Cookies Must Die

About

"Cookies Must Die" is a hilarious and action-packed platformer game where you must stop a group of evil, mutant cookies from destroying a city. With exceptional story, visuals, and soundtrack, the game offers ingenious mechanics that will keep you engaged. However, be prepared for occasional bugs and annoying ads that may disrupt your experience. Your mission: save the city before it's too late!

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

93%

Audience ScoreBased on 6,338 reviews

graphics399 positive mentions

monetization166 negative mentions

The game features a unique and engaging concept with fun gameplay mechanics.
Graphics and animations are visually appealing, enhancing the overall experience.
The game is highly addictive and offers a good balance of challenge without being overly pay-to-win.

The controls can be unresponsive at times, making it difficult to navigate through levels.
There are frequent unskippable ads that disrupt gameplay, which can be frustrating.
Players are forced to restart from the beginning of a chapter upon dying, which can be tedious.

graphics
479 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
83%
16%
1%
The graphics of the game have received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many users praising the vibrant art style, smooth animations, and engaging visual effects. Players appreciate the cartoonish aesthetics and high-quality graphics that enhance the overall gameplay experience, making it visually appealing and fun to play. Despite some minor criticisms regarding controls and occasional bugs, the graphics are consistently highlighted as a standout feature, contributing to the game's addictive nature and enjoyment.
- “It had beautiful graphics, good gameplay, great physics, nice music, great animations and much more but the most fascinating thing about this game is its art.”
- “Amazing graphics and animations!”
- “The graphics are sharp, the gameplay is extremely smooth, the controls are decent, the game overall is a 10/10.”
- “I know this game doesn't have much graphics, but graphics don't matter all the time; gameplay matters.”
- “The controls are very intuitive and the graphics aren't amazing, but as I said, it looks good.”
- “Doesn't run smooth even if the graphics are set to medium.”
gameplay
394 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
24%
1%
The gameplay is widely praised for its smooth mechanics, engaging action, and visually appealing graphics, with many players highlighting the unique slow-motion feature and intuitive controls. While the core gameplay is addictive and fun, some users noted issues with repetitiveness in later levels and occasional control bugs. Overall, the game offers a well-designed experience that balances simplicity with depth, making it enjoyable for a broad audience.
- “The gameplay is amazing and the nonstop action is amazing.”
- “Fantastic, elegant mechanics with intuitive controls that just plain feel great--omnidirectional leaping movement that switches seamlessly from zipping around at high speed to 'bullet time' slow-mo control for precise attacks and dodging.”
- “This game is absolutely fun, the mechanics are dope, simple and very effective, it's visually appealing, the upgrade system is intriguing, contains a variety of enemies which force you to switch up your style every time to deal with them.”
- “Also, the chapter restarts once you leave the gameplay without beating the boss, so basically, it doesn't save your gameplay progress in what stage you are.”
- “My character just gets stuck during gameplay, and I can do nothing except go back to the home screen.”
- “Not very amusing... I felt so bored after playing this for a few hours because there aren't many things that you could do with the gameplay...”
monetization
186 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
7%
4%
89%
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the frequency and intrusiveness of ads, particularly those that are forced or required for progression. While some users appreciate the option to watch ads for rewards and note that microtransactions are not overly aggressive, others feel that the reliance on ads detracts from the overall experience, making it difficult to progress without spending money or watching numerous ads. Overall, the game's monetization strategy appears to be a significant point of contention among players.
- “The microtransactions aren't aggressive and there aren't many ads.”
- “The fact that all in-app purchases are free is a big reason I get Play Pass.”
- “Great game and best of all, no ads.”
- “Watching numerous ads that are almost everywhere, grinding, or even buying stuff won't help much, really it won't help.”
- “A really fun game ruined by microtransactions and ads.”
- “Game is good but every time you die you have to see an ad, every time you want to unlock something you have to watch an ad. If you want to claim a prize after the level ends you have to watch an ad, and if you choose not to, guess what? Your turn just ended. I have watched more ads than played the game.”
music
132 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
23%
2%
The music in the game has received widespread acclaim, with many users praising its catchy and immersive quality that enhances the overall gameplay experience. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack as a standout feature, describing it as a perfect blend of styles, including deep bass and modern rock, which fits seamlessly with the game's action. Overall, the music is considered exceptional, contributing significantly to the game's appeal and enjoyment.
- “The soundtrack of this game is 'insane' and the gameplay experience is unique on its own.”
- “The soundtrack is god-tier, and fits the gameplay perfectly.”
- “Amazing soundtrack and gameplay.”
- “Only problem is that the music/sfx are too loud even on my lowest volume setting on my phone.”
- “When I finish the tutorial and begin chapter 1, it's always showing chapter 1 and I can't play... but the background music keeps playing.”
- “Music, animation, and particle effects are all very nice.”
humor
89 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players finding it both hilarious and creatively executed. Many reviews highlight the game's funny graphics, quirky characters, and absurd situations that somehow make sense, contributing to an enjoyable and lighthearted experience. Overall, the game is described as a fun and funny way to pass the time, appealing to a broad audience with its comedic elements.
