Angry Birds Space is the third bird-flinging game to come out of Finnish studio Rovio. But unlike Angry Birds Seasons and Angry Birds Rio, the right to crush the green pigs soars to outer space. Also unlike its predecessors, Angry Birds Space is actually an improvement on gameplay. No longer bound by Earth’s gravity, birds fly in straight lines until they enter the gravitational pull of nearby planets and moons. This gives the game a more physics-oriented approach and makes it much more challenging. In addition to a new arena to play in, slight variations of the classic birds appear. While the red, blue and black birds remain unchanged, the yellow sharpshooting bird changes to purple and can after directions with a single tap, and the eagle is no longer as easy to use. In addition, an ice bird that turns anything it touches into fragile ice is added into the mix, bringing a layer of strategy to the game. Overall, Angry Birds Space is a welcome addition to the series’ lineup that manages to add some difficulty, but still remains enjoyable.
Grade: A
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