Budgie Genetics Simulator

There is a significant lack of good genetics games, especially on Steam. The graphics are cute, the game is straightforward enough to figure out, and the genetics are interesting. It could use a little more of a tutorial, but honestly at $6.99, it's completely worth it

I really wanted to like Budgie Genetics Simulator. I love budgies. They’re adorable, social little birds with so much personality, and the idea of a relaxing game about breeding wild budgies and discovering different genetic variations sounded genuinely charming. Unfortunately, the game ended up feeling less like a simulator and more like a screensaver I could occasionally click on. There is technically some challenge involved. If you breed carelessly, you can introduce undesirable traits and end up with an unhealthy flock. That part at least gives the genetics system some consequence. Beyond that, though, there just isn’t much to actually *do*. There are no achievements, no particularly satisfying progression system, and very little sense of accomplishment. Most of the experience consists of sitting back and watching the birds exist until it’s time to breed them again. And I understand that this is supposed to be a relaxing game. I wasn’t expecting high-stakes management or constant action. But “relaxing” and “barely interactive” are not the same thing. The biggest disappointment is that I never really felt like I was caring for a flock of wild budgies. I didn’t feel atta…

This game was purchased for me as a birthday gift and wow, what a cute little simulator!! The available genetics are robust. It does not have rare captive variants like "hagoromo" or the means to make a "halfsider" chimera like the famous Twinzy, but you can make something as complex as a cinnamon recessive yellowface or even a "creamino", a variant of ino. Some rarer options like "anthracite" are available, as well. As a result, I was able to simulate my very first budgie's unique genetics. It's not exact as there is no randomization in how the budgies show their genetics, but it's wonderful to have a digital facsimile of a cherished animal. It was very fun to discover his unique genetics - i haven't unlocked every genetic option yet, but it appears that he was both dominant and recessive pied!! wow However! The greatest benefit to owning this game, beyond the educational aspect, is the ability to have an actual flock simulator. If you have lonely birds during winter, this is an excellent noise generator. Each bird generates its own vocal stream. The background generates wind noises. The weather does not change, but if the noise generation could be customized, it might be…

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10/10 It's charming and fun, and for the most part the genetics are right on for real budgies. I sincerely wish there were more games that offered a nice compact genetic simulation experience like this. Completely worth the $7! All the fun of producing beautiful birds without the seed mess of real life.

Awesome! it's exactly what I was looking for in a game