The Senex Bird
- February 22, 2023
- Watermelon Pesto Games
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Get on itch.io StoreWelcome to the demo of my upcoming game! In this story-driven adventure, you're an old bird at a castle full of senile geezers. While enduring their bad gags, you're pulled into a conflict about … cows and meat? On a journey to save Senexcastle, you meet quirky fellas, play minigames and slowly uncover the truth while trying to stay sane. Present in this demo: Silly gags Senility Bird noises …
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a unique and absurd premise that is both engaging and humorous, making for a delightful experience.
- The mini-games and puzzles are varied, fun, and often challenging, adding depth to the gameplay.
- The story is surprisingly deep, exploring themes like good and evil, loyalty, and capitalism, all while maintaining a lighthearted tone.
- Some players may find the humor and absurdity off-putting, as it can be quite silly and nonsensical.
- The game lacks traditional RPG mechanics and battles, which might disappoint those expecting a more conventional experience.
- The dialogue and narrative can be overwhelming due to the amount of text, which may not appeal to everyone.
- humor6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in "The Senex Bird" is described as quirky, original, and delightfully strange, featuring silly antics, terrible puns, and hilarious characters that consistently evoke laughter. Players who appreciate a whimsical sense of humor are likely to enjoy the game's unique comedic style.
“The senex bird is undoubtedly a bit of a strange game, but if you vibe with its sense of humor, then you are in for a good time.”
“A really funny, original, and quirky game!”
“The silly antics, terrible puns, and hilarious characters will make you laugh over and over again.”
- story4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's story is highly engaging and features enjoyable dialogue, complemented by dynamic puzzles and minigames. Despite its absurd premise, it successfully delivers a satisfying narrative, with a hint of mystery that keeps players intrigued. Overall, players recommend experiencing the story for its captivating elements.
“The story is surprisingly engaging, the dialogue is fun, and the puzzles/minigames keep the experience fresh and dynamic throughout.”
“It’s even more remarkable that a game with such a ridiculous premise manages to tell an engaging story that ends on a very satisfying note.”
“I didn't finish the game yet and don't know where the story will go, but it looks great so far and it has a little mystery vibe, which I like.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay features a variety of engaging minigames and puzzles that add enjoyable challenges, despite the absence of traditional RPG mechanics and battles. While the game includes a significant amount of reading, players who appreciate this style will likely find it entertaining and humorous.
“Even though it was made with RPG Maker, it manages to introduce gameplay variation in the form of various minigames and puzzles, which are quite fun and sometimes quite challenging.”
“There's quite a bit to read and no battles or RPG mechanics, but if you're okay with that, I would definitely recommend giving it a try. So far, I've had a really good laugh and enjoyed it very much!”
“There's kind of much to read and no battles or RPG mechanics, but if you're okay with that, I would definitely recommend giving it a try. Up to now, I had a really good laugh and enjoyed it very much!”
“And even if it was made with RPG Maker, it manages to introduce gameplay variation in the form of various minigames and puzzles, which are quite fun and sometimes quite challenging.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as charming and lovely, contributing positively to the overall experience. Reviewers appreciate the cool soundtrack, which enhances the enjoyment of the minigames and puzzles.
“It's also strangely charming – and has a lovely soundtrack!”
“The minigames and puzzles are mostly fun as well, and the soundtrack is quite cool.”
