Angry Birds (video game) use polish – such as sharper visuals, a better price and smoother action." Damien McFerrin of British website Electric Pig reviewed the PC version, saying "the mouse-driven control method showcases many distinct advantages over its finger-focused counterpart". Angry Birds has also been described critically as impossible to understand the playing rules criteria by game critic Chris Schiller of Eurogamer.net, which has 'a contemptuous attitude towards its players, keeping them just frustrated enough not to switch off and play something else instead.' "Angry Birds" became the top-selling paid application on Apple's UK App Store in February 2010, and reached the top
The Angry Birds Movie a series of six Lego sets were used to promote the film. A balloon themed after Red debuted at the 2015 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. During the film's marketing campaign, the app icons for most "Angry Birds" games were changed to depict the cinematic version of Red. A series of free-to-play tie-in games were also produced: "Angry Birds Action!", "Angry Birds Evolution", and "Angry Birds Match". "The Angry Birds Movie" was released on digital HD on July 29, 2016, and on Blu-ray and DVD on August 16, 2016, from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, with four "Hatchlings" shorts included. The film