The Angry Birds Movie 2 VR: Under Pressure

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
70

Mixed or average reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
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  1. DarkZero
    Oct 29, 2019
    70
    The Angry Birds Movie 2 VR: Under Pressure ignores the traditional Angry Birds gameplay and goes for something that works more suited for playing with friends. The developers have seen what asymmetrical gameplay can deliver through VR and by merging gameplay ideas from other titles on the market gives it a solid foundation. The way the game includes a variety of mechanics that evolve with each level helps bring an impressive amount of challenge to the game, but still remains a fun and hectic cooperative experience with delightful VR thrown in for good measure to bring its own identity of madness and joy.
  2. UploadVR
    Sep 17, 2019
    70
    The Angry Birds Movie 2 VR: Under Pressure borrows not from the forgotten heap of licensed tie-in games of the past and instead looks to mimic some of co-op gaming’s recent hits. It does so admirably and comes out as a game surprisingly worthwhile if you’re playing in co-op. When flying solo, persistent issues hamper the game, but with a flock of friends or family, it’s a happily hectic and cleverly built game for the VR player and their sidekicks alike.
  3. GameOver.gr
    Sep 13, 2019
    70
    This came as quite a surprise. Movie tie-ins nowadays are mostly cheap cash-ins, but Under Pressure VR takes the Overcooked formula, gives it a VR spin and, finally, delivers a fun experience that is at its best when playing with your friends.
  5. PlayStation Country
    Aug 12, 2019
    70
    The Angry Birds Movie 2 VR: Under Pressure is a fun cooperative VR title. Without others to play with the controls are a bit cumbersome and the challenge very high, but with other players working together to take care of specific jobs this is one of the few games that makes VR sociable.
  6. GameCritics
    Oct 24, 2019
    65
    When a group gathers around to play ABTM2VR, it’s a great party experience. Coordinating who’s going to take on each task as things constantly pile up is a hectic experience, but it’s extremely satisfying when it all clicks. Asan asymmetrical VR puzzle game, Angry Birds The Movie 2 is a definite success only held back only by the fact that unless four people are actually in the room to play, the party won’t be as lively as it should be.
  7. PlayStation LifeStyle
    Sep 6, 2019
    65
    It’s a perfectly solid local co-op game that can be worth a few runs with some friends. Is it great? Nah. Does it have issues? Certainly. But don’t be like me and just turn it away because of its dubious origins. More VR games should look at catering to the local co-op crowd anyway.
  8. PlayStation Universe
    Aug 13, 2019
    65
    Like the original franchise that spawned it, The Angry Birds Movie 2 VR: Under Pressure starts out simple enough but quickly ramps up in difficulty to the point where it where it will exclude its target audience. On its own, Angry Birds 2 is a fine Overcooked clone, but beware if you plan on playing by yourself or with little kids. At least a couple of experienced gamers are required if you want to see any of the late-game content.
  9. Screen Rant
    Sep 30, 2019
    60
    If a family or group of friends is willing to weather the storm, The Angry Birds Movie 2: Under Pressure can be the smartly-designed collaborative experience that really spices up a game night, something to get everyone in the room yelling in desperation for that three-star rating and willing to replay the level until they eventually get nail it.
  10. COGconnected
    Aug 30, 2019
    50
    Playing The Angry Birds Movie 2 VR: Under Pressure feels a bit like treading water, and while it has some amusing moments there isn’t enough to keep this one afloat for every long.

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7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 34 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 27 out of 34
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  3. Negative: 6 out of 34
  1. ThatGuyIsWill
    Aug 19, 2019
    8
    I was surprised with how much fun I had while playing Angry Birds 2 VR, especially with the track record of movie tie-in games. The gameI was surprised with how much fun I had while playing Angry Birds 2 VR, especially with the track record of movie tie-in games. The game brings a solid co-op experience that few VR games bring to the table, and I was also surprised with how challenging the game can be. The game may look like it's geared towards a younger audience, but there is the perfect amount of challenge to keep both young and older gamers invested!

