"The Bird Game: Now Available on iOS and Android for Pilots"

A huge number of great releases are driven by passion and knowledge, as is the case with The Bird Game. Where's this expertise coming from? Well, in the case of the solo team at Candlelight Development, it's all about aviation—or aviaries, in this case. This fun, fast-paced flight simulator comes with a feathery twist and is available to play for free on iOS and Android.

The core concept of The Bird Game is simple: you play as a bird. Your mission is to fly around and collect feathers from other birds while managing the energy you use to flap your wings and climb. If you've played simple flight sims before, you'll be familiar with the trade-off between altitude, speed, and managing these elements to gather enough resources to keep your energy levels up.

Despite being crafted by an aviation enthusiast, you won't be bogged down by complex avionic terminology or mechanics. Instead, you'll race through seven different, procedurally-generated environment types, unlocking over 16 bird avatars and upgrading your bird for more speed and excitement.

Flappy Bi- oh, wait, wrong gameTo refer to something I always do, The Bird Game reminds me of many Flash releases that utilized similar mechanics. That's not a bad thing at all. I believe Candlelight Development has struck the perfect balance, creating a game that showcases a lot of passion and expertise without being overly focused on simulation accuracy to the exclusion of casual players.

You can find The Bird Game right now on Android and iOS, free with in-app purchases.

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