Angry Birds takes the battle to the stars (pictures)

Using the same game mechanic as previous Angry Birds games, this latest edition adds enough new bird types and level challenges to make it a go-to game on your device.

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Jason Parker has been at CNET for nearly 15 years. He is the senior editor in charge of iOS software and has become an expert reviewer of the software that runs on each new Apple device. He now spends most of his time covering Apple iOS releases and third-party apps.

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Nov. 8, 2012 5:29 p.m. PT

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An elegant weapon indeed

Once you earn the lightsaber in Angry Birds Star Wars, it does a great job of disintegrating all in its path.

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Not clumsy or random

With the lightsaber, you simply touch the screen to swipe through structures or Pigtroopers.

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Get the training you need

As each new "Star Wars"-themed bird is introduced, the game gives you a brief tutorial on how to use it.

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The Empire has new tricks

Not only will you have to get the perfect shot, you'll also need the right timing to avoid laser blasters on some levels.

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The droids you're looking for

When you earn enough stars, you'll unlock bonus levels like this one where you have to use R2-D2's and C-3PO's powers to destroy all the pigs in space.

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