Pudding Monsters

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Pudding Monsters is a single player casual puzzle game with a kids theme. It was developed by ZeptoLab and was released on February 21, 2019. It received positive reviews from players.

Pudding Monsters is a casual game by ZeptoLab where you combine different pudding monsters into one larger monster by sliding them across the screen. With 125 levels, cute monster expressions, and various areas to explore, players must carefully plan their moves to succeed. The game is available on web browsers , Android, and iOS.

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Single-Player

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89%

Audience ScoreBased on 10,000 reviews

graphics236 positive mentions

monetization556 negative mentions

Great graphics and cute characters that make the game visually appealing.
Challenging puzzles that require strategic thinking and offer multiple solutions.
No ads during gameplay, allowing for a smooth and uninterrupted experience.

Frequent ads that interrupt gameplay and can be frustrating.
Coins are required to unlock new levels, which can be annoying for players.
Some users experience crashes or freezing issues, particularly after updates.

monetization
583 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the excessive number of ads that interrupt gameplay. While some users appreciate the option to pay to remove ads, others feel that the frequency and intrusiveness of the ads detract significantly from the overall experience. Overall, players acknowledge the need for ads in a free game but call for a more balanced approach to their implementation.
- “No ads, waiting or annoying pop-ups, plenty of challenge if going for 100%, multiple ways to complete some objectives and new obstacles introduced every few levels to keep things interesting.”
- “The monetization is totally respectful.”
- “Good game process and all levels can be passed without in-game purchases.”
- “The game is okay, but the ads make it a total annoyance.”
- “I would pay for the game to get rid of ads.”
- “The ads are intrusive and take away from the game.”
graphics
305 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim, with many users praising their vibrant, cute, and visually appealing design. Reviewers highlight the charming art style, smooth animations, and overall aesthetic quality, which enhance the gameplay experience. Despite some minor issues with performance on older devices, the graphics are consistently described as a standout feature that contributes to the game's addictive and enjoyable nature.
- “Amazing graphics and sound.”
- “The graphics are visually appealing; the monsters are so adorable.”
- “Great graphics and interesting, creative levels.”
- “Its great to play but I think there is a heating problem for low graphics.”
- “Ekdum ghatia game hai graphics maha faltu hai bekaar me space khaa raha hai!!!”
- “Very nice game, runs a little slow (slow frames per second & jittery graphics) on my Samsung Galaxy S & Samsung Galaxy Tab, but I suspect it's because my devices are quite old, nothing wrong with the game itself, it's awesome...”
humor
221 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised, with players highlighting its funny sound effects, adorable characters, and amusing animations that enhance the overall experience. Many reviews note that the game successfully combines humor with challenging puzzles, making it both entertaining and engaging. Overall, the game's lighthearted and whimsical tone resonates well with players, contributing to its addictive nature.
- “That's funny when the please rate menu said 'every rating saves a pudding from the fridge!'”
- “The game is funny.. I was caught up in the voices of the monsters... it's really entertaining.. and fun.”
- “This game is both funny and helpful to sharpen one's analytical skills just like its counterpart, Cut the Rope, and she just can't get enough of it.”
gameplay
112 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is widely praised for its addictive nature, innovative mechanics, and engaging puzzles, complemented by beautiful graphics and sound design. While many players appreciate the smooth and simple gameplay, some express frustration over excessive ads that disrupt the experience. Overall, the game offers a solid and enjoyable puzzle experience with a steady introduction of new mechanics, keeping it fresh and entertaining.
- “Addictive gameplay, excellent design, and it's just really fun!”
- “The gameplay is quite fun and a bit challenging.”
- “Graphics are vibrant and beautiful, and the gameplay is downright addictive.”
- “Liked the gameplay but keep losing all my coins every time I close and go back in, so I'm finding it hard to continue through the levels.”
- “Uninstalling... ads pop up during gameplay and in between switching levels... way out of hand.”
- “On the original release, I paid to not get ads during gameplay, and now I have to watch ads to get coins to unlock new levels... feels strange and unnatural to me.”
music
43 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its catchy, cheerful tunes that complement the gameplay and graphics, creating an engaging atmosphere. Many players appreciate the unique styles and animations that accompany the soundtrack, although some note that the music can be repetitive. Overall, the combination of fun sound effects and a well-designed score enhances the gaming experience, making it memorable and enjoyable.
- “The music really rocks and is finely tuned to the nature of the game.”
- “I love the way the pudding dances with the music:-)”
- “Love the gameplay, music, and art style!”
- “The music is kind of repetitive, and a little too catchy.”
- “One star deducted for the annoying music.”
- “Just wishing that there were different music choices.”
stability
