Angry birds?

[JubbaTheHutt]

This. It's identical to Crush the Castle (and is in fact an imitator). I'd understand the excitement if World of Goo or Plants vs Zombies was ported to Android, but this strikes me as incredibly dull.

You are obviously in the minority. And trust me, this is leaps and bounds more diverse than Crush the Castle. As others have suggested, this is the "Lite" version. Later levels are far more complex and require much more strategy.

It's still a simple game, no question, but that's part of the novelty.

Besides, I don't see PopCap or any other major mobile developer (minus Gameloft) bringing any worth titles to the Android System.

Android as a "gaming platform" is nearly non-existent. I really hope this changes, as the iPhone serves as a prime example of how well developers can do on the smartphone market.

 

[StuartTheFish]

Peggle is already out on android, it's bundled with Xperia X10 mini's.

 

[JubbaTheHutt]

Peggle is already out on android, it's bundled with Xperia X10 mini's.

Aye, but PopCap has released no word nor any intentions of bringing it solely to the marketplace.

I'd be happy to find a possible .apk of it though.

 

[StuartTheFish]

They probably gave popcap a pot of money to stop them releasing it for a while, in an attempt to boost sales of the handset. Microsoft did the same with the GTA4 add-on stuff, making it exclusive to XBOX 360 at the time. They only appeared on PS3 and PC a year later. Not sure why nobody's ripped the apk yet though.

 

[brushrop03]

Now I havent had time to expirement too much with this, but when I open the application, as soon as the white Rovio screen appears, I start sliding my finger around the screen in circles until it gets to the main menu, and the popup notification that it is just the beta. Dont know why, but it never crashes when I do this. If I dont; it continually crashes.

i can't believe this worked lol

 

[jim2point0]

This. It's identical to Crush the Castle (and is in fact an imitator). I'd understand the excitement if World of Goo or Plants vs Zombies was ported to Android, but this strikes me as incredibly dull.

THAT must be why Angry Birds is the single most popular mobile phone game in the world. Crush the Castle is... really.... popular. I mean just look at what it offers. A single trebuchet with NO way of accurately aiming your cannonball. No interesting abilities or varied enemy types. Angry Birds is just way too complicated with the added depth of having multiple types of birds with interesting skills. Also... the lame\dull graphics of Crush the Castle are far superior to the refreshing and colorful look of Angry Birds....

 

[grainysand]

Are your feelings hurt? It doesn't change my opinion that the gameplay's incredibly dull and basic. No amount of hype and pretty graphics will change that. Zzzzz. Now excuse me while I go play real games on my PC, boys.

 

[Stang70Fastback]

It doesn't change my opinion that the gameplay's incredibly dull and basic. No amount of hype and pretty graphics will change that. Zzzzz. Now excuse me while I go play real games on my PC, boys.

You know what else is dull and basic? Bejeweled... Tetris... PacMan... Dig-Dug... Bubble Spinner... Solitaire... Flight Control... Kitten Cannon... etc...

...oh wait, I've spent hours playing those games too.

 

[DenverRalphy]

Why do people insist on posting in a thread if they have no interest in, or don't care for, the subject at hand? If you don't care for Angry Birds, then fine, don't participate in it. Why waste the time of those who are interested? I myself can't stand Bowling, but I don't seek out discussions on Bowling just to voice my low opinion of it.

 

[iSithis]

They said they aren't supporting the hero because it runs too slow. Some phones are just too old. They did say that it runs well on the HERO with a certain froyo rom. Check their twitter.

Rovio Mobile just told me they are attempting to support it, however frame rates have been rather low.

 

[chazzlabs]

Moar Please!!!!!

Any advice on level 15? It's the only one I've yet to get three stars in.

 

[jivephish]

For Evo and Incredible users: Tapping on the screen quickly while it is loading with two thumbs should get you into the main menu. I have no idea why but it seems to work. I've tried the rubbing the screen in circle trick from other users but had no success. Tapping worked though.

 

[Complex757]

Mine force closes on the Evo.

Sent a e-mail reporting it.

 

[A.Nonymous]

Madly in love with this game. It's stupid. It's mindless. It's one of the dumbest games ever. I'm addicted. 'nuff said.

 

[maverick777]

Madly in love with this game. It's stupid. It's mindless. It's one of the dumbest games ever. I'm addicted. 'nuff said.

Yes, this game is amazingly addicting. Dumb fun sells!

For those comparing this game to "real" games, look at how many PS3's and 360's have been sold compared to the Wii. (Note: I own all 3 systems)

At the end of the day, money talks. Regardless of your opinion on the games themselves, you can't argue that they sell very well. Keep the dumb fun going. Can't wait for the retail release.

 

[WhizGidget]

I've not read through the whole thread, but is anyone else having an issue with exiting the game on an HTC Incredible and having the phone freeze up temporarily?

 

[A.Nonymous]

I've not read through the whole thread, but is anyone else having an issue with exiting the game on an HTC Incredible and having the phone freeze up temporarily?

I'm running 2.1 on my DInc and haven't run into problems. The only problem I've run into is that there are not enough levels in the game.

 

[DenverRalphy]

I'm running 2.1 on my DInc and haven't run into problems. The only problem I've run into is that there are not enough levels in the game.

Well it IS just a teaser for beta purposes.

 

[Niir]

good fun game, rapes the battery though!

 

[actofgod]

2.2 Dinc and it crashes at the startup screen EVERY time.

edit: double thumbs trick worked, wtf

 

[simn22]

2.2 Dinc and it crashes at the startup screen EVERY time.

edit: double thumbs trick worked, wtf

even touching the load screen with one finger works too. seems to need some kind of contact while loading to start properly.

Im on Dinc 2.2 also

 

[jonmorris]

Yes, this game is amazingly addicting. Dumb fun sells!

For those comparing this game to "real" games, look at how many PS3's and 360's have been sold compared to the Wii. (Note: I own all 3 systems)

At the end of the day, money talks. Regardless of your opinion on the games themselves, you can't argue that they sell very well. Keep the dumb fun going. Can't wait for the retail release.

These games work best for mobiles because you dip in and out of them. You may need to stop playing (arrive at train stop, phone rings or whatever) and can easily continue. Long games just don't work, and the success of the Wii reflects how most people are casual gamers - not people who will spend a whole weekend playing one simple game.

It's no wonder Angry Birds does so well - especially as you can go back and play levels you've already done over and over, even if you've already got 3 stars. Some are just fun to play full stop.

I'm not knocking other game types obviously, but I think Nintendo proves that the casual gamers are far bigger in numbers than the hardcore ones.