Angry Birds 2

Angry Birds 2 is the sequel to the popular mobile game, featuring improved graphics and more destruction than ever. Players can expect challenging multi-stage levels and scheming boss pigs in this updated slingshot gameplay. Join the Angry Birds in their quest to defeat the pesky pigs in this exciting and entertaining game.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

57%

Audience ScoreBased on 10,000 reviews

graphics443 positive mentions

monetization1,440 negative mentions

The game has great graphics and is visually appealing.
Gameplay is fun and engaging, with a variety of levels and challenges.
The addition of new birds and hats adds depth to the game.

The game frequently crashes and freezes, especially after watching ads.
The lives system is frustrating, requiring players to wait or spend money to continue playing.
Microtransactions are heavily pushed, making it difficult to progress without spending real money.

monetization
1,639 mentions
3 % positive mentions
9 % neutral mentions
88 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback from users, with many expressing frustration over the excessive number of ads and the prevalence of microtransactions. Players report that ads often disrupt gameplay, freeze the app, and require them to restart the game, leading to a frustrating experience. Additionally, the introduction of a life system and the need to watch ads to progress or gain rewards has been criticized as a cash grab, detracting from the enjoyment of the game.
- “I understand having microtransactions (used for cool cosmetics, not pay to win) or the occasional advertisement.”
- “It balances well gameplay progression with the need for monetization without causing the game to become boring or frustrating like many other mobile games.”
- “While in-app purchases are an option, you do not need to buy any to still have fun.”
- “The entire rewards system based on ads is broken after the recent update.”
- “Game is fun but is now just a cash grab, full of ads and in-game currency to make the game easier. If you've got in-game currency, why is there an ad after almost each level after you've done the first few levels?”
- “It's plagued with microtransactions and in general is bad game design incarnate.”
stability
667 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
99 % negative mentions
The stability of the game has been widely criticized by users, with many reporting frequent freezes and crashes, particularly after watching ads or during transitions between levels. Players express frustration over losing progress, rewards, and in-game currency due to these glitches, which have made the game increasingly unplayable for some. Despite the enjoyable gameplay, the persistent technical issues significantly detract from the overall experience.
- “Overall, it's a great game, no glitches at all. If you're looking to install it, I would definitely recommend it. I have no ads, and I'm at level 26, so you won't be interrupted by ads every few minutes.”
- “No glitches so far, and I really enjoy the lottery-type mini games.”
- “No bugs, no glitches, no issues whatsoever!”
- “The game is frozen, it opens and freezes.”
- “I have been playing this game for a few years and the last few weeks it continually crashes or freezes. I've lost chests and had daily challenges freeze up every day now. I have had to uninstall and reinstall the game and I have lost all of it in starting from scratch!”
- “Every time I watch a video to get a bird to move on with the level, my game freezes every time.”
graphics
643 mentions
69 % positive mentions
29 % neutral mentions
2 % negative mentions
The graphics in Angry Birds 2 have received widespread praise for their vibrant, cartoonish style and significant improvements over previous versions, offering a visually engaging experience. Many players appreciate the detailed animations and smooth performance, although some express concerns about the game's loading times and occasional glitches. Overall, the graphics are considered a highlight, contributing to the game's fun and nostalgic appeal, despite some players wishing for a return to simpler designs.
- “The graphics are amazing, the soundtrack rocks, especially for the boss, the city and the bamboo forest tracks, the birds are so much more smooth, balanced and destructive than the classic games.”
- “I truly love this game, the graphics are just amazing, and there are so many different kinds of things and ways to play.”
- “The graphics are incredible! The visuals are stunning and very stylistic like angry birds toons.”
- “The graphics are horrid!”
- “Too much unnecessary graphics makes your eyes hurt.”
- “The only issue is with the graphics that come in when you are in between stages and when you fail a level... long, boring and annoying useless graphics.”
gameplay
555 mentions
41 % positive mentions
53 % neutral mentions
6 % negative mentions
Gameplay in Angry Birds 2 has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the fun mechanics and improved graphics compared to the original. However, numerous complaints highlight issues such as lag, frequent crashes, intrusive ads, and a heavy emphasis on microtransactions that detract from the overall experience. While some enjoy the added complexity and new features, others feel that the game has strayed too far from the simplicity and charm of the original, leading to frustration and a less enjoyable gameplay experience.
