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By Erin Bell
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Sequel introduces new levels that have gravitational pull.
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Angry Birds Space
Parent and Kid Reviews
Based on 2 parent reviews
Based on 18 kid reviews
Kids say this game is both fun and educational, with a unique space mechanic that introduces concepts of gravity, making it appealing for younger players. While many enjoy its addictiveness and animation, some reviewers found the bird designs uninspired and noted a lack of additional elements beyond its space theme.
- entertaining mechanics
- educational content
- fun for all ages
- design critique
- addictive gameplay
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What's It About?
Kids drag and tap their finger on the screen to aim and launch birds out of a giant slingshot to collapse structures and destroy the pigs that are hidden on and inside them. By observing how the birds behave in flight, players learn how gravity and momentum affect objects in motion. Players can retry a level as many times as they want without penalty, leaving them free to experiment with different strategies until they've mastered the level.
Is It Any Good?
The birds in ANGRY BIRDS SPACE all sport futuristic new looks (no doubt a new line of Angry Birds Space plushies is already on the way), but the sequel offers more than just cosmetic changes. The outer space setting introduces the new physics concept of gravitational pull, so birds that are launched out of the slingshot can now curve around large planets, and crash into asteroids and other obstacles to push them and cause chain reactions. The result is gameplay that is familiar but different, and that challenges players to come up with new and increasingly creative solutions for each puzzle. Other minor -- but welcome -- enhancements include new birds (such as one that turns anything it touches to ice) and an aiming guide that shows what the trajectory of the bird will be before it launches, which improves accuracy and cuts down on wasted turns. Angry Birds Space is an enjoyable sequel that takes the series in a refreshing new direction.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Visit your local space museum or science center so kids can learn more about gravity and outer space.
Contrast the physics of this game with the first Angry Birds game. How does gravitational pull change the way objects behave?
App Details
- Devices : iPhone , iPod Touch , iPad , Android , Kindle Fire
- Subjects : Science : gravity , motion , physics
- Skills : Thinking & Reasoning : hypothesis-testing , solving puzzles , strategy
- Pricing structure : Free to try , Paid , Free
- Release date : March 22, 2012
- Genre : Puzzle Games
- Publisher : Rovio Entertainment Ltd
- Version : 1.0.0
- Minimum software requirements : iOS 4.0 or later; Android 1.6 and up
- Last updated : October 9, 2025
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