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Is My Next Life as a Bird worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Speedrun fans who want to improve completion times through repeat attempts
- Platformer players who want movement upgrades tied to Bird Coins
- Players who enjoy dodging projectiles while racing toward a goal
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players looking for a broad story or exploration-focused game
- Players who prefer relaxed pacing over challenging, time-focused attempts
- Players seeking a game centered on extended combat rather than platforming
Our take on My Next Life as a Bird
The central loop connects completion speed to upgrades: reaching the goal quickly earns Bird Coins, which can improve movement statistics for later attempts.
What is My Next Life as a Bird?
My Next Life as a Bird is a speedrun platformer focused on reaching the finish line quickly.
Players avoid incoming magical projectiles and try to set shorter completion times. Bird Coins earned from reaching the goal can be spent on upgrades to movement values, including move speed, jump speed, dash speed, and jump count. The game has simple controls and a challenging pace. Players can adjust their speed through these upgrades, then attempt faster runs and earn more coins. Hootie is the playable bird, and the game also features humorous non-player characters.
How My Next Life as a Bird plays
- 01Movement upgrades
- Bird Coins can improve move speed, jump speed, dash speed, and jump count.
- 02Projectile evasion
- Players avoid incoming magical projectiles while trying to reach the finish line.
- 03Time-based progression
- Reaching the goal quickly is tied to earning more Bird Coins.
- 04Bird protagonist
- The playable character is Hootie, alongside humorous non-player characters.
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My Next Life as a Bird: platforms & release
Is My Next Life as a Bird worth it?
It is worth it if: speedrun fans who want to improve completion times through repeat attempts. Skip it if: players looking for a broad story or exploration-focused game.
Where can I download My Next Life as a Bird?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens My Next Life as a Bird's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is My Next Life as a Bird on?
Windows only.
