The wait is over. The much-anticipated Angry Birds Star Wars game from Rovio Entertainment is now officially available on Apple’s iTunes App Store and Android’s Google Play Store.
The game features the famous characters from the classic Star Wars movies including Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Chewbacca, Princess Leia, C-3PO, R2-D2 and Obi-Wan Kenobi. The birds repesent the Rebel Alliance side and assume all the mentioned roles. Meanwhile, the evil pigs play the part of the evil Galactic Empire. It features Darth Vader and Imperial stormtroopers.
Join an epic adventure with the Angry Birds in the legendary Star Wars universe! 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! Can you become a Jedi Master and restore freedom to the galaxy?
For starters, Angry Birds Star Wars contains more than 80 levels in iconic locations like Tatooine and the Pig Star. More levels will be available in future free updates.
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The game has a new gameplay mechanics. You can use lightsabers, Blasters and Jedi powers to wreak havoc on the Imperial pigs. Moreover, you can level up the birds by keep playing and their skills will improve over time.
In addition, there are bonus levels featuring R2-D2 and C-3PO waiting for you to unlock. Also, there is the mighty Falcon (claim it with stars or can be purchased within the app) to assist you when you’re stuck on a tricky level. Last but not least, you can train to become a Jedi Master in the “Path of the Jedi” in-app purchase, thus unlocks an ultimate lightsaber!
Here’s some screenshots from the game.
Angry Birds Star Wars is free for Android devices, can be downloaded from the Google Play Store, HD version at $2.99. For iPhone and iPod touch users, the game can be purchased via iTunes for $0.99 and HD version for iPad at $2.99. PC version can be purchased for $4.95 at Angry Birds Online Store, meanwhile go to Mac App Store to purchase the Mac version for $4.99. Also available for Kindle Fire and Windows Phone 8.
