70
Overall the controls are intuitive and responsive, with the game working with you to complete its levels, but every once in a while, certain mechanics felt a little off. Thankfully there’s a wide array of accessibility options, and while hardcore gamers may lament this approach as overly casual, the optional nature means that The King’s Bird can be enjoyed by all.
40
The King’s Bird has a strong conceptual foundation, but the experience falls victim to the “git gud” mentality. It shines when players are allowed to explore the freedom of flight, but that light dwindles over time and is finally snuffed out in the final hours by tragic oversights that have been compounded on for hours.
67
There are a few issues holding The King's Bird back from being a true standout hit, but those who like their platformers to be a bit avant-garde, should be able to appreciate this virtual ride, along with speed run enthusiasts.
10
I love it. Few amazing gameplay mechanics that don’t change in the whole game but are exploited along it in unimaginable ways. Great level design, great art design and better implementation of it, great soundtrack. Short independent levels perfect for fast game sessions, but you will continue playing for hours. This game has it all. A masterpiece completelly underrated.
9
The game has a most satisfying environment to play with using the fluid and innovative movement the Game offers. Once youve managed to get a feel for it (which happens pretty fast) you can fly around the stages like a bird and enjoy Quill singing as she dives along with the music. Since the latest Patch Replays have been added to the game and a lot of bugs and glitches got fixed. There is still some minor things to get mad about and the game is not easy to master but overall the composition of the game is top notch. The story is told completely without the use of voices and words and has a great artistic feel to it. You should definitely give this game the chance to have its impact. After now almost a year i still get back to game often and try to beat my old leaderboard times again to improve further. I fully recommend this title as a classic artsy momentum based physics platformer you will hate and enjoy bringing out your emotion and ambition. Music: 9/10 Story: 8/10 Gameplay 9/10 Presentation 8/10 Replayability 10/10
The King's Bird
Released On:
Aug 23, 2018
Metascore
Mixed or Average
67
User score
Mixed or Average
7.1
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Aug 23, 2018
85
The King’s Bird blends a beautiful design with superb and fluid mechanics to get a platformer that is just wonderful. A mix of parkour and aerial momentums that will show an amazing exhibition of movement and colors.
Sep 4, 2018
82
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.
Sep 3, 2018
75
An excellent platformer that is as beautiful as engaging and challenging. It has some flaws,like its sometimes imprecise controls, but as a whole, is an entertaining experience.
Aug 23, 2018
70
Developer Serenity Forge might not get away with the whole artistic storytelling approach in the backdrop, but up front, The King’s Bird — while not without some unnecessary frustration to begin with — does deliver, where it matters, on its challenge and integration of physics to end up a satisfying precision-platformer overall.
Sep 16, 2018
60
The King's Bird has unfortunately a frustrating level design and a gameplay that lacks of precision. After some really pleasant initial moments, including flying features, the game unfortunately become too tricky for the player.
Aug 27, 2018
55
Rich gameplay concepts and lush aesthetics caged by suffocating level design and a weak story. The constant clash between free, flowing movement and repetitive, often claustrophobic levels puts a damper on the entire experience.
Oct 1, 2018
40
The King’s Bird has a strong conceptual foundation, but the experience falls victim to the “git gud” mentality. It shines when players are allowed to explore the freedom of flight, but that light dwindles over time and is finally snuffed out in the final hours by tragic oversights that have been compounded on for hours.
User score
Mixed or Average
57% Positive
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Aug 28, 2022
10
I love it. Few amazing gameplay mechanics that don’t change in the whole game but are exploited along it in unimaginable ways. Great level design, great art design and better implementation of it, great soundtrack. Short independent levels perfect for fast game sessions, but you will continue playing for hours. This game has it all. A masterpiece completelly underrated.
Apr 24, 2019
9
The game has a most satisfying environment to play with using the fluid and innovative movement the Game offers. Once youve managed to get a feel for it (which happens pretty fast) you can fly around the stages like a bird and enjoy Quill singing as she dives along with the music. Since the latest Patch Replays have been added to the game and a lot of bugs and glitches got fixed. There is still some minor things to get mad about and the game is not easy to master but overall the composition of the game is top notch. The story is told completely without the use of voices and words and has a great artistic feel to it. You should definitely give this game the chance to have its impact. After now almost a year i still get back to game often and try to beat my old leaderboard times again to improve further. I fully recommend this title as a classic artsy momentum based physics platformer you will hate and enjoy bringing out your emotion and ambition. Music: 9/10 Story: 8/10 Gameplay 9/10 Presentation 8/10 Replayability 10/10
SummaryThe King's Bird is a momentum-based precision-platformer that seamlessly combines parkour with aerial movement.
Platforms:
- PC
- PlayStation 4
- Nintendo Switch
- Xbox One
Initial Release Date:Aug 23, 2018
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