Pigeon Hater Review Summary

A unique projectile premise drives fun, silly gameplay, but unpredictable flight physics, lost throws, and missing quality-of-life features can frustrate.

Unique projectile premise: The core mechanic of throwing dildos at pigeons is highlighted as a major draw, fulfilling a specific desire and being the best part for some.

Fun and enjoyable gameplay: Multiple reviewers found the game thoroughly enjoyable, funny, and well-made, with fun gameplay overall.

Silly and humorous tone: The game is described as silly, mischievous, and providing twisted laughter, making it a funny experience.

Banana mode for safety: An option to change the projectile to bananas allows playing in public without inappropriate visuals and provides a satisfying thud.

Challenging but rewarding: Hitting pigeons is unexpectedly difficult until players get used to it, but finding one-shot kill spots brings a sense of accomplishment.

Unpredictable projectile flight physics: Players report that the dildo and banana projectiles have unpredictable flight physics, making it hard to aim. This is exacerbated by the absence of an aiming reticle or direction/strength indicator.

Loss of thrown projectiles: Projectiles can be lost in bushes, forgotten locations, or on unrecoverable balconies, and do not slide or jump off rooftops. This compounds the challenge of limited ammo and forces players to retrieve items after misses.

Missing quality-of-life features: Slow-mo cannot be skipped with a button press, and wet mode lacks extra ammo boxes. The game could use a bit of polish.

Difficult pigeon targets: Pigeons fly away after each miss and are very difficult to hit, making them annoying for players. This is a common frustration.

Strict pickup mechanics: Picking up fallen dildos is quite strict, and the pickup range and size are too small. This adds to the difficulty of retrieving projectiles.

Throwing dildos at pigeons is core: The central gameplay loop involves throwing dildos or other objects at pigeons and a goose. Players find humor in this absurd premise.

Two game modes available: The game features a story mode with a normal city and a communal apocalypse mode with flooding and hazards. Each mode offers different challenges.

Banana mode for streaming: An option replaces dildos with bananas, reducing mischief and making it suitable for video platforms. This is useful for content creators.

Aiming and throwing feel off: Throws do not land where players aim until they adapt, and projectiles have poor aerodynamics. There is no aiming reticle, making precision difficult.

Apartment start with box of dildos: You begin in an apartment with a birthday box of dildos that you take outside. The box can be dropped or moved anywhere.

Good optimization performance: One reviewer reports that the game's optimization is fine, with no performance issues noted. This is a positive signal, though based on limited feedback.

Humorous gameplay with projectiles: Reviewers highlight throwing dildos and bananas at pigeons as a core humorous element, with one joking about 'dildo sniper school.' The absurdity is seen as a key selling point.

Good as a prank gift: Multiple reviewers recommend sending the game to friends as a birthday gift or prank, suggesting it is ideal for sharing laughs. One reviewer would never buy it for themselves even at a low price.

Funny and well-made game: Players describe the game as funny and well made, worth buying for relaxation and laughter. It delivers entertainment through its comedic concept.

Achievement completion not worth it: One reviewer says full achievement completion is only for those who want to graduate from 'dildo sniper school,' implying it is tedious. They suggest studying tactical shooter spots instead.

Game completion: 0.1h.

Endgame: 1.0h.

Banana mode for streaming: The game includes a banana mode designed for streaming and video platform uploads. This suggests a feature aimed at content creators.

Origin from funny GIF: The game was inspired by an old funny GIF, and this inspiration is visible in the main menu. It highlights the developer's creative process.

Gifting as intended use: The store description presents gifting the game to a friend on their birthday as the intended use. This positions the game as a humorous gift option.

Controversial niche humor: The game is described as controversial with humor for a niche audience. This indicates that its comedic style may not appeal to everyone.

Trailer shows entire game: The trailer shows the entire game, indicating that the game is very short or that the trailer spoils all content. This may affect purchase decisions.