- “This game is quite fun; it's like an expansion of the original games, and it has really pretty graphics and fun gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is great, but there are so many problems with freezing issues and also gameplay issues.”
- “The gameplay is smooth and fluid and funny.”
- “Currently with the latest update, the bugs are very annoying and make gameplay difficult, but I'm sure in time this will be repaired after all cash flow for the stockholders of Rovio depend on it.”
- “I wouldn't waste your time and money on this game as there are so many problems with freezing issues and gameplay issues, and nothing seems to be getting fixed. Yet in-app purchases work fine; it's kind of daylight robbery how do they get away with it!”
- “The constant in-game and external requests to get you to spend money and download other games totally spoils the gameplay.”
music
181 mentions
24 % positive mentions
73 % neutral mentions
2 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for its quality and charm, enhancing the overall experience. However, many users report frequent issues with the audio, including sudden muting, glitches, and the need to restart the app to restore sound after completing levels. While the soundtrack is appreciated, the persistent audio problems detract from the enjoyment of the game.
- “The gameplay is improved greatly from the previous game, the graphics are beautiful, and the soundtrack is amazing.”
- “Everything about this game is great fun, the music, the animations, the characters, the whole thing is very lively and entertaining every second.”
- “I love the design and artistic aspect of the game from the character designs to the music, to the animation; it's a beautiful game.”
- “Love the game, but every time I try to enter or exit a level, the music and the sounds just mute themselves. Even trying to mute and unmute in the settings doesn't even work.”
- “After playing just a couple of levels, all sound in the game will cut out, and the only way to get the music and sound effects to play again is to close the app and reload it (switching the music and sound option on and off in the app does nothing).”
- “The first thing that needs to be fixed is the music and sound effects because every time you move on to the next level, the sound cuts off and I have to reset the app every time to fix it.”
story
177 mentions
14 % positive mentions
84 % neutral mentions
3 % negative mentions
The story in "Angry Birds Rio" is generally appreciated for its engaging plot and enjoyable gameplay, with many players noting the nostalgic connection to the original series. However, numerous complaints arise regarding the game's monetization strategies, particularly the requirement to spend real money to complete daily quests and access certain story elements, which detracts from the overall experience. While some players enjoy the depth and challenges of the story mode, others find it repetitive and frustrating due to the frequent ads and paywalls.
- “The game is great, story mode is long and a pleasure to play.”
- “I love this game for the most part, only have issues with some of the ways they allow you to play certain parts of the game in order to complete the daily quests, can't play some if it doesn't have your leaders sign you up which keeps me from doing all quests in a day... other than that it's a really good game... thanks creators.”
- “Great updated graphics, playability and huge story mode.”
- “What's missing from this game is any kind of storyline.”
- “Lack of story makes the game super repetitive and it gets boring after the initial fun wears off.”
- “Now it's just fancy graphics and a lot of time-wasting storyline.”
humor
91 mentions
99 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
1 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with players enjoying the funny animations, sound effects, and the expressive behaviors of the characters, particularly the pigs. Many reviews highlight the comedic elements of gameplay, such as the pigs' reactions and the absurdity of certain situations, which contribute to an overall lighthearted and entertaining experience. However, some users express frustration with aspects like unskippable ads and pay-to-win mechanics, which detract from the fun.
- “From its hilarious characters, whether it's in relation to the birdies or the mischievous piggies, to their abilities, and of course the slingshot being the pivotal part of the game, it's enjoyable throughout.”
- “The game is funny, but has so many ads after the first part of the map and it insists so much to use real money that it breaks the purpose of the game: enjoy a fun game in my free time.”
- “The graphics fit the style perfectly, the gameplay is more fun than fun, it's really hard to lose, the pig death animations are hilarious 🤣🤣🤣 xd, this game is the best bird flinging game I have ever played.”
- “The piggy hits on the 2nd floor so often that it's not funny.”
optimization
31 mentions
35 % positive mentions
48 % neutral mentions
16 % negative mentions
