J-Bird is an arcade developed by Orion Software, Inc., released 31 December 1983 on Apple II, Commodore C64/128/MAX and DOS.
What J-Bird is
J-Bird is an arcade game developed by Orion Software, Inc. and released in 1983. It is available on Apple II, Commodore C64/128/MAX and DOS.
The premise, in the publisher's words
J-Bird is a Q*Bert clone featuring nearly identical mechanics and enemies, except with a delightful (yet equally foul-mouthed) wingless bird taking the place of the ugly Q*Bert
How it plays
It is played from a bird view / isometric perspective. Its themes are action. It supports multiplayer. Local play supports 2 players. Available modes: Multiplayer and Single player.
What it launched against
J-Bird launched on 31 December 1983, within three weeks of The Witness, Chuckie Egg, Atic Atac and Zoo Keeper.
Released around the same time: The Witness, Chuckie Egg, Atic Atac, Zoo Keeper.
Official trailer
Sourced from the publisher’s YouTube channel.
Screenshots
All media
Quick answers
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