Poetry Pigeon

This thing is absolutely fiendish. There are only five poems, and at first all is straightforward: you type them as they're written, with a prompt at the bottom of the screen, and if you prefer you can turn the pipes off so you don't even have to type rhythmically in order to avoid them. Then you get to 'La Mer', which has deliberately different timing and is a lot trickier, and you curse everything, but you persist. Then you have to type them all backwards. For a reasonably good touch typist, this doesn't go too badly... but once again, 'La Mer' is fiendish. ...Then you have to type them all from memory. You can guess which one I hated. It's a fun concept, a pretty simple game, and it doesn't wear out its welcome for the most part. Except for 'La Mer'.

+1 to the backlog, says the Steam gluttons Looks like Flappy Bird but with 26 buttons A poetry typing game may be hard to dignify Cos stanzas ain't nothing but a bald white lie But lest I be he that judge a book by its cover This game is more than pushing a button to hover Them letters come fast, them pipes be frantic Just like ol' Mario if I may be pedantic This ain't no roguelike where you can blame luck Two-finger typists gonna soar like a lame duck To fly, you need to type with perfect accuracy Science is cruel, gravity without mercy In this game, poetry has a special meter Start and stop with a lilt, back and forth you teeter Reinvigorating old classics from the past Finding your place as a newfound enthusiast While some may say the pacing is much too brisk Poetry appreciation was never without its risks Unique gameplay unlike other typing tutors Poetry Pigeon is what you want for your home computer

Great game!! Hunter S Thompson learned how to write by typing out Hemingway, now with poetry pigeon you can learn how to write great poetry!!!

very fun and relaxing game but hard af

Positive Poetry Pigeon is a quirky and clever free typing‑arcade game where you make a pigeon fly by typing classic poems while dodging fast‑approaching obstacles. Every letter you type moves the bird, turning poetry into a fun rhythm‑style challenge that mixes reaction and reflex skills with classic literature vibes. The pixel graphics and level variety — with normal, casual, and even reversed typing modes — give it a playful retro feel that can be enjoyed in short bursts. Negative While the concept is fun, gameplay can feel repetitive after a few runs, and the typing challenge isn’t very deep or varied beyond the basic obstacle patterns and poems you unlock. Achievements: • There are 15 Steam achievements tied to completing each poem and additional challenges. ⏱️ Players can reasonably unlock the easier achievements quickly (few minutes), while full completion may take a bit longer depending on skill and perfection‑seeking. Verdict: Positive — a fun and unique typing‑meets‑flight arcade experience with quick satisfaction and cute challenge loops.

i can spell pedigree now