Cupcake Mania

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Cupcake Mania is a single player casual puzzle game with a kids theme. It was developed by Storm8 Studios and was released on June 19, 2014. It received positive reviews from players.

"Cupcake Mania™" is a Match-3 puzzle game where players indulge in a sweet adventure, matching and collecting pastries to win while fending off Bruno the Bear. The game features over 500 levels, various boosts, and the ability to challenge Facebook friends. With free updates including new levels and pastries, the game provides a delicious and engaging experience.

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84%

Audience ScoreBased on 7,368 reviews

graphics31 positive mentions

stability68 negative mentions

The game is fun and addictive, with colorful graphics and engaging gameplay.
Many players enjoy the challenge of the levels, finding them entertaining and stimulating.
The game provides a good way to pass time and is suitable for all ages.

Players frequently experience issues with the game freezing or crashing, leading to lost progress and lives.
The wait time for lives to regenerate is excessively long, often causing frustration among players.
There are complaints about the game being designed to encourage in-app purchases, making it difficult to progress without spending money.

stability
71 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
4%
96%
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of freezing, glitches, and crashes that disrupt gameplay. Many players experience issues such as lost lives and inability to progress due to these technical problems, although some users report smoother experiences on certain devices. Overall, while the game is enjoyable, its stability issues detract from the overall experience.
- “I have encountered no glitches.”
- “Before I got my new phone, I played it with no glitches.”
- “There are no freezes.”
- “Super addictive but a ton of issues: freezes, restarts, won't let me sign in to Facebook, some levels are glitched so bad you can pass them for 10+ lives, squirrels freeze and stay in spots for multiple games... for starters.”
- “The game freezes and the screen goes to black.”
- “Game freezes and life is gone, and then you can't get back into the game. I was doing well at the beginning.”
graphics
53 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
58%
36%
6%
Overall, the graphics in the game are widely praised for their cuteness, colorful design, and thematic appeal, contributing to an enjoyable gaming experience. However, some users have reported issues with graphic speed and distortion on certain devices, which can detract from the overall enjoyment. Despite these concerns, many players find the visuals to be a highlight, enhancing the game's fun and addictive nature.
- “The graphics are amazing, and it's super fun!”
- “Wonderful graphics and the game works great!”
- “I love playing this game, very highly addictive, great fun with colorful artwork!”
- “I just got a new phone and installed this game and the colors and graphics are all distorted.”
- “I have autism and the distorted graphics and colors are bothering me.”
- “App is a memory hog with poor graphics.”
story
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
84%
8%
The story aspect of the game is largely overshadowed by players' motivations to download it for rewards in other games, such as gems for Bakery Story and Fashion Story. Many users express frustration with technical issues and repetitive gameplay, while a few find enjoyment in the game itself despite initially downloading it for external benefits. Overall, the narrative is minimal and primarily serves as a vehicle for cross-promotion among the developer's other titles.
- “I just downloaded it to get the gems for Restaurant Story, very much to my surprise I kept it because I like it.”
- “This game is awesome and it helps me on my Restaurant Story game.”
- “Didn't think I would like this one as much as the first Farm Story... wrong!!!!”
- “The only reason I play this is for Fashion Story, but the game sucks.”
- “All of these games are all the same match 3 in a row; make some different games like Bakery Story and Restaurant Story.”
- “I only play to get gold for Dragon Story.”
monetization
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
33%
54%
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over excessive ads and costly in-app purchases that can hinder gameplay. While some appreciate the minimal ads and the option to play without mandatory purchases, others feel that the frequent interruptions and high costs detract from the overall experience. Overall, players desire a balance between free access and a more enjoyable gaming experience without constant ads or pressure to spend money.
- “I love it as a relaxing break from work. It doesn't require you to make in-app purchases or to rate it to continue to play.”
- “Fun, addicting, and not a lot of in-app purchases.”
- “Expect in-app purchases to disappear from you as the game is refreshed. It is 17 gems for a 5 life refill.”
- “Am low income and would just like to play the game without feeling like in-app purchases are necessary to advance levels.”
- “Love game, hate in-app purchases!!!!!”
humor
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised, particularly through the character Bruno the bear, whose amusing animations and reactions elicit laughter from players. Many users find the game to be both fun and funny, highlighting its lighthearted and entertaining nature. Overall, the humor contributes significantly to the game's appeal, making it enjoyable for a broad audience.
- “It's really fun and I love the bear; he's so funny when he gets all upset and bounces on his butt, lol.”
- “The animations and sound effects for Bruno the bear are funny.”
- “Bruno the bear is super funny and adorable for a boss.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many players enjoying the background tracks and sound effects, describing them as cute and engaging. However, some users find the music repetitive or annoying, particularly when it clashes with game sounds. Overall, while the music enhances the experience for some, it detracts from it for others.
- “I play this game on my Galaxy S5 and it never has any glitches. Very smooth sailing, I love the background music!”
- “Cute game, lovely music.”
- “I'm addicted to this game! Great graphics, awesome music, and perfect sound effects. You never get bored because every time you just want to do better and unlock more levels.”
- “Background music is a bit annoying.”
- “The music is discordant with the game sounds just enough to be grating.”
- “Oh same music, just vary some notes.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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50%
The gameplay is generally described as fun and addictive, with intuitive controls and a challenging balance that keeps players engaged. However, some users have reported issues with lag and glitches, suggesting that improvements are needed for a smoother experience. Overall, while the gameplay has its strengths, technical issues detract from the overall enjoyment.
- “My initial skepticism was quashed by a challenging (yet not impossible) gameplay.”
- “Fun and addictive gameplay.”
- “On my Galaxy S5, I had no issues with the download or gameplay.”
- “Developers might put some effort into making the gameplay a bit more even.”
- “More lag and glitches than I've ever experienced in an app during gameplay.”
- “Decent gameplay, intuitive controls, non-annoying music, and cartoonish graphics make it fun (between crashes).”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, which detracts from the overall enjoyment despite the game's positive qualities.
- “It's a nice game, but the grinding aspect is a tedious downside.”
- “The constant grinding makes the game feel more like a chore than a fun experience.”
- “I enjoy the game, but the repetitive grinding really takes away from the overall enjoyment.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is generally well-optimized, providing a smooth and enjoyable experience for players. However, there are concerns regarding the limited options for acquiring lives, as players wish for alternatives beyond purchasing or waiting for them to regenerate.
- “It's fun and runs smoothly; one of my favorites. I just wish there were ways to get lives other than buying them and waiting for them to add back up. It would be great to be able to ask friends or do activities to earn lives.”