Angry Birds Classic

Angry Birds Classic is a popular puzzle game known for its excellent mechanics, compelling graphics, and good music. The game, which describes itself as the classic bird-flinging game that started a global phenomenon, features plenty of humor and lots of levels, although it does have some bugs and may display too much advertisement. Despite its minor flaws, it remains a fun and entertaining game to play.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

Reviews

78%

Audience ScoreBased on 9,971 reviews

graphics113 positive mentions

monetization1,029 negative mentions

monetization
1,066 mentions
2 % positive mentions
2 % neutral mentions
97 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, primarily due to the overwhelming number of ads that interrupt gameplay. Many players express frustration over the inability to purchase an ad-free version, leading to a perception that the game prioritizes profit over user experience. Additionally, the presence of microtransactions for power-ups and upgrades further contributes to the sentiment that the game has shifted towards a "pay-to-win" model, detracting from its original charm.
- “There are microtransactions and power-ups for easily beating levels, but these can be ignored.”
- “This game is still wonderful; I just don't like the microtransactions, but they don't directly obstruct the game, so it's okay.”
- “Make a paid version with no ads for those who just want to play.”
- “The game is now so full of ads, making it nearly unplayable.”
- “You spend more time watching ads than you do playing the game, and when you are playing, it freezes.”
- “This used to be a great game, but it's now bloated with ads and in-app purchase pop-ups.”
stability
325 mentions
1 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
99 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant issue, with users reporting frequent freezes and crashes, particularly during gameplay and when using power-ups. Many players express frustration over losing progress and purchased items due to these interruptions, which have made the game nearly unplayable for some. Despite its enjoyable gameplay, the persistent technical problems and excessive ads have led to a decline in user satisfaction.
- “The actual game itself is great; it's not buggy like other games I've played.”
- “There are no glitches where the game freezes up or has too many ads.”
- “It's really annoying when the game freezes right after I select a power-up, causing me to lose the power-up or coins I've spent to buy one.”
- “The game freezes often and I had to start again... it's really annoying and there are lots of ads which we can't skip.”
- “Game freezes about three times in ten minutes.”
graphics
147 mentions
77 % positive mentions
19 % neutral mentions
4 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive a mixed response from users, with many praising the vibrant, artistic visuals and animations, while others criticize certain aspects like low resolution or freezing issues. Overall, the game is noted for its appealing graphics and engaging gameplay, though some players feel improvements are needed in specific areas. Despite some negative feedback, the majority of reviews highlight the graphics as a strong point, contributing to the game's enjoyment.
- “The graphics and animation are super fabulous, and I have played for a while, and no other app like this has my attention.”
- “Absolutely amazing graphics and gameplay.”
- “This game is fantastic with awesome gameplay, artistic graphics, and great controls that anyone can enjoy.”
- “The graphics are simple.”
- “The game keeps on freezing and then we have to shut the game and start all over again.... at many levels the graphics are so small that you barely see anything....”
- “But the graphics should be more improved!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!”
humor
82 mentions
99 % positive mentions
-2 % neutral mentions
4 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with many users finding it funny and entertaining, particularly enjoying the quirky sound effects and the amusing interactions between the birds and pigs. However, some players express frustration with intrusive ads and gameplay mechanics that detract from the overall experience, suggesting that while the game retains its comedic charm, it has been marred by monetization strategies. Overall, the game is described as a fun and lighthearted experience suitable for both children and adults.
- “Hilarious game!”
- “I'm completely obsessed with this game and the whole entire idea behind the game is funny as funny can be.”
- “It's so funny, it cracks me up...”
- “The humor feels forced and often misses the mark, leaving me more confused than amused.”
- “I expected a lot of laughs, but the jokes fell flat and felt outdated.”
- “The attempts at humor were cringeworthy and detracted from the overall experience.”
gameplay
52 mentions
50 % positive mentions
44 % neutral mentions
