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When people talk about mobile gaming legends, most think of Candy Crush or Angry Birds. But for me, no title shook the internet quite like Flappy Bird.

It wasn’t just a game. It was a cultural wave that proved simplicity can outshine even the flashiest titles.

The Rise of the Bird

Released in 2013 by Vietnamese developer Dong Nguyen, Flappy Bird became an overnight sensation. With its pixelated art, green pipes straight out of a retro dream, and one-tap mechanic, it was almost too simple to take seriously.

And yet, that was the secret. Anyone could pick it up, but mastering it? Nearly impossible. That brutal difficulty made every single point feel like a personal victory.