Angry Birds Space
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Release | March 22, 2012 – February 3, 2020 (7 years, 10 months, 1 week and 5 days) |
Genre(s) | Puzzle |
Mode(s) | Single-player |
Angry Birds Space was a science fiction physics-based puzzle game and the fifth game in the Angry Birds video game series. It is developed and published by Rovio Entertainment. Angry Birds Space was released on March 22, 2012. The game was featured in NASA videos and the game features NASA spacecraft that when found unlock unique levels. Angry Birds Space was discontinued on February 3, 2020 along with Angry Birds Rio, Angry Birds Star Wars and Angry Birds Star Wars ll, with the games also being pulled out of app stores.
Gameplay
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Unlike the previous Angry Birds games, the stage is no longer flat, instead comprising several different planets, each of which has its own gravitational field that affects the trajectory of the birds after launch.[1] There is an aiming system that makes it easier to aim the birds. Some pigs are in space bubbles, and when the birds break them, they will freeze and smash unless they get into a gravity field. Like in Angry Birds Rio, Angry Birds Space features boss fights.
Discontinuation
The game was removed from both the
Release
In February 2012, Rovio announced a new game in the Angry Birds series to be called Angry Birds Space.[3] Angry Birds Space launched on March 22, 2012,[4] and features elements from the preceding Angry Birds games as well as new gameplay mechanics.[4] The game initially contained 60 levels with additional levels available as free updates or with in-app purchases.[5] For the launch of the game, Rovio partnered with wireless carrier T-Mobile to erect a 300-foot-tall (91 m) contraption, with a 35-foot-tall (11 m) red bird resting in it at the
On March 8, 2012, new footage of Angry Birds Space, presented by NASA astronaut Donald Pettit on board the International Space Station, was released. The video shows that the game's stage is no longer flat, instead comprising several different planetoids, each of which has its own gravitational field that affects the trajectory of the birds after launch.[7] NASA states that such collaboration with Rovio Mobile may share the excitement of space with the Angry Birds community, educate users on NASA's programs, and create interactive educational experiences for the public.[8]
Rovio also partnered with Samsung with the
The game features variations of the existing bird character and one new character that each carry their own unique abilities.[10] As of June 1, 2012, Angry Birds Space has been downloaded a total of 100 million times since launching on iOS, Android, PC, and Mac.[11]
In April 2012, the first update for Angry Birds Space was released and contained "Fry Me to the Moon", a new episode with 10 new levels. In May 2012, a further update was released with the first 10 levels of the next episode "Utopia". In June 2012 an update for the Android version included "Danger Zone", an in-app purchase with 30 challenging levels that had previously been available for iOS and the Space Eagle. In July 2012, Rovio released an update unlocking the rest of the levels in "Utopia", as well as 10 new Bonus Levels. On August 23, 2012, an update containing the first 20 levels of the next episode, entitled "Red Planet", was released, in conjunction with the landing of the
Reception
Aggregator | Score |
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Metacritic | iOS: 83/100[12] |
Publication | Score |
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TouchArcade | iOS: [13] |
The game has received generally favorable reviews with a Metacritic score of 83/100 based on 30 reviews.[12] Justin Davis, writing for IGN, gave the game a score of 8.5/10, calling the pricing and physics disappointing but concluding that "neither issue detracts from the game's overall quality or fun factor."[14] Harry Slater of Pocket Gamer thought the game was "as much fun as its predecessor" adding that it had "enough new concepts to keep even the hardiest fans entertained".[15]
The game was downloaded 50 million times in 35 days. According to Rovio it made the game the fastest-growing mobile game ever.[16]
References
- ^ "Angry Birds Maker Says 2012 Will be a Monster Year with FIVE New Games". 13 March 2012.
- ^ https://x.com/AngryBirds/status/1653712725447507975
- CNet. Retrieved February 18, 2012.
- ^ a b Jeff Bertolucci (February 17, 2012). "Angry Birds in Space: The Final Merchandising Frontier?". PCWorld.com. Archived from the original on July 4, 2012. Retrieved February 18, 2012.
- ^ Stuart Dredge (March 22, 2012). "Angry Birds Space released for iOS, Android, PC and Mac". The Guardian. London. Retrieved March 22, 2012.
- ^ Clay, Kelly. "Rovio turns space needle into slingshot". forbes. Retrieved 23 March 2012.
- ^ "First Angry Birds Space Gameplay Footage Debuts from Orbit". Kotaku. March 8, 2012. Retrieved March 8, 2012.
- ^ "What Is Microgravity?". 2012-03-08. Retrieved 2012-03-22.
- ^ Angry Birds Space now available March 2012.
- ^ "Angry Birds has Landed!". Gadgetnode. Archived from the original on 30 March 2012. Retrieved 22 March 2012.
- ^ Takahashi, Dean (March 27, 2012). "Angry Birds Space introduces the age of the mobile game blockbuster". The Washington Post. Retrieved 15 April 2012.
- ^ CBS Interactive. Retrieved 13 May 2012.
- ^ Hodapp, Eli (2012-03-22). "'Angry Birds Space' Review – The Final Frontier". TouchArcade. Retrieved 2018-08-07.
- ^ "Angry Birds Space Review - iPhone Review system". IGN. Archived from the original on 2012-05-15. Retrieved 2012-05-13.
- ^ Harry Slater (2012-03-22). "Angry Birds Space Review". PocketGamer.co.uk. Retrieved 2012-12-17.
- CBS Interactive. Retrieved 27 May 2014.