Cake Sort Puzzle 3D
- September 5, 2024
- Lion Studios Plus
"Cake Sort Puzzle 3D" is a challenging puzzle game that offers outstanding game mechanics and good graphics. The goal is to match cakes and pies by color, providing a fun and engaging experience. However, the game is hindered by annoying ads and is very buggy, which can detract from the overall enjoyment. Despite these issues, it's a decent game for those who enjoy puzzle games.
Reviews
- The game is fun and addictive, providing a good way to pass the time.
- The graphics are cute and the gameplay is satisfying, especially when matching cakes.
- The developers seem responsive to feedback and have made improvements based on user suggestions.
- There are too many ads, often interrupting gameplay every few moves, which can be frustrating.
- The recent update introduced an energy system that limits playtime, making the game less enjoyable.
- Players have reported bugs and glitches that affect gameplay, such as freezing and not unlocking new cakes.
- monetization892 mentions
- 5 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 95 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, primarily due to the overwhelming frequency of ads that disrupt gameplay. Many players report that they spend more time watching ads than actually playing, with ads appearing every few moves or even mid-game, leading to frustration and a diminished gaming experience. While some users have opted to pay for an ad-free experience, they often find that ads still persist, raising concerns about the value of such purchases and the overall fairness of the monetization approach.
“Fell in love with this game on my old phone, so I paid for no ads.”
“I also appreciate how you can put it on airplane mode and voilà , no ads.”
“Has too much ads (no ads option has decent price, much recommend).”
“Extremely frequent ads that disturb the gameplay constantly unless you're willing to pay to get rid of them.”
“You spend more time watching ads than playing the game per 10 minutes of play.”
“The game itself is cute and quite fun, but not enjoyable whatsoever with the sheer amount of ads.”
- gameplay54 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 72 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The gameplay is described as fun and creative, with satisfying mechanics that can be relaxing; however, it is heavily marred by excessive ads that disrupt the experience, often leading to frustration. Many players express disappointment with the frequency of ad breaks, which overshadow the actual gameplay and hinder strategic planning. While some enjoy the core mechanics, the overall sentiment leans towards dissatisfaction due to the intrusive advertising and recent changes that negatively impact the gaming experience.
“The mechanics are very satisfying and it's relaxing to play the free play mode when I need a break or between other activities.”
“I got this game a couple of days ago and it's a fun game with easy mechanics; it's pretty well designed.”
“But the core gameplay is relaxing and fun.”
“Lags terribly, shuts down randomly, freezes and crashes after almost every ad, which, per every other review on here, is after about every 5-10 moves of normal gameplay.”
“The ads take up more time than gameplay does.”
“More ads than gameplay.”
- stability50 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of freezing, crashing, and lagging, particularly after ads or during gameplay. Many players express frustration over losing progress and rewards due to these glitches, and while some updates have temporarily improved performance, issues persist. Overall, the game is enjoyable but marred by persistent technical problems that detract from the experience.
“Lags terribly, shuts down randomly, freezes and crashes after almost every ad, which, per every other review on here, is after about every 5-10 moves of normal gameplay.”
“Update: now had to uninstall as game does not even work now, start game to have the game just display random pixelled cakes and freezes, unable to move or play!”
“This game has got really buggy since the last update.”
- graphics16 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 31 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics in the game are generally praised for being cute and visually appealing, with many users highlighting their satisfaction with the design. However, some players report issues with glitches and inconsistencies, particularly related to in-game purchases and performance on certain devices. While the graphics contribute to the game's addictive nature, there are calls for updates and improvements to enhance the overall experience.
“Great graphics, smooth play, and a nice go-to when I have just a few minutes.”
“The cakes move predictably once you figure out the pattern and the graphics are super cute.”
“Addictive game and love the graphics, hope there will be more.”
“But the basic graphics and slightly glitchy cake sorting that causes you to lose or have to use boosts (and watch more and more ads) is not worth the real money.”
“The home page is mostly unicorn themed with some odd graphics on the in-game purchase ads that are all in different art styles.”
“However, if you want to change out your cake graphics to ones you like, the game glitches badly by not loading after getting a new cake.”
- story9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game's story aspect is largely criticized for its lack of depth and motivation, with players expressing a desire for a more engaging narrative or structured levels. While some enjoy the daily quests and side missions, many feel that the absence of a compelling story and the presence of glitches detract from the overall experience. Overall, the game is seen as needing more content and a cohesive storyline to enhance player engagement.
“Great story so far.”
“Love the game but way too many ads and I refuse to pay since there's no motivation, no story, no levels; you just play to unlock new cakes, but after a while, there are no new cakes.”
“I wish it would have levels or a story or something to motivate me to play.”
“There's side quests to get coins to keep going, but I had to reset the whole app once one of the quests was 'eliminate a cake.' I hope they add more cakes.”
- humor4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as inconsistent, with some players finding it cute and funny, while others criticize it for being unfunny and overwhelmed by ads, detracting from the overall experience.
“Cute and funny little game 🎯🎮.”
“Funny”
“Not funny, not cute.”
- music3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users express frustration with the music in the game, noting that it cannot be muted despite attempts to turn it off, and some feel that the game lacks adequate background music. Overall, the music experience is seen as intrusive and poorly implemented.
“I turned off the music/sound in the settings, but it's still happening.”
“It could use some background music.”
“It now plays incredibly loud music that can't be muted.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users note that the emotional aspect of the game can vary, with moments of connection and resolution occurring unpredictably, leading to a mix of touching and isolated experiences.
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviewers note that while there are efforts to enhance replayability through special levels and bonuses for daily players, these features may not be sufficient to maintain consistent engagement over time.
“The game offers a variety of challenges and modes that keep me coming back for more, ensuring that each playthrough feels fresh and exciting.”
“With multiple paths and choices, every run feels unique, making it easy to dive back in and explore different strategies.”
“The addition of daily challenges and special events adds layers of replayability that keep the experience engaging long after the initial playthrough.”
“I can see that they're trying to make it more playable on a more consistent level, but they're not able to keep up with it—like the special levels outside the normal game and the bonuses that make being a daily player worth it.”
“Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to return. The side quests feel repetitive and lack depth.”
“The game offers a few different modes, but they quickly become stale and don't provide enough variety to keep me coming back.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be straightforward and somewhat simplistic, yet it can still provide an enjoyable experience, particularly for those who appreciate ad farming mechanics.
“The grinding in this game feels endless and tedious, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I find myself doing the same repetitive tasks over and over, which really kills the fun.”
“The game requires too much grinding to progress, turning what could be an enjoyable experience into a chore.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Post-update, players report that the game runs smoothly, contributing to a more enjoyable and relaxing experience.
“After the update, the game runs smoothly and is relaxing.”
“The optimization improvements have made a noticeable difference in performance.”
“I love how the game now loads faster and has fewer glitches.”