Angry Birds Reloaded is a 2021 casual physics-based puzzle video game developed by Finnish video game developer Rovio Entertainment and is the nineteenth game in the Angry Birds franchise. The game was released exclusively for the Apple Arcade subscription service on July 16, 2021.[1] It is inspired by the classic Angry Birds slingshot games, with the addition of new graphics as well as characters and settings from previous Angry Birds media such as The Angry Birds Movie, The Angry Birds Movie 2, and Angry Birds Space.[2][3]
Gameplay
The gameplay of Angry Birds Reloaded is identical to that of the oldest Angry Birds titles; the player aims and launches birds from a slingshot at pigs' fortresses until every pig in the level have been defeated.[4] This must be achieved before the player runs out of birds to fire.[3] However, unlike previous installations in the series, Angry Birds Reloaded includes an Eagle Island setting, where pigs are introduced as playable characters that can be fired from the slingshot, and eagles appear as enemies.[2][5] Each playable bird/pig has a ability that is activated when tapping the screen as they are mid-flight.[3]
The game is divided into levels, which are subdivided into episodes. Initially, the game included seven episodes. Although the game includes power-ups, unlike in previous games, the game's release as part of mobile gaming subscription service Apple Arcade means that these power-ups are purchased with coins won in-game instead of with real-world money.[3]
Reception
Angry Birds Reloaded has been praised by critics. An unnamed critic from Multiplayer.it gave a positive review, writing "Angry Birds Reloaded aims on the one hand to involve a new generation of gamers with its immediate and fun mechanics, on the other hand to pay homage to the historical fans of the series with an episode reinvented in many respects."[6] Nathan Round, writing for Game Rant, stated "this particular entry captures the simple, classic feel of the earlier games, making it a must-play for both veteran and new players."[7]
References
- ^ Haslam, Oliver (July 13, 2021). "Angry Birds Reloaded arrives on Apple Arcade this Friday, July 16". iMore. Retrieved February 10, 2025.
- ^ a b "'Angry Birds Reloaded', 'Alto's Odyssey: The Lost City', and 'Doodle God Universe' Announced for Apple Arcade – TouchArcade". TouchArcade. June 15, 2021. Archived from the original on May 9, 2023. Retrieved January 8, 2023.
- ^ a b c d "Angry Birds Reloaded On Apple Arcade Is an Updated Take On a Classic [Interview]". SuperParent. Archived from the original on July 25, 2021. Retrieved January 8, 2023.
- ^ "App store classics 'Alto's Odyssey,' 'Angry Birds Reloaded,' 'Doodle God Universe' now on Apple Arcade". AppleInsider. July 16, 2021. Archived from the original on April 2, 2023. Retrieved January 8, 2023.
- ^ Brown, Shelby. "Angry Birds Reloaded brings slingshot madness to Apple Arcade". CNET. Archived from the original on April 22, 2023. Retrieved January 8, 2023.
- ^ "Angry Birds Reloaded". Metacritic. Fandom, Inc. Retrieved February 20, 2025.
- ^ Round, Nathan (August 14, 2024). "10 Best Offline Mobile Games, Ranked". Game Rant. Retrieved December 4, 2024.