Soda Sort: Water Color Puzzle
Get on Play Store"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.
Phone
Android
Mobile Platform
Tablet
Reviews
- The game is cute and fun, providing a relaxing experience.
- It offers a unique twist with hidden colors, making it more challenging.
- The gameplay is simple and easy to learn, making it accessible for all ages.
- The ads are intrusive, appearing after every level and often being unskippable.
- The game frequently crashes or freezes, causing frustration.
- Recent updates have removed the ability to earn extra bottles without watching multiple ads, making progress more difficult.
- monetization1,347 mentions
- 4 % positive mentions
- 1 % neutral mentions
- 95 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of this game has drawn significant criticism from users, primarily due to the excessive and intrusive nature of the ads. Players report being bombarded with ads after nearly every level, often experiencing longer ad durations than actual gameplay, which detracts from the overall enjoyment. Even those who paid for an ad-free version still encounter ads when attempting to access additional features, leading to frustration and dissatisfaction with the game's monetization practices.
“I understand they have to make some money, but I play pop slots which is ad-free, and since they have no ads, I'm more willing to spend money.”
“It's cheaper than most games with no ads and is so, so, so worth it.”
“Once you pay for no ads, this game is great!”
“I spent more time watching ads than playing the game.”
“The ads are excessive, and many of them unskippable.”
“You will be forced to spend more time watching ads than you'll get to spend playing the game.”
- stability41 mentions
- 7 % positive mentions
- -5 % neutral mentions
- 98 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with users frequently reporting crashes, freezes, and glitches that disrupt gameplay. Many players express frustration over losing progress due to these technical problems, particularly in relation to intrusive ads that exacerbate the lag. Overall, while the game has potential, its current state is marred by persistent instability that detracts from the user experience.
“No glitches, so kudos and a big fat 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 from me!”
“The game runs smoothly without any crashes, making for a seamless experience.”
“I've played for hours without encountering any bugs or issues, which is impressive!”
“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.”
“I would have given it a 0 stars but I couldn't. It freezes from the start then kicks you out of the game. Please sort this out, it's annoying.”
“It freezes all the time as well, very frustrating. I don't recommend.”
- gameplay28 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The gameplay experience is heavily marred by intrusive and frequent ads, with many users reporting a frustrating ad-to-gameplay ratio that disrupts the flow and enjoyment of the game. While some players appreciate the simple mechanics and find the gameplay enjoyable, the overwhelming presence of ads detracts significantly from the overall experience, leading to a consensus that the game feels more like an advertisement than a cohesive gaming experience. Despite some positive remarks about the gameplay's potential, the excessive interruptions and low-quality presentation leave many feeling disappointed.
“Enjoyable gameplay and simple interface.”
“This game is simple in gameplay, but still has you thinking to solve the puzzles.”
“Nice difficulty curve that keeps gameplay relaxing.”
“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.”
“Forcing ads, especially predatory ones, every 10 seconds of gameplay is absolutely unethical.”
“Gameplay is dry and repetitive with no interesting difficulty spike.”
- graphics22 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising their quality and smoothness, while others criticize them as basic, subpar, or inconsistent, particularly after updates. Many users note issues with freezing and display problems, suggesting that the graphics may not perform well on all devices. Overall, while some find the visuals appealing, others feel they do not meet expectations compared to advertisements or similar games.
“The graphics are better than many other similar games.”
“Good quality and smooth graphics.”
“The graphics are wonderful, well put together.”
“Devs must have spent ten minutes to put this app together: rubbish sound, low resolution graphics, and mindless gameplay.”
“Graphics are like a child's creation yet the devs feel entitled to gain cash through machinegunning ads left and right.”
“Could be fun but the graphics are extremely subpar.”
- music21 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 71 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The music aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying the cheerful tunes at the end of sections, while others find the lack of in-game music and sound effects boring and off-putting. Many users are frustrated by intrusive ads that disrupt their own music or podcasts, and some express a desire for the option to toggle music on or off. Overall, the music experience is marred by technical issues and ad-related interruptions, leading to a less enjoyable gameplay experience for many.
“Colourful sorting game and I love the end of each section; the music is cheerful.”
“I do feel like I'm missing out by not having the option to include music (usually the music button is in the settings).”
“Some music while playing the game would be good.”
“No music, no win/lose sound effects, no click sound effects, which makes it excruciatingly boring to play.”
“There's no sound or music, extremely off-putting.”
“This used to be a 4 star game, but the music that can't be turned off is beyond annoying!”
- emotional5 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users express mixed emotions about the game, highlighting that while it provides comfort and enjoyment during tough times, excessive advertisements and intrusive prompts significantly detract from the overall experience. The game's ability to uplift players is overshadowed by frustrations related to constant interruptions and unwanted distractions.
“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.”
- grinding3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be negatively impacted by long and tedious ads, which detract from the overall enjoyment despite their appreciation for the gameplay itself.
“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.”
“So tedious.”
“I enjoy playing the game, but tedious ads spoil it for me.”
- story3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The game's story is straightforward and primarily serves as a backdrop for its puzzle mechanics, making it a relaxing experience for players. However, concerns have been raised about the appropriateness of certain advertisements, suggesting that some storylines may not be suitable for children. Additionally, players have noted issues with receiving rewards after watching ads, which can detract from the overall experience.
“The game is enjoyable, but the adverts should be age restricted; such storylines should not be available to children.”
“This game is just what it says, no extra side story that no one wants, just a relaxing puzzle.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game is widely criticized for its poor optimization, significantly slowing down devices and leading to a frustrating user experience.
“Horrible optimization; it slows my phone down way more than it should.”
“The game is poorly optimized, causing significant lag and performance issues.”
“I experience constant frame drops and crashes due to the lack of proper optimization.”