The optimization of Angry Birds 2 has received significant criticism from users, with many reporting frequent freezing, slowdowns, and overall poor performance that detracts from the gameplay experience. While the game is praised for its graphics and fun mechanics, players express frustration over long loading times, battery drain, and sound glitches, urging the developers to implement timely updates to address these issues. Overall, the game's performance is seen as a major drawback, overshadowing its otherwise enjoyable content.
- “Great app... but there are some optimization issues... please fix them.”
- “The game is excellent on its own (after it's done wasting 3-5 minutes in just loading), but it needs a lot of optimization in terms of loading speeds.”
- “Android hardware has developed and achieved a big jump in terms of performance, so it's time for developers to optimize all apps on Android.”
- “But performance-wise, the game has a tendency to freeze, slow down, and become unplayable at times.”
- “The game is not optimized, causing the battery to drain so fast while playing.”
- “Although it's fairly unoptimized due to the post-processing and effects that cannot be turned off or adjusted.”
grinding
29 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious and time-consuming, often leading to frustration due to slow progress and repetitive gameplay. Many reviews highlight the imbalance between effort and rewards, with some suggesting that the game encourages spending real money to bypass grinding. While some appreciate the social opportunities and graphics, the overwhelming sentiment is that the grind detracts significantly from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “Bird & hats upgrading is tediously slow and requires hundreds of grinding days.”
- “It's just tedious and all the fun starts to go away.”
- “The stupid 'events' are next to impossible for anyone without hundreds of hours of grinding, and they time them so you get angry birds FOMO and spend your money on this 'free' game.”
emotional
13 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Players express a mix of emotional engagement and frustration with the game, highlighting moments of heartbreak related to gambling and the emotional toll of challenging gameplay that can lead to tears. While some appreciate the game's emotional depth and immersive qualities, many are deterred by technical glitches and manipulative elements that detract from the overall experience.
- “I have seen multiple family members fall into the darkness of gambling, and it's heartbreaking to know that children are playing this.”
- “Losing too many lives made me cry.”
- “They are so difficult that they're emotionally damaging.”
character development
5 mentions
60 % positive mentions
20 % neutral mentions
20 % negative mentions
Overall, players appreciate the character design and powers, particularly praising the new character, Melody, for her usefulness and aesthetic appeal. However, there are concerns about the slow pace of character development and the monetization strategies that hinder progress for new players, making it difficult to complete daily quests without spending money.
- “I am at level 137 after almost 10 months of playing, and this new character Melody is awesome! Her powers are more useful than any other character in the game, and the character design is so good. I love her name and everything in the game, like the levels and the power-ups. This is the best game I have ever played on the Google Play Store.”
- “I love the design and artistic aspect of the game, from the character designs to the music and animation. It's a beautiful game.”
- “The character designs are amazing.”
- “Good game, but the only problem is the slow speed of character development, less productive events for new players, and the money trap for every little thing. I mean, you can't even complete daily quests without investing money to buy gems. Seriously, this is really inconvenient for young kids who don't have money to spend on a virtual platform.”
replayability
4 mentions
25 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
75 % negative mentions
Reviewers highlight strong replayability due to engaging gameplay, simple narratives, and the inclusion of hidden easter eggs that enhance the experience. The absence of monetization is also noted as a positive factor, contributing to the game's overall value and accessibility. Overall, players feel that the game is worth revisiting multiple times.
- “Being vocal and active helps immensely on the game. 9/10 controls, 8/10 graphics, 10/10 replay value, 5/5 - totally worth it!”
- “I have played the first game and I would much prefer that one as it had good gameplay, simple stories, hidden Easter eggs that are playable when found, and no money is included in any way, shape, or form.”
- “Make your game more playable, and you'll do better.”
- “Make it more playable for everyone.”
atmosphere
2 mentions
150 % positive mentions
-100 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game has received mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the immersive elements like dynamic weather and impressive visual and sound effects, others feel that recent updates have negatively impacted the overall ambiance.
- “The atmosphere is incredible, with realistic weather effects like rain and storms that enhance the gameplay experience.”
- “The visual and sound effects create an immersive atmosphere that draws you into the game.”
- “I love the atmosphere; it really adds to the overall enjoyment of the game.”
- “The recent arena update ruined the whole atmosphere of the game.”