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The stability of the game is a mixed bag, with many users reporting frequent freezing and glitches, particularly during ad displays or on specific devices. While some players have experienced smooth gameplay after updates, others continue to face issues that require restarting their devices or reinstalling the game. Overall, stability concerns significantly impact the user experience, leading to frustration for many players.
- “I love the app; it doesn't freeze or anything.”
- “No glitches or force closes.”
- “100% pure fun and bug free; runs smooth, a must-have game.”
- “Also randomly freezes so I have to restart.”
- “Worst game in the world, it's boring and takes forever to load, and when it does, it freezes!”
- “This was a fun game until the ads were added; now I must uninstall it because it freezes the game and my phone, so I have to take the battery out and put it back in for the phone to work. Not worth having.”
story
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its cute and comical elements that enhance the overall experience. While some feel the narrative could be more developed, others enjoy the lighthearted plot that complements the challenging puzzles. Overall, the combination of engaging visuals and a playful storyline contributes positively to the game's appeal.
- “Don't underestimate the game for its cute characters and playful story - there are some seriously good puzzles in here, and plenty of them!”
- “Enjoyed the storyline, funny and I just can't wait to see what will happen next.”
- “Really good fun, a really great game; it has a real story to the game and is an all-time superb puzzle app (great for long journeys/trips).”
- “But I didn't get the story; either they are growing or just city toys.”
- “It was good, but it would be a lot better and a lot less boring if it had a storyline.”
- “Also, it needs the storyline that it says in the description.”
replayability
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The game is praised for its high replayability, with players enjoying the challenge of achieving different star goals and completing levels in various ways. Many reviewers highlight the absence of frustrating time limits and the presence of additional challenges, such as crowns and achievements, which enhance the replay value. However, some users note that the game can be completed relatively quickly, leading to a perception of minimal replay value for those who finish it in a short time.
- “A perfect puzzle game with tons of replayability from trying to get the different star goals.”
- “There are no frustrating time limits (so far) and the option of solving the puzzles multiple ways gives plenty of replay value.”
- “Love the added challenge and replayability of getting varying amounts of stars.”
- “Replay value is minimal.”
- “No replay value.”
- “Achievements and the challenge to get all possible combinations of stars adds to the replayability, but I've only had it a couple of days and almost solved all achievements, and got through the game in one sitting.”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, often requiring multiple playthroughs to achieve completionist goals, which detracts from the overall enjoyment. The reliance on collecting coins and stars to progress can lead to frustration, as it creates a repetitive and boring experience, especially when compounded by intrusive ads. While the game starts off engaging, many users feel that the grind quickly becomes a chore.
- “A tedious design issue requires multiple playthroughs for completionists, as collecting all three stars in one go doesn't unlock level completion.”
- “The long wait and unsuccessful trials to get enough coins and stars is sometimes too tedious and boring, which takes away the momentum and thrill of the moment.”
- “It's cute in the beginning, but gets really tedious really fast.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game runs smoothly and offers a variety of levels and challenges; however, some users feel it lacks optimization for certain screen resolutions and suggest improvements in startup time and overall performance.
- “The game runs smoothly, with lots of levels and challenges.”
- “It's just a great game but needs more levels and trickier levels, and also reduce the startup time and optimize the performance a bit.”
- “Game runs smoothly.”
- “The only reason I gave it a 4 instead of 5 is that it doesn't seem optimized for my screen.”
- “It's just a great game, but it needs more levels and trickier challenges. Additionally, the startup time should be reduced, and the performance needs optimization.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game is praised for its engaging design and the fun it brings, particularly through challenging puzzles. However, some users feel that the design of the monster characters falls short compared to the main characters. Overall, the character design contributes positively to the gameplay experience.
- “I'm already in the third stage of this game and I downloaded it yesterday. It's so fun with great character design and puzzles that make you think.”
- “A bit challenging, fun, and nicely designed characters!”
- “The character development feels shallow and lacks depth.”
- “I found the character arcs to be predictable and uninspired.”
- “There is little to no growth in the characters throughout the game.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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While the game is enjoyable, users express frustration with unexpected redirects to Google Play, which detracts from the overall experience. The controls are occasionally unreliable, but the absence of timers or penalties allows for a more relaxed gameplay, mitigating some emotional stress.
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is characterized as entertaining, relaxed, and humorous, contributing to an enjoyable overall experience.
- “This game is very entertaining and has a great relaxed and funny atmosphere.”