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Angry Birds Star Wars II

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Angry Birds Star Wars II
App icon
Developer(s)Rovio Entertainment
Publisher(s)Rovio Entertainment
SeriesAngry Birds
EngineBox2D
Platform(s)iOS,Android,Windows Phone,Microsoft Windows
ReleaseSeptember 18, 2013
Genre(s)Puzzle
Mode(s)Single-player

Angry Birds Star Wars IIwas a 2013puzzle video gameand a crossover betweenStar Warsand theAngry Birdsseries, released on September 18, 2013.[1]The game is the seventhAngry Birdsgame, developed byRovio Entertainment.The game is a prequel toAngry Birds Star Warsand is based on theStar Warsprequel trilogy,as well as the television showStar Wars Rebels.[2]

In the game, birds and pigs play the roles of characters from theStar Warsprequel trilogy. Characters from theoriginal trilogyand the television showStar Wars Rebelsalso make appearances in the form of a bird or a pig. In official books and annuals, characters' names are changed to fit whether they are portrayed by bird or pig.

Angry Birds Star Wars IIwas discontinued on February 3, 2020, along withAngry Birds Star WarsandAngry Birds Rio.

Gameplay

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InAngry Birds Star Wars II,players must destroy targets fortified in or out of their created fortresses including various bosses, depending on the side they are in (Bird or Pork side). Players also earn up to 3 stars, as of other games in the series. The game features over 56 playable characters.[3]The game differs from the other Angry Birds games because the player can summon a specific bird/pig instead of the pre-determined selection. This summoning can be done to replace each bird/pig.

Telepods

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The game is compatible withHasbro'sTelepodsline oftoys-to-lifefigurines, allowing the player to summon a specific character into the game via itsQR code;this summon is once per level, but the player can use multiple Telepod summons per level. Each Telepod can be used on up to 15 separate devices and one must rescan the Telepod to get access to the particular character if the game is fully closed.[citation needed]

As of December 2013, Hasbro has sold over 1 millionAngry Birds Star Wars IITelepods units.[4]

Shop

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The player can via in-app purchase or through achievement rewards, have the use of certain birds or pigs during gameplay. With theRevenge of the Porkand theRebelsupdate, the former Watto's shop, which was a separate area of the game to buy playable characters, was removed and was merged within the character swap menu.

Release

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The game was released on September 18, 2013.Microsoft WindowsandMac OS Xversions of the game were announced, with the former being released on October 24. The Mac version's release plan was discontinued, and on November 13, 2014, the Windows PC version was no longer available for purchase or download and would not be updated.[5]

Discontinuation

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The game was discontinued on February 3, 2020, alongside everyAngry Birdstitle released beforeAngry Birds Transformers(excludingAngry Birds FriendsandBad Piggies). It was removed from bothApp StoreandGoogle Play.In a 2021 interview, nearing the rerelease of the originalAngry Birds,Rovio employee Steve Porter stated that theRioandStar Warsgames were unlikely to be re-released due to third-party licensing.[6]

Reception

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The game has received generally favorable reviews with aMetacriticscore of 77/100 based on 24 reviews.[7]While the game continues the gameplay of its predecessor with fun new ideas, some reviewers[who?]have noted that the increase in the number of playable characters may make the levels unbalanced due to characters having different powers. Some reviewers[who?]did not like the numerous microtransactions but found the game fun.[9]

At the2014 Kids' Choice Awards,Angry Birds Star Wars IIreceived a nomination for Favorite App Game.[10]

References

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  1. ^"You waited, and waited, and waited. So... Here it is! #AngryBirdsStarWars2 is out a day early on iOS, Android & WP8!".Facebook.Rovio Entertainment.September 18, 2013.RetrievedSeptember 14,2023.
  2. ^"More Angry Birds Star Wars On The Way".The International House of Mojo.August 2, 2013.RetrievedSeptember 16,2013.[permanent dead link‍]
  3. ^The Verge (July 15, 2013)."'Angry Birds Star Wars II' will follow the prequel trilogy and feature physical toys ".The Verge.Archivedfrom the original on September 17, 2013.RetrievedSeptember 12,2013.
  4. ^"Review: Angry Birds Go! Toys Extend Telepod's Form and Function".Forbes.November 25, 2013.Archivedfrom the original on December 16, 2013.RetrievedDecember 16,2013.
  5. ^AMslimfordy (November 25, 2014)."PC Versions of Angry Birds Apps Officially Discontinued".Angry Birds Nest.Archivedfrom the original on January 4, 2015.RetrievedJuly 23,2022.
  6. ^"Bringing Back 2012 – Dev Diary 2: Your questions answered!".Rovio.December 22, 2021.RetrievedMay 28,2024.
  7. ^ab"Angry Birds Star Wars II for iPhone/iPad Reviews".Metacritic.CBS Interactive.Archivedfrom the original on September 21, 2013.RetrievedSeptember 20,2013.
  8. ^Hodapp, Eli (September 18, 2013)."'Angry Birds Star Wars II' Review – We Joined the Pork Side and So Should You ".TouchArcade.Archivedfrom the original on August 8, 2018.RetrievedAugust 8,2018.
  9. ^Jenkins, David (September 18, 2013)."Angry Birds Star Wars II review – Forced sequel | Metro News".Metro.co.uk.Archivedfrom the original on September 27, 2013.RetrievedSeptember 24,2013.
  10. ^Couch, Aaron; Washington, Arlene (March 29, 2014)."Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards: The Winners".The Hollywood Reporter.Archivedfrom the original on April 1, 2022.RetrievedNovember 21,2022.
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