Angry Birds Editor's Review

Death to pigs! Well, at least those that have stolen the Bird's eggs in this fun and addictive game, available for a number of different computing platforms.

Originally released in 2009 for iOS, Rovio's Angry Birds decries the pummeling of pork and pork supporters everywhere. While many think that EVERYTHING is better with bacon, these poultry patriots obviously don't feel that way. Today, you don't have to have a smartphone, iPad or iPod to play Angry Birds, it's now available on your computer, and it's still a lot of fun.

Survival of the Angry Birds is now your responsibility. Their eggs have been stolen by the Pigs. It's your job to dish out revenge on these green-skinned thieves. In order to do this, you must use the unique, destructive powers of the Angry Birds to lay waste to the Pig's fortified strongholds. Each level features challenging physics-based demolition, and require the use of logic, skill, and brute force to crush the enemy.

Angry Birds comes in three different variations – the original Angry Birds, Angry Birds Seasons and Angry Birds Rio.  Angry Birds, Seasons is available with 2011 and 2012 levels.  With it, you can enjoy Christmas, Halloween, Valentine’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day, Moon Festival and other great holiday-based levels.

Angry Birds Rio was released in association with the popular animated feature, Rio. 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, Blue and Jewel. Angry Birds Rio will pair the physics-based gameplay of the original Angry Birds with unique twists based on the hit animated film.

Pros: Fun, additive and free.

Cons: Regular or anticipated gravity rules do NOT apply.

Conclusion: Angry Birds is one of the most addictive games from Rovio today. Not only is it a lot of fun, but it's available for iOS, Android and PC. I find myself spending, literally, hours of time trying to blow up pigs in some of the ricketiest contraptions and bunkers I have ever seen.