Candy Crush Soda Saga
- November 11, 2014
- King
- 7h median play time
Get on Apple StoreCandy Crush Soda Saga is an arcade-style single-player game, serving as a spin-off to the popular Candy Crush Saga. It features outstanding graphics, new candies, and divine combinations, all while introducing a soda-soaked twist. However, players might encounter bugs and excessive advertisements, which may hinder their overall gaming experience. According to the game, it offers challenging game modes filled with purple soda, making it a fun and engaging sequel.
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Reviews
- The game is fun and engaging, providing a good mix of challenges and rewards.
- Graphics and animations are colorful and appealing, enhancing the overall gaming experience.
- The game offers various events and challenges that keep the gameplay fresh and interesting.
- The game frequently crashes, causing players to lose progress and boosters, which is frustrating.
- There are too many pop-ups and ads that interrupt gameplay, making it tedious to navigate between levels.
- The difficulty spikes significantly in higher levels, often requiring players to spend money to progress.
- monetization243 mentions
- 2 % positive mentions
- 6 % neutral mentions
- 92 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the excessive and often malfunctioning ads that disrupt gameplay. While some appreciate the option to watch ads for extra moves and boosters, the frequency and length of these ads—sometimes exceeding 30 seconds—have led to complaints about crashes and loss of progress. Additionally, players have noted that in-game purchases can limit the availability of ad rewards, creating a perception of a cash grab that detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.
“Yes, there are blessedly no ads.”
“There are in-game purchases available but are not required, and in regards to ads, I can't remember watching one lol.”
“Pro-no advertisement unless you want to watch for boosters.”
“I have absolutely loved the game and I'm now on level 5812, but gameplay is now being ruined by ads that don't play, have no timer, and when you click off them, the game tells you that you lost the booster you watched because you didn't watch the entire ad.”
“The biggest problem with the ads that really needs to be fixed is when you're mid-game play and watching ads for extra moves and the ad doesn't work, and you lose all your game progress and have to close the game and start over.”
“I used to love this game until the new total battle war strategy ads that play over and over and are 60 seconds long every time.”
- stability76 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The stability of the game is heavily criticized, with users reporting frequent freezes, crashes, and glitches that disrupt gameplay. Many players experience issues such as losing progress, rewards, and lives due to the app shutting down unexpectedly or failing to load properly. Despite enjoying the game, the overwhelming number of technical problems has led some users to uninstall it in frustration.
“The game freezes and doesn't allow me to select the next level, ran out of rewards and the new rewards system sucks.”
“The game glitches, freezes up, and completely shuts itself down when playing a level.”
“I don't know what's going on, but every time I try to play, I get kicked out from the game. It's getting on my nerves because I lose hearts and boosters. The worst thing is that it kicks me out when I'm already playing.”
- graphics51 mentions
- 37 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics of the game have received positive feedback, with many users praising the colorful and aesthetically pleasing visuals that enhance the gameplay experience. While some players appreciate the updates and improvements in graphic quality, a few express dissatisfaction with specific design choices and occasional glitches. Despite minor criticisms, the graphics are generally regarded as a strong point of the game, contributing to its entertainment value.
“The graphics are mesmerizing and make you want to keep winning level after level.”
“Graphics are eye-catching and gameplay is smooth.”
“I love the graphics and think the colors are fantastic.”
“I don't love the graphics, and find that the design makes it difficult to distinguish between yellow and orange.”
“I decided to reinstall Candy Crush Soda after quite some time and I have to say that I am disappointed in the graphics and animation.”
“Opened game and it only loaded the bottom half of graphics, can't play my current level even though I tap and tap on it.”
- music33 mentions
- 12 % positive mentions
- 73 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many users reporting persistent issues where the music cannot be turned off, even when settings are adjusted. While some players appreciate the musical composition and find it enjoyable, others describe it as obnoxious and disruptive, particularly when it interferes with their ability to listen to other audio, such as podcasts or audiobooks. Overall, the music experience is marred by technical glitches and a lack of control, leading to frustration among players.
“I really like this game, the music is wonderful and the candy makes a sound that tickles my brain in a nice way.”
“Very well-crafted in terms of graphics, story, progression, and musical composition.”
“I love the sounds, effects, graphics, and music.”
“Buggy and after the recent update, music is always on even when settings have sounds and music disabled.”
“Doesn't stop until I close the app (even if sounds and music are disabled during gameplay). It is obnoxious music, very loud and even glitchy, repeating and speeding up at random.”
