Christmas Adventure: Candy Storm
- April 1, 2016
- Argali Entertainment
- 4h median play time
Get on SteamIn Christmas Adventure: Candy Storm, players embark on a holiday-themed adventure to help Santa by solving match-three puzzles and collecting candy. As they progress, they can decorate Santa's house and workshop to create a festive atmosphere. The game features various power-ups and boosters to help players complete levels and save Christmas.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game is a fun and relaxing hidden object experience, perfect for getting into the Christmas spirit.
- It features charming graphics and a pleasant soundtrack, enhancing the overall festive atmosphere.
- The game is easy to complete, making it accessible for casual gamers and families, with all achievements being unmissable.
- The game is very short, typically taking less than 2 hours to complete, which may leave some players wanting more content.
- There are several translation errors and misnamed objects that can lead to confusion during gameplay.
- The puzzles and hidden object scenes are often too easy, lacking the challenge that some players might expect from the genre.
- story60 mentions
- 15 % positive mentions
- 80 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The story in this game is generally described as simplistic and lacking depth, often serving merely as a backdrop for the hidden object puzzles. While some players found it charming and festive, particularly in a Christmas context, many noted that it felt underwhelming and not particularly engaging, with illogical elements and a lack of emotional resonance. Overall, the narrative is seen as a light, casual experience rather than a compelling plot.
“The story is extremely brief, but while trying to deliver presents, your car mistakenly gets turned into candy by three old ladies.”
“The story, although a little lost in translation at times, is fun and will get players into the Christmas spirit.”
“The story was cute, if not deep.”
“The story is very basic, and revolves around you having to help three old ladies who I believe are all sisters in order to get something you want.”
“The story line is extremely limited and acts only as a vehicle to advance the puzzles.”
“The story seemed very arbitrary, help a few women do some random stuff in exchange for a magical cure to fix your car.”
- music48 mentions
- 54 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The music in the game is predominantly festive and relaxing, featuring well-known Christmas tracks, particularly from Tchaikovsky's "Nutcracker," which enhances the holiday atmosphere. While some players appreciate the charming and peaceful soundtrack, others note its repetitiveness and lack of originality, as it primarily consists of royalty-free music. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a highlight, contributing to a cozy and enjoyable gaming experience.
“The music is perfect, the art is intriguing, and the price is low.”
“The best thing about the game other than the theme has to be the great seasonal music choices.”
“The music, artwork, and atmosphere are excellent, and I would definitely recommend this game to those who enjoy this style of computer game as well as those who may like challenges, puzzles, and of course an old-fashioned Christmas or holiday setting.”
“The music sounds cheap.”
“The music is decent but it is royalty-free Christmas stuff you've burnt your years on already.”
“There is either no music, or a single track from the Nutcracker on loop (that I can recall hearing).”
- graphics37 mentions
- 49 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with many players noting low resolution and outdated visuals that can make objects difficult to see. However, the artwork is often described as charming and fitting for the Christmas theme, contributing to a cozy atmosphere. Overall, while the graphics may not impress, they are considered acceptable and complement the game's festive ambiance.
“Charming music, lovely artwork, and hogs where you can see the objects.”
“Sure, the story is quasi non-existent and the puzzles not very hard, but it's a relaxing experience, has nice Christmas music (a lot of Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker) and also very magical Christmas visuals.”
“Graphically essential and vividly colored, absolutely in line with the Christmas theme that distinguishes it.”
“The graphics are very low quality, making some objects hard to find, see, or understand.”
“There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
“Low resolution graphics.”
- gameplay16 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by traditional point-and-click mechanics, featuring simple yet occasionally challenging puzzles and hidden object scenes. While the cozy atmosphere and art style are appreciated, many users find the gameplay loop weak and lacking innovation, with repetitive and easy tasks that do not offer much complexity. Overall, it provides a casual experience, but may not engage players looking for more depth.
“I appreciate that all the achievements are dropped during gameplay as you progress, and are unmissable.”
