Avian Enigma

Avian Enigma

Aako Inc · July 30, 2024 · Flight, Incremental, Interactive Fiction, RPG, Word Game

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Avian Enigma costs $4.99 in Georgia (USD), £6.69 in the United Kingdom, €7.79 in Europe (EUR), $7.99 in the United States, CA$10.49 in Canada, A$11.79 in Australia, NZ$11.79 in New Zealand, R$26.49 in Brazil and zł36.99 in Poland right now.

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United Kingdom £6.69 £6.69 — 1
Europe (EUR) €7.79 €7.79 — 1
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Canada CA$10.49 CA$10.49 — 1
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New Zealand NZ$11.79 NZ$11.79 — 1
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About Avian Enigma

✦ AI summary

Avian Enigma is a visual novel where a factory worker's discovery of a mysterious bird and an enigmatic girl leads him down a rabbit hole of conspiracy and romance in a world where humanity thought itself alone. Featuring stunning art and music alongside unique language support including Manchu translation, this 45-minute experience weaves together intimate storytelling with deeper mysteries about the nature of your world.

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About "Avian Enigma"


"Avian Enigma" is a captivating visual novel set in a world where humanity stands as the last remnant of life. Follow a factory worker's unexpected journey as he rescues a bird, sparking a quirky yet romantic adventure. The arrival of a mysterious girl unveils deeper secrets that will forever change his world.

Characters



The Young Man
A weary worker at The Factory, a biotech genetic corporation. He believed animals were extinct until a fateful encounter with a living bird. Fascinated and intrigued, he's determined to uncover the truth behind this anomaly.
The Bird
A mystical creature that defies the established rules of the world.
The Girl
An enigmatic figure with a hidden connection to the uncanny bird.
Old Wang
The head of The Factory's security department, a relentless veteran committed to eliminating any uncontrollable variables that threaten production.
Robo MeowMeow
A kind of cyborg cat designed to enforce The Factory's security measures with ruthless precision.

Highlights


Immerse yourself in a mesmerizing story with breathtaking art and music by talented Gen-Z artists, "Avian Enigma" invites you into a world where secrets of the Bird come to life.

Game Duration


"Avian Enigma" offers a full-length independent story that takes approximately 45 minutes to complete. We've crafted a unique, engaging, and multi-sensory experience for players. While we believe the quality of the experience outweighs its length, we understand if some players feel differently. If you're unsatisfied with the game's duration after purchase, you can request a refund through Steam. We appreciate your time and interest in our game.

Arabic Localization


Our Arabic localization has an interesting backstory. We were fortunate to collaborate with two Palestinian friends who became refugees due to recent conflicts. Due to our limited proficiency, the Arabic version is currently at a basic level. We appreciate your understanding and are committed to improving it in future updates. If you're unsatisfied with the current Arabic translation, we accept reasonable refund requests through Steam. We kindly ask for your patience and the opportunity to improve before leaving a negative review.

Manchu translation



"Avian Enigma" may be the world's first video game with built-in full text translation in Manchu (using Möllendorff transliteration). We aim to support research on ancient, minority, and academic languages through entertainment industry projects. We're excited to share this feature with university personnel, autodidacts, and other enthusiast groups.
You can find language options on the game's homepage. We welcome inquiries from around the world and are open to offering discounts or free copies through educational programs where there's a genuine need.

Manju Gisun i Ubaliyamburengge.
Ineku talfin, eici jalan jecen de sucungga mudan i Manju Gisun(Mioweilendofo) be muyahūn i dolo sindahangge oho aise. Meni ererengge, sebjelecun i hacin de acihilara ildun de, julgei gisun, komsolinggū irgeten i gisun, tacin i gisun be sibkire be wehiyere, yongkiyangga tacikū i urse, beye tacire urse, gūwa amurasi sade acalara cihangga.
Ede huwekiyeci, talfin i da bofaha de 'Gisun' sere sonjon de sonjoci ombi.
Gubci jalan i dacilanjirengge be, be gemu urgunjeme okdombi. Aika baibure mujangga oci, be ere talfin be tacibure hacin obufi, hūda bukdafi eici fayabun akū obufi bure.

