Bubble Shooter: Panda Pop!

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"Panda Pop!" is a popular bubble shooter game where you blast bubbles to rescue trapped baby pandas from an evil baboon. The game features over 4000 levels with unique challenges, power-ups, and the ability to match 3 bubbles to create supercharged matches. Connect with friends on Facebook for special rewards and events, and play seamlessly across multiple devices.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

87%

Audience ScoreBased on 9,999 reviews

graphics207 positive mentions

stability487 negative mentions

The game is fun and addictive, providing a great way to pass the time.
Challenging levels that require strategic thinking to complete.
The graphics and animations are colorful and engaging, making the game visually appealing.

The game frequently freezes, causing frustration and loss of progress.
Many players report that the game is rigged to encourage in-app purchases, making it difficult to progress without spending money.
The recent updates have introduced too many pop-ups and ads, disrupting gameplay and making it tedious.

stability
490 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
1%
99%
The stability of the game has been a significant concern among users, with many reporting frequent freezes and crashes during gameplay. Players often experience interruptions that lead to lost progress, power-ups, and lives, particularly after completing levels or during critical moments in the game. Despite the game's enjoyable aspects, the persistent glitches and instability have led to frustration and dissatisfaction among long-time players.
- “Works great, no glitches, plenty of levels, and always plenty of chances without having to constantly be at that dreadful 'buy now special bundles' in order to reach as far as you want!”
- “Fantastic game! I love collecting the different little panda outfits. I recommend anyone play it; no glitches, no problems, happy popping.”
- “Good rewards, no glitches, no ads.”
- “Good game but it freezes constantly and you have to shut it down.”
- “The game freezes and crashes all the time.”
- “Game freezes often.”
monetization
386 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
6%
86%
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the increasing number of ads, particularly after updates. While some appreciate the option to watch ads for bonuses, others find the frequency and length of ads disruptive to gameplay, leading to a less enjoyable experience. Additionally, there are complaints about in-app purchases being necessary to progress, with some players feeling that the game becomes unwinnable without spending money.
- “It's a good bubble puzzle game and best of all no ads.”
- “You don't have to put money into it to have fun and there are no ads in your face all the time either which is nice.”
- “Always fun, and plenty of opportunities to get power-ups without having to invest in microtransactions.”
- “I never play app games because of how many ads litter them and having to use real money to get anywhere with anything.”
- “Lately they have been bombarding players with constant ads that offer no rewards and disrupt what was once a pleasurable experience of playing.”
- “The game itself is great, but when you spend more time watching ads than playing the game, it's bye bye app!”
graphics
330 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
35%
2%
The graphics in the game have received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many users praising their vibrant colors, cute character designs, and overall visual appeal. However, some players have expressed concerns about recent updates that altered the graphics, making them feel overly animated or difficult to see. Despite these mixed opinions, the majority find the graphics to be engaging and a significant enhancement to the gameplay experience.
- “The graphics are beautiful and fun, especially the way the baby pandas move.”
- “Great graphics, the dragon is nothing short of awesome.”
- “The colors and graphics are captivating.”
- “The new graphics are childish and hard to see.”
- “The graphics are larger than my screen and I can't even see the whole level, making it impossible to win.”
- “My graphics in zen garden are horrible; I can't even see how or what my garden looks like.”
music
60 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
32%
63%
5%
The music in the game is generally praised for being relaxing, cheerful, and uplifting, enhancing the overall experience for players. However, some users express a desire for more variety and improvements, noting issues like stuttering and repetitive tracks. While many enjoy the soundtrack, a few find it frustrating or too slow, suggesting that changes could enhance gameplay further.
- “Love this game and the music is very uplifting.”
- “The colorful animation is appealing and the music is cheerful.”
- “The music is relaxing and it's soooooo pretty.”
- “The music and sound are unbearable because the game is slow, so the sounds and music just grind and sound awful.”
- “Does anyone else's music stutter, or is it supposed to do that?”
- “I play on mute because the music needs to be changed!”
gameplay
41 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
49%
44%
7%
The gameplay is generally described as fun and engaging, featuring a variety of specialty bubbles and power-ups that enhance the experience. However, players have noted issues such as clumsy controls, frustrating timers on boosts, and occasional crashes that disrupt gameplay. While many appreciate the relaxing yet challenging nature of the game, concerns about monetization tactics and technical glitches have led to mixed reviews.
- “Lots of interesting specialty bubbles and various power-ups to keep the gameplay fun and challenging as you go.”
