Angry Birds VR: Isle of Pigs

Angry Birds Vr: Isle of Pigs is just the "you are there" ticket for a fast step in and out of a game distraction with the fun twist of VR.

81%Game Brain Score

gameplay, graphics

story, music

87% User Score Based on 224 reviews

Critic Score 74%Based on 7 reviews

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Angry Birds VR: Isle of Pigs is a single player casual puzzle game. It was developed by Resolution Games and was released on February 7, 2019. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

"Angry Birds VR: Isle of Pigs" is a virtual reality game that brings the classic Angry Birds slingshot action to life in a 3D island environment. With over 100 levels, players can explore and destroy structures in "Vacation" and "Spooky" levels, battling against new boss pig Dr. Frankenswine. The game also includes a level builder for creating and sharing custom levels.

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gameplay16 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Angry Birds VR: Isle of Pigs successfully translates the classic Angry Birds gameplay into a fun and immersive 3D VR experience, enhancing the familiar mechanics with new perspectives and physical engagement.
The game features vibrant graphics and charming animations, making it visually appealing and enjoyable for players of all ages, while the level editor adds significant replay value through user-generated content.
The intuitive controls and simple gameplay make it accessible for both casual gamers and VR enthusiasts, providing a lighthearted and entertaining experience.

The game is relatively short, with many players completing it in under three hours, leading to concerns about its value for the price, especially given the limited number of levels and birds available.
Some players have reported technical issues, including bugs that affect gameplay and controls, particularly on certain VR headsets, which can detract from the overall experience.
While the game captures the essence of Angry Birds, some critics feel it lacks depth and innovation, making it feel more like a simple port rather than a fully realized VR adaptation.

