Strawberry Shortcake Holiday
- December 13, 2016
- Budge Studios
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Get on Apple Store"Strawberry Shortcake Holiday Hair is a fun hairstyling game where players can wash, color, and style Strawberry Shortcake and her friends' hair. Travel to five exciting cities, each with their own unique hair accessories and styles to discover. Create your dream hairstyles in freeform mode and save your favorites in a customizable photo album."
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Reviews
- The game offers a fun and creative experience for players interested in hairstyling.
- The art style and character designs are appealing, making it enjoyable for children.
- Players appreciate the variety of hairstyles and customization options available.
- Many features and cities are locked behind a paywall, limiting gameplay for free users.
- The game is plagued with frequent ads that disrupt the experience.
- Some players find the gameplay repetitive and feel that it lacks sufficient content without purchases.
- monetization36 mentions
- 11 % positive mentions
- 6 % neutral mentions
- 83 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received significant criticism from users, primarily due to the overwhelming number of ads and the presence of in-app purchases. Many players express frustration over frequent interruptions from ads, which detract from the gameplay experience, while others are unhappy about having to pay to unlock additional content, such as cities. Suggestions for improvement include reducing ad frequency and offering more flexible pricing options for in-app purchases.
“Nice game, but contains in-app purchases.”
“This game has no ads; I can't unlock Rio because they have no ads. 😟 Sorry, I cannot unlock this, but it's okay, this game is fun. 😃”
“Good job, Budge! I love all the cities, hairstyles, and characters, and I unlocked them all, but I paid ₱20,000 just to buy everything. Please remove the in-app purchases, Budge.”
“This game is amazing, but the only problem is the advertisements, in-app purchases, and only one city available. My child really loves Tokyo and Rio.”
“The game is completely overrun with ads - an ad pops up every minute or so.”
“It's a great game, but there are too many ads and the purchases are too expensive.”
- humor8 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as both amusing and confusing, with some players finding it genuinely funny and enjoyable, while others feel it may be overly simplistic or childish. Overall, opinions on the humor vary widely, with some praising its comedic elements and others criticizing it as excessive or not appealing to older audiences.
“Strawberry Shortcake is an amazing game in my experience, and it's funny.”
“This game is so funny.”
“I think this game is so funny and fun.”
- graphics7 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the art style and quality, particularly in hair styling features, others criticize the overall visual experience as lacking. Despite some positive feedback, there are significant complaints about the gameplay and controls, overshadowing the graphical appeal for many users.
“The functions for hair styling in this game are pleasant and the art style is nice.”
“I love the graphics and quality; thanks! :D”
“It amazes my little sister because the graphics are great and inspire her creativity.”
“Horrible game don't download bad gameplay and graphics!!!”
“It's not such a great game even if you unlock everything it's still boring... and I hate how you can't do whatever you want with the hair... I mean you have to start from the beginning you can't directly cut the hair at first... and I didn't like the gameplay or the graphics or the controls but a nice effort on the developer's side.”
- music4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with players expressing enjoyment and enthusiasm for the beats, particularly mentioning "Alan's beat songs." However, some reviews are less focused and contain unrelated content, making it difficult to gauge a consistent opinion on the music's quality. Overall, the music seems to contribute positively to the gaming experience.
“Nice game, no wonder people like it! Thank you very much, let's beat to the song. I have Alan's beat songs! (:”
“The music in this game is fantastic and really enhances the overall experience.”
“The soundtrack is catchy and keeps you engaged while playing.”
“The music in this game is repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I found the soundtrack to be quite bland and forgettable, which really detracted from the overall experience.”
“The audio quality of the music is subpar, and it feels like it was just thrown together without much thought.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been widely criticized for being deceptive and frustrating, with non-functional ads leading to unwanted app downloads. Players find the experience boring, particularly due to restrictive mechanics and poor graphics, despite acknowledging the developers' effort. Overall, the gameplay fails to engage users, leaving them dissatisfied.
“Horrible game, don't download. Bad gameplay and graphics!”
“It's not such a great game. Even if you unlock everything, it's still boring. I hate how you can't do whatever you want with the hair; you have to start from the beginning. I didn't like the gameplay, the graphics, or the controls, but I appreciate the developer's effort.”
- story3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is criticized for being limited and not engaging enough for young players, with users expressing disappointment over the reliance on in-app purchases that detract from the overall experience. Many feel that the game fails to meet its goal of entertaining and educating children, as the monetization strategy leads to frustration and sadness among young users. Overall, the narrative is seen as lacking depth and accessibility, particularly for its target audience.
“If this is how you do your mission to 'entertain and teach children through...' I'm sorry, but you're failing. Every Budge app is just one subscription or purchase after another. Imagine the sad faces when a child says 'no' to a purchase, just that child running to their room and sobbing. I know that feeling more than I wish to... especially with Budge games.”
“Seriously, can't they stop? They already know what we want: a good game with no money. They did that with Hello Kitty's Nail Salon, and it was amazing, but now they want your pockets. I know the developers need to make money, but sometimes it feels like it's not enough for them.”
“I'd like to make it 5 stars, but when I was about 4 or 5, I only had 2 maps. If I skip the story, it makes it just 1 map. This is for kids; you need to make it free for the kids that are playing because they would be upset if you don't.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by a wholesome and modest female character, which contrasts sharply with the frustration users experience due to deceptive ads that mislead them and disrupt their gameplay. This juxtaposition creates a sense of disillusionment, detracting from the overall emotional engagement with the game.
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with users reporting frequent freezes and glitches, particularly on tablet devices.
“The game was fine, but it freezes every time.”
“This game is terrible; it glitches on my tablet.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its excellent performance and optimization, contributing to an enjoyable gaming experience. Users express strong satisfaction with its overall quality.
“The performance is excellent, and the game is really enjoyable. I like it very much; it's a truly wonderful experience.”
“The optimization in this game is impressive, allowing for smooth gameplay even on lower-end systems.”
“I appreciate how well the game runs; the developers have clearly put a lot of effort into optimizing the experience.”
