Release Date: August 23, 2018
Platformer, in which we play the role of a heroine traversing the fantastic world. The main attraction of The King's Bird is the ability to glide - in this way we not only instantly move between distant places, but also bypass numerous traps. The title attracts attention also due to its unique graphic design.
The King's Bird is a platform game developed by an independent studio called Serenity Forge. Apart from creating games, the team also operates in the publishing field, although the production described here was published by Graffiti Games.
The King's Bird takes us on a journey to a fantastic world under the rule of a tyrant. We play as a heroine who travels through this land, trying to regain the lost freedom. The story told in the game is full of understatement, which is compounded by the fact that it is conveyed without the use of words.
In The King's Bird the action was shown from the side perspective. The game consists of five vast levels, the appearance of which are inspired by the works of ancient civilizations - players will find elements from ancient Rome, accents from Southeast Asia, and or even references to Mayan cultural works.
During the game, players jump between platforms, avoid numerous traps (e.g. in the form of poisonous gas), bounce back from vertical surfaces, and above all - glide in accordance with the laws of physics, thus gaining speed when desceding and slowing down when ascending. The game features a high difficulty level, thus dexterity, perceptiveness, and precision are often required.
It is worth noting that there are optional challenges awaiting players in the form of beating time records of a given stage or searching for meticulously hidden finds.
The King's Bird features 2D visuals kept in an unusual style - it is colorful and includes detailed level contrast with characters that look like shadows. The unique atmosphere is also created by atmospheric music accompanying the party.
Platforms:
PC Windows August 23, 2018
PlayStation 4 February 12, 2019
Xbox One February 12, 2019
Nintendo Switch February 12, 2019
Developer: Serenity Forge
Publisher: Graffiti Games
Age restrictions: none
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System Requirements for The King's Bird Video Game:
PC / Windows
Minimum System Requirements:
Dual Core 1.7 GHz, 2 GB RAM, graphic card Intel HD or better, 6 GB HDD, Windows 7.
Game Ratings for The King's Bird Video Game.
COGconnected: 82 / 100 by Jake Hill
The thing is, flying is hard. Getting serious air is a challenge, and when you hit the ground, the singing stops. But I didn’t want it too. I wanted to hear the beautiful improvised music. And so I wanted to fly. And therein lies the brilliance of The King’s Bird. Through its minimalist silhouettes, you get a cliched tale of oppression and freedom. The simple haunting music sets a tone. Platformers are one of the oldest genres of video games, and while this one controls differently, it is still a classical platformer at heart. But you want to hear the protagonist sing. You want to fly. She wants to fly. And in video games, there’s nothing more powerful than the moment that the player and the character’s desires become one.
Pure Nintendo: 8.5 / 10 by Kirstie Summers
The King's Bird is a beautiful game. It's easy to learn, with movements that make for a unique take on the classic 2D platformer, set against a bold and stunning backdrop.
Digital Chumps: 8.2 / 10
The sound and art design, while done before give unique spins that make the world all the more rich in detail. While the story is nothing to write home about, only a handful of other small issues really caused me any annoyance or trouble while playing, and I'd definitely recommend this to anyone who needs a good stress reliever or an excuse to unwind at the end of the day.
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