Candy Roller
- May 30, 2024
- Candy games studios
Get on SteamGameplay:Player controls ball in this 3rd person ball roller game. Mission is to collect all keys at every level. After all keys collected level exit object is activated and player can finish level by finding exit object. Player has limited time at every level and some levels include hourglass object which increase level playing time. Also several killing objects like spikes and moving enemy is at…
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Easy to learn and can serve as a simple time-killer.
- Some players find nostalgic value in its retro-style gameplay.
- A few users appreciate the straightforward mechanics and quick level completion.
- The game is criticized for being low-effort shovelware with minimal ambition and poor graphics.
- It lacks essential features like customizable controls and proper audio settings, making it frustrating to play.
- The presence of fake reviews and a history of unethical practices by the developer raises concerns about its legitimacy.
- graphics2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are characterized by a lazy minimalist style with untextured low-polygon assets, reminiscent of early 1990s 3D games. Critics argue that this choice appears more as a lack of effort or talent rather than a deliberate artistic decision, leaving players dissatisfied with the visual presentation.
“The lack of textures is a method that lazy developers often use to disguise their lack of talent or interest in doing the graphics properly, trying to pass it off as 'art' or 'we made it look bad on purpose.' This is not something gamers should have to put up with.”
“The graphics look outdated and lack detail, making the game feel less immersive and engaging.”
“I was disappointed by the low-resolution textures and bland character models; it feels like the developers didn't put in the effort to create a visually appealing experience.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's music has been criticized for being annoying and intrusive, with users noting the lack of proper audio controls to adjust or mute it, forcing players to resort to external methods like the Windows sound mixer.
“Bewilderingly, the game doesn't include proper audio controls, so you can't turn off the annoying sound/background music. You'll need to alt+tab out and stop it using the Windows sound mixer.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has been criticized due to the presence of suspicious reviews, which appear to be generated by accounts that consistently promote the game while also endorsing other low-quality titles, suggesting a potential scheme to manipulate perceptions and drive sales.
“The monetization strategy feels exploitative, with constant prompts to spend money on in-game purchases that don't enhance the experience.”
“It seems like the game was designed around making money rather than providing a fun experience, with essential features locked behind paywalls.”
“The aggressive monetization tactics overshadow the gameplay, making it hard to enjoy the game without feeling pressured to spend more.”
