Meet the Merlies, a tiny birds community trying to find harmony in a world where the remains of an ancient civilisation are still visible. Build your village ingeniously, gather your birdies and explore this way-too-big world in this cute post-apocalyptic adventure ! Ready to spread your wings?
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Excellent
The Merlies is a warm hug of a game, with elements that casual and seasoned gamers alike can enjoy. It’s a rewarding adventure with a story about overcoming adversity, building community, and appreciating the world around you.
A lack of in-game direction and some less-than-stellar controls hold it back from being a true gem, but anyone who loves exploration...
While very pleasant, and generally feeling pretty distinct with its mix of exploration and puzzle-solving, the somewhat loose controls and some quirks keep it from being better
The Merlies’ small size isn’t just a visual trick—it turns normal objects into huge parts of the world, toward the same goal. The absence of combat and timers gives the game an unusually relaxed rhythm. You can stop and examine your surroundings and experiment with your flock; with no combat or timers, the game has a relaxed pace. You can take your...
Normally I don’t like platformer puzzles, but I loved this one. I normally struggle with the platforming part, but this time the developers have made even the dreaded double jump quite doable, even for people not fond of platformers. The lack of timers and enemies, the calm visuals and soundtrack, and the very cute tiny birds make The Merlies one of...