Angry Birds VR – Isle of Pigs is the only virtual reality game from Angry Birds and Resolution Games. It also might be one of the best versions of Angry Birds we have ever seen. Aside from the AR version of Isle of Pigs we see on today’s smartphones, this is easily the most engaging game from the developers. When you jump into this game, it will feel as natural as ever. From the opening scene, you will be loving this game.
In our game reviews, we cover everything you will need to know before you jump in and try or buy a virtual reality title. From the details on the pig’s structures to how they physics are inside of virtual reality, this game review will tell you everything you need to know before you play one of the best Angry Birds game ever. This is a fantastic game and we are excited to review for you today. Let’s jump right in.
Getting Up and Running
The download size of this game is incredibly small, and for its price, we are sure its the smallest on the market right now. For $15, you are going to be downloading a file size of only 400 MB. This may seem like a slight rip off, but we can assure you that it is not. If you are connected to any sort of internet, regardless of the speed, you are going to have this game downloaded and installed, and even running, in a matter of minutes.
You can find this game for $15 on the Steam store, the Oculus store, and the Viveport store as well. It often goes on sale on the Steam store and it is a part of the Viveport Infinity subscription. If you are looking to get this game cheaper than what it is intended for, there are plenty of options for that. With that being said, we highly recommend this game.
Type of Game
This is a strategy game that incorporates some puzzle with razzles and dazzles of action. You won’t be fighting off zombie hoards in this game, and you won’t be on the hunt trying to save any queens either. If you have ever played an Angry Birds game, this game is exactly the same as those, but in virtual reality. It is very to the point, but incredibly fun.
This is a casual game that possesses plenty of replayability. If you have this game, you are going to come back to it often. It is quick to set up, it is quick to restart, and going from where you left off in the game is as simple as any other virtual reality game. If you are looking for a fun game that you can play mindlessly while you burn some time without calories, this is the one for you. The game has 78 levels and continues to grow.
Player Perspective
We assume you are going to play this game from the first-person perspective, but you can never be too sure. You won’t be seeing your hands, your arms, legs, or even a feather if you were a bird. The game puts you higher than the structures, as we assume that is putting us as a human in the game. You will, however, see both of your slingshots as they are how you will be launching your birds into the enemy lines and beyond.
Theme and Story – Score: 6/10
When you launch into the first Angry Birds game, you see the story of how you got to where you are. The game explains how you and your bird friends are on a mission to save the eggs and retain possession. This comes at a price though, as you have to sacrifice your friends for the kids. The virtual reality version of this game doesn’t include the story, so it can be a foreign place for those with no prior Angry Birds experience. Added this somewhat short cutscene would’ve taken the story in this game to new heights.
Controls – Score: 8/10
The controls in this game were simple, but that has been the theme of the entire series of this game. You aren’t going to find this game with 7 different inputs for each hand. This game plays to the advantage of not using a lot of complex controls, and it doesn’t need it. The game is simple and would’ve taken a big hit with the more controls they added. Simplicity was the way to go here.
Music and Sound – Score: 7/10
Angry Birds – Isle of Pigs doesn’t bring anything new to the VR version than any of the other versions, but it didn’t need to. The sound effects in this game were already top-notch, regardless of the platform it was on. The devs also brought spatial audio into this game brilliantly. It changes just as fast as you can teleport, which is pretty impressive and pretty quick.
Player Movement – Score: 7/10
Player movement was more limited than we were hoping for, but it worked for what we had to do. In the AR version of the game, we can move around the entire platform, rotate the platform with the click of a button, and shoot whenever we please. The virtual version only lets you move to three predetermined spots, and completely takes the chance to rotate the level without having to move around the virtual world. A little more effort here would’ve been appreciated.
Kinetosis – Score: 9/10
This game gets a near-perfect score of 9 here for multiple reasons. We were able to teleport in this game without a problem. We were able to stay in this game for long periods of time before we would eve get the most simple feeling of motion sickness. We would’ve been in this game for weeks, but there are other things we need to cover. You won’t feel sick in this game ever, but adding a little more movement overall here would put this up to a 10.
Environment and Immersion – Score: 7/10
There is not much continuation in this game at all, and the lack of story takes away from the immersion in this game. You will remember that you are inside of VR this entire game, but is never a problem. A little more intractable objects in this game would’ve been appreciated, but it isn’t essential to receiving a higher score here.
Overall – Score: 7.3/10
This game is one we are going to be coming back to a whole lot, and we assume whoever plays it will as well. It is easy to start, easy to play, and easier to resume. If you are a part of the Viveport Infinity subscription, we suggest you play this game as soon as you can. If you aren’t, we hope you’ll go buy this game from the Steam store or Oculus store, as you won’t ever regret having this game inside of your library.
