Angry Birds Trilogy

So, Angry Birds, then. Is there anyone who hasn't played this in one form or another? To ensure that even those without a smartphone can get their hands on the feathered antics of Rovio's creation, Activision have released the game on consoles.

For those who have been living in ignorance of the hit game, Angry Birds involves launching birds from catapults to hit pigs. These pigs (who have stolen the bird's eggs) are perched on various structures made of glass, brick and wood, all of which have different effects when hit by the birds.

Birds come in various shapes and sizes and the game gives you a quick tutorial every time you meet a new one, from the standard red bird to the blue bird that splits in three and the black bomb bird. They're all part of the overall puzzle with an aim to destroy every pig on the level.

Even though this collects the 3 original Angry Birds games; Angry Birds, Angry Birds Seasons and Angry Birds Rio (not Space, though I'm expecting to see that as DLC content), you could theoretically whizz through these in a few hours. That's not really the point of the game, though. Each level offers three stars, awarded based on your score. Usually, the third star is only available by finding the best way to kill all the pigs in a level with as few birds as possible, while doing the most damage possible. Every item destroyed will add to your score, as well every bird left on completion of a level. Those willing to try for 3 stars on each level will get the most out of the game (plus, of course, earning those all-important Achievements).

Many potential buyers will probably ask whether this is worth buying, considering that the games are under £1 and sometimes even free on smartphone, but the graphics are greatly improved and the control system is surprisingly solid, arguably better than on a touchscreen. Whether this is enough to be worth purchasing at the standard console game price is up to you, but Angry Birds Trilogy on console is every bit as entertaining and addictive as it ever was on Smartphone.

Its angry birds...everybody already knows this is a great puzzle game.But there is the problem of each of these games being 69p on ipods.Personnaly my eyesight isnt that great so am now able to play these without glasses so thats a plus.There are 19 exclusive levels on this version plus numerous achievements.Great game but overpriced.Kinect not necessary to play this.

I choose it to have a simple and enjoyable game that my wife and I could play whenever we want.