The co-op gameplay of Bird Flight is unlike any other game I have seen in this class and adds fun competition to this type of game. Throughout the class, we have focused on making solo experiences for a fellow classmate to enjoy. This game, however, takes this concept and adds another player to the experience. Though a single player can’t play this game effectively, playing this game with another player adds a lot of fun to the mix. There are many fighting games that people play in modern days such as smash bros, and this gives me vibes such as that when playing this game against my roommate. Since we play smash all the time, I thought this would be right up our alley to try out, so I pulled my roommates into this game, and we found out who was really the best at games (it was me btw). I think the art style and animations of the birds add a lot of personality to the birds and the environment we’re subjected to in this world. It feels like these birds are battling for survival on a far away planet. When damaged, the birds have unique animations that show off the personality of each of them. Their distinct colors and designs also set them apart rather than just being the same thing but a different color. Having the ability to choose which bird you think it the best looking or best represents your personality is a big factor when playing a competitive game such as this. Aesthetics matter a lot more when you are going against someone you know, so it added to the friendly competition between me and my roommate when playing this game. Additionally, keeping track of lives at the top of the screen is very helpful when deciding how risky to play for the win. When I am at a large advantage, I tend to take more risky plays to win the round, which would not happen if there was no score displayed on screen or a goal that I am trying to accomplish during play. The atmosphere of the game is set far away from home, which adds a sense of urgency to win this fight. If I don’t win, my body will be stuck on a far away planet where my possible family can’t find me. However, if I win, I will be able to hopefully find a way home and go back to where I’m from. By having the fight take place in space on a desolate planet, it seems like the perfect place for a fight in game, but also sets the atmosphere outside of the game. Though the birds are similar, I found myself connecting more with the bird I picked rather than the one my opponent chose, which makes sense since there’s more of a connection with my personal bird. The art in this game is amazing, so if it’s custom that’s extremely impressive. I love competitive multiplayer games such as this, so this was a perfect game for me to play with my roommate.