Rovio releases Angry Birds Star Wars app to the masses
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The highly-anticipated (and much-teased) Angry Birds Star Wars is now available in both the App Store and Mac App Store.
Developer Rovio has long been working with the recently Disney-acquired LucasArts to bulk its popular app lineup with a Star Wars-themed iteration of Angry Birds that brings new creative and play experiences to the franchise.
The latest Rovio title ditches the traditional exploding/flinging Angry Birds for a slew of new bird characters each wielding a unique weapon. The Han Solo bird, for instance, halts enemies with a three-shot space gun. The game also features iconic Star Wars locations, 80 immersive levels, “hours and hours” of gameplay, fresh mechanics, and new level-up capabilities for birds.
“Use the Force, wield your lightsaber, and blast away Pigtroopers on an intergalactic journey from the deserts of Tatooine to the depths of the Pig Star — where you’ll face off against the terrifying Darth Vader, Dark Lord of the Pigs,” wrote Rovio in the app’s App Store description. “Time to grab your lightsaber and join the adventure! May the birds be with you!”
Check it out:
- Angry Birds Star Wars HD | $2.99
- Angry Birds Star Wars | 99 cents
- Angry Birds Star Wars for Mac | $4.99
Angry Birds Star Wars also landed on the Android, Amazon Kindle Fire, and Windows 8 platforms today.
The full press release is below.
