The Infamous Flappy Bird Is Making a Comeback Over 10 Years Later

The Infamous Flappy Bird Is Making a Comeback Over 10 Years Later

As a seasoned gamer with over two decades under my belt, I can’t help but feel a pang of nostalgia at the news of Flappy Bird‘s return. This simple, yet addictive mobile game was a staple during my college years when I should have been studying for exams, not chasing digital birds through a never-ending tunnel of pipes.


As a die-hard gamer, I can hardly contain my excitement! The iconic mobile game, Flappy Bird, is set to return after a decade-long hiatus. Back in the day, this addictive little title turned every smartphone into an endless pipe maze, with a stoic bird as your only companion. It quickly skyrocketed into pop culture fame and dominated our free time like no other game before it.

Originally, the popular mobile game “Flappy Bird” was developed by independent creator Dong Nguyen. However, the recent re-release of this highly addictive game is not from Dong Nguyen himself, but rather from the “Flappy Bird Foundation,” a group that also holds the rights to another game named “Piou Piou.” For years, many have believed that “Piou Piou” served as inspiration for “Flappy Bird.” Interestingly enough, the developer of “Piou Piou,” known as Kek, is one of the founding members of the Flappy Bird Foundation. This means that while numerous copies and imitations of “Flappy Bird” have emerged over time, the fact that this group now owns the rights not only to the original game but also its potential source of inspiration suggests that this re-release of the mobile game appears to be genuine and authentic.

Kek expressed that today marked a significant moment, not just in the world of gaming, but on a deeply personal level for him. He marveled at how far-reaching the impact of Piou Piou has been over the years, influencing countless developers and hundreds of millions of gamers. It’s awe-inspiring, he said, to collaborate with such an enthusiastic group of fans and creators who are united in their mission to reshape the gaming industry and revive the original Flappy Bird.

This version of “Flappy Bird” appears to be genuine, as it includes all the elements people remember, but it’s been verified that the re-release will contain fresh content. The trailer and game setup hint at new characters such as Trixy, Peng, Quirky, and Tekno, in addition to novel game modes, one of which seems reminiscent of a Super Mario battle royale game.

A significant part of what made Flappy Bird popular was its simplicity, so it’s not hard to envision a reimagined version of the game that has been overly complex, turning it from a brief distraction between tasks into just another cumbersome mobile game. The announcement hints at “progression” in this new Flappy Bird, featuring images that appear to depict various currencies on a board game-style map where you can “recover worlds” and “unveil secrets.” However, there’s no indication that the original creator of Flappy Bird was involved in this update.

Next year, we anticipate releasing “Flappy Bird” not only for mobile devices but also for desktop computers and web browsers. So, over the coming months, keep an eye out to see how the updated version of “Flappy Bird” evolves.

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2024-09-12 17:41