Soda Sort: Water Color Puzzle

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"Soda Sort: Water Color Puzzle" is a puzzle game that offers good graphics and an interesting concept to "wash your stress away." However, the game is marred by excessive advertisements and bugs that hinder the overall experience. Players seeking a relaxing puzzle experience may want to approach with caution.

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

Soda Sort: Water Color Puzzle screenshot

69%

Audience ScoreBased on 10,000 reviews

gameplay11 positive mentions

monetization3.2k negative mentions

monetization
3,299 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
96%
The monetization aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback due to the excessive number of ads, which often interrupt gameplay after nearly every level. Many users report spending more time watching ads than actually playing, with some ads being long and unskippable, leading to frustration and a diminished gaming experience. Even players who paid for an ad-free version still encounter ads when attempting to access certain features, further aggravating the situation.
- “It's cheaper than most games with no ads and is so, so, so worth it.”
- “I paid for no ads which obviously made the game better but now I don't earn any coins for completing levels... I can only watch ads to get coins!”
- “Just pay for no ads and then it becomes enjoyable.”
- “My only complaint is that after paying for ad-free, I still see ads and when I submitted feedback about it, I got no response.”
- “The ads in this game are so long, annoying, multi-screened, and buggy that they basically make the game unplayable.”
- “You will spend 75% of your time watching advertisements and 25% actually playing the game.”
stability
81 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
4%
1%
95%
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with numerous users reporting frequent freezing, crashing, and lagging issues, particularly during or after advertisements. Many players express frustration over the game's inability to maintain smooth gameplay, often requiring them to restart the app and lose progress. While some enjoy the game concept, the overwhelming presence of bugs and ads significantly detracts from the overall experience.
- “No glitches, so kudos and a big fat 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 from me!”
- “Only played a few levels, but so far no glitches or any kind of issues.”
- “App works well, no glitches or anything.”
- “The ads in this game are so long, annoying, multi-screened, and buggy that they basically make the game unplayable.”
- “I would love to give this 5 stars because this is one of my favorite games to play, but it lags all the time, freezes up, doesn't give the reward or extra item without having to either watch more than one ad or close out the game sometimes, and it crashes in the middle of a level making you start over.”
- “This game is terrible, it's a very simple puzzle game, but it is so laggy and buggy that it's almost unplayable, not to mention with the ads in between every level, and every restart makes it worse.”
gameplay
49 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
71%
6%
The gameplay is generally described as enjoyable and simple, with some fun mechanics and a nice difficulty curve. However, the overwhelming presence of intrusive ads significantly detracts from the experience, often making gameplay feel like an interruption between advertisements rather than a cohesive experience. Many users express frustration over the frequency and length of ads, which overshadow the otherwise solid gameplay.
- “Enjoyable gameplay and simple interface.”
- “Nice difficulty curve that keeps gameplay relaxing.”
- “Satisfying gameplay.”
- “This isn't a game, it's a giant ad with gameplay in between.”
- “Recently, ads are popping up over the gameplay screen with no ability to close or cancel them, leaving you with absolutely no way to continue playing the game.”
- “Gameplay is dry and repetitive with no interesting difficulty spike.”
graphics
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
56%
8%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some users praising their quality and smoothness, while others criticize them as basic or subpar compared to expectations. Many appreciate the visual appeal and options available, but there are complaints about freezing issues and inconsistencies, particularly after updates. Overall, while some find the graphics enjoyable and well-executed, others feel they lack depth and sophistication.
- “The graphics are better than many other similar games.”
- “Good quality and smooth graphics.”
- “Great graphics.”
- “Devs must have spent ten minutes to put this app together: rubbish sound, low resolution graphics, and mindless gameplay.”
- “Could be fun but the graphics are extremely subpar.”
- “The new graphics are a huge dissatisfaction.”
music
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
71%
10%
The game's music aspect has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many players expressing frustration over the complete absence of in-game music and sound effects, which they find boring. Additionally, intrusive ads often disrupt personal music playback, leading to a poor overall experience. Some users appreciate the lack of music for concentration, but the general consensus is that the game would benefit from a more engaging audio experience.
- “Colourful sorting game and I love the end of each section, the music is cheerful.”
- “Lots of fun with playing music from my favorite music apps while enjoying playing this game.”
- “The colors are vibrant and the music is wonderful.”
- “No music, no win/lose sound effects, no click sound effects, which makes it excruciatingly boring to play.”
- “I love this app and I even paid for no ads, but I don't play anymore because when I open it, it will pause my podcast/audiobook/music.”
- “Ads are extremely intrusive, with loud volume that hijacks my phone's music.”
humor
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with many users finding it funny and enjoyable, often describing it as hilarious and cute. However, some players also note that the abundance of ads detracts from the overall experience, despite the ads themselves being amusing. Overall, the game is seen as a lighthearted and entertaining way to pass the time.
- “Funny enjoyable addictive time pass fast”
- “Ads are hilarious”
- “Funny and somewhat relaxing & hilarious”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players consistently find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly due to the frequent ads that interrupt gameplay after each level. While some enjoy the game itself, the overwhelming presence of long advertisements significantly detracts from the overall experience, making it feel unplayable for many.
- “I understand you are part of a chain of games, but play the game from the beginning and see how tedious the long ads are.”
- “Unplayable game with the tedious ads after every level.”
- “It's tedious to see an advert after every level.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
17%
67%
The optimization of the game is widely criticized, with users reporting significant performance issues such as freezing, crashing, and stuttering, even on relatively modern devices. Many players express frustration over the game's ability to slow down their phones and experience frequent crashes, particularly during ads. Overall, the consensus is that the game suffers from poor optimization.
- “Online causes my phone (a pretty nice one from a couple of years ago) to freeze and has crashed before, plus has near unplayable stuttering.”
- “I used to love this mobile game; however, since I installed it on my new phone, its performance is terrible.”
- “Horrible optimization, slows my phone down way more than a couple of bottles should.”
emotional
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express mixed emotions about the game, highlighting that while it can be a source of comfort and enjoyment during tough times, intrusive ads and distracting animations significantly detract from the overall experience. The frustration caused by excessive advertisements and unwanted browser tabs undermines the game's potential to provide a calm and strategic gameplay environment.
- “I like the game a lot when I'm feeling down. I start playing the game; it always makes me feel better, and my cat enjoys watching me. I think she wants to play; she keeps touching the screen.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game's story is straightforward and primarily serves as a backdrop for gameplay, focusing on relaxing puzzle mechanics rather than complex narratives. However, some users express concern over the appropriateness of certain advertisements, suggesting they should be age-restricted due to their content. Overall, the game is seen as a stress-reliever, with minimal emphasis on story elements.
- “This game is just what it says, no extra side story that no one wants, just a relaxing puzzle.”
- “It's my go-to game when I get stressed out trying to get rewards and coins and quests on other games.”
- “The game is enjoyable, but the adverts should be age restricted; such storylines should not be available to children.”
- “Download because I had to have coins to continue my story.”