Quality Design over Monetization: A Lesson from Angry Birds

Angry Birds is praised for its slingshot mechanic, cute characters, and puzzle gameplay. Despite being a fun and whimsical game perfectly designed for mobile, its one-time purchase model hindered its success compared to free-to-play games with in-app purchases like Clash of Clans and Candy Crush Saga.

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