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Bird

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2021

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Quick resume

You are a bird, you are free in this small place, but you can't get out, all you can do is fly around.

Global score

82/100

Genres

Action, Casual, Indie, Simulator, Early Access, Adventure

Pros

  • Relaxing and stress-relieving gameplay
  • Unique bird flight simulation
  • Low price and good value
  • Beautiful ambient environment and sounds
  • Easy to learn controls

Cons

  • Very limited content and small map
  • No multiplayer or social features
  • Performance issues and bugs reported
  • Lack of progression and objectives
  • No customization or creativity options

Motivations

  • Autonomy
    4

    "Players have full control over flying, landing, eating, and exploring at their own pace with manual or automatic flight modes."

  • Competence
    1

    "Some skill involved in mastering flight controls and maneuvering, but overall gameplay is simple and low challenge."

  • Competition
    1

    "Includes leaderboards and score competition against friends, but competition is minimal and optional."

  • Continuation
    -2

    "Many players find the game relaxing but limited in content, leading to short play sessions and low long-term engagement."

  • Cooperation
    -5

    "No multiplayer or cooperative features currently; gameplay is entirely single-player and independent."

  • Creativity
    -3

    "Limited customization or creation; players follow preset bird behaviors and environment without building or modifying."

  • Domination
    -5

    "No elements of exerting control or superiority over others; interactions are solitary and non-competitive."

  • Escapism
    4

    "Strong escapism appeal as players enjoy stress relief, relaxation, and immersion in a peaceful bird world."

  • Expectation
    -4

    "Players engage voluntarily for relaxation and curiosity, not out of obligation or external pressure."

  • Experimenting
    2

    "Some exploration of flight mechanics and environment, but limited novelty and mostly routine flying and eating."

  • Exploration
    1

    "Players explore a small open world with day/night cycles, but map size and variety are limited."

  • Expression
    -4

    "No character customization or avatar personalization; bird model is fixed and untextured."

  • Fantasy
    1

    "Imaginative experience of being a bird with some fictional elements (immortal bird, glowing worms), but grounded in naturalistic simulation."

  • Fellowship
    -5

    "No social or community features; gameplay is solitary without interaction with other players."

  • Growth
    1

    "Some skill development in flying and mastering controls, but limited learning opportunities beyond basic mechanics."

  • Health
    -4

    "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity; some players use it for mental relaxation but no physical engagement."

  • Idle
    4

    "Supports idling and background play with auto-pilot mode and achievements that can be earned passively."

  • Intimacy
    -5

    "No social interactions or relationship building; experience is emotionally solitary."

  • Leadership
    -5

    "No leadership or group management roles; purely individual experience."

  • Progression
    1

    "Minimal progression through collecting worms and unlocking achievements, but no significant upgrades or item accumulation."

  • Relaxation
    5

    "Strongly relaxing and stress-relieving experience praised by many players."

  • Sensation
    3

    "Enjoyable visuals, ambient sounds, and smooth flight animations provide sensory pleasure."

  • Status
    -3

    "Limited social recognition; leaderboards exist but social status is not a major focus."

  • Story
    1

    "Some players interpret a subtle narrative or lore, but the game lacks a structured story."

  • Strategy
    -3

    "Gameplay involves simple flying and eating mechanics with no complex planning or problem solving."

  • Thrill
    -4

    "No suspense or risk; gameplay is calm and predictable without tension."

  • Value
    4

    "Highly praised for low price and relaxing experience; considered good value for money."

  • Violence
    -5

    "No violence or combat; gameplay focuses on peaceful bird activities."

  • Survival
    -3

    "Minimal survival elements; no predators or threats, and hunger mechanics are trivial or absent."

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