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The original 'Angry Birds' game returns to app stores​

The remake costs 99 cents, but it doesn't have in-app purchases.

The original Angry Birds game is back. Sure, there are other, newer entries in the Angry Birds franchise out there — and even a couple of movies — but this one's for those who have a special place in their hearts for the game that started it all. In a letter to fans published last year, Rovio explained that it had to take its older titles out of circulation, because they used outdated game engines and design. "Today’s mobile technology and games landscape has evolved to a place where supporting them was untenable," the company wrote. The developer also couldn't leave them up without updating them, because they'll soon be incompatible with the latest mobile operating systems.

Apparently, there was a "big outcry" for Rovio to bring back the older games, especially the original, so it decided to work on bringing the classic experiences back. The company said at the time that it has to figure out "what is possible and for which games," so it's unclear if other older titles will also get remakes. Rovio rebuilt the original Angry Birds from the ground up using Unity, which allowed the company to recreate the feel of the classic for newer devices. That's a much more involved process than simply touching up older graphics or updating game mechanics.

The new version of the game called Rovio Classics: Angry Birds, is now available from the Apple App Store and from Google Play. It will set you back 99 cents to download, but it doesn't have in-app purchases and even makes the Mighty Eagle (an old in-app purchase) available at no extra cost.




Source: Engadget

 

[Phunkydiabetic]

The original 'Angry Birds' game returns to app stores​

The remake costs 99 cents, but it doesn't have in-app purchases.

The original Angry Birds game is back. Sure, there are other, newer entries in the Angry Birds franchise out there — and even a couple of movies — but this one's for those who have a special place in their hearts for the game that started it all. In a letter to fans published last year, Rovio explained that it had to take its older titles out of circulation, because they used outdated game engines and design. "Today’s mobile technology and games landscape has evolved to a place where supporting them was untenable," the company wrote. The developer also couldn't leave them up without updating them, because they'll soon be incompatible with the latest mobile operating systems.

Apparently, there was a "big outcry" for Rovio to bring back the older games, especially the original, so it decided to work on bringing the classic experiences back. The company said at the time that it has to figure out "what is possible and for which games," so it's unclear if other older titles will also get remakes. Rovio rebuilt the original Angry Birds from the ground up using Unity, which allowed the company to recreate the feel of the classic for newer devices. That's a much more involved process than simply touching up older graphics or updating game mechanics.

The new version of the game called Rovio Classics: Angry Birds, is now available from the Apple App Store and from Google Play. It will set you back 99 cents to download, but it doesn't have in-app purchases and even makes the Mighty Eagle (an old in-app purchase) available at no extra cost.




Source: Engadget

Nice! I played the first game and dropped the series after that because of the ridiculous microtransactions. Gonna grab this.

 

[Bullet Club]

I just bought it. It's still a fun toilet game.

 

[SomeGit]

Hope they do Space, that one was my favorite.

 

[Exentryk]

Awesome news!

 

[Catphish]

Yes, but does it have this song?

 

[CuteFaceJay]

It was removed?

Fruit Ninja still one of the best OG Mobile games.

 

[nemiroff]

This will probably be the first and only mobile game I buy on my current phone.

 

[Kabelly]

This will probably be the first and only mobile game I buy on my current phone.

no wonder angry birds become a film franchise. i kinda forget how huge it became and still is. mobile gaming is just in a different realm than me.

 

[TGO]

Crazy to think this first came out over a decade ago

 

[Mossybrew]

mobile gaming is just in a different realm than me.

Yeah, I haven't played a mobile game in years, but I do have fond memories of playing Angry Birds back in the day on my old ipad.

 

[Phunkydiabetic]

Alright well, I'm glad they didn't mess around with it. It's essentially a 1:1 "update". The only thing that irritates me is the same thing that irritated me in the original, the fact that there's no setting to start fully zoomed out. As you must know by now restarting levels over and over till you nail that perfect run happens on most levels, and it is a drag to constantly have to zoom out and wait for the bird to hop in the sling. Ah well, still fun!

 

[Chittagong]

And so we have entered the era of mobile game remakes. What a time to be alive.

bring back original Flight Control

 

[NecrosaroIII]

https://www.thegamer.com/angry-birds-shutdown-rovio-anti-player/

Looks like their taking it down again. Because apparently it's existence is negatively impacting their other games

 

[Magic Carpet]

Peggle next?

 

[Drew1440]

Peggle next?

Not before Fruit Ninja or Doodle Jump.

 

[ThatStupidLion]

I just bought it. It's still a fun toilet game.

your hemorrhoid's say otherwise

 

[Fox Mulder]

Says everything about modern mobile gaming really.

This game was a fun shot of nostalgia for 99 cents with no ads of other bullshit, and it’s hurting their other mtx filled games.

 

[kiphalfton]

Good to see retro gaming making a comeback

 

[Games of Today]

It was removed?

Fruit Ninja still one of the best OG Mobile games.

iBeer would like to have a chat. lol