A Bird Story has limitations that seem to hinder the game as a whole, but that is far from the truth. Even though the game has no dialogue and is about an hour long, A Bird Story can still capture your heart, and take you through an unforgettable journey, all with a boy, a bird, and plenty of imagination.
Since A Bird Story has no dialogue what so ever, this game solely relies on its music and its animated pixelated characters to portray the simple, yet powerful story. Speaking of, the story of A Bird Story could be interpreted differently, depending on how the player interprets different moments, so I’ll try to explain the game with no spoilers. A Bird Story follows a boy, who may or may not has a dream to fly. His school life shows him being socially outcasted, due to his shy nature and quiet state. One day, he meets a bird, who cannot fly. The two become friends and go through different events that’ll leave you with the most wholesome smile, or with the saddest frown.
Just like everything in A Bird Story, everything being so simple, but so impactful is what makes this game a narrative masterpiece. If you have never played A Bird Story nor its predecessor To The Moon, you don’t need to play To The Moon before hand in order to understand this game. However, you should play To The Moon, as I find that game to be one of the shining beacons in all of indies, but that’s another topic for another day. For now, understand that Freebird Games, the creators of To The Moon and A Bird Story, are very talented game designers with what they’re given.