The Day I Became a Bird

[i]The Day I Became a Bird[/i] is based on the children's picture book of the same name, written by Ingrid Chabbert and illustrated by Raúl Nieto. Despite being aimed at kids between 4 and 7 years old, it tells an emotional story that is universal for all ages: the tenderness of first love. The kind that arrives without warning and turns ordinary days into something brimming with life, enthusiasm, and the hopeful anticipation of one more glance from the person who stole your heart. https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3722238619 This is exactly the emotion the game sets out to capture: a love full of purity, untouched by the heartbreaks that would later teach you to hold something back. It follows a young boy named Frank, who one day falls for his classmate Sylvia. She is fond of birds; she wears bird-shaped hair accessories, she draws birds in chalk on the school ground, or she simply watches them through her binoculars. But she doesn't notice our lovestruck protagonist. To earn even one glance from her, he decides to craft himself a bird costume. The game unfolds across 4 days in his life, from the moment he falls in love to the crafting of the costume and the…

[b]The Day I Became a Bird[/b] is a charming interactive fiction game based on the children’s book of the same name by Ingrid Chabbert. It follows a young boy named Frank as he discovers newfound feelings for one of his classmates. Unfortunately, she only has eyes for the birds, prompting Frank to try to find ways to connect with her. It is an endearing story of innocence and honesty, and the first fluttery feelings of a childhood crush. The story is told through the gameplay itself, as well as through the game’s visuals, and occasional narrative-focused stills with small amounts of text. It is a heartwarming tale that is easy to follow, providing a nostalgic glance back at the simplicity and purity of a youthful romance. The Day I Became a Bird consists of four short chapters, and the entire game can be completed within 1-2 hours. The main sections of each chapter involve playing as Frank and completing objectives such as petting the dog, finding a set number of a specific item, or sharpening a pencil. These sections have golden feathers throughout, and a certain number must be obtained in order to progress. In addition to the main sections of gameplay, there are also cutting-ou…

a short but cute game about birds and childhood love. played the entire game on steam deck without any tinkering and it works like a charm. it has easy gameplay and a easy to follow story which makes this game accessible for everyone in all ages. the game also includes a cute 15 minute short movie which i assume is what the game is based on, very cute!

The Day I Became a Bird is a very short and simple game, but it tells a beautiful story. I really liked the cute art style. I think the game is very charming. The gameplay is simple and easy, which makes it a relaxing experience. It is also a great game for children. I enjoyed it so much that after getting all the achievements on Steam, I decided to get the Platinum Trophy on PlayStation as well. The game also runs perfectly on Steam Deck. My only complaint is the price. The game is very short, so I think it is a bit expensive for the amount of content. Overall, The Day I Became a Bird is a sweet and charming little game that left a smile on my face. You can really feel the love and passion the developers put into it. It’s exactly my type of game.

Such a charming and well made game! Very thoughtful and made with passion and attention to detail. What a lovely experience!

While it might be a short narrative game, the story is polite and the puzzles are very fun and gives a little nostalgia for what it was like to be in school (You can pet Chief, the dog)