Cookie Jam™ Match 3 Games
- February 26, 2014
- Jam City, Inc.
- 5h median play time
Cookie Jam™ Match 3 Games is a puzzle game with over 5,000 levels featuring stunning game mechanics and perfect graphics. With a hilarious theme and catchy soundtrack, it provides an enjoyable experience. However, be prepared for a lot of grinding, frequent ads, and occasional bugs. The game challenges you to crush and match cookies in sweet match 3 games.
Reviews
- stability410 mentions
- 1 % positive mentions
- 1 % neutral mentions
- 99 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of freezing and crashing during gameplay. Many players experience interruptions that require them to restart the app, leading to lost progress and frustration. While some updates have reportedly improved stability, issues persist, particularly after certain updates or during specific gameplay moments, making the overall experience inconsistent.
“I enjoy the little character; I think it's a game I could share with my grandchildren and play together. Being able to invite friends is what I'm trying to say. Enjoying it, no glitches so far, good experience. - Pamella”
“Cool game to play! The game does get a little harder as you go along, but there are no glitches. The colors are great, and the challenges are reasonably easy to complete.”
“No glitches.”
“The game freezes constantly.”
“I love this game and have spent hundreds of dollars on in-app purchases, but the game freezes almost every level and is extremely frustrating.”
“Every time I win a game, the game freezes.”
- monetization297 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 9 % neutral mentions
- 77 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the frequency and length of ads, particularly pop-up ads that interrupt gameplay. While some users appreciate that in-app purchases are not necessary to progress, others feel pressured to buy items due to aggressive advertising tactics. Overall, the balance between ads and gameplay enjoyment remains a contentious point, with some players valuing the lack of constant ads while others find the current ad strategy overwhelming and detrimental to their experience.
“You can make in-game purchases, but I have never had to.”
“There are in-app purchases, but they aren't necessary to advancing in the game.”
“Been playing this for a long time and I love that there are no ads.”
“This was my favorite game ever until the creators jacked up the price of in-app purchases a whopping 60%.”
“The most irritating is the pop-up request to purchase the little packages they have to offer and in-house ads.”
“After passing 4000+ levels, the latest update seems like a cash grab with all the new microtransactions for things that were free.”
- graphics209 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 41 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics of the game are frequently praised for their vibrancy, cuteness, and aesthetic appeal, contributing to an enjoyable gaming experience. However, some users have noted issues with clarity, clutter, and performance, particularly after updates, which have led to mixed feelings about the visual quality. Despite these concerns, many players appreciate the colorful designs and engaging animations that enhance gameplay.
“Graphics and colors are vibrant.”
“The graphics are amazing, the levels get harder as you go which makes it fun but it's really easy to control. Great game for all ages!”
“Great graphics, constant free boosters, and the levels are all different enough to keep your interest.”
“I like the game but it is not quick enough between levels and for my old eyes the graphics aren't very clear.”
“The graphics are choppy once you make a move like there's a glitch.”
“Not good at all... the graphics are cut off in the right corner of my LG G6 cell phone and I cannot complete level 6 and above.”
- music38 mentions
- 32 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it soothing and enjoyable, enhancing their overall experience, while others describe it as repetitive and distracting. Many users express frustration with the music's interference with other audio apps and the inability to mute it effectively. Overall, while the music contributes to the game's vibrant atmosphere, it can also detract from gameplay for some players.
“The music, the levels, it's fantastic!”
“The music, the visuals - it's just fun.”
“Enjoy the relaxing music.”
“I turned off the music and the sound effects so it won't be distracting.”
“It's a dime a dozen matching game with horrible music that keeps looping and has extremely hard levels once you reach only level 20.”
“No matter what I do to silence the music, it is constantly going!”
- gameplay25 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally described as solid and engaging, featuring varied challenges and new mechanics that keep it fresh, though some users find it slow and repetitive. While many appreciate the fun and addictive nature similar to other match-3 games, others criticize it for being convoluted and plagued by glitches. Overall, the game offers a mix of enjoyable elements and frustrating aspects, making it a hit or miss depending on player preferences.
