Late Bird is a brief, experimental interactive narrative that delves into themes of avian life, cinema, suicidal ideation, and the struggle with delayed maturity. Developed by Vladimir Slav and published by Coldwild Games, this 10-minute experience invites players to navigate through three distinct chapters.
These chapters are designed to reflect the author's personal perspectives on life's meaning and the complexities of emotional growth.
Overview
This game serves as a deeply personal exploration by the developer, Vladimir Slav, who uses it as a medium to process his own feelings about life and the persistent sensation of being an angsty teenager, even at the age of 32. It touches upon the societal pressure to perform adult responsibilities and the internal conflict that arises from feeling unprepared.
Highlights
- A Concise, Reflective Journey: Experience a short, 10-minute interactive story that offers a unique perspective on life and maturity.
- Author's Personal Processing: Developed by Vladimir Slav, the game is an artistic attempt to work through personal feelings about adulthood and emotional development.
- Interactive Narrative: Engage with a hand-drawn, 2D visual novel that uses point-and-click mechanics to guide the player through its narrative.
Who It's For
Late Bird is for players who appreciate introspective and experimental narrative games. It may particularly resonate with those who have felt the pressure to 'act like an adult' or have grappled with feelings of not quite growing up in time. The game is also notable for its mature themes, including mentions of suicide, and provides a resource link for those who may be struggling.
Game Info
- Developer: Vladimir Slav
- Publisher: Coldwild Games
- Release Date: January 20, 2022
- Genre: Indie, Casual, Interactive Fiction, Visual Novel
- Platform: Single-player, supports Family Sharing
- Languages: English, Russian, Portuguese - Brazil, Latvian
