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Review: Angry Birds 2 is a spin-off that thinks its a sequel (Includes first-hand account)

Angry Birds 2 presents itself as the first real sequel to the 2009 hit game by redesigning its visual appearance while attempting to preserve its foundation.

As with its predecessor and every spin-off that has followed, Angry Birds 2 focuses on the birds trying to rescue their eggs from the pigs and seek revenge. Players slingshot a verity of birds at the pigs fortification and then progress to the next level.

The most obvious change made to the game is incorporating a 3D visual environment that offers some unique in-game moments. Another improvement is that going up against the Pig Bosses will actually feel like a real boss battle. Still unchanged is the catchy tune that gives it an upbeat feeling while helping you forget that you’re tossing birds to their death.

Despite the minor changes, its still the same game everyone played back in 2009 that has been milked and saturated by so many spin-offs. Basically it’s all about tossing birds at pigs and watching them go “pop” like a balloon. If a gamer has played any Angry Birds than they have played it all and this one is no exception.

Once upon a time, Angry Birds was the most iconic game for the mobile device but times have changes. Casual gamers are now playing freemium titles like Candy Crush Saga or Clash of Clans while more hardcore gamers would rather pay +$5 for an indie game that actually has quality gameplay. With real game developers like Nintendo and Konami also exploring the mobile market, there isn’t any room for a one-game studio that has milked their cash cow dry.

True, criticizing a game because its no different from its predecessor may feel like a redundant when games like Call of Duty bring in over $1 billion without any significant changes. However the difference here is that AAA titles also have a real story and character development while Angry Birds 2 does not, hence it doesn’t get that free pass.

Angry Birds 2 is less of a sequel and more of another one of the countless spin-offs with a new coat of paint along with a few trinkets. Overall it will only appeal to the most hardcore fans as the rest of the causal hoard is playing some other freemium title while being mocked by the Nobel Console Gamers and the Glorious PC Master Race.

Final Score: 2/5

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