The Day I Became a Bird

The Day I Became a Bird

April 15, 2026

Critic Score

76.1

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Critic Reviews (10)

Chris Penwell SmashPad Apr 2026
70.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

75.0

"I would definitely recommend The Day I Became a Bird to families. It’s a simple, sweet, and pretty experience that I’m glad I played. It’s not the most deep or interesting game in the world, but it’s a great breather …"

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Joshua Wyld Gaming Furever Apr 2026
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

85.0

"The Day I Became A Bird had me stuck as a sniffling, happy mess by the time I reached its end. It isn’t trying to be more complicated than its source material, but instead allows that tale of young love …"

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Justin Nation Nindie Spotlight Apr 2026
70.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

68.0

Story

72.0

"While only lasting perhaps an hour, this tale of young love has enough charm and small diversions to make you smile"

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Kevin Hofer Digitec Magazine Apr 2026
80.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

85.0

"The Day I Became A Bird delivers a brief, quirky, and heartwarming experience that achieves a lot with very simple means. Frank remains a likeable protagonist: naive, sincere, and funny. The interactive picture book strikes a perfect balance between humour …"

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Naomie Oppersma Play Watch Read Apr 2026
70.0 /100

Graphics

82.0

Gameplay

64.0

Story

73.0

"The Day I Became a Bird is an atmospheric, minimalist game that revolves around experience rather than challenge. With its dreamy visual style, subtle sound design and poetic storytelling, the game transports you into a tranquil, interpretive experience. The focus …"

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Nathaniel Stevens Digital Chumps Apr 2026
76.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

68.0

"The Day I Became a Bird, from developer Hyper Luminal Games Ltd., is a fun, adorable visual novel adventure that features a fair amount of well-placed gameplay and a good dose of creative and nostalgic flavor to it. It’s a …"

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Nay Clark Impulsegamer Apr 2026
60.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

80.0

"The Day I Became a Bird is short, simple, and centered on a very specific feeling. If you&s;re looking for something relaxed and inviting, it delivers on that without hesitation. The story is sweet, the presentation is thoughtful, and the …"

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Simone Cantini Console-Tribe Apr 2026
70.0 /100

Graphics

25.0

Gameplay

35.0

Story

80.0

"The Day I Became a Bird is a light breath of a game: brief, simple, yet able to pluck emotional strings you thought long silent. It doesn’t try to impress with gameplay or pretend to be bigger than it is; …"

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Toon Borremans Gaming Boulevard Apr 2026
85.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

90.0

"The Day I Became a Bird is a wonderful adaptation of a delightful children’s graphic novel. The gameplay isn’t challenging, but it perfectly supports the concept of putting the story front and centre. The additional story elements that extend the …"

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Umair Khalid GamesHedge Apr 2026
100.0 /100

Graphics

97.0

Gameplay

86.0

Story

92.0

"With a beautiful art style, simple puzzle-solving, and an emotional story, The Day I Became a Bird is a bite-sized story with a big heart, and everyone who loves playing cozy games or games with emotional narratives should definitely give …"

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