Bad Piggies, a highly acclaimed mobile game, has been recognized as the "Best Mobile Game of 2012" by IGN. It has received praise from various reviewers, including Kotaku, which called it "extremely fun and very challenging," and Slide to Play, which awarded it a perfect score of 4 out of 4, labeling it a "Must Have." Yahoo/BGR also highlighted the game's entertainment value with a humorous quote about the pigs driving a poorly built car off a cliff onto dynamite, emphasizing the game's chaotic and amusing gameplay.
The game's core objective involves helping the mischievous Bad Piggies secure their eggs. Players are tasked with creating inventive vehicles by using a variety of objects such as motors, wings, fans, balloons, and more. These contraptions can be flown, rolled, spun, or crashed, allowing players to experiment with different designs to navigate through levels successfully. The game presents over 200 challenging levels, with free updates adding even more content, ensuring long-lasting entertainment. Achieving three stars in each level unlocks additional levels, promoting replayability and creative problem-solving.
Bad Piggies features a wide array of gameplay options, including sandbox levels where players can build freely and an ultra-secret, difficult sandbox level unlocked by collecting ten skulls. There are also a set of nine or more sandbox levels designed specifically to challenge players' creativity. The game includes a helpful Mechanic Pig who can pre-assemble vehicles for players, making it easier to get started or improve designs to earn full stars. The diverse array of objects and levels encourages players to think critically and experiment with various building techniques.
As a free-to-play app, Bad Piggies offers optional in-app purchases, including loot boxes and other items with random rewards. The game occasionally receives updates that introduce new features, fix bugs, or improve performance, with Rovio advising players to keep their game version up to date. Additionally, the game contains links to social media, advertising, and internet browsing options, which are intended primarily for audiences over 13. Parents are advised to supervise purchases, as the game includes options for in-app transactions, and there are disclaimers about potential web links and advertising content.