A good smartphone video game must be addictive, with short but intense gameplay, adapted to games that we can play on our mobile while waiting for something else. It is not an exact science, and thousands of developers try every year to find the formula that makes them viral; Ten years ago, a Vietnamese programmer succeeded and chose to destroy it rather than accept the consequences. We are talking about Dong Nguyen and his game, Flappy Bird.
It is difficult to explain the phenomenon that occurred. Flappy Bird in its time. It was more than just a game, it was the most used application on every smartphone in the world, whether it was an iPhone or an Android. And overnight, it disappeared. The words of its creator “I can’t take it anymore”still remain on their Twitter account; Speaking to the media, he clarified that the addictive nature of the game was a big problem for which he felt responsible, and that he slept better after removing the game from the store.
NOW, Flappy Bird is coming back; or so it seems. A group of “enthusiasts” called the “Flappy Bird Foundation Group” bought the license and created a new version. Unlike other relaunched classic games, the new Flappy Bird It is identical to the original, although modifications have been made to ensure compatibility with modern mobile phones.
In addition, the new developers have promised new game modesin addition to the original, and the ability to choose new bird and level models. For example, one level turns the bird into a basketball that we have to pass through the hoops, instead of having to avoid the columns as in the original mode. It is unclear whether the new characters will affect the gameplay; some, like Peng, a dreamy penguin, seem slower and others seem faster.
The new Flappy Bird It will be launched in 2025 for iOS, Android, and a website, with other platforms to be announced. It has not been confirmed whether this will be a free-to-play game, feature micropayments, or be a one-time payment.
In fact, there are many questions surrounding this project, including who is behind the “fan group” and how they obtained the license. Years after making the controversial decision to remove the game, Dong Nguyen seemed to regret it and announced his intention to bring it back, which has not been heard from since.
According to the new developers, they licensed it from a company called Gametech, LLC, which doesn’t seem to have anything to do with the original creator. For now, we’ll have to wait a few months to see if this project is a genuine attempt to bring back a classic game.
