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The King's Bird

Escape into a world kept secret by a tyrant, and discover the truth about your freedom. Run, jump, and fly through forgotten lost kingdoms with a uniquely momentum-based flying mechanic.

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Developer
Serenity Forge
Publisher
Serenity Forge
Release
August 23, 2018
7 years and 346 days ago
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Mixed600 reviews68.8%

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Flight · Flow · Freedom

Escape into a world kept secret by a tyrant, and discover the truth about your freedom. The King’s Bird is an artistic, momentum-based game that seamlessly combines precision-platforming with physics-based gliding.

A new yet easily accessible take on the precision-platforming genre.

  • Dynamic background music and sounds that change based on your movements

  • Text-less narrative told through visuals in motion

  • Five unique worlds to explore, full of vibrance and colorful silhouettes, with inspirations from ancient Mayan, Southeast Asian, and Roman cultures

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