Summary
- Release Year: 2014
- Genres: Adventure, Indie
- Platforms: Linux, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Developers: Freebird Games
- Publishers: Freebird Games
A Bird Story: A Touching and Surreal Interactive Narrative
Released in 2014, A Bird Story is a simple but profound game that tells a story without words. It is a standalone game with its own beginning and endings; but for those who’s played To the Moon, the boy eventually grows up to become the next patient in the series.
A Bird Story is a surreal and dreamlike experience, with beautiful hand-drawn art and a haunting soundtrack. The player controls a young boy who finds a bird with a broken wing. The boy takes the bird home and cares for it, and the two develop a close bond.
However, the bird’s wing is too badly damaged to heal, and it eventually dies. The boy is heartbroken, but he finds solace in the memories of their time together.
A Bird Story is a game about love, loss, and the power of memory. It is a touching and thought-provoking experience that will stay with you long after you finish playing.
Gameplay
A Bird Story is a simple game to play. The player controls the boy with the arrow keys, and can interact with objects in the environment by pressing the spacebar. The game is mostly linear, but there are a few branching paths that the player can choose.
The game’s puzzles are simple and intuitive, and they are never frustrating. The focus of the game is on the story and the characters, and the gameplay is designed to complement the narrative.
Story
A Bird Story is a story about a boy and a bird. The boy is lonely and isolated, and the bird is injured and vulnerable. The two find each other and form a close bond. However, the bird’s wing is too badly damaged to heal, and it eventually dies.
The boy is heartbroken, but he finds solace in the memories of their time together. He learns that even though the bird is gone, their friendship will always be with him.
Art and Music
A Bird Story is a beautiful game. The hand-drawn art is simple but effective, and the color palette is muted and dreamlike. The soundtrack is haunting and atmospheric, and it perfectly complements the game’s story and setting.
Themes
A Bird Story is a game about love, loss, and the power of memory. It explores the themes of loneliness, friendship, and the importance of cherishing the moments we have with our loved ones.
The game’s ending is bittersweet. The boy is heartbroken over the loss of his friend, but he also knows that their friendship will always be with him. A Bird Story is a reminder that even though our loved ones may be gone, their memories will always be with us.
Conclusion
A Bird Story is a touching and thought-provoking game that will stay with you long after you finish playing. It is a beautiful and haunting experience that explores the themes of love, loss, and the power of memory. If you are looking for a game that will make you think and feel, then I highly recommend A Bird Story.
10/10
Review Score
8.5/10
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