Angry Birds Space

About

Angry Birds Space is a comedic arcade-style single-player game with around 2-3 hours of playtime. It features over 300 interstellar levels across 10 planets, each with unique environments such as icy orbs, volcanic landscapes, and a junk food planet. The game takes advantage of space's low-gravity environment for exciting gameplay ranging from slow-motion puzzles to lightspeed destruction, and introduces new birds with special abilities to explore the galaxy.

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Play Modes

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

88%

Audience ScoreBased on 204 reviews

humor4 positive mentions

story2 negative mentions

The game introduces new gameplay mechanics with gravity puzzles, making it engaging and challenging.
It offers a large number of levels and replayability, providing hours of entertainment.
The graphics and sound effects are well done, enhancing the overall experience.

The game can be frustrating due to excessive difficulty in achieving 3-star ratings on levels.
Some players feel it lacks the charm of the original Angry Birds and is repetitive.
The game has been removed from stores, making it hard to access for new players.

gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay in "Angry Birds Space" innovatively incorporates gravity bubbles and varying gravitational fields across its 200 levels, enhancing the classic physics-based mechanics of the franchise. Players are engaged with new challenges, unlockable retro-themed levels, and the pursuit of high scores, all while enjoying smooth controls and immersive sound design. Overall, the game successfully combines familiar elements with fresh features, providing a fun and challenging experience.
- “Every planet-level introduces a new mechanic and keeps you engaged; you can also unlock special levels that mock or mimic other retro games like pinball, Super Mario, or Pac-Man.”
- “The number of worlds and levels, the free add-ons (new chapters, badges, achievements), the smooth gameplay, the challenge of getting a 3-star rating, music and sound effects, and the overall feeling of space gravity provide immediate fun!”
- “The basic gameplay of the game remains the same as always, but adds an important variable, namely the gravitational field around each asteroid.”
- “Angry Birds Space takes the typical physics throw mechanics of all the Angry Birds games and introduces low gravity, increased gravity, no atmosphere, and zero gravity challenges.”
- “The same gameplay with additional features.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is described as both silly and engaging, appealing to players who are in the right mood. Reviewers appreciate its colorful presentation and the playful, mocking tone of the gameplay, which adds to its addictive nature, reminiscent of the Angry Birds series. Overall, the humor enhances the experience, making it enjoyable despite moments of frustration.
- “It is totally stupid and funny if you are in the right sort of mood.”
- “It's updated well and is very funny and colorful.”
- “Funny and addictive like all the Angry Birds games!”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story revolves around a mission to defeat green pigs by using birds to collapse structures, but many users feel it lacks depth and could benefit from a more engaging narrative. While the game mechanics are praised for their challenge, the repetitive music and limited story development detract from the overall experience.
- “The game mechanics are amazing; they really challenge the player, and the story truly develops the characters' personalities.”
- “I wish it had more of a story and also less repetitive music.”
- “The game mechanics are amazing, they really challenge the player and the story really develops the character's personality.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers exceptional replayability, featuring 200 levels and hidden secrets that encourage players to revisit and explore different strategies. The incorporation of space physics adds depth, making it a favorite among both adults and children. Overall, players appreciate the game's ability to provide a fresh experience with each playthrough.
- “The game is a no-brainer for anyone wanting to get an amazing game with an unbelievable amount of replayability.”
- “This is my favorite Angry Birds and also my children's favorite, just because the added space physics give the game a lot more depth and replayability.”
- “There's a lot of gameplay (200 levels), replayability due to hidden secrets (that you'll likely miss the first time through), and rescoring.”
- “The game lacks significant replayability, as once you've completed the levels, there's little incentive to return.”
- “After finishing the main story, I found there was not much left to explore, making replayability quite low.”
- “While the game offers a decent experience, the lack of varied content means I don't feel motivated to play it again.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the monetization model of the game, highlighting the absence of ads and microtransactions, which enhances the overall experience compared to the mobile version.
- “There are no ads, which makes for a seamless gaming experience.”
- “I appreciate that there are no microtransactions; it feels fair and balanced.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally enjoyable and complements the gameplay, but some users find it repetitive and wish for more variety. Overall, it enhances the experience, especially during downtime or while engaging with the game's various features.
- “When I'm waiting at home for a download to complete, or a friend to show up, or for my music to finish syncing to the Steam player, or when I just want to do something else for a change, I bust out the AB:s!”
- “The number of worlds and levels, the free add-ons (new chapters, badges, achievements), the smooth gameplay, the challenge (getting a 3-star rating), music and sound effects, and overall the feeling of space gravity provide immediate fun!”
- “I wish it had more of a story and also less repetitive music.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are well-received, described as nice and contributing to the overall appeal. Players find them visually appealing, enhancing the addictive gameplay experience, although the focus remains primarily on the engaging mechanics rather than the visuals alone.
- “The graphics in the game are nice and the sound is done to a top standard.”
- “The beauty of this game is that it's so addictive, with stunning graphics that enhance the overall experience.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players report a deep emotional connection with the main character, experiencing his heartbreaking journey to rescue his kidnapped children as if they were their own. Many reviewers noted moments of intense emotional impact, with some admitting to crying during pivotal scenes, particularly when the character faced devastating failures despite his sacrifices.
- “I really connected with the main character; I felt as though I was beside him throughout his heartbreaking and emotionally charged journey to retrieve his kidnapped children.”
- “I felt as though they were my children too. I have to admit I cried a few times throughout the game, especially when he failed to get his children back after having sacrificed so many lives to try to save them.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users have reported significant stability issues, with some experiencing frequent freezes when attempting to start the game. This suggests that the game may have underlying performance problems affecting its reliability.
- “Whenever I press play, it freezes. I'm not sure if I'm the only one who has this problem.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
- “I experience constant lag and instability, which ruins the overall experience.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere in Angry Birds Space is characterized by its innovative use of varying gravitational conditions, such as low gravity, increased gravity, and zero gravity challenges, which enhance the traditional physics-based gameplay of the series. This unique setting adds a fresh layer of complexity and excitement to the familiar mechanics.