Adventure
Cranky Bird
After a hard day's work in the mines, our bird is CRANKY.
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Description
After a hard day's work in the mines, our bird is CRANKY. Who could blame him? He's tired, hungry and has a hellish commute ahead of him... Navigate this cranky bird through 32 perilous levels full of spikes, water hazards and crackling electricity. Along this herculean journey you'll get to meet a small cast of friendly birds that help to motivate our cranky bird reach his loving family back home. Features Flappy platforming action 5 animated environment sets Fun dialogue-based story Unlockable "secret" mode Platforming genre staples Spikes Water Various pickups Keys and Gates Falling platforms One-way platforms Switches Timed hazards Spikes Water Various pickups Keys and Gates Falling platforms One-way platforms Switches Timed hazards VR Missions Returned our bird back to his family? More challenges await! 10 Challenging VR Mission levels Please note that you will need to have completed the Journey mode to unlock both the "secret" mode and the VR Missions.
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Code, art and writing: Jerry Verhoeven Music: Asa Azuma
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This game uses the left and right direction on the D-pad. It also uses either the A button or the crank for vertical movement. Precise movement and control is often required.
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