Angry Birds Reloaded
2021 puzzle game for Apple Arcade, nineteenth in the Angry Birds franchise.
Angry Birds Reloaded is a puzzle game that came out in 2021, made by the Finnish company Rovio Entertainment. It is the nineteenth title in the Angry Birds series. The game launched only on Apple Arcade, a subscription service, on July 16, 2021. It takes inspiration from the original slingshot-style Angry Birds games, but features updated visuals and brings back characters and settings from earlier Angry Birds media.
The way the game plays is the same as the earliest Angry Birds titles: players aim and launch birds from a slingshot at pig fortresses, trying to defeat every pig in a level before they run out of birds. A new feature is the Eagle Island setting, where pigs become playable characters that can be fired from the slingshot, and eagles appear as enemies. Each character has a special ability that activates when the player taps the screen while the bird is flying. The game is split into levels grouped into episodes, with seven episodes available at launch. Power-ups are included, but because the game is part of Apple Arcade, they are bought with in-game coins rather than real money.
Critics have praised Angry Birds Reloaded. An unnamed reviewer from Multiplayer.it wrote that the game aims to attract a new generation with its simple, fun mechanics while also honoring longtime fans with a reinvented entry. Nathan Round of Game Rant said the game captures the simple, classic feel of earlier titles, making it a must-play for both veteran and new players.
- Developer
- Rovio Entertainment
- Release date
- July 16, 2021
- Platform
- Apple Arcade
- Genre
- Puzzle video game
- Franchise
- Angry Birds
- Number in franchise
- Nineteenth
Lore & Background
Angry Birds Reloaded was developed by Finnish video game developer Rovio Entertainment and released on July 16, 2021, exclusively for the Apple Arcade subscription service. It is the nineteenth game in the Angry Birds franchise. The game 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.
Gameplay is identical to the oldest Angry Birds titles: the player aims and launches birds from a slingshot at pigs' fortresses until every pig is defeated, before running out of birds. However, unlike previous installments, 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. Each playable character has an ability activated by tapping the screen mid-flight.
The game is divided into levels, subdivided into episodes. Initially, it included seven episodes. Power-ups are purchased with coins won in-game instead of with real-world money, due to the game's release as part of the Apple Arcade subscription service.
Reader's Guide
Angry Birds Reloaded represents a return to the classic slingshot gameplay of the original Angry Birds titles, while introducing new elements such as playable pig characters and an Eagle Island setting. Its release exclusively on Apple Arcade marked a shift away from free-to-play monetization, as power-ups are bought with in-game coins rather than real money. Critics praised the game for balancing nostalgia with fresh content. An unnamed critic from Multiplayer.it noted that the game aims to involve a new generation of gamers while paying homage to historical fans. Nathan Round of Game Rant stated that the entry captures the simple, classic feel of earlier games, making it a must-play for both veteran and new players. As the nineteenth game in the franchise, it demonstrates Rovio's continued investment in the Angry Birds brand, adapting it to a subscription-based mobile gaming model. Its inclusion of characters and settings from previous Angry Birds media ties it to the broader franchise lore, while its seven initial episodes provide structured progression. The game's critical reception suggests it successfully appeals to both longtime fans and newcomers, reinforcing the enduring appeal of the Angry Birds formula.
Did You Know?
- Angry Birds Reloaded is the nineteenth game in the Angry Birds franchise.
- It was released exclusively for the Apple Arcade subscription service on July 16, 2021.
- The game includes an Eagle Island setting where pigs are playable characters and eagles appear as enemies.
- Power-ups are purchased with coins won in-game instead of with real-world money.
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