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Bird
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
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Autonomy4
"Players have full control over flying, landing, eating, and exploring at their own pace with manual or automatic flight modes."
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Competence1
"Some skill involved in mastering flight controls and maneuvering, but overall gameplay is simple and low challenge."
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Competition1
"Includes leaderboards and score competition against friends, but competition is minimal and optional."
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Continuation-2
"Many players find the game relaxing but limited in content, leading to short play sessions and low long-term engagement."
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Cooperation-5
"No multiplayer or cooperative features currently; gameplay is entirely single-player and independent."
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Creativity-3
"Limited customization or creation; players follow preset bird behaviors and environment without building or modifying."
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Domination-5
"No elements of exerting control or superiority over others; interactions are solitary and non-competitive."
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Escapism4
"Strong escapism appeal as players enjoy stress relief, relaxation, and immersion in a peaceful bird world."
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Expectation-4
"Players engage voluntarily for relaxation and curiosity, not out of obligation or external pressure."
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Experimenting2
"Some exploration of flight mechanics and environment, but limited novelty and mostly routine flying and eating."
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Exploration1
"Players explore a small open world with day/night cycles, but map size and variety are limited."
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Expression-4
"No character customization or avatar personalization; bird model is fixed and untextured."
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Fantasy1
"Imaginative experience of being a bird with some fictional elements (immortal bird, glowing worms), but grounded in naturalistic simulation."
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Fellowship-5
"No social or community features; gameplay is solitary without interaction with other players."
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Growth1
"Some skill development in flying and mastering controls, but limited learning opportunities beyond basic mechanics."
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Health-4
"Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity; some players use it for mental relaxation but no physical engagement."
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Idle4
"Supports idling and background play with auto-pilot mode and achievements that can be earned passively."
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Intimacy-5
"No social interactions or relationship building; experience is emotionally solitary."
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Leadership-5
"No leadership or group management roles; purely individual experience."
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Progression1
"Minimal progression through collecting worms and unlocking achievements, but no significant upgrades or item accumulation."
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Relaxation5
"Strongly relaxing and stress-relieving experience praised by many players."
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Sensation3
"Enjoyable visuals, ambient sounds, and smooth flight animations provide sensory pleasure."
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Status-3
"Limited social recognition; leaderboards exist but social status is not a major focus."
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Story1
"Some players interpret a subtle narrative or lore, but the game lacks a structured story."
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Strategy-3
"Gameplay involves simple flying and eating mechanics with no complex planning or problem solving."
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Thrill-4
"No suspense or risk; gameplay is calm and predictable without tension."
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Value4
"Highly praised for low price and relaxing experience; considered good value for money."
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Violence-5
"No violence or combat; gameplay focuses on peaceful bird activities."
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Survival-3
"Minimal survival elements; no predators or threats, and hunger mechanics are trivial or absent."
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