- “It's hilarious that the things that happen in the game kind of make no sense, but at the same time it all totally makes sense.”
- “This game is hilarious!”
- “15 minutes in and it's made me laugh and smile.. worth it.”
story
88 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
52%
44%
3%
The game's story is described as wacky and entertaining, featuring a heroic protagonist battling cookie-themed antagonists, which adds a fun and unique twist to the gameplay. However, many players feel that the narrative is thin, lacking depth and cutscenes beyond the initial introduction, leading to a desire for more substantial storytelling and side quests. Overall, while the graphics and gameplay are praised, the story could benefit from further development to enhance player engagement.
- “A heroic vengeful dramatic storyline with the world's most delightful snacks, 'cookies' as antagonists and more heroic efforts to our main player as protagonist having superhuman strength (because of a ripped version of Ironman? whatever) along with an ultimate heroic background theme which changes according to the scenario... sounds like a pretty fun game design for me!”
- “The premise of the story is very wacky and the game levels are fun without being overly challenging.”
- “Good story, good and new gaming experience must try once!”
- “Playing the game is good, but it can get boring fast and it doesn't have an actual story. I understand that not all games need to have a story, but having one could make up for it.”
- “It's good at first, but there is a lack of storyline.”
- “Wish for more of a story—not just at the beginning.”
stability
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is plagued by numerous glitches and bugs, significantly impacting stability, including long loading times and issues with character upgrades and gameplay mechanics. While players find the game enjoyable, the persistent technical problems, such as freezing and unresponsive elements, have led some to consider uninstalling. Overall, the game's stability issues detract from an otherwise fun experience.
- “I was so enjoying this game at level 32, but the sudden update has messed up a lot. I can't upgrade the powers of each character, the sound freezes while playing, and enemies don't die even if you kick them 8 times. Too many glitches; uninstalling for now.”
- “Pretty good 😊, but it doesn't change the fact that it's buggy. I couldn't finish chapter 5 because the last key holder is stuck inside a stone, and there is no button for upgrading attack—only gems. The chapter 5 boss fight is hard to tackle since the game doesn't allow you to upgrade using coins.”
- “Not a bad game, but there are a lot of glitches and a lot of ads.”
optimization
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
91%
27%
Overall, users report that the game runs smoothly with great graphics and performance, making it an engaging and enjoyable experience. While many praise its lack of lag and minimal ads, some mention the need for further performance optimizations.
- “It's super engaging and runs smoothly on my phone.”
- “Fantastic animation and great performance, no lag, no slow, too much smooth game. I like it very much! 👌”
- “Super fun platformer, runs smoothly, great graphics.”
- “The game needs significant performance optimizations.”
- “There are major issues with optimization that affect gameplay.”
- “Performance optimizations are desperately needed to improve the experience.”
grinding
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and time-consuming, often requiring significant effort to earn upgrades and progress. While some enjoy the grind and the game's cute aesthetics, many express frustration with the repetitive nature of the gameplay and the lack of variety in level design. Overall, the grinding can detract from the fun, making it feel like a chore for some players.
- “Watching numerous ads that are almost everywhere, grinding, or even buying stuff won't help much; really, it won't help.”
- “My only complaints are the lack of variety in the pretty bland level designs and the controls can be imprecise (namely grabbing onto ledges you don't want to, changing directions in midair, etc.). I haven't had any issues as a free player, only had to redo levels a few times, but the game is inherently grindy to get coins for upgrades.”
- “Pretty fun little game, you can play for free, but it takes a while: grind, grind, and more grinding.”
atmosphere
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
The atmosphere of the game is generally praised for its enjoyable and stylish design, featuring impressive graphics and a deeper narrative that enhances the overall experience. However, some users noted that certain features may not function properly without an internet connection, which can detract from the immersion. Overall, the game successfully combines engaging gameplay with a captivating atmosphere.
- “Enjoyable game with a nice atmosphere, although the big levels could easily hide some secret treasure or something.”
- “Great little game with the same mechanics as Drag'n'Boom, but it has a deeper story and atmosphere as well as gameplay.”
- “This game has stunning graphics and gameplay, along with a stylish and quirky atmosphere.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The reviews highlight a strong appreciation for the unique and accurate character designs, indicating that the visual representation of characters significantly enhances the overall experience.
- “Unique and accurate character designs.”
- “Love the character design.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players consistently highlight the game's exceptional replayability, noting it as a key factor in their enjoyment. The fun and engaging gameplay encourages multiple playthroughs, making it a title that players are eager to revisit.
- “Very fun game with a dangerously good replay value.”
- “Replayability is great!”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express a strong sense of empowerment and confidence while playing, highlighting the game's ability to evoke feelings of being a "badass." This emotional engagement contributes significantly to their overall enjoyment and connection with the game.