Skip to content The Flappy Bird, one of the most addictive games today has been pulled out in Google Play and App Store by the developer. Despite of reportedly generating more than 50 thousand dollars per day in add revenue, the Vietnamese developer Dong Nguyen said sorry to Flappy Birds users.
On his Twitter account Nguyen tweeted “I am sorry ‘Flappy Bird’ users, 22 hours from now, I will take ‘Flappy Bird’ down. I cannot take this anymore,” Nguyen appears to have grown weary of Flappy Bird’s success stating: “Press people are overrating the success of my games. It is something I never want. Please give me peace.”
The 8-bit inspired game which requires the player to navigate the series of gaps by tapping the screen to flap the bird’s wings was on the top chart in Play and App Store when it was removed. Questions raised about the similarities of Flappy Bird to Mario but the developer insisted that the removal of the game is not based on legal pressures.
“It is not anything related to legal issues. I just cannot keep it anymore,” Nguyen stated via his official Twitter feed.
What is Flappy Bird
Flappy Bird is a mobile game created by Vietnamese developer Dong Nguyen and released in 2013. The game quickly gained immense popularity due to its simple yet challenging gameplay. In Flappy Bird, players control a small bird, navigating it through a series of green pipes by tapping the screen to make the bird flap its wings and ascend. The objective is to avoid hitting the pipes, as colliding with them ends the game.
The game’s appeal lies in its retro-style graphics, straightforward mechanics, and addictive difficulty. Players often found themselves trying to beat their own high scores or those of friends, leading to viral challenges and a substantial player base. Despite its success, Nguyen removed Flappy Bird from app stores in February 2014, citing concerns over its addictive nature and the overwhelming attention it received. Although no longer available officially, the game’s legacy continues through various clones and similar games inspired by its mechanics.
For those who had downloaded the game before it was removed from the store can still play it, but for those who don’t have a chance to download and curious now about this game, good news, you can play directly in your computer by going to this site Flappybird.io.
If you want to play using your android and iOS devices, you can still get the APK or IPA file of this game, all you have to do is to download the file and install it on your device and you can start to play this addicted game. Make sure not to ruin your life while playing this game like the developer said that his creation ruin his simple life.
How to Play Flappy Bird?
Playing Flappy Bird is straightforward but can be quite challenging. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to play:
Objective
The main goal of the game is to navigate a small bird through a series of pipes without colliding with them. The further you go, the higher your score.
1. Starting the Game
Launch the game on your device. Tap the screen or click to start the game. The bird will begin to fly forward automatically.
2. Controlling the Bird
Tap the screen (or click) to make the bird flap its wings and ascend. The longer you hold the tap, the higher the bird will rise. Release to let it fall.
3. Navigating Obstacles
The game features green pipes that have gaps between them. Your task is to maneuver the bird through these gaps. Timing is crucial; you need to tap at the right moment to keep the bird in the air while avoiding the pipes.
4. Scoring
Each time you successfully navigate through a gap between two pipes, you earn a point. The score is displayed on the screen, typically at the top.
5. Game Over
The game ends when the bird collides with a pipe or the ground. After a game over, you can choose to restart and try to beat your high score.
6. Practice
The game may seem easy at first, but it requires practice to master the timing and control. The key is to find a rhythm that works for you.
Tips for Success
- Stay Calm: The game can become frustrating, especially as your score increases. Staying calm helps improve your focus.
- Know When to Tap: Tapping too often can cause the bird to ascend too high and crash into the top of the screen. Try to maintain a steady rhythm.
- Observe the Gaps: Take note of the pipe gaps and learn their spacing to anticipate your movements better.