gameplay
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
55%
7%
The gameplay of "Angry Birds VR: Isle of Pigs" successfully translates the classic mechanics into a 3D environment, enhancing player engagement through immersive VR interactions and a variety of handcrafted levels. While the core experience remains familiar—launching birds with unique abilities at pig fortresses—the addition of teleportation and a level editor introduces new dynamics, making it accessible and enjoyable for both casual gamers and VR enthusiasts. However, some players noted a desire for more content and varied mechanics to fully leverage the VR potential.
- “The gameplay remains true to the original series’ formula, tasking players with launching birds—each equipped with unique abilities—at structures to topple them and defeat the green pigs who have stolen the eggs.”
- “This attention to detail keeps the gameplay visually engaging and helps maintain a sense of discovery as players progress through over a hundred handcrafted levels.”
- “The slingshot mechanic and ability to teleport to different 'points of attack' are executed wonderfully and make for a surprisingly satisfying, fun, and lighthearted experience on a Sunday afternoon when you just don't feel like playing an intense action game.”
- “The third dimension adds a lot more variables to collisions and physics than the original Angry Birds, which does make some levels feel a little bit like RNG, but this is basically my only issue with the gameplay.”
- “Now they have said they are adding more...and if they do that will for sure affect my score...but for $17.50 Canadian, I need more than 70 minutes of gameplay.”
- “The game is still the same Angry Birds we've known for a decade now with 3D levels and VR slingshot mechanics; it's just a shame there's so little content here for the asking price.”
graphics
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
79%
11%
10%
The graphics in "Isle of Pigs" are praised for their vibrant, cartoonish art style, enhanced by rich 3D detail and smooth animations that effectively bring the game’s island setting to life. While some users note the visuals are simplistic, they consistently highlight the game's engaging and polished graphics, which are well-suited for virtual reality and maintain the charm of the Angry Birds franchise. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the immersive and enjoyable gameplay experience.
- “Visually, Isle of Pigs embraces the franchise’s signature bright, cartoonish art style, but enhanced with rich 3D detail and vibrant colors that bring the island setting to life.”
- “The graphics are top notch, the gameplay has been translated beautifully, and the controls are accurate and easy.”
- “The 3D graphics are so good I found myself stepping away from the cliff's edge for fear of falling.”
- “Through the above, they've effectively answered my main gripes with VR: poor visuals (many games look asset-flipped), a gameplay loop that isn't fully thought out, and a reliance on VR as a gimmick/excuse to not make the game fun. My cardinal sin is charging full price for a single 1-2 hour 'episode'.”
- “The game lacks some functions, like support for left-handed players, the option to hide the aiming line, and graphics options.”
- “Same graphics you'd expect from this cartoony game, but available in 360 degrees around you in an immersive world.”
story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
58%
25%
The story is described as an immersive experience that deeply engages players, making them feel as though they've lived another life. While it may not be a AAA title with a complex backstory, it effectively captivates with its narrative, offering around 10 to 20 hours of gameplay focused on the main story. However, some users have reported control issues on the Quest 2, which may detract from the overall experience.
- “It’s a story, an experience, a world that pulls you in so deeply that by the time it lets you go… you feel like you’ve lived another life.”
- “Sure, it's not a AAA adventure or shooter with an awesome backstory.”
- “And the story… god.”
- “Angry Birds VR didn’t just tell a story.”
- “☯ story ☯”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
38%
The music in the game is generally well-received, with many players enjoying the jazzy tracks that enhance the atmosphere and encourage a fun, engaging experience. While some moments feature silence, the soundtrack is often catchy enough to inspire dancing and adds to the overall enjoyment of gameplay. The humorous elements, combined with the music, create a lively and entertaining environment.
- “The music, the atmosphere - everything hits at exactly the right time.”
- “In between levels, I've caught myself dancing to the game's soundtrack multiple times and I'm just enjoying the atmosphere in general.”
- “Presentation is great, with the humorous taunting piggies & jazzy music that'll have you tapping your feet whilst you play.”
- “There’s no music - just quiet.”
- “Especially the music that plays when you lose a level.”
- “Okay music.”
replayability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The game offers significant replayability through user-generated content and community-made levels, providing players with fresh challenges and gameplay variations. While some users noted the absence of Steam achievements as a missed opportunity to enhance replay value, the addition of new levels and the game's appeal to younger audiences contribute to its overall replayability. Despite its short length, many players find the content and variety sufficient for continued enjoyment.
- “The user-generated content adds tremendous replay value and variety, as players can continuously explore fresh challenges beyond the developer-made stages.”
- “There's plenty of content, gameplay variations, and the community-made levels add lots of replayability.”
- “Yes, it's short, but they have already added a bunch of new levels and more apparently on the way, so with the replayability I feel it is a pretty fair price tag for what it is.”
- “Replayability could've easily been boosted a bit with Steam achievements, which are sadly lacking.”
- “Yes, it's short, but they have already added a bunch of new levels and more apparently on the way, so with the replayability, I feel it is a pretty fair price tag for what it is.”
- “Yeah, for the price it's a bit short, but for me it has replay value. Plus, my kids are going to love playing it also, which will take them even longer to play as they don't play for as long in one sitting as I do.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its dynamic lighting, spatial audio, and well-timed music, creating a lively and immersive experience. Players enjoy the engaging set pieces and often find themselves dancing to the soundtrack, further enhancing their overall enjoyment of the game's environment.
- “In between levels, I've caught myself dancing to the game's soundtrack multiple times, and I'm just enjoying the atmosphere in general.”
- “The dynamic lighting and spatial audio further contribute to the atmosphere, making the world feel lively and immersive.”
- “The music, the atmosphere—everything hits at exactly the right time.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its fun and humorous elements, featuring amusing characters like the bomb bird and entertaining taunts from piggies, all complemented by a lively jazzy soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
- “Everything works perfectly and the game is fun and funny to play.”
- “The bomb bird is kind of funny, though...”
- “Presentation is great, with the humorous taunting piggies and jazzy music that'll have you tapping your feet while you play.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players report that the game evokes strong emotions, with some even stating it made them cry, highlighting its impactful storytelling and character development.
- “This game made me cry.”
- “The story touched my heart in ways I never expected.”
- “I felt a deep connection to the characters and their struggles.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
67%
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews; while some players criticize it as a "pathetic cash grab" with excessive microtransactions, others appreciate the initial gameplay experience as free of such elements, highlighting a nostalgic enjoyment of the game.
- “This was superb, and I never came across any microtransactions during my initial gameplay, so I'm assuming this is the full game.”
- “Also good for a nostalgia hit before they went full in on microtransactions and special abilities no one needed; this is just pure Angry Birds goodness.”
- “Pathetic cash grab.”
- “This was good for a nostalgia hit before they went all in on microtransactions and special abilities no one needed.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Windows 11 Home (64 bit) is praised for its gaming optimization, featuring a dedicated gaming mode that enhances performance. Users report smooth gameplay, particularly with the Vive Cosmos, contributing to an enjoyable gaming experience despite the game's simplistic visuals.
- “The best gaming OS: Windows 11 Home (64-bit) - it's optimized for gaming with a dedicated gaming mode!”
- “It's really fun, and it runs smoothly on Vive Cosmos.”
- “The game runs smoothly and, although it looks simplistic and there’s nothing revolutionary about it, it’s an enjoyable experience all the same.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, users report that the game demonstrates strong stability, with technical performance being consistently praised.
- “Technically, the game runs great.”

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Angry Birds VR: Isle of Pigs is a casual puzzle game.

Angry Birds VR: Isle of Pigs is available on PC, Virtual Reality, Windows, PlayStation VR and others.

On average players spend around 3 hours playing Angry Birds VR: Isle of Pigs.

Angry Birds VR: Isle of Pigs was released on February 7, 2019.

Angry Birds VR: Isle of Pigs was developed by Resolution Games.

Angry Birds VR: Isle of Pigs has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its story.

Angry Birds VR: Isle of Pigs is a single player game.

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