6 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for its fun and addictive nature, reminiscent of classic titles, with enjoyable mechanics and satisfying physics-based challenges. However, many users express frustration over the overwhelming number of ads and microtransactions that disrupt the experience, often overshadowing the actual gameplay. While the core gameplay remains engaging, the excessive advertising and changes from the original format detract significantly from the overall enjoyment.
- “The gameplay is wonderful.”
- “This game is fantastic with awesome gameplay, artistic graphics and great controls that anyone can enjoy.”
- “It's a classic and the gameplay never stops getting more addictive.”
- “In fact, this shouldn't really be called a game but rather a package of advertisements with a tiny bit of gameplay allowed between advertisements.”
- “The game itself is filled with ads and has a completely different format from the original; the gameplay is the same, but the original format is not.”
- “So riddled with advertising that it gets in the way of the gameplay.”
music
22 mentions
32 % positive mentions
55 % neutral mentions
14 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for its calming and enjoyable qualities, with many users highlighting specific tracks like the original theme song and the mighty league remix. However, some players express frustration with advertisements that disrupt their listening experience. Overall, the soundtrack contributes positively to the game's atmosphere, evoking nostalgia for long-time fans.
- “The theme song remix that plays when you open the mighty league is awesome, but nothing beats the original theme song.”
- “The characters are really cute and I like the background music a lot.”
- “It's a super awesome fantastic mind-blowing game with fabulous music.”
- “So if you did want to halt the horrible music and play, you can't from the app.”
- “Returned to the game after a few years playing other games only to find it's full of ads that disrupt my music, making it unplayable.”
- “An advert that not only killed my music off, it tried to stop me from closing the app as a locked 30-second advert is unacceptable.”
story
17 mentions
24 % positive mentions
59 % neutral mentions
18 % negative mentions
The story of the Angry Birds franchise is often described as simple yet engaging, revolving around the classic conflict of birds trying to reclaim their stolen eggs from pigs. However, many users feel that the newer iterations have diluted the original charm with excessive ads, paywalls, and unnecessary missions, detracting from the straightforward gameplay and narrative that made the original game enjoyable. Overall, while some still appreciate the storyline, nostalgia for the classic version overshadows the current offerings, leading to frustration among long-time fans.
- “The storyline and the game are great.”
- “Very entertaining and used without data so it is great to play and the story is interesting.”
- “This game is like a story where the pigs are hungry and they think hard to find food, then they see the eggs of the birds and plan to steal them.”
- “An old game that may have been great when it came out, but now unfortunately is a bit out of date - with a simple story and bright colors.”
- “It used to be good when it was just Angry Birds; you see a pig, you see where you line the shot, and you shoot it to progress through a storyline.”
- “I hate how you have to pay stars to get to the next levels and why do you need to complete stories to get to the next stories? There is one I want to play, but it is the last.”
optimization
6 mentions
67 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
33 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some users reporting poor performance and low frame rates even on devices with 4GB of RAM, while others praise its exceptional performance and entertainment value. Overall, there seems to be a divide in user experience regarding optimization.
- “Exceptional performance and entertainment”
- “Good game and best performance for mobile phone”
- “Fantastic performance from the first half of this game”
- “I never thought I would be concerned about FPS in Angry Birds, but this is very unoptimized.”
- “Very poor performance even with 4GB RAM phones; it crashes very often.”
grinding
3 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the frequent addition of new levels, which helps keep the grinding experience fresh and engaging. However, technical issues, such as game freezes, can lead to frustration and make the grinding feel tedious, detracting from overall enjoyment.
- “This game went from simple and fun to long and tedious!”
- “I really like Angry Birds, yet when the game freezes and I have to reset my phone to get it working again, it becomes tedious. Then I get fed up and no longer play it. Whatever the issue is, it needs fixing as this happens every time I play.”
replayability
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Angry Birds offers significant replayability due to its challenging physics-based gameplay, providing players with hours of engaging content.
- “Angry Birds features challenging physics-based gameplay and hours of replay value.”