When we look back at viral and slightly confusing 2014 hits in gaming, Flappy Bird is likely to be on the list. Despite being an infuriating and simple game in which you simply tap to flap, it was downloaded millions of times and spawned enough clones to populate a dodgy Star Wars prequel. The trend eventually reached Wii U, with a satire-aside-from-the-fact-it-costs-money release, Spikey Walls.
It seems that the fading of the craze hasn't put off new developer Carbon Fire Studio, however, which has released a trailer and assets for Frenchy Bird. It utilises the basic concept of flapping through obstacles — as a pigeon this time — with an angled camera and some primitive scrolling Parisian streets in the background; there'll also be online leaderboards and Miiverse stamps to unlock.
This is currently set for early 2015 in North America and Europe. Is this something you want on your Wii U, or is it about as welcome as that unpleasant white substance left behind by real pigeons? Let us know!
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At least it looks like some actual effort is going into it.
ugh...are these games really that fun to play? i just...i mean...whatever
NOOOOOO!!! NO MORE SHOVELWARE!!!
Oh boy...
Well you know, I'm just glad this one seemed to have some effort put into it at least.
This one doesn't seem so bad. I mean yeah, it's a rip-off, but at least the creator is actually trying. I've never seen a Flappy Bird game done like this.
Was there a previous Flappy Bird clone before this 1 that really looked similar? This one looks like they put some effort into it. I do wish they had taken my advice though and called it "Paris Pigeon(s)" instead. Cloning a game is 1 thing, the very least they can do is come up w/ an original title so that it doesn't look like they are trying to confuse people in the (insert app store of your choice here).
This one could actually sell a few copies if they price it right, people love online leaderboards, and Miiverse inegration and stamps could garner them a few sales, but it needs to be closer to $1.99 than $9.99.
Guess we'll have to see if the reviewer makes any "bird poop" puns.
@Discipledoctor - For the record your post ninja'd in 36 seconds before mine, I wasn't cloning your comments of a cloned game. I do like the skewed 3/4 angle though, but I'm not sure what to call it?
@rjejr
I don't mind the name. They clone the gameplay, they can also clone the name to avoid false expectations.
Also, if Flappy Bird can be changed to Crappy Bird, then this one could be called Stenchy Bird. I hope no French people take offense on this.
Two thumbs down.
You know, it actually looks really cute...
doesn't mean I'll get it
@sinalefa - "false spectations"
Oh, I like that, think I'll start using it. Maybe as falsepectations?
When people said the Wii U needs 3rd party support, I don't think they meant this...
@rjejr Haha, no worries. I agree, considering that this has Miiverse stamps and decent graphics (heck of a lot better than that Zegeta one, anyway), I could see them getting away with this. Still, hopefully it's $1.99 max. I haven't regained the innocence I lost when I saw that Zegeta was 5 dollars.
Ugh... Nintendo needs to stop accepting those kind of games...
I know that Kalos is the pokemon world's version of France, but definitely getting major Lumiose city vibes with the buildings in the front.
Games like this will rise or fall on the company's willingness not to take themselves too seriously, which is what the trailer seems to convey and why I'm actually looking forward to this. Spikey walls may deserve the hate it gets (in my opinion it's still the best flappy bird clone out there because button presses), but the fact that rcmadiax is able to laugh at himself and simply have a good time at his job when so many indie companies take things way too seriously may be what keeps him afloat. Look at the demise of the ucraft kickstarter and the overzealousness of the trailers (we don't want your money...we want your hearts) for an opposite example.
Official Nintendo Seal of Approval.
Get off.
"Hey, let's make our clone 3D and tilt the camera a bit, then people think we actually put some effort into this."
"But sir, then we need to actually make some models"
"Ah it's fine, we only need like five, a bird, two lamps and two blocks of buildings to alternate in the background. We should be ready for release at friday, no wait, next year, then it'll look like this actually took time to make"
@rjejr
Well, with recent things like DriveClub, Destiny, etc. it may be a popular word.
@TheItalianBaptist
I actually prefer this one since it not only looks lighthearted but the dev is actually trying to change it a little, even if it is only the camera angle. There is a background, and those stamps may be a hit on Miiverse. Spikey Walls just reeked of a lazy, cynical cash in that actually looked worse than the original.
I'll give them credit, the game look decent, but the bird's animation feels... wrong.
I'm pretty sure wings go down to lift, and up on the drop. But it looks like they have it reversed.
@Discipledoctor - Had no idea what Flapp and Zegeta was - I was recalling Spikey Walls - looked it up and if that is $4.99 then I'm guessing this will be $4.99 as well. At least this sort of looks worth it if you're in to that kind of thing. About 3 years ago I was playing a game called Sea Stars - itself a Jetpack Joyride clone - and I have long since tired of endless runners, jumpers, and flyers.
Just another Minecraft clone...
It's obviously a clone to Angry Birds
The future of gaming!
It looks like they put as much effort into this as WayForward put into Smurfs 2. At least I won't be insulted by any $60 price tag on this.
Flock off feather face.
"Guess what kind of game it is..."
Uhhhhhh... a deep, open-world RPG?
I feel no need to seek out this kinda game play as I have Donkey Kong Country Returns where I can have him ride a flying barrel while tapping A to avoid things.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=lLlv6pbbuyo#t=51
You have to admit, the trailer is charming. Doesn't make me wanna buy the game though...
Nothing for me this EVER.
Even though It looks like they are putting some effort into this game but I'm going to pass. There are too many free clones on mobile phones to make this appealing to me.
Complaining about this game won't stop the develloppers from publishing it or stop others from make these clones, so I'll show my disapproval by never buy games like this, not even on discount or for free -.-
Who the heck manages which titles make it into the eShop? Like seriously..
I'd complain but I made a Flappy Bird clone myself so I'm hardly one to talk.
The trailer made it less appealing...
I hope they let you change the perspective. Otherwise I can't really complain if it's a 2€ game...They do have leaderboards. So why not if you like these kind of games.
The only problem with this game - other than its existence - is that it costs money...
@Kirk "I'd complain but I made a Flappy Bird clone myself so I'm hardly one to talk."
But did you try to sell it..?
Heck, I've made one for a Unity programming class!
This game will never live up to its own trailer.
I hope no one buys this and the developer loses so much money he never develops again.
Looks better than the past try at these.
Perhaps with well done bakcgrounds that arent barren neither distracing.
The only thing I dont like is the inversed lamp post...
Wow a definite upgrade in visuals to be sure..3D effect not bad either....but should clock in at no more than $2 otherwise no!
At least the music is good...
I want obstacles, power-ups, and a changing background. Those probably won't be included, so I probably won't buy.
@Moshugan
Nah, I gave it away for free but it is an actual App on the Google Play Store and Apple App Store.
@ThomasBW84 You announced this back in September: https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2014/09/carbon_fire_studio_launching_frenchy_bird_on_wii_u_eshop
But it isn't on the Frenchy Bird page on your site, not sure if intentional or not.
@Prof_Clayton Ah, I only created this page for the article. Ah well, I didn't realise it was announced before (or I had forgotten). In any case the release window's new!
I got the original on my droid...that's good enough!
It looks nicer than SPIKEY WALLS.
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