CANDYLAND: Sweet Survival

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CANDYLAND: Sweet Survival is a single player simulation game. It was developed by EchoVerse Core and was released on May 7, 2024. It received negative reviews from players.

Dare to step into the chilling embrace of “Candyland: Sweet Survival,” a harrowing journey into the heart of darkness within an abandoned chocolate factory, where whispers of dread mingle with the echoes of forgotten laughter. Swirling with chilling tales and dark legends, your mission is to ascend to the top floor, unraveling the factory’s grim secrets amidst the oppressive gloom. Swirling wit…

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Audience ScoreBased on 13 reviews

story3 negative mentions

The game features engaging and well-designed puzzles that provide a balance between challenge and fun.
The vibrant and colorful candy factory setting is enjoyable and immersive.
Some players found the unique creatures and AI voicelines to be entertaining, adding a quirky charm to the experience.

The game suffers from numerous glitches and bugs, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
Many assets, including art and voice acting, are AI-generated, resulting in a lack of authenticity and immersion.
The story is confusing and lacks coherence, leaving players unsure of the narrative direction and purpose.

graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics have received mixed reviews, with many players expressing disappointment over the disconnect between the game's visuals and the polished trailer. Critics describe the artwork as generic and reminiscent of AI generation, lacking coherence with the game engine, while some appreciate attempts at individualization. Overall, the visuals are seen as sub-par, with notable errors detracting from the experience, leaving players wanting more.
- “The art style complements the game’s theme, and players can easily become immersed in solving puzzles.”
- “The graphics were decent, but I really wanted so much more out of this.”
- “Some players might prefer handcrafted visuals.”
- “It's a bit sad if you want to play with these graphics and think it would be like the trailer with the little boy.”
- “The trailer's visuals are not in the game and should be seen as a representation of, I imagine, Midnight Games' attempt to make this sub-par FPS with chase gameplay more appealing to general audiences.”
- “The voice-overs have that stiff robotic sound, and the 'artwork' is riddled with errors like seven fingers on a hand and ears that aren't filled in correctly.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is criticized for being confusing and underdeveloped, with a promising premise that ultimately falls flat due to minimal character interactions and a lack of narrative depth. While the beginning and end show potential, the middle section lacks coherent storytelling, leaving players feeling disconnected from the plot and characters. Overall, the story feels basic and insufficiently fleshed out, detracting from the overall experience.
- “Hidden within the map, on notes, is a more fleshed-out story, and more interactions with the antagonist.”
- “The story is very basic; your grandpa made mistakes, and for some reason, it's up to you to fix things. We only get one interaction with the hero and the villain, where they talk about their ideologies, and it just falls flat.”
- “Even though I got this game for free, content-wise, it's worth about $1 or even free. They put more time into the story at the beginning and end than in the actual game; even the trailer is better.”
- “The whole story and concept could actually be really good and be a chapter-based mascot game if only they had put more time and money into it.”
- “The story is very basic: your grandpa made mistakes, and for some reason, it's up to you to fix things. We only get one interaction with the hero and the villain, where they talk about their ideologies, and it just falls flat.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is described as mediocre, with chase mechanics that feel more suited for confined spaces rather than open areas, leading to a less engaging experience. The trailer misrepresents the actual gameplay, which does not match the high-quality visuals shown. Overall, the game appears to struggle with its design choices, impacting its appeal.
- “The actual gameplay is okay, but the chase enemies seem like they would be better suited in hallways rather than big open areas where they hone in like a missile.”
- “The trailer doesn't show the gameplay; it's just a video.”
- “The actual gameplay is okay, but the chase enemies seem like they would be better suited in hallways rather than in big open areas where they hone in like a missile.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with users reporting frequent glitches that detract from the overall experience. Many players found these technical problems so disruptive that they were unable to continue playing after a short period.
- “The game was a little glitchy, and I found myself having to out-glitch the glitches.”
- “I made it about 15 minutes in before the glitches and overall vibe of the game really put me off.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users feel that the game's optimization is lacking, citing that it is too expensive relative to the content and performance offered.
- “But it's too expensive for the content and performance.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews indicate that the monetization strategy is perceived as a cash grab, particularly criticizing the use of AI-generated art in the horror mascot genre, which detracts from the overall quality and authenticity of the game.
- “The art is obviously AI-generated; it looks like this was an attempt at a cash grab in the horror mascot genre.”
- “The monetization strategy feels exploitative, pushing players to spend money to enjoy the game fully.”
- “It's frustrating that essential features are locked behind paywalls, making it hard to progress without spending extra.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat tedious, particularly in the cake department, suggesting that it may detract from the overall enjoyment.
- “The grinding in this game feels endless and tedious.”
- “I found the repetitive tasks to be a major turn-off.”
- “The amount of grinding required to progress is frustrating and feels like a chore.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game's music features tracks that are flagged for copyright on platforms like YouTube and Twitch, which may limit players' ability to share gameplay content without facing potential copyright issues.
- “The game uses music that is flagged for copyright on YouTube and Twitch.”
- “The soundtrack feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “The audio mixing is poor, with sound effects drowning out the music at crucial moments.”