A Bird Story

November 7, 2014 Freebird Games Serenity Forge, Freebird Games
Adventure Indie
Series X|S Linux PC PS5 Mac Switch
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Game Info

Release Date November 7, 2014
Developer Freebird Games
Publisher Serenity Forge, Freebird Games
Game Modes Single player
Perspective Bird view / Isometric
Themes Fantasy
A Bird Story

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