Mobile speedrunning games are taking off, aiming for agility and precision in a pocket-sized format. We took a critical look at this particular game, approaching it with the keen senses of a “Bird Cat” – observing both the graceful potential and any clumsy missteps. While the game presents appealing animations and music, several issues prevent it from truly soaring.
Ad-Induced Time Troubles
For developers offering free games, advertisements are a necessary revenue stream. However, the implementation in this game significantly disrupts the experience, particularly for those who endure ads to access the time trial mode. Frequent ad interruptions, often requiring ten-second waits, severely impede speed runs. The in-game timer continues during these forced pauses, leading to substantial and frustrating time losses. This constant breaking of momentum hinders any sense of fluid, bird-like speed and agility that speedrunning should offer.
Control Conundrums
The game’s controls are initially promising, yet their unreliability is a recurring problem. Testing across multiple devices confirmed that this isn’t device-specific. While not constant, control failures, especially with the jump button, are frequent enough to cause unintended deaths. While occasional player error is expected, the jump button sometimes becomes completely unresponsive, regardless of repeated presses. This lack of consistent responsiveness directly impacts the precision and cat-like reflexes needed for successful speedrunning.
Sound Snafus After Ads
A further disruptive flaw emerges after some advertisements: the game sound completely cuts out. This necessitates a full game restart to restore audio. This sound issue, occurring after ad exposure, detracts from the overall polish and immersiveness of the game, pulling players out of the experience and disrupting any flow they might have achieved.
Potential in Flight, Needs Refinement
Despite these criticisms, the core concept of the game holds promise, potentially becoming a significant title in mobile speedrunning. The developers have a foundation with good animations and music. However, addressing the disruptive ad implementation, control unreliability, and sound glitches is crucial. Resolving these issues would elevate the game significantly, allowing it to fully realize its potential and provide a truly engaging and seamless speedrunning experience for players – even those with the discerning standards of a “bird cat” evaluating its flight.
