Welcome to Angry Birds Games site, we host the two versions of Angry Birds that have been converted into flash plus more similar games, some of which came out before Angry Birds was created on the iphone. Games such as crush the castle and castle clout 2 return of the king were made before Angry Birds and Rovio took a lot of inspiration from these types of games to create Angry Birds.
Angry Birds Rio is one of the later sequels to the original game (the fifth edition) and features the birds taking flight over to Brazil where they attempt to rescue their tropical brothers from the cages of the pigs. Both the original and this game have been converted very successfully into flash but their language is oriental. This doesn't detract from the actual game play and fun the flash conversions offer so why not try both of them out?
We would like to mention that we are not officially associated with Rovio and the Angry Birds brand, we are simply another portal where you can enjoy the games at. Whilst your here why not try out all our games, all of them have similar concepts to AB and are just as fun to play!
All the rage: an Angry Birds Review
By now, you might have heard all the stories, all the theories and all the hype. Angry Birds 1: Poached Eggs, the massively popular app/flash game that's spreading through a wide range of system ranging from the iOS, the Android, Windows, Playstation Network and so much more. That means that the game is present on a huge array of mobile phones, touch screen tablets, desktop computers, netbooks and even on console gaming system. But before everyone starting focusing on Angry Birds, where did it all really begin? This is a long hard look at the very first Angry Birds game -the first, original launch that somehow managed to spread all over the world of casual gaming. It is time to get your slingshots on the ready to launch some really Angry Birds.
A Bit of History
Of course, no look into the past of Angry Birds is complete without a quick look at how the game came to be. Finnish game developers Rovio first came out with the character designs. No game, no concept -just the images of some awfully birds sporting different colors and more importantly, different frowns. They were then given an enemy: pigs -which was inspired by the swine flu epidemic that was spreading during that time. By borrowing game mechanics from another game released at the time of Angry Bird's development (Crush the Castle), the developers were able to piece together a game that would later begin a new trend of casual gaming.
Simple Combinations
So what makes the game so effective? As just mentioned above, Angry Bird's gameplay is based on another game -so there has to be something about Angry Birds that has allowed it to sell well. That something is combination: a good balance of different elements that has made it the success that it is today. First the graphics -the game's visual designs are bright, easy to understand and yes, watching those birds smashing through structures to defeat pigs is incredibly funny to see. The music is a little more on the mediocre side -but very few games have been lauded for their audio. Lastly, the game's controls are incredibly simple: aim and let go (some birds do have a second trigger that enables secondary abilities). All together, this makes Angry Birds an extremely addictive game to play. With its large gauntlet of stages, wide range of puzzles and ranking system, the game offers a satisfying level of a challenge for both new and expert players alike.
The Premise
As you may have garnered from the above, Angry Birds games are all about launching a bunch of birds into a structure in order to defeat the pigs inside. To launch the birds, players must pull a giant slingshot and aim the birds in such a way that their trajectory deals the most effective damage to the structure. To mix things up, various birds have various abilities and the structures and stats of the target pigs also vary in every stage. The key is to figure out which combination, angle and approach works best for clearing out the pigs while using as few birds as possible. If you run out of birds and some of the targets still survive, you can retry the stage in order to redo the entire challenge all over again.
Basically, Angry Birds is a giant game of trial and error - only that each try and attempt is fun and making mistakes still makes for an enjoyable result. Successfully taking out the pigs in an efficient manner is not only entertaining, but it is also extremely satisfying. Figuring out the right angles and throwing the birds just right makes the player feel clever and accomplished - which are very important to have in order to fully appreciate and love any game.
While it is possible to pass a stage by consuming all the birds, players are given higher ratings for being able to finish a stage in as few attacks as possible. This means that you will need to fully make use of the birds' ballistic properties and in many stages, strategically utilize the special abilities of the birds. The addition of stage ranks gives the game plenty of replay value, especially for expert level players.
Practice Makes Perfect
Being repetitive is a very known trait for Angry Birds and despite the general negative connotation that this factor has, the fact is that most great games have it, and much like Angry Birds, developers such as Rovio are able to make players endure the repetitive tasks by making each try seem a little more different, and by providing a larger, more long term goal. Like most casual titles, the repetition in Angry Birds also makes use of humor and a bit of randomness -after all, nobody really can predict how the castle will fall each time you throw a bird at it, since there are so many factors to consider, it is pretty difficult to make two throws to be completely alike. This also adds in the chances of being able to score a very lucky fluke -successfully knocking down an entire castle and taking all the enemies out with a single accidentally well-placed shot. If getting that was not enough to make a player feel good, then it is hard to figure out what is.
Expansions for the Win
Even with over 20 stages, Angry Birds can only provide so much fun. Give a person enough days or hours with the game and eventually, they will figure out the right tactics, get all the best ranks and even figure out the most hilarious shots that can be made. And that is why Rovio not only created Angry Birds to be an addictive game, but they also made it something that will support updates and of course, additional content. And by additional content, we mean extra stages, new maps, all new campaigns and even the use of a very special bird. Since the game has been released back in 2009, Angry Birds has seen several expansion packs that provide players more fun to have in the game.
The Verdict
Looking at Angry Birds alone, it is easy to see how Rovio made waves in the gaming industry with their extremely simple game offering. But it must be considered that the expansions are also part of the original game -and altogether, this provides a player with a gaming experience that is pretty much unmatchable. Since the first game has come out, they have polished and refined the castle bashing genre to an all new level -which is pretty good since Angry Birds has fast become the icon of the genre. Not only has the game managed to be success in its original niche, Angry Birds is now one of the top app games for mobile devices. The game itself is well crafted -it has stylized visuals, has a well suited (and non-distracting) soundtrack and lastly, easy to use controls that even non-gamers can grasp within moments of starting the game. For its well balanced gameplay and undeniably addictive mechanics, Angry Birds has earned a permanent spot in our list os most successful and iconic games of all time. We give this game an speeding yellow bird's 89/100.