- “Why would I pay money for such short and easy puzzles with the worst gameplay, lags, and glitchy performance?”
music
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
29%
8%
The music in the game is widely praised for its calming, mysterious, and atmospheric qualities, often described as beautiful, soothing, and perfectly complementing the steampunk and fantasy themes. It enhances the gameplay experience without being intrusive, adding a layer of immersion and relaxation that players greatly appreciate. While a few users note minor issues with music repetition or mood, overall the soundtrack is considered a strong highlight of the game.
- “The music has a fantasy steampunk vibe that is both calming and adds a hint of mystery.”
- “I absolutely love this game, the music and sound effects are perfect, the quality and background scenery of the game is beautiful, the story is very clearly written for the game.”
- “Amazing puzzles and the music coupled with the visual beauty makes this my go-to relax app.”
- “Good game but it needs more work on the storyline and the music.”
- “Simple puzzles and boring graphics, buggy (no music, restart music appears; game crashes on level 10, restart works; puzzle on 10 doesn't work, flipping off app and back to it then works).”
- “I find the music rather depressing when you save a bird; that's nitpicking, but it made me sad.”
stability
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
78%
The game's stability is inconsistent, with frequent freezes, crashes, and technical glitches reported, especially during certain levels or after purchasing the full version. While some users experienced minimal issues, many struggled with bugs that require restarting the app to continue.
- “I had no problems with connections and the graphics had no glitches.”
- “No glitches”
- “I had liked the Faraway series very much - this one could be nice but I couldn't get over the technical glitches.”
- “It freezes and I have to turn off and back on to go to the next puzzle.”
- “Simple puzzles and boring graphics, buggy (no music, restart music appears; game crashes on level 10, restart works; puzzle on 10 doesn't work, flip off app and back to it and it then works).”
atmosphere
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
29%
The game features a serene and mystic atmosphere enhanced by beautiful graphics, satisfying sound effects, and a fitting musical tone. Players appreciate the engaging ambiance that complements the puzzle gameplay and the intriguing side story. Overall, the atmosphere is consistently praised for its immersive and enjoyable qualities.
- “This game, gameplay and graphics-wise, is awesome, and I love the ominous atmosphere and the tone of the music as well as the sounds of the cranks and keys turning; it is all really satisfying.”
- “Still, it's a very nice little room escape type game with high production values and a serene atmosphere with a side story about a king who wrongly blames birds for his family's ill fate.”
- “Beautiful graphics and atmosphere in a game unlocking an ever more complex bird cage.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game features impressive visuals and mechanics well adapted for phone screens, but users feel the optimization does not justify its high price, resulting in a poor cost-to-performance ratio.
- “The game is gorgeous, with game mechanics similar to the Room series but optimized for the phone screen.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users find the game highly replayable, noting that additional levels are reasonably priced and contribute to sustained engagement.
- “It's replayable to me, and the price for the other levels is fair!”
- “Very intriguing with good replay value.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Grinding in the game is tedious and can feel forced, especially when interrupted by mandatory ads, which negatively impacts the overall experience.
- “Gave in after 5 tedious levels after the game forced me to watch an ad.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users find the game emotionally engaging and appreciate its empathetic, problem-solving nature, often forming a strong connection that prompts them to return even after uninstalling.
- “Believe it or not, I deleted the game after paying for packages, but I missed the interaction both physically and emotionally so much that I reinstalled it. This game is cool for problem solvers who are empathic souls. Please download if you dare.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor is light and clever, primarily delivered through amusing puzzles that add a playful and entertaining element to the game.