Bubble Witch 3 Saga
- January 11, 2017
- King
- 80h median play time
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Get on Apple Store"Bubble Witch 3 Saga" is a Kids Shooter game that can be played in multi-player or single-player mode. The game features an interesting plot, delightful gameplay, awesome graphics, and excellent music, but contains lots of grinding, too many ads, and is buggy. Players can summon their bubble bursting skills to make their way across enchanting levels, unravel new spells, and fly their broom in this bewitching bubble matcher, as described by the game.
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Reviews
- The game is fun and addictive, with a variety of challenges that keep players engaged.
- Graphics and animations are colorful and appealing, enhancing the overall gaming experience.
- The game offers opportunities to earn power-ups and bonuses without requiring constant in-app purchases.
- The game frequently freezes or crashes, causing frustration and loss of progress.
- There are too many pop-ups and animations between levels, which slow down gameplay.
- Players often feel pressured to spend money on gold bars and power-ups, making it less enjoyable.
- graphics435 mentions
- 74 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 1 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game receive a generally positive reception, with many users praising their vibrant colors, cute character designs, and high-quality animations. However, some players express frustration over the lengthy animated sequences that interrupt gameplay, leading to a desire for more streamlined transitions between levels. Overall, while the visuals are often described as beautiful and engaging, there are calls for improvements in pacing to enhance the gaming experience.
“The graphics are amazing, the story line is wicked, and the level of fun is 10/10.”
“The graphics are awesome, and it makes playing the game more enjoyable.”
“Beautiful graphics, lots of chances to earn the extras without paying, and fun challenges.”
“I like previous iterations more, to be honest. Animations are janky, there are too many unskippable sequences, and something about the visuals just throws me off.”
“They spent way more time on aesthetics and graphics than making the game better or more challenging.”
“I've played since the very first Bubble Witch and I love playing it, but the high level of graphics and animation in Bubble Witch 3 makes moving through the levels unnecessarily long and causes delays during the levels themselves.”
- monetization408 mentions
- 15 % positive mentions
- 8 % neutral mentions
- 77 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the frequency and length of ads, which often disrupt gameplay and can lead to freezing issues. While some users appreciate the option to watch ads for rewards, others feel that the game increasingly pushes in-app purchases as a means to progress, particularly in later levels. Overall, while there are players who enjoy the game without feeling overwhelmed by ads, a significant number find the monetization approach intrusive and detrimental to the overall experience.
“I love that there are no ads, like, I mean 2 maybe 5 in one level.”
“Great game, no ads, only purchases within the game which I think is a fantastic way to increase their revenue without getting the gamer irritated.”
“Super fun game with lots of free bonuses and no ads!”
“My chief complaint is that, through 300+ levels, I could choose to watch ads or pay for extra shots to complete a level, but after the first time I made a purchase, the watch ads option disappeared (even after I spent all gold bars purchased).”
“I am now at level 5900+ and the developers have made sure that no one wins a level at this point so you will opt to either watch long, annoying ads or buy credits to win a single level.”
“Levels eventually get ridiculously difficult and need to watch ads in order to get an extra 3 bubbles which is fine but then all of a sudden they remove this feature and you no longer can watch ads in order to get the extra 3 bubbles at the end of the stage... designed to suck you in and get money purely and simply.”
- stability341 mentions
- 2 % positive mentions
- 1 % neutral mentions
- 97 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of freezing and glitches during gameplay, particularly after updates. Many players experience interruptions that require them to restart the app, leading to frustration and loss of progress. While some users enjoy the game, the persistent technical issues detract from the overall experience, prompting many to consider uninstalling.
“Good graphics and no glitches.”
“Great graphics and no glitches or bugs.”
“Overall it's a fun game when no glitches while playing.”
“The game looks like it may be fun but it freezes and glitches too much to truly enjoy.”
“Every 30 seconds or so, the game completely freezes for a good 3-5 seconds, sometimes in mid-play, causing you to miss a shot because of the freeze.”
“I love this game but every since the update it freezes all the time.”
- story128 mentions
- 41 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The game's story is often described as cute and engaging, featuring charming characters and side quests that enhance the gameplay experience. However, many players feel that the story progression is slow and can be overshadowed by frequent pop-ups and side missions, detracting from the overall enjoyment. While some appreciate the whimsical narrative and home-building elements, others express a desire for a more streamlined experience with less emphasis on story interruptions.
“The storyline is fun, and I love being able to build/upgrade my own witchy estate.”
“The graphics are amazing, the storyline is wicked, and the level of fun is 10/10.”
“I love the graphics and the storyline.”
“Also, it advertises a story, but the story doesn't actually progress, from what I've seen.”
“The storyline is very slow and tiring.”
“The game was okay, it just had too much story that I didn't care about, I just wanted to play.”