Avian Enigma — game info

Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux / SteamOS
Player modes
Single-player
Controller
Full controller support
PC Game Pass
Not included

What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

✦ AI summary

Avian Enigma is a linear kinetic visual novel praised for its gorgeous hand-drawn art style, engaging soundtrack, and compelling narrative about a man discovering a bird in a dystopian future where birds are believed extinct. Players appreciate the pacing and aesthetic presentation, though some feel the world-building and ideological themes lack sufficient depth and clarity, and the lack of branching paths or replay value may limit its appeal beyond a single playthrough.

Recommended Oct 23, 2024
[url=https://store.steampowered.com/curator/38888018-United-Critics/] Please follow [b]United Critics[/b] for quality reviews[/url] [h2]Avian Enigma Review[/h2] [table] [th][h2]Factors[/h2][/th] [th][h2]Rating[/h2][/th] [th][h2]Description[/h2][/th] [tr] [td]🎮Gameplay[/td] [td]8.5[/td] [td]A linear, kinetic visual novel with a gripping narrative. [/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]📷Graphics[/td] [td]9[/td] [td]Gorgeous, hand-drawn style that enhances the futuristic vibe of the game.[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]🎧Audio[/td] [td]8.5[/td] [td]The English translation was great, and the soundtrack complements the game's mood well.[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td] 😮Variety[/td] [td]3[/td] [td]No branching paths or choices, but captivating enough with its linear structure.[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]🎰Re-playability[/td] [td]3[/td] [td]Being a kinetic novel, the lack of choices limits replay value.[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]💲Price[/td] [td]7.5[/td] [td]A bit steep for a short game, but the art and voice acting justify it. Best to grab it during a sale. [/td] [/tr] [/table] [i]This was my first time diving into the world of visual novels, and I was pleasantly surprised by the unique experience Avian Enigma offered. While some ar…
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Recommended Sep 24, 2024
[i]Avian Enigma[/i] is a kinetic, sci-fi visual novel developed and published by Aako Inc, Otter Club. You take on the role of a young man working at a factory, living in a time where actual living birds are believed to no longer exist. However, the young man wonders if this is really the case. Is there still a living bird out there? This is the question that occupies his thoughts. One day, as he's going about his business, he encounters a bird, which is being attacked by mechanical cats. The cats are most likely security robots from the factory that he works for. However, fascinated by the bird, the man rushes in to save the bird and then to hide it, tend to its wounds, and make sure to keep it fed. When he next tries to see the bird, it is gone, but shortly after, the man meets a young woman whose clothing strangely resembles the injured bird's plumage, and the beginnings of a relationship form between the two. As I don't wish to go into spoiler territory, I'll stop my story synopsis. ^^ Regarding the gameplay, the story is linear, so no choices are present. You simply play through the story from beginning to end. Several beautiful CGs are present, though, along with …
5 found this helpful
Recommended Aug 3, 2024
Great art designs. Classic story plot. Imaginative settings. Considering the length of the game, the storytelling is well paced, however, the lack of hints and details on the settings disturbs the overall coherence of the story, especially with the presentation of various ideologies (dystopia, religion, realism), for which all are vaguely elaborated. By that, I could hardly form logical and meaningful explanations and analysis on the story, therefore unable to interpret the messages of the game. Good sound effects. Music is consistent with the art design, but lack diversities between scenes.
2 found this helpful
Recommended Aug 1, 2024
A great short story with a beautiful art style and charming soundtrack! These elements are weaved together to build a unique dystopian world that challenges our sense of self and our place in the world. I hope the creator develops the underlying lore more through later content, commentary, or other games.
2 found this helpful
Recommended Aug 2, 2024
除了一开始在工厂那个包工头和工人的对话有点慢以外,其他都很不错 文笔很优美流畅 美术音效也和不错 配合的很好 冲击感很强 很唯美 剧情脑洞很大
1 found this helpful
Recommended Jul 31, 2024
充满了谜题的旅程。大厂工作为何如此无聊?瘤病娘娘是何方神圣?机械猫猫为何流血?以及,鸟到底是什么? 进度可以随时后退:加分 存档点多:加分
1 found this helpful

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