A new video game allows players to experience life as an Australian magpie, complete with the ability to harass people and steal food. Called Pie in the Sky, the game is described as a “power fantasy” where players can “spread a little more mayhem and destruction across the Land Down Under.”
The arcade-style game puts players in control of a magpie tasked with protecting its chicks and generally causing mischief. According to the game’s Steam page, players can steal food, menace passersby, and find new nesting locations. This unique premise taps into the often-contentious relationship between Australians and the native birds, known for their sometimes aggressive behavior, particularly during nesting season.
“G’day mate! You’re an Australian Magpie now – and you know what that means!” reads a description on the Steam Community discussion page. “Steal food, threaten random blokes, find a new home for your chicks, then go out and spread a little more mayhem and destruction across the Land Down Under!”
The release of Pie in the Sky highlights a growing trend of unconventional game concepts that offer players unique and often humorous experiences. The game’s focus on a specific animal and its behavioral traits demonstrates how developers are exploring new avenues for interactive storytelling and gameplay.
