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Birdcage: A Tale of Sorrow

After a robbery, you find yourself trapped in a stranger's apartment and must escape without being seen by the police. To do this, you will need to gain the help of its strange resident and unravel the mysteries surrounding her.

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September 23, 2024
1 year and 313 days ago
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Mostly Positive27 reviews77.8%

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About the Game

Birdcage is a first-person graphic adventure inspired by the classics of this genre .

You have just committed a robbery and, fleeing from the police, you hide in the apartment of a mysterious woman. Through exploration, solving puzzles, and unravelling riddles, you must earn her trust to help you escape. As you uncover her past, you will see that not everything is as it seemed at first. Being aware of her situation, you will have to make decisions that will affect both your future and hers. Will you manage to escape the house? Which path will you follow?

Birdcage is structured into six chapters that take place in a setting divided into various rooms. As you progress, new spaces will be unlocked.

This graphic adventure aims for a fully immersive experience, featuring a first-person protagonist. All the player's decisions directly affect them and can alter the game's ending, enhancing replayability.