I fondly remember playing the Lite version of Angry Birds and the Free versions of Angry Birds Seasons, Angry Birds Rio, Angry Birds Space and Angry Birds Star Wars on my fourth-generation iPod Touch back in the day [54] [55] [56] [57] [58]. To this day, the concept of avians eradicating swine to rescue their eggs is still radical. Reflecting on the appearance of Ruby, Red’s younger sister in Angry Birds Friends [4] [16], I see some potential in her starring in her own spin-off game, just like Stella starred in hers back in the mid-2010s [59]. It was a bummer that Angry Birds Stella got removed from the App Store in September 2015 [9], but I am up for another female-focused spin-off of the franchise featuring Ruby as the flock’s leader sometime after the series’ 15th anniversary [72] [73]. Sadly, The Simpsons: Tapped Out will no longer be available to play in 2025 after it gets removed from the App Store this Halloween [26] [32] [67], but we can still hope for some exciting new games in the near future, such as a spin-off of the Angry Birds franchise possibly titled “Angry Birds Ruby” as a vague rehash of Angry Birds Stella [59]. Moreover, let us discuss such a concept and how it can excel to a degree before the beginning of spooky sales of this year’s Halloween-themed Helluva Boss merchandise [40] [41].
Ruby, the newest member of the flock was added to the roster in Angry Birds Friends back in May [16]. I can imagine the logo for an instalment centred on her stylised like the Angry Birds Stella logo but coated in an elegant shade of crimson and perhaps consisting of a think white or ribbon red outline to stand out a lot more [9] [59]. Considering how tomboyish Ruby is as she is not fond of wearing bows and is interested in martial arts [16], the prime focus on her leadership would result in the absence of the essences being “girly” in an obnoxiously patronising and stereotypical way, which is one issue some players had with Action Girlz Racing besides abysmal controls, especially for the Nintendo Wii port [34]. Ruby’s character progression in her own spin-off may not be as compellingly deep as Lara Croft’s throughout the forthcoming first season of Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft and I can see why some players would consider her quite uninspired due to how her appearance and personality are very much like Red’s [16] [78] [79] [80] [81], but her role as the short-tempered but determined leader can still be impactful to a certain extent and could even be fleshed out more in a new manga as a prologue [18].
Ruby ought to not go pig hunting alone. Considering how Girl Bird from Angry Birds Seasons was nicknamed “Ruby” by fans before the introduction of Red’s sister led to the two female red birds being separate characters to debunk the fearful possibility of Red being incestuous all the sudden [13] [14] [16], the one who wears a yellow bow could be slightly redesigned and return as Ruby’s sister-in-law and could be fittingly named “Rose” or “Garnet”, marking her playable debut as she thinks of Red, making him appear as a small cameo [72] [73]. The same can apply to Matilda’s love interest from Angry Birds Seasons in honour of a little wholesome lesbian representation [12] [72] [73]. The striped bird from an Easter celebration in 2012 could also finally be named… and possibly be autistic in honour of neurodiversity [19] [72] [73]. Surely, a character known as “Tangerine Bird” who was sadly scrapped during the development of Angry Birds Stella can be given a chance …and perhaps be autistic too [20]? Perhaps there can be a tough guy like Tony in a pack of gals as efforts to prevent the same accusations of Angry Birds Stella being “sexist” from happening again ought to be made [21] [72] [73]. A spin-off game starring Ruby must not only expand on her credibility but also bring back some old and new allies and let them shine on their own accords [72] [73].
Red’s love interest who debuted in Angry Birds Seasons deserves more credibility in my eyes [13], so why not name her “Rose” or “Garnet” and let her team up with her sister-in-law [16]? [14] |
Of course, the gameplay should follow the same elevating formula, as well as the same premise of a flock of birds targeting those pesky green pigs for the sake of competence [53] [54] [55] [56] [57] [58] [59]. From what I have experienced, it is all about the aim and the timing of a bird’s special ability when it comes to trying to earn a three-star ranking. Speaking of special abilities, some new ones ought to be performed, leading to intriguing results like some fans of the flocks have established with their own birds [47] [48], which ought to apply to Dusk, Tangerine Bird and the unnamed striped bird [11] [19] [20]. Aside from that, there could be a few additional features, such as a rehash of levelling up a hatchling by feeding them in Angry Birds 2, but perhaps providing other ways to take care of them, quite like taking care of a puffle in your igloo in Club Penguin before its closure in 2017 or a minigame based on the racing game mechanics in Angry Birds Racing to make up for its unfortunate removal at the start of last year [7] [30]. As long as the main gameplay sticks to the formula and full functionality of destroying the pigs’ shelters [53] [54] [55] [56] [57] [58] [59], I am willing to give a spin-off starring Ruby a shot.
Reflecting on the Chinese versions of Angry Birds games and titles exclusive to China [5] [8] [10], I suppose there would be a few alternations for a Chinese version of “Angry Birds Ruby”. For example, the fact that Girl Bird would be Ruby’s sister might not be mentioned as having more than one child in China used to be illegal due to the nation’s problem with overpopulation until that prohibition was lifted [66]. A Chinese version of “Angry Birds Ruby” might as well be available to download on the latest Huawei devices, despite the allegations of the company using their technology to spy on Western governments [84]. Despite censorship in China being mocked in a satirical manner in “Band in China”, the second episode of the twenty-third season of South Park and how unnerving the tarnishing of women’s rights is in certain countries [27] [62] [66] [69], I have nothing against sticking to certain standards for marketing a game successfully outside of the West, which worked for Crash Bandicoot looking cuter and having an extra finger on each hand in Japanese promotions and it is always vital a female-focused scenario can be inspiring to young girls in some way, no matter which region they reside in [2] [3] [28] [33] [68].
I am not saying a spin-off of the Angry Birds series centred on Ruby will definitely be announced at some point in 2025 [16], but at least we can still hope for the best outcome of the second season of Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft on Netflix after the overall reception of the first one [78] [79] [80] [81], along with the third season of Helluva Boss as a forthcoming musical number supposedly titled “Dirty Bird” sung by Stolas has been teased on Instagram and is possibly about him having feelings for Vassago whilst reflecting on his problematic relationship with Blitzo and Striker is likely to return in one piece at some point but with a scar on his right eye as a result of his defeat in “Oops” [22] [23] [37]. But for now, Mr. and Mrs Incredible look…well…incredible in Fortnite [36], Surge the Tenrec shall continue to gather rings as she catches up with Sonic the Hedgehog’s speed in Sonic Dash, Sonic Dash+and Sonic Forces: Speed Battle in her new Viking armour and Nintendo nerds are rejoicing Princess Zelda’s playability on her own quest in The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom [49] [61]. I strongly believe Ruby deserves a quest of her own too [16], but it is ultimately up to the creative team at Rovio Entertainment. Until then, please continue to spread kindness to those who feel empty and alone [50].
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