    Overall, the game is a solid and really polished co-op game that had me and friends laughing and yelling at each other throughout. My only complaint would be that the price should be a little bit lower, but besides that if you're looking for a fun co-op game, this is a great choice!    … Full Review »
  2. santiagosuarez
    Aug 17, 2019
    9
    I've been looking for a PSVR game to play with the family. I think this one is the best I've seen. All four of us get to play at the sameI've been looking for a PSVR game to play with the family. I think this one is the best I've seen. All four of us get to play at the same time. We had some laughs playing the 1st level. Once we started playing the 2nd level, we were laughing lots! Especially when my wife fell into the furnace and of the two ways to get her out, my youngest always chose the brutal way - LOL. Thanks Angry Birds for making a game that made my family laugh and have a good time with. I saw some reviews about this not being the best single player game, but they're missing the point. This is a co-op game, meant to be played in a group. If you play games with family and friends then this is a hoot of a game!… Full Review »
  3. AIREnt
    Sep 21, 2019
    9
    https://airentertainment.biz/2019/08/29/angry-birds-movie-2-vr-under-pressure-review/

    So I’ll be completely honest from the start of this    https://airentertainment.biz/2019/08/29/angry-birds-movie-2-vr-under-pressure-review/

    So I’ll be completely honest from the start of this review; I have never been a fan of the mobile Angry Birds games. I’m not a fan of mobile games at all but as bright and as beautiful as the graphics were within Angry Birds titles, I just couldn’t get into them. So, why did I want to review a new console version of the games, especially from an unknown team at XR Games? Well, why not?


    For both Rovio and Sony to put their trust in an indie team of developers to create the official game to partner the release of the latest movie must have been a huge risk. The Leeds (UK) based team at XR Games ran by Bobby Thandi haven’t had a release yet and are focussed on soley bringing out VR titles for the PS4, but have they been able to pull off a credible game?

    The simple answer to that is yes! OK, the idea of a movie tie-in is a risky one, most come out as awful attempts and I cant think of a decent title at all. Its probably because a movie can be made a lot faster than a game can but they both need to be released at the same time so the games get rushed. I’m no expert, but that’s how it always feels when you do get hands on with a movies game.

    One of the first things I noticed with the game was just how hard it was on single player trying to do everything myself; there’s a simple reason for this, the game is designed for upto 4 players and more emphasis has been aimed toward the multiplayer aspect. But it’s a VR game, how does local multiplayer work? I hear you ask. Well, once I had given up on trying to defeat the game on my own I called in my daughter to help out. I had the VR headset, and she had the TV screen. I found myself talking to her describing where she needed to go by looking at the area with my headset as with all VR games, whoever is watching you play via the telly, they see exactly what you see.. not in this game which is why I understood her confusion, although whilst in the world of VR I had no idea.


    My world from inside the VR headset
    The TV shows a completely different layout of the game for upto 3 players to help out. The player using the VR controls an external plunger which hooks in treasure chests from the seabed outside of the submarine you are inside of, but can also influence movement from inside as well. I’ll break down the basics of the game so its a little more understandable..


    Inside of the submarine you can control upto 3 birds. With the birds you will need to grab coloured boxes and put them in corresponding coloured containers. Those containers will turn the boxes into ammo for you to fire at the treasure chests. Once the ammo has been created then that then needs to be loaded into launchers. When treasure chests are successfully grabbed from the seabed then the boxes that are retrieved need to be loaded onto their storage spaces.

    The player controlling the VR can grab boxes from inside the submarine and fire them toward their needed locations in order to help, but as I said before, there is so much happening on the screen needing to be done, this makes it almost impossible for one person alone to do via the VR, especially when you have to switch between the plunger controls and a bird that’s running around the deck.


    The screen for all the other players not using the PSVR
    If you are taking control not using the VR, I did notice some huge similarities with the gameplay to Team 17’s Overcooked. That being said, I really enjoyed those games, and was lucky enough to test Overcooked 2 at Team 17’s Wakefield studio before it was released with my daughter. It combines extremely well with the VR play.


    The game is obviously based off the new movie which I haven’t seen, but if XR Games want to treat me to some tickets I’d be happy to go and see it after experiencing this game (joke), and is packed full of clips from the movie which look fantastic in total HD. I’d actually like to experience the Angry Birds Movie 2 without being constantly sat on the edge of my seat randomly swearing at my daughter (dont worry, shes 16) as we always seem to do with co-op games of this nature, not to mention the stress especially as the game moves into later levels with even more to do as well as the submarines floor changing for every level you play. I could feel the sweat running down my face the more I played.

    How would I score the game though? As a single player game it is way too hard to play; the game is definitely a multiplayer only and that does kind of let the game down a little as the game seems to be aimed toward a family audience more than a ‘Moms basement’ audience, I just hope that doesnt let the sales of a 9/10 game down at all. The game is totally different from anything you have seen from Rovio before and for me, that was a great thin    … Full Review »
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