# VR Slingshot Games Angry Birds VR Gives Players a First-Person Perspective of the Popular Game By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-02-11 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/angry-birds-vr References: [engadget](https://www.engadget.com/2019/02/07/the-first-angry-birds-vr-game-puts-the-slingshot-in-your-hand/) & [rovio](https://www.rovio.com/news/resolution-games-and-rovio-uncage-angry-birds-vr-isle-pigs-htc-vive-and-oculust-rift) The Angry Birds mobile game has grown into a franchise that includes multiple spin-off games, books, toys and even a movie—and now, Resolution Games and Rovio Entertainment are introducing Angry Birds VR: Isle of Pigs. While players have come to know and love the original Angry Birds as a side-scrolling 2D game, the [virtual reality version of the game](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mixedreality-puzzle-game) gives players a whole new perspective on the action. With its first-person perspective, Angry Birds VR: Isle of Pigs for Oculus Rift and [HTC](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/htc-2) [Vive](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vr-motion-simulator) lets players shoot birds towards structures to retrieve stolen eggs from the island's island’s exotic beaches, cliffs and snowy slopes. With over 50 levels of gameplay, Angry Birds VR gives players the chance to immerse themselves in the game like never before. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Virtual Reality Gaming:** Angry Birds VR showcases the potential for virtual reality to revolutionize mobile game franchises. - **First-person Gaming Experience:** Angry Birds VR introduces a first-person perspective that can be applied to a variety of gaming genres and styles. - **Immersive Gameplay:** Angry Birds VR demonstrates the ability of immersive technology to enhance and transform classic games. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Mobile Gaming:** Virtual reality can elevate mobile gaming to new levels of engagement and enjoyment. - **Virtual Reality Entertainment:** Angry Birds VR highlights the potential for virtual reality technology to entertain and captivate audiences. - **Gaming Technology:** The innovations behind virtual reality gaming, including motion tracking and sensory input, have implications for the broader gaming industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mobile Game-Themed Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iswii-angry-birds.md) - [Remastered Classic Mobile Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rovio-classics.md) - [Family-Friendly VR Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/battle-orb.md) - [VR-Based First-Person Shooter Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bounty-city.md) - [Interactive Digital VR Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-rumble.md) - [VR Cooking Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vr-cooking-game.md) - [In-Car VR Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cosmic-chase.md) - [VR Alien Horror Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/predator-hunting-grounds.md) - [Action-Focused VR Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skydance-behemoth.md)