A Bird Story

 PC
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7.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 165 Ratings

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  1. Darkstar01
    Jun 13, 2015
    10
    This was more of a story than a game, it was like a little interactive storybook. I guess there is some control required for the game, but the game itself is mostly passive and the viewer (you) is just the audience.
  2. Aeryx
    Apr 19, 2015
    8
    Hardly using any dialogue, this game makes the hard way of connecting look easy. They really took their chances with this one and few games, like Shadow of the Colossus, make it through this path successful. I don't think it's better than To The Moon on any aspect, so you might feel short-changed if you expect it to be, but it's a great game. If you like PC games that are all story, heartHardly using any dialogue, this game makes the hard way of connecting look easy. They really took their chances with this one and few games, like Shadow of the Colossus, make it through this path successful. I don't think it's better than To The Moon on any aspect, so you might feel short-changed if you expect it to be, but it's a great game. If you like PC games that are all story, heart and introspection, then this is for you.… Expand
  3. Solm
    Jan 5, 2015
    10
    Kan Gao is a brilliant composer and an even better writer. He makes simple games fantastic emotions.

    You need to buy this game and support it. The music is fantastic also. It's short and sweet. Maybe not as good as To The moon but certainly worth your time.
  4. ritardedartkid
    Jan 9, 2015
    8
    A cute little story about an imaginative young boy and his bird. If you ever owned a pet as a child then this short hour long game will hit home. It made me smile and miss the good ol' days.
  5. Darby101
    Jan 7, 2015
    10
    This game is awesome different to anything I have ever been on please give it a go don't just reject it as there no dialogue. Truly wonderful story as far I'm concerned they should do a televised version of this instead of "The Snowman" every Christmas! So charming don't worry if you end up crying it is only natural! Kan Gao keep up the good work and keep making games. Excellent just buy it!
  6. MiaBlaiscote
    Apr 6, 2021
    8
    “A Bird Story” allow you to discover one story in Colin’s life, one important character in “Finding Paradise”. A 1-hour tale without dialogs. I thought it wouldn’t work as a game, since “To The Moon” had dialogs to move the story forward, and oh boy was I wrong! I left the game open to complete it in 1 shot. No regrets.
    * Now, I know it’s not a game for everyone, as the plot is very    “A Bird Story” allow you to discover one story in Colin’s life, one important character in “Finding Paradise”. A 1-hour tale without dialogs. I thought it wouldn’t work as a game, since “To The Moon” had dialogs to move the story forward, and oh boy was I wrong! I left the game open to complete it in 1 shot. No regrets.
    * Now, I know it’s not a game for everyone, as the plot is very simple unlike in “To The Moon” and “Finding Paradise”. But you might like it.    … Expand
  7. BertJ
    Nov 8, 2014
    9
    Beautiful Game. If you loved To the Moon you'll love this! Again, if you're familiar with freebird games you'll know that it isn't "Gameplay Based" and very story driven. If you aren't interested in games like that then this one isn't for you. I give it a 9 and not a 10 due to how short it is, i was expecting a whole other story because it took so long to make but it is only an hour (maybeBeautiful Game. If you loved To the Moon you'll love this! Again, if you're familiar with freebird games you'll know that it isn't "Gameplay Based" and very story driven. If you aren't interested in games like that then this one isn't for you. I give it a 9 and not a 10 due to how short it is, i was expecting a whole other story because it took so long to make but it is only an hour (maybe less) long.
    The soundtrack again is absolutely beautiful, i paid for both the game and OST on steam just because the music is absolutely perfect for this game.
    The story is told with no dialogues with surprisingly works very well and i personally have never experienced this in a story game before. There is maybe a future in games like this.
    Overall brilliant experience, great tear jerker, lots of feels. Buy this game AND To the Moon if you haven't already!    … Expand
  8. Vag
    Nov 7, 2014
    10
    A soulful story about a lonely boy and his best friend, the bird. Kan Gao definitely knows how to tell emotional stories. Can't wait for his next game Finding Paradise.
  9. kezzyhko
    Aug 24, 2020
    8
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  10. ovoon7
    Nov 8, 2014
    10
    Kan Gao is an excellent composer, and a great writer. He also can make a simplistic game very emotional.

    Support this game, buy a copy. It's only an hour, and it's not quite as good as To The Moon, but it's certainly worth your time.
  11. paksas
    Nov 7, 2014
    10
    A truly amazing game and a worthy successor to To The Moon.
    An adult game about childish friendship - pure and unconditional.

    ...and that music!

    10/10 - I sincerely recommend.
  12. Afghani
    Nov 12, 2014
    8
    Not as emotional, not as touching and not as complex as To the Moon, but it is still a beautiful, hearth-worming and intelligent story. If you enjoyed To the Moon you simply MUST play this game, even if it ends after only 60 minutes.
  13. hwanin
    Sep 17, 2021
    9
    Like the title suggests, it's an interactive story, rather than a conventional game. You are witnessing a story and have no choices to make during the "play".
    It's a short one, really, but the story is heart-touching.
    The graphics are very simple, but cute and serve its purpose just fine. The controls are ridiculously simple, which makes the game suitable for everyone, independently of    Like the title suggests, it's an interactive story, rather than a conventional game. You are witnessing a story and have no choices to make during the "play".
    It's a short one, really, but the story is heart-touching.
    The graphics are very simple, but cute and serve its purpose just fine.
    The controls are ridiculously simple, which makes the game suitable for everyone, independently of the buyer's age.
    The sounds are utterly simple and I don't even remember the music score (but it surely had something also very simple! :) ).

    I would recommend it to any adventure game fan or anybody who is looking for a non-violent software, or not just -non-violent, but even cute theme. This was a good "investment" for me.    … Expand
  14. Daitya
    Jan 4, 2021
    10
    Este no es un juego principal de la saga de "To the moon" es más para adentrarnos en el segundo episodio del mismo. Específicamente conocer el pasado del protagonista del segundo juego. En este sentido el juego es esencial ya que creará una vinculación con este personaje que será notoria en "Finding paradise". Creando una experiencia maravillosa y muy emotiva.
  15. Second-of-Relax
    Apr 6, 2021
    10
    A short story, without text but ... with a lot of feeling. You will not stop playing it until you finish it, and surely you will spend a while thinking about your pet or the pet that you had as a child.

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66

Mixed or average reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 18
  3. Negative: 2 out of 18
  1. CD-Action
    Feb 7, 2015
    50
    Visuals are A Bird Story’s biggest strength, and as far as the story goes... Well, I simply don’t know why someone decided it’s worth sharing with me. [01/2015, p.73]
  2. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Feb 2, 2015
    60
    Interactive story about friendship and adolescence, which will not fancy masses, but will be loved by empathetic individuals. [Issue#249]
  3. Games.cz
    Jan 9, 2015
    70
    Shorter game time, simplified story and a little less emotion - still, A Bird Story is the masterpiece of the narration and the form. But somehow it is something we had already seen in better shape before.
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