It promises a 3D racing experience on the Piggy Island

Dec 11, 2013 08:14 GMT  ·  By

Starting today, owners of Windows Phone 8 smartphones can download and install the Angry Birds Go! mobile game from Rovio.

The new title features the already popular Angry Birds characters from the game with the same name, along with the Piggies that have always been their archenemies.

In Angry Birds Go!, however, users will enjoy a different gameplay when compared to what the titles in the Angry Birds saga have had to offer to them, given that it is a racing game.

“Welcome to downhill racing on Piggy Island! Feel the rush as you fling those freewheeling birds and piggies down the track at breakneck speed – with plenty of twists and turns in a thrilling race to the finish line,” the game’s description reads.

“But beware! Look out for hazardous roads, mischievous opponents riding your tail and special powers to put the race leader behind the pack. Plus, go from soapbox car to supercar by upgrading your ride! Ready…Set…Angry Birds Go!”

The new installment of the popular series brings along rich and colorful 3D world, allowing users to see the birds and pigs from every angle.

Furthermore, the title allows users to race as either the birds or the pigs, enabling them to choose between characters such as Red, Chuck, Terence, Stella, King Pig, Moustache Pig, and many others.

There are a great deal of racetracks, stunt roads, air courses, and off-road races to enjoy, each of them bringing along its own big and unexpected challenges.

Furthermore, each character features unique special powers, which enable players to smash their opponents off the road and take that winning position.

Angry Birds Go! comes with a variety of game modes, including Race, Time Boom, Fruit Splat, Champion Chase, and Mega Match, and also allows users to easily upgrade their cars, from a homemade soapbox car to a super-fly supercar.

You can download Angry Birds Go! for Windows Phone 8 from Softpedia today. The title is available for free, so go ahead and give it a try.