“This is actually a fun game - and I like how there are new mechanics every few levels.”
“Many varied challenges keep gameplay from becoming stale.”
“A very addicting and fun game similar to Candy Crush but with different mechanics and strategies...keeps me entertained on my long commute to work.”
“It's ugly, with unnecessary cartoon French pandas (why are Chinese pandas French?) overly convoluted gameplay (useless 'pets' with pet outfits shopping?) inaccurate in the swipes, torturously harder than Candy Crush with pathetic bonuses.”
“I put up with the boring gameplay and stuck it out all the way to level 100 to get the gems, and then after all that, the company didn't give me the gems and told me I was ineligible, but gave no reason.”
“Do not play this fixed game unless you want to throw your or your parents' money away.....completely fixed gameplay.”
- humor12 mentions
- 92 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The humor in the game receives mixed feedback from users, with some finding it genuinely funny and enjoyable, while others express frustration over gameplay issues and monetization tactics. Notably, the game's quirky elements, such as character accents, are appreciated, but there are complaints about inappropriate content and the overall experience being overshadowed by technical problems.
“Fun, challenging and hilarious!”
“Absolutely funny and fantastic!”
“The guy's French accent is hilarious.”
“I do not think that it is appropriate to show giant spiders; it's not funny. I have played this game forever, but no more. There are better games than this disgusting.”
- story12 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game's story is well-developed, featuring a charming bakery backstory that enhances player engagement, especially during challenging levels. While side quests and challenges add variety, some players express frustration with the difficulty of missions and the need for bonus spins, suggesting that the gameplay can feel repetitive and overly challenging at times. Overall, the narrative elements contribute positively to the experience, but there are calls for improvements in mission balance and the addition of a dedicated story mode.
“Best developed match 3, has a storyline, but not so massive that it makes the game lag.”
“The backstory with the bakery is a nice addition to keep it interesting, especially when you get stuck on levels.”
“Side quests and challenges keep it interesting.”
“It's the same old quests and I'm tired of updating this game because it is taking up a lot of storage on my phone.”
“Mission impossible basically waste of time trying all games never complete mission they set bar too high in just a few hours.”
“Nice game to play and you should maybe add a story mode.”
- optimization8 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
Overall, players report significant improvements in the game's optimization following recent updates, noting smooth performance and enhanced speed. However, some users express concerns about compatibility on specific devices, like Chromebooks, indicating that the game should not be installable on unsupported platforms. Despite these issues, the graphics and gameplay experience are generally well-received.
“Love the graphics so much 😍 and the game runs smoothly without any crashes 👍 keep up the updates for more cookie levels 🍪🍪🍪”
“If this game isn't optimized to play on a Chromebook, it shouldn't let you install it.”
“Recent changes have really improved the performance of this game!”
“I noticed performance and speed were improved after the latest update.”
- grinding7 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game increasingly tedious and frustrating, with many expressing dissatisfaction over the difficulty spikes and the necessity to repeatedly attempt levels. The introduction of complex challenges and aggressive monetization tactics has led to a decline in enjoyment, transforming what was once a fun experience into a slow and monotonous grind.
“I loved playing this game for seven years, but now they have made it too difficult whereby you have to use items you buy or attempt to complete 90% of the levels at least 10 times each, which is tedious and frustrating, not fun like it used to be.”
“Fun for a while, but got tedious and boring when they added too much complexity to the levels.”
“Just felt slow and mind-numbing grinding levels I usually love puzzles.”
- emotional3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users express a mix of frustration and affection regarding the emotional aspect of the game. While some find it addictive and emotionally engaging, particularly in relation to their pets, others are disappointed by technical issues that detract from their experience. Overall, the emotional connection to the game and its characters is strong, but recent updates have caused some dissatisfaction.
“Addictive, sometimes it's frustrating and makes you emotional.”
“I love playing Cookie Jam and I'm going to love that little guy so much more with a $1,000 Walmart gift card to play as many games and buy all the toys my Petey could ever ask for. Petey is my beautiful emotional support dog and he loves to play with any toy you can think of.”