Grind on bendy straws, kickflip over staplers, and carve killer lines through cardboard and sticky tape parks. Above all else, skate birds try their best!
You take control of a bird on a skateboard, exploring a variety of small, household-themed skateparks. The core gameplay loop revolves around stringing together skateboarding tricks and completing objectives to progress through the story, unlock new areas, customize your character, and discover new music.
The controls draw inspiration from the Tony Hawk's series, allowing you to perform ollies, kickflips, grinds, and grabs. However, the bird's floaty, unpredictable movements introduce a unique twist. Reviewers noted a learning curve, but found the skateboarding satisfying once they acclimated to the control scheme.
Performing tricks in succession builds your "Fancy" meter, granting your bird additional air time and access to higher terrain. Reviewers appreciated this objective, as it gave them a clear goal to work towards while skating, even if the specifics weren't always clear.
The open-ended levels feature non-player bird characters who assign various challenges, such as scoring points, collecting items, or executing specific tricks. While these objectives provided direction, some reviewers found them repetitive at times.
You can dress up your bird in a variety of hats, accessories, and skateboards. Completing objectives also unlocks new music tracks to play in the game's soundtrack. Reviewers universally praised this customization system as a way to express their personal style.