BLACK BIRD (2018)

Developer: Onion Games
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: Action, Indie
Rating: 4.6 of 5, 107 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 2.6 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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The catalog in 3D

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How it feels

a fast, chaotic arcade shooter where you control a bird unleashing bullet-hell attacks on a cheerful kingdom, with a darkly funny story

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What players say

Players praise the bizarre art and opera soundtrack, calling it one of the most memorable shmups. The runtime is short, around 20 minutes for a first clear, but the scoring system and leaderboards drive replay. Some find the visual clarity poor and the value low for the price.

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