“I have the music and sound off, but it just keeps playing music. I uninstalled and reinstalled, but it keeps doing it. I really enjoy the game; help!”
- story31 mentions
- 10 % positive mentions
- 81 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The game's story aspect is criticized for being overshadowed by an overwhelming number of side quests and pop-up notifications, which detracts from the overall experience. While players appreciate the mini missions and the game's graphics, many express a desire for a more streamlined approach that allows them to focus on the main gameplay without constant interruptions. Additionally, the removal of distinct worlds and narrative elements has left some players feeling disconnected from the story, leading to frustration over the lack of meaningful progression and rewards.
“Very well-crafted in terms of graphics, story, progression, and musical composition.”
“The side quests and events add more flavor to the experience, offering some side goals to work on simultaneously.”
“I loved the quests to earn boosters and such.”
“This game used to be my favorite of all the Candy Crush games, but it seems they got rid of the different worlds you can travel to when completing a certain number of levels and a little story with each new place you travel to.”
“I'm on level 564, so I don't want to delete the app and reinstall, but I don't want to keep playing if all it is is levels and no story.”
“Even if the story in the game no longer exists, each level still plays the same.”
- gameplay18 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
Gameplay is generally praised for its colorful graphics, captivating levels, and satisfying mechanics, making it a standout in the match-three genre. However, many players express frustration with intrusive ads, glitches, and repetitive tutorials that disrupt the experience, leading to a decline in enjoyment. While the game offers a variety of challenges, recent changes aimed at monetization have negatively impacted the overall gameplay experience for some users.
“With its colorful graphics, captivating levels, and satisfying gameplay mechanics, it's no wonder this game has become a classic in the match-three genre.”
“I appreciate the variety of challenges and obstacles introduced in each level, keeping the gameplay fresh and exciting.”
“The game's cleverly designed levels and satisfying gameplay mechanics keep players coming back for more.”
“Doesn't stop until I close the app (even if sounds and music are disabled during gameplay). It is obnoxious music, very loud, and even glitchy, repeating and speeding up at random.”
“I have absolutely loved the game and I'm now on level 5812, but gameplay is now being ruined by ads that don't play, have no timer, and when you click off them, the game tells you that you lost the booster you watched because you didn't watch the entire ad.”
“It's a fun game, just a huge glitch that affects gameplay.”
- humor5 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in these games is often described as both self-referential and lighthearted, with players finding amusement in the absurdity of spending money on virtual rewards and the game's quirky narratives. Many users appreciate the comedic elements woven into gameplay, which adds an enjoyable layer to their gaming experience, despite some frustrations with resource consumption. Overall, the humor is seen as a charming aspect that enhances player engagement.
“This app's games are very funny and more technical to move it. If you win and learn, I'm the first to game this game and installed and shared to all systems. I use this app almost 1 year and 2 months. This app's game is my reward game, and I received this app's games on December 20, 2022, at places in Tondo in the unit of my eldest sister Jacky. I'm always winning a gold plate or plaque from level 1 and soon.”
“It's funny that I'm asked to rate the game after my device that the game was generated on needed to be replaced.”
“The narrative is also really funny and adorable.”
- optimization5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
Overall, users report mixed experiences with optimization; while some praise the game's performance and challenge variety, others experience significant glitches and performance issues, particularly on specific devices like the Poco X3 NFC. There are calls for improved development focus and fewer advertisements to enhance gameplay.
“There were no complaints about its performance and a wide range of challenges for all to play.”
“Bug fixes and speedy performance improvements.”
“All the other games like PUBG, Asphalt 9 are working a lot better, but only the games like Saga, Soda, Friends do not run smoothly.”
“Maybe stop adding adverts and do something about the development and performance of the game.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious, particularly due to the frequent and mandatory ads required for additional moves. This has led to frustration and, in some cases, uninstallation of the game.
“Probably the most tedious match-3 game I have ever played, apart from Candy Crush Saga, which is more boring.”
“Having to watch 3 ads for 5 additional moves is tedious.”
“So tedious and endless that I uninstalled.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users express disappointment in the emotional tone of Candy Crush, feeling that it contrasts sharply with the game's otherwise wholesome nature.
- character development1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users express frustration with the character development aspect, noting that the frequent pop-ups after each level disrupt the experience and detract from their enjoyment of the game's design and music. Many prefer the older version, suggesting that the current iteration lacks the depth and appeal of its predecessor.
“The character development feels shallow and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the characters.”
“I was expecting more growth and change in the characters, but they remain static throughout the game.”
“The dialogue options are limited, which really hinders the ability to develop the characters in a meaningful way.”
