They say imitation is the highest form of flattery, so Angry Birds must be feeling pretty flattered, judging by the way Pirates Vs Ninjas Vs Zombies Vs Pandas plays out.

Instead of birds, read all of the characters above. Instead of a catapult, read a cannon.

So, no instruction manual required, but PvNvZvP isn’t without innovative twists — from fire-breathing pirates that destroy all wooden structures to decomposing zombies that can drop rotting flesh bombs while flying through the air.

And, make no mistake, there are some seriously tough levels here that’ll keep you scratching your head in search of that elusive third star.

Of course, the biggest challenge for this game will be knocking Angry Birds off its lofty mobile perch. Overall rating: 5/5