Feather

 Switch
Metascore
54

Mixed or average reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 7
  3. Negative: 2 out of 7
  1. GameSpew
    Apr 11, 2019
    70
    When you take Feather at face value, it’s a lovely little game to have on the Switch for times when you’ve had a stressful day and want something to distract yourself. It would be nice if the game offered some guidance or a simple mission structure to give you more purpose, but as Feather is right now, it’s enjoyable if you go in knowing it’s a short, relaxing, simplistic experience.
  2. Nintendo Enthusiast
    Apr 10, 2019
    65
    If you want a mindless game that will give you an opportunity to just get lost in thought as you move the thumbsticks of your Joy-Con around without much care, then Feather is pretty decent. But something this low on content gets stale pretty quickly, despite its beauty.
  3. Digitally Downloaded
    Apr 15, 2019
    60
    Feather is a beautiful, soulful experience, which is sadly too limited for its own good.
  5. COGconnected
    Apr 19, 2019
    56
    Despite its moderate size I explored everything Feather had to offer within about 20 minutes and if anything I felt more like taking a nap than being calm. On a technical level, the game is solid, but from a standpoint of having fun? This bird could have used a little more time to roost.
  6. Cultured Vultures
    Apr 16, 2019
    50
    There are a handful of things to really like here, but when it comes down to it, there’s an unjustifiable price tag hovering over a game whose content is as light as a feather.
  7. Pure Nintendo
    Apr 24, 2019
    40
    While I like the intent that Feather brings to the table, its ideas are implemented in a subpar fashion. This is a proof of concept, whose asking price doesn’t reflect its current modest state. I can’t recommend it unless a sizable update arrives to unlock its potential.
  8. Video Chums
    Apr 14, 2019
    40
    Feather is the gaming equivalent of an ASMR video. Some folks will dig it while others will wonder why it even exists.

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User Score
6.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 7 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 7
  3. Negative: 1 out of 7
  1. heybranny
    May 19, 2023
    5
    Great controls but I would have liked some basic missions or a story component. Fine for what it is though.
  2. Brnlv
    Nov 16, 2021
    5
    Feather could be good, if more fleshed out. Flying around catching fish, picking apples and lighting torches is fun for a bit, but then youFeather could be good, if more fleshed out. Flying around catching fish, picking apples and lighting torches is fun for a bit, but then you realise these actions don't have any further meaning, and it starts to feel aimless. It’s like a decent demo in search of a finished game.… Full Review »
  3. funblast
    Apr 25, 2021
    9
    This simple game is surprisingly fun. I think the reviews' low scores largely have to do with the lack of information presented to the player.This simple game is surprisingly fun. I think the reviews' low scores largely have to do with the lack of information presented to the player. I just played and encountered other birds for the first time, which was amazing.

    Could it be improved? Absolutely, and I will be in line to buy their next game. But I think you should definitely check this out for something different.

    So simple. So fun. So relaxing.    … Full Review »
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