Birdwatcher
A downloadable game for Windows and macOS
Play as an aspiring cryptozoologist as you scour the scenic Mount Pallas National Park for definitive proof that the creature of local legend is more than just a myth.
A short horror game made for the 32bit Jam: Fall 2022.
Controls
| Action | Keyboard and Mouse | Xbox Controller |
| Move | WASD | Left Thumbstick |
| Look | Mouse Motion | Right Thumbstick |
| Run | Shift (Hold) | Right Trigger (Hold) |
| Aim Camera | Right Mouse Button | Left Trigger |
| Take Photo | Left Mouse Button | Right Bumper |
| Open Notebook | Tab | Left Bumper |
| Pause Game | Escape | Start |
| Menu - Nav | WASD / Arrow Keys | Left Thumbstick / D-Pad |
| Menu - Accept | Enter | A |
| Menu - Back | Escape | B |
Acknowledgements
Programming:
ChafMere - Digital Camera Demo
Graphics:
craigsnedeker - Classic64 Asset Library
Elbolilloduro - Arboles / Trees psx
Elegant Crow - Retro PSX Style Tree Pack
MenacingMecha - Godot PSX-Style Demo
Screaming Brain Studios - Tiny Texture Pack 1 / Tiny Texture Pack 2
Promotional Boxart:
Mac Users: If you are having issues running the game, please refer to the link below.
https://docs.godotengine.org/en/stable/tutorials/export/running_on_macos.html
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Development log
- Birdwatcher Post-Jam UpdateNov 08, 2022
Comments
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neat game defiantly worth trying
Fun Unique game i enjoyed it
Super merci =)
Continuez comme ca
Short but nice and the monster looks awesome
Really great and short game. The jumpscare at the end really scared me. Well done
Here's my gameplay of it. It starts at 00:22
Loved it! Short and fun
made a video on this game. pretty good game
https://youtu.be/tbuRbyL9bME
I made a video on your game (35:12)
Awesome graphics and attention to detail!
https://www.indiegamesjam.com/birdwatcher-32bit-game-jam/
Thank you very much for playing and commenting! I'm happy you enjoyed the game and I appreciate the in-depth article!
You're welcome!
Comments below clip:
At first I was a bit confused as to what to do, but that became clear after having taken a few shots. I proved top the world I was right about the monster, but it came at a heavy price. What am I talking about? Just have a look for yourselves!
Thanks for making this game and kudos to all involved!
I enjoyed watching your playthrough, thank you for playing!
This was a nice, refined little game! It promised a theme, delivered, and without any of the usual annoying tropes that a lot of indie horror games fall into. I'd definitely like to see more on this concept!
streamed it here:
I'm very glad to hear you enjoyed the game, thank you for playing and for your thoughtful playthrough!
Loved the game. I wish it was a bit longer, but anyways good job.
Watch video here:
I'm glad you enjoyed it, thank you for playing!
I loved the concept, it was really fun! Wish it was longer, good work :)
Thank you very much, I’m happy to hear you enjoyed Birdwatcher!
I'll be playing this on my twitch stream at around 7:30 ADT! https://twitch.tv/figerox
Thank you for playing! I’m sorry I missed it live, but I appreciate you taking the time to stream my game.
Good game.
Thank you, I’m glad you enjoyed playing Birdwatcher!
What a neat idea! It's so rare to see Cryptid Hunting being used as a premise for these games, oddly enough! Was this by any chance inspired by the Owlman from England?
Either way it's a neat premise, and I'd love to see something more fleshed out come from it.
Thank you for playing and for your comment! Originally, I was going to base the cryptid’s design on the Mothman from West Virginia, but decided somewhere along the way to make the creature look more like a Barn Owl. I’m glad you enjoyed Birdwatcher!
I’m happy to hear you liked it, I enjoyed your playthrough! In retrospect, the grass ramp area was a bit poorly designed, especially since it’s low enough that the player should feasibly climb over or hop onto. Thank you for playing and for your feedback!
Really fun game.
I’m very glad you enjoyed it, thank you for playing!
love it thank you
I’m happy to hear it! Thank you for playing!
so cool creepy psx
Thank you for playing, I’m glad you liked the PSX aesthetic!
nice short horror game
Thank you! I appreciate you playing Birdwatcher and enjoyed your playthrough.