Angry Birds Rush Early Access: Gameplay, Features, and What’s Different
Rovio recently launched Angry Birds Rush in a limited release on the United States App Store.
This latest series tries to combine two things already inherent to the franchise: the classic slingshot mechanics and runner-style gameplay, resulting in an experience that feels familiar yet different.
What’s new — brief gameplay
In Angry Birds Rush, players still throw birds with the slingshot core to Angry Birds’ identity but now that action is wrapped in a runner format: characters run and jump through various levels while facing obstacles and enemies. This blend gives a fast-paced and arcade-style feel, still maintaining the slingshot element as the main mechanic.
Social features and player attacks
One standout feature is the ability to attack other players’ camps: players can throw birds into other players’ territories to disrupt or attack their flocks. This feature adds a competitive element and player interaction that expands gameplay beyond just completing levels.
Development status — Early Access
On the App Store page, the game is described as being in “Early Access” stage. The development team states they are actively developing new ideas, building a bigger world, and adding more ways to “create chaos.” Each change is said to be part of the effort to make Angry Birds Rush “the best game we have ever launched.”