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CANDYLAND: Sweet Survival

20%Game Brain Score
graphics, story
33% User Score Based on 12 reviews

Platforms

PCWindows

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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…

CANDYLAND: Sweet Survival screenshot
CANDYLAND: Sweet Survival screenshot
CANDYLAND: Sweet Survival screenshot
CANDYLAND: Sweet Survival screenshot
CANDYLAND: Sweet Survival screenshot
CANDYLAND: Sweet Survival screenshot
CANDYLAND: Sweet Survival screenshot
CANDYLAND: Sweet Survival screenshot
CANDYLAND: Sweet Survival screenshot
CANDYLAND: Sweet Survival screenshot

33%
Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews
story3 negative mentions

  • The vibrant and colorful candy factory setting is enjoyable and immersive.
  • The puzzles are engaging and well-designed, providing a good balance of challenge and fun.
  • Some players found the AI voicelines amusing, adding a quirky charm to the game.
  • The game is riddled with AI-generated assets, leading to a lack of authenticity in visuals and voice acting.
  • The story is confusing and lacks coherence, leaving players unsure of the narrative direction.
  • Many players experienced glitches and bugs that disrupted gameplay, making it frustrating to progress.
  • graphics
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics have been criticized for being generic and resembling AI-generated art, lacking the quality and connection to the game engine visuals that players expected based on the trailer. While there are attempts to individualize the artwork, many feel it falls short, leading to a disjointed experience. Overall, players express disappointment, desiring more polished and immersive visuals that align with the game's themes.

    • “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

    The game's story is criticized for being confusing and underdeveloped, with a promising start that quickly devolves into a lack of narrative depth as players navigate a puzzle-filled environment. While the core concept has potential, the minimal character interactions and basic plot—centering on a protagonist tasked with fixing their grandfather's mistakes—fail to engage players, leaving them wanting a more fleshed-out narrative experience. Overall, the story feels rushed and lacks the necessary investment to elevate the gameplay.

    • “Hidden within the map, on notes, is a more fleshed-out story, and more interactions with the antagonist.”
    • “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

    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, making it less appealing to players.

    • “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

    The game suffers from notable stability issues, with players experiencing frequent glitches that detract from the overall experience, leading some to abandon it shortly after starting.

    • “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

    Users feel that the game's optimization is lacking, citing that it is too expensive relative to the content and performance provided.

    • “But it's too expensive for the content and performance.”
  • monetization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization strategy has been criticized as a cash grab, with users noting that the AI-generated art contributes to a lack of authenticity in the horror mascot genre.

    • “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, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending extra money.”
    • “I feel like the game is designed to push players towards microtransactions rather than providing a fair experience.”
  • grinding
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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 grinding mechanics to be incredibly repetitive and boring.”
    • “The amount of time spent grinding for resources is frustrating and takes away from the overall enjoyment.”
  • music
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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 music doesn't match the game's atmosphere, which detracts from the overall experience.”

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