What happens when everybody’s favorite fierce fowl get caged and shipped to Rio? They get very angry!
In Angry Birds Rio, the original Angry Birds are kidnapped and taken to the magical city of Rio de Janeiro, where they eventually escape their captors and set out to save their friends, Blu and Jewel–two rare macaws and the stars of the Fox motion picture, Rio. Angry Birds Rio pairs the physics-based gameplay of the original game with unique twists based on the film.
- Four fantastic episodes with 120 exciting levels
- Completely new achievements
- Special hidden fruit trophies to discover
- Spectacular boss fights–the ultimate test of your Angry Birds skills
- Expect plenty more to come: episodic updates continue throughout 2011
Now, after an all-too-brief period of peace, a new mission is unveiled. Kidnapped, caged, and whisked away to a foreign land by animal smugglers, the Angry Birds escape the clutches of their bungling captors–but they soon discover a deeper purpose.
Slews of rare and endangered birds are being held captive in Rio de Janeiro, and it’s up to the Angry Birds to rescue their winged friends by cracking open their cages and setting them free.
20th Century Fox and Rovio have united feathery forces, joining the heroes of Angry Birds with the stars and storyline of Rio. Take off in a flurry of exciting gameplay and challenges as you escape the smugglers, smash through their hideouts, and embark on the biggest Angry Birds adventure yet!
To save Blu and Jewel from the smugglers, the Angry Birds will need courage, selfless heroism, and one enormous slingshot. Slide your finger on the screen and let go to pull back and fling your avian friends. Tap the screen mid-flight to unleash each bird’s special ability. Pinch to zoom in and out of the environments and drag your finger to view different parts of each stage and plan the trajectory of each bird.
Like previous installments, Angry Birds Rio is a physics-based puzzle game. Use the birds and their powers to most efficiently break through piles of different destructible objects. Crates, boards, stone, glass, TNT, and other materials are no match for an accurate shot with the right bird. Chuck the Angry Birds at locked cages to break them open and set rare birds free. As you progress in the game, you’ll also need to demolish the jungle hideouts of the smugglers’ monkey minions. Learn the strengths and abilities of each bird, and the behavior of the materials you’ll launch them against, to trigger chain reactions and achieve three stars in every level.
From the dim and cluttered warehouse of the Smugglers’ Den to a rainforest-ringed clearing backed by snow-capped mountains, layers of dynamic scenery provide a sense of depth and movement unlike any other Angry Birds game. Against these evocative backdrops, the game’s feathery conflicts reveal deeper, more nuanced character behaviors: rare birds fly free from their crushed cages, fidgeting monkeys try to hold on to their crumbling hideouts, and much more.
The sound design perfectly captures Brazil’s urban and rural landscapes. Rio de Janeiro’s seedy side comes alive with clinking chains, creaking boards, cries of captured birds, and the murmur of cars rolling by the Smugglers’ Den. In the jungle, monkeys chatter and screech while the calls of birds, frogs, and insects fill the air as you line up your shots. The game’s distinctive theme also comes with a Brazilian-infused twist: the Angry Birds Rio Samba. Together, the sounds and music of Angry Birds Rio will have you dancing in your seat as you slingshot your way to free Blu, Jewel, and their friends.
“It’s a very simple formula, but thanks to precise controls, great puzzle designs, and excellent atmosphere, Angry Birds is outrageously addictive. (Really, I am sleepy today because I played this until three in the morning.)” -IGN.com
“Angry Birds might not have a lot of extra features besides its single player mode, but to be honest, that mode alone makes the game a fantastic value.” -TouchArcade
“What does it take to make an addictive game? Not much — just throw in some super simple controls, cute graphics, and basic physics. Rovio Mobile’s Angry Birds is one such game that includes all these elements…” -Engadget
“The reaction of the objects as they topple and splinter, knocking other sections over and (if you’re lucky) squishing the pigs within is a constant delight, and ensures that you’ll play the same levels multiple times in a bid to get a full three-star rating. It’s a shame they didn’t take the final step of including online high-scores, but the core game is just as maddeningly addictive as ever…to all those who’ve been waiting – here comes a very good thing.” -PocketGamer
Mention Angry Birds and, chances are, people will know what you’re talking about. The colorful birds and their furious purpose have catapulted themselves into an outright phenomenon.
The road to Angry Birds began in 2003, when three Finnish students entered a mobile-game development competition. Their game, King of the Cabbage World, was the first real-time, multiplayer game for mobile phones. The trio soon formed what would become Rovio.
Angry Birds was released in December 2009, after the iPhone and just as the Android universe started to explode–a climate ripe for innovation. The game achieved unprecedented success: to date, the game and its sequels have generated more than 50 million downloads.
Flash forward a year and Angry Birds is a household name, having made the leap from popular game to popular culture. YouTube videos providing tips and tricks, life-sized Angry Birds-themed sketches on Conan O’Brien, cuddly plush toys–they all come with the territory.
Regardless of what Angry Birds holds as a cultural touchstone, it’s a safe bet that more games, more levels, and more birds are on the horizon.
Smugglers’ Den, Jungle Escape, and Beach Volley are just the beginning–more Angry Birds Rio levels are on the way. Expect to see more beautiful environments and set pieces from the film in each additional stage. You can also expect to see more of your favorite Angry Birds. Who will be next?
Could it be the Black Bird, ready to wreck any smuggler’s day with a well-timed explosive attack? Or perhaps the tricky green Boomerang Bird, ready to lend his looping attack to his fellow toucan Rafael?
The most exciting of avian adventures continues–help the Angry Birds free their friends and defeat the evil smugglers. Stay tuned for further fun episodes!
Angry Birds Rio rewards your destructive tendencies with gilded goodies for different accomplishments:
• Golden Fruit: Poke your beak into hard-to-reach areas to find these prizes
• Area Trophies: Blast through all 30 stages in each environment to win a unique trophy
• Three-Star Bonus: Master each stage with three stars to affix a shiny new star to your trophy
