Bird Brain

"Bird Brain," developed by the staff of Emerald Valley Publishing, was published as part of their "Home Computer Magazine." In this game, you control a hungry tropical bird searching for food while taking a break from brooding on her eggs. The objective is to catch a fish swimming in the river below. The bird's movement is controlled by flapping its wings, similar to the game mechanics in "Joust," with additional momentum control to the right or left. Precise movements are crucial, as missteps can lead to the bird falling into the water or being swept away by waves.

After catching a fish, it must be returned to the nest within a set time limit, or the bird will die. Performance is timed, and faster completions result in higher scores. The game's difficulty increases by speeding up the action and making the bird harder to control.