“The atmosphere of this game is so cozy and fun to get into; I could easily spend an entire day playing this. The art is lovely, and the gameplay is simple, but still challenging in a couple of areas.”
“The gameplay consists of traditional point-and-click puzzles where you find items to put into your inventory stash and use them later to perform actions.”
“The gameplay consists of traditional point and click puzzles where you find items to put into your inventory stash and use them later to perform actions.”
“This is classic hidden object gameplay, but 'Christmas Adventure: Candy Storm' doesn't even try to be creative with that basic premise.”
“The gameplay isn't innovative at all, as it's find items, use them, clear hidden object scenes, and solve some puzzles.”
- atmosphere15 mentions
- 53 % positive mentions
- 27 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its charming and cozy Christmas theme, enhanced by beautiful artwork and pleasant background music. Players appreciate the immersive experience created by the sound effects and the overall nostalgic feel, making it an enjoyable choice for those seeking a festive gaming experience. However, some reviews note that the lack of depth in gameplay may detract from the overall experience for certain players.
“It perfectly created the Christmas atmosphere with beautiful pictures and background music.”
“The atmosphere of this game is so cozy and fun to get into; I could easily spend an entire day playing this. The art is lovely, and the gameplay is simple, but still challenging in a couple of areas.”
“The music, artwork, and atmosphere are excellent, and I would definitely recommend this game to those who enjoy this style of computer game as well as those who may like challenges, puzzles, and of course an old-fashioned Christmas or holiday setting.”
“No story, no puzzles, and no aspiration make up a game that's better skipped, even if you're looking for some Christmas atmosphere.”
“It has nothing to do with the Christmas atmosphere you'd expect this game to try and spread.”
“The good point is there is no horror nor dark atmosphere in this one, and that's rare enough to notice.”
- stability9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- -22 % neutral mentions
- 89 % negative mentions
The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players experiencing frequent freezes and significant bugs, while others report a smoother experience with no major glitches. Issues such as buggy active tasks, translation errors, and minor audio problems have been noted, but overall, some users still find the game enjoyable despite these stability concerns.
“Unlike other games, there are no glitches or bugs that I could find. The translation is also very good; I actually knew what was going on this time.”
“The game runs smoothly without any crashes, making for a seamless experience.”
“I appreciate how stable the gameplay is; it allows me to focus on strategy rather than dealing with technical issues.”
“The game always freezes on me.”
“It is too buggy to play.”
“The active tasks menu seems buggy.”
- emotional3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by a heartwarming and festive atmosphere, providing a cozy experience that evokes holiday cheer. However, some users feel it lacks depth and memorability, making it more charming than truly emotional.
“It is heartwarming, and you get to help out older ladies!”
“It's quite a friendly, festive, and cozy-feeling story.”
“It's cute and made me feel some holiday cheer.”
- replayability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game has low replayability, which may deter casual gamers, though its affordable price point makes it a worthwhile experience for some, particularly during the holiday season.
“It has little in the way of replay value, but is well-priced for what it is, and so justifies it.”
“The game is worth playing during the holiday season, but casual gamers might not find anything worthwhile with this title as the replay value is low.”
“The replay value for the game is low.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is generally appreciated, with players finding it amusing and "funnydumb," contributing to an enjoyable experience. Many feel that the lighthearted comedic elements enhance the overall value of the game, making it worth the price.
“I like this game; I like the idea of this game. I even think that this game is overall worth the 2 bucks I spent on it. I started playing this and I really enjoyed it; it was very pretty and funny at times.”
“I thought it was funny enough to be worth playing.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players have mixed feelings about grinding, with some enjoying it as part of their gaming experience, particularly in dungeon-crawling games like Elder Scrolls Online, while others prefer more puzzle-oriented gameplay that involves exploration and item hunting.
“Grinding in this game feels like an endless chore rather than an engaging experience.”
“The repetitive nature of grinding makes it hard to stay invested in the story.”
“I find myself spending more time grinding for resources than actually enjoying the gameplay.”