- gameplay95 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 52 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally described as fun and addictive, featuring appealing graphics and interesting mechanics, though many players express frustration with excessive ads, microtransactions, and unskippable animations that detract from the experience. While some enjoy the variety and challenges, others find the mechanics overly complicated or random, leading to a sense of frustration, especially when combined with pay-to-win elements. Overall, the core gameplay is appreciated, but the monetization strategies and technical issues significantly impact player enjoyment.
“The stunning graphics and good gameplay keeps me playing.”
“Great mechanics added on to the usual bubble pop games that makes it unique and keeps you interested with little side quests that give useful rewards without forcing microtransactions down your throat.”
“Excellent gameplay with amazing graphics and the control is so good and very relaxing to play this game.”
“But the recent clickbait ads are not gameplay or anything close to the gameplay and it seems beneath you.”
“The amount of mechanics designed to make you feel as though you've 'won' the opportunity to spend money (the piggybank and the sale tickets for example) make me incredibly clear on what the game's true motive is.”
“Completing that of garbage it's nothing but a money grab; this game is designed to fleece you out of as much money as possible and the gameplay is highly repetitive and very boring.”
- music61 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 51 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many players enjoying its charm and fun, often likening it to Disney or Pixar soundtracks. However, some users report issues with sound glitches and a desire for a wider variety of tracks, particularly expressing disappointment with recent changes. Overall, while the music enhances the gameplay experience for many, there are calls for improvements and updates to keep it fresh and engaging.
“Love the cute characters and their interactions, design is great and the music is nice.”
“The music is calming and my mind is distracted, it's a great 5 minute break.”
“Incredibly fun to play, and great soundtrack too!”
“The music gets annoying.”
“Love this game but the last update made the music and sound not work right.”
“The music though needs some work.”
- humor23 mentions
- 91 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players finding it both funny and engaging, particularly enjoying the quirky characters and amusing scenarios, such as the piggy bank being held ransom. Many reviews highlight the game's ability to blend humor with challenging gameplay, making it a delightful experience despite some technical issues. Overall, the game's comedic elements contribute significantly to its addictive nature and player enjoyment.
“The story is funny, and it is fun to upgrade the house and surrounding area.”
“Quite funny to see how the piggy bank is being held ransom after the player worked towards saving the gold.”
“The animation of the ghosts is hilarious, great job 👌”
“I like it, but it's not funny because every time I realize that I repeat the same level.”
“Frustrated! The game keeps crashing. I'm not sure why; I've uninstalled and reinstalled so many times. It's not funny. Every time I want to connect to Facebook, it crashes. I enjoyed this game, but these issues make me want to get rid of it. Update: Leaving this game; it crashed once too often. Goodbye.”
- grinding8 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, particularly at higher levels where difficulty spikes and reliance on power-ups becomes necessary. While the game is enjoyable and relaxing, the frequent interruptions from pop-ups and the lack of rewarding progression contribute to a frustrating experience that can diminish overall enjoyment. Many users suggest that adjustments to the game's mechanics could enhance the experience and reduce the grind.
“The game can be fun, but the super hard levels are very tedious; they actually make me not want to play the game.”
“It's repetitive and tedious and is ruining a great game.”
“At higher levels, the game is impossible to play without powers, forcing you to repeat levels again. It becomes boring, repetitive, and tedious unless you buy powers.”
- emotional7 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express a mix of nostalgia and frustration regarding the emotional experience of the game, highlighting its classic charm but also noting technical issues that disrupt gameplay. The glitches, particularly with the shooting mechanics, lead to moments of unexpected emotional intensity, with some players feeling overwhelmed to the point of tears. Overall, the emotional impact is a blend of joy and frustration, reflecting a complex relationship with the game's mechanics.
“I cried!”
“It is emotional battery.”
“I like how it's a classic with a twist.”
- optimization6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is notably poor, with users reporting lag and crashes on devices as recent as the Pixel 3a XL and Pixel 3 XL, making it unplayable for some. While it performs better on older tablets, the overall experience is marred by frequent freezing and stuttery animations, indicating a need for significant improvements in device compatibility and performance stability.
“Still, it's a fun game, with nice graphics and it even runs smoothly on my ancient tablet, so that's a plus.”
“Nice game...but whenever I start a level or while playing a level, my phone freezes whenever I aim and shoot...then again the game runs smoothly.”
“Also really bad performance on Pixel 3 XL; it doesn't load sometimes and has very stuttery animations, making it unplayable.”
“I tried to download Bubble Witch Saga 3, and it tells me it may not be optimized for my device.”
“Dear developers, the game is not optimized for my device with Snapdragon 712; it crashes a lot of the time. Please fix the crashes.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game offers higher replayability compared to similar bubble shooters, striking a balance between challenge and accessibility, ensuring players remain engaged without feeling overwhelmed.
“More playable than similar bubble shooters without being too easy.”
“The game lacks variety, making it hard to find motivation for a second playthrough.”
“Once you've completed the levels, there's little incentive to replay them.”
“The absence of different modes or challenges really limits the replayability.”