- “The game is wonderful whenever you need to pass a little time as leisure... the game is perfect for relaxing but also gives stressful challenges to the player, which makes it a great characteristic of the gameplay.”
- “Slick gameplay, nice rewards, challenging puzzles.”
- “So I might apply my lantern power-up for 20 minutes, then try to play and it isn't even applied to my gameplay.”
- “Disappointing because I do like the concept and the gameplay mechanics.”
- “Crashes often right as I'm winning a level, and never awards prizes when I finish top 3 in panda races... highly disappointed with gameplay.”
story
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
68%
11%
The game's story aspect receives mixed reviews, with many players noting a lack of depth and coherence in the narrative, often feeling indifferent to the plot involving baby pandas trapped in bubbles. While some appreciate the cute graphics and light storyline, others express frustration over the overwhelming number of quests and the absence of a compelling narrative, preferring straightforward gameplay without the need for a story. Overall, the game is seen as entertaining but lacking in meaningful storytelling.
- “Graphics are great, and the storyline is cute and fuzzy like the panda.”
- “I love Panda Pop because I like the story it's based on and how you can use different combos with the lanterns.”
- “Challenges visual and tactical skills and the story continues to amuse.”
- “There's no story, so I don't know why there are baby pandas trapped in bubbles, and I don't care.”
- “Fun animation but it lacks any real story.”
- “Not a fan of the 'story'.”
humor
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
95%
15%
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players finding it cute and entertaining, particularly enjoying the antics of the panda bears and the parachuting babies. Many users describe the game as funny and a good time-killer, although some express frustration with technical issues that disrupt their experience. Overall, the game's lightheartedness and whimsical elements contribute positively to its appeal.
- “It's cute with the panda bears - saving the babies is funny - they come down in parachutes when rescued!”
- “But it is really funny to see the babies rocking!”
- “One of the most challenging and funny games of all time, lovely, great, funny.”
- “Not funny at all!”
- “The humor fell flat and felt forced.”
- “I expected more laughs, but it was just cringeworthy.”
emotional
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game emotionally engaging, often expressing feelings of joy and heartbreak tied to their experiences, such as the satisfaction of saving characters and the sadness of losing them. Many appreciate the wholesome moments it fosters, particularly in connecting with loved ones, while some note that the game's simplicity can evoke strong emotional responses, including tears of joy or frustration. Overall, the emotional impact of the game resonates deeply with users, making it a memorable experience.
- “It's been really touching to have more moments with her through a mobile game; I never thought that would've been the case.”
- “Not saving the babies is heartbreaking.”
- “I love this game so much that when my tablet shut down, I cried.”
optimization
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
25%
38%
Overall, user feedback on optimization is mixed; while some players report smooth performance, others have experienced issues following recent updates, including lag during animations and compatibility problems on specific devices like the Google Pixel 2. There are indications that optimization may not be consistent across all platforms, leading to varied experiences among users.
- “I haven't had any loading or performance issues up until this last update.”
- “This game runs smoothly.”
- “Game runs smoothly too!”
- “I was under the impression that updates were supposed to improve performance; however, in this case, the last few updates have made things progressively worse.”
- “Honestly, performance isn't that great on my Google Pixel 2.”
- “There are some optimization issues that make the game lag when there are lots of animations happening.”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, boring, and unrewarding, often leading to frustration and a sense of needing to pay real money to progress. While some appreciate grinding as a familiar mechanic, many express a desire for more engaging gameplay, with several players quitting due to the overwhelming number of levels and lack of enjoyment.
- “They make it where you will eventually have to pay real money to move forward in the game, plus it's very boring, tedious, and not fun at all.”
- “It's dumb, tedious, and unrewarding.”
- “I've been playing this for 5 years...but probably won't finish...it has too many levels and I've become bored with it...I quit playing for 3 years because it became very tedious.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the high replayability of the game, noting that the levels can be revisited for endless enjoyment, making it a great option for quick gaming sessions.
- “Do yourself a favor and give it a try; the levels are replayable, so you have endless me-time when you need it in a pinch.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is highly engaging and immersive, drawing players into a challenging bubble-popping experience that keeps them motivated to progress through levels. Users appreciate the addictive nature of the gameplay, which enhances the overall enjoyment and sense of achievement.
- “This game is a challenge; I have spent more time popping bubbles than ever. It is very good at immersing you in the atmosphere. I like the challenge it presents, and I continue to grow with the non-stop bubble popping. Once you get started, you can't stop; you want to reach the next level. It's your dream—go for it!”