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Wonka's World of Candy Match 3

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68%Game Brain Score
graphics, story
stability, monetization
68% User Score Based on 2,780 reviews

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Wonka's World of Candy Match 3 is a single player casual puzzle game. It was developed by Zynga and was released on November 1, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Help Wonka build his dream Chocolate factory in a magical candy-matching journey

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68%
Audience ScoreBased on 2,780 reviews
graphics296 positive mentions
stability153 negative mentions

  • graphics
    385 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in the game are widely praised for their vibrant colors, beautiful design, and faithful representation of the original Willy Wonka movie, creating a nostalgic experience for players. However, some users report issues with graphical glitches, lag, and crashes, which detract from the overall enjoyment. Despite these technical problems, many find the graphics to be a standout feature, enhancing the gameplay and making it visually appealing.

    • “The graphics are beautiful, the levels are challenging but not impossible... just fantastic.”
    • “The graphics are amazing and the designers did a spot-on job of capturing Gene Wilder's features.”
    • “I absolutely love the graphics in the game!”
    • “The game itself is really enjoyable but my experience has been ruined due to the incredibly high amount of graphical glitches in the game.”
    • “The chocolate factory graphics are kinda fuzzy but close-ups of characters are sharper.”
    • “From slow graphics and updates, to the game freezing, to levels not even loading.”
  • stability
    157 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of freezing, glitches, and crashes that disrupt gameplay and cause loss of progress. While some players note improvements after updates, many still experience persistent issues, particularly during transitions and when attempting to watch ads for rewards. Overall, the game's potential is overshadowed by its technical problems, leading to frustration and dissatisfaction among players.

    • “It runs great for me.”
    • “I've had no glitches; I'm on level 300 and something.”
    • “No glitches or problems with the game; it runs smoothly.”
    • “This game is so buggy it's impossible to enjoy.”
    • “The game itself is really enjoyable but my experience has been ruined due to the incredibly high amount of graphical glitches in the game.”
    • “Game constantly crashes and freezes, never registers your win, causing you to have to replay a beat level or crashes in the middle of a game.”
  • monetization
    140 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, with many expressing frustration over the excessive number of ads that interrupt gameplay, often leading to crashes and loss of progress. While some players appreciate the option to watch ads for rewards, the forced ads after every level and the frequent glitches have resulted in a negative experience, prompting many to consider uninstalling the game. Overall, the balance between ad frequency and gameplay enjoyment appears to be heavily skewed towards monetization, detracting from the overall user experience.

    • “I truly love this game, there are surprises around every corner. I love that there are no ads unless you choose to watch an ad, like if you run out of lives you can get an extra life by watching one, which is great because I don't have to exit the game and wait to come back and play. Awesome game, it's the best out there, great job folks, thank you very much! ”
    • “I do like being able to make in-game purchases using game coins instead of real cash.”
    • “It's a very fun game! I love the fact that it has no ads in it, which makes it more fun to play unlike others.”
    • “You end up playing a minute or two of the game then spend double that messing with ads.”
    • “But being forced to watch ads to continue playing the game without getting any sort of reward turned me off from the game completely.”
    • “Uninstalled as I spent more time watching ads than I do getting through levels.”
  • story
    120 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its engaging narrative that ties into the beloved Willy Wonka theme. However, some users find the cutscenes and storyline progression to be overly lengthy, which can disrupt gameplay. Overall, the combination of appealing graphics and a fun storyline enhances the match-3 experience, making it a standout in its genre.

    • “Love the storyline, it's really cool that factory building is part of the gameplay.”
    • “The graphics are top notch, gameplay and transitions are seamless, and everything you love from the movie - characters, music, candy - it's all here.”
    • “Great graphics, sound bytes, and an adventurous storyline that keeps my interest.”
    • “Bog standard match 3 game but cut scenes and story take far too long.”
    • “Contains too much story line, long loading time before every new screen.”
    • “Too much story, not enough play.”
  • music
    111 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is a significant highlight for many players, featuring nostalgic tracks and sound bites from the original Willy Wonka film, which enhance the overall experience. However, numerous users report frustrating issues, such as the inability to turn off the music, glitches causing the music to stop or distort, and persistent background sounds that interfere with other audio apps. While the soundtrack is generally praised for its quality and connection to the movie, technical problems detract from the enjoyment for some players.

    • “The music and sounds are wonderful and nostalgic.”
    • “I love this game because I love the genre and the music is really amazing.”
    • “The music is engaging, and I like to take my time enjoying the storytelling.”
    • “It will seldomly allow you to play music, but every 20 seconds will pause it.”
    • “The music and sounds don't sound right at all; I don't hear music, it's like a muffled frog croaking!”
    • “I always set the game to no sound, no music, and then after several levels the sound will come in blaring and will continue even if I exit the game.”
  • gameplay
    53 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the gameplay is described as fun and addictive, with many users appreciating the graphics and unique mechanics that differentiate it from similar puzzle games like Candy Crush. However, there are notable concerns regarding lag, glitches, and a lack of competitive elements, which detract from the overall experience. While the game offers a variety of levels and engaging storylines, some players feel that the gameplay could benefit from smoother execution and more customization options.

    • “Just the right amount of challenging gameplay and awesome graphics.”
    • “Fun and addictive gameplay.”
    • “A wide variety of levels and level elements keeps the gameplay interesting.”
    • “The actual gameplay is okay but very limited customizability.”
    • “Gameplay was like any other puzzle game; however, after playing the first level, total blackout.”
    • “Love the game, but after the last update, gameplay lags and freezes when making matches to the point it's unplayable.”
  • humor
    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is widely praised, with players finding the characters, particularly the Oompa Loompas, and the storyline to be hilarious and entertaining. Many users appreciate the funny remarks and the overall comedic tone, which adds to the enjoyment of the gameplay experience. The combination of great graphics and humor makes the game highly recommended for players of all ages.

    • “I think the Oompa Loompa power is hilarious.”
    • “The storyline is funny, with great graphics; everything about it is awesome. The levels are not too bad to play, highly recommend to everyone.”
    • “The Oompa Loompas are awesome and funny during gameplay.”
  • grinding
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, particularly due to unforgiving turn limits and repetitive level designs. While the game features cute characters and enjoyable elements, many users express a desire for more balanced difficulty and faster progression to maintain engagement. Overall, the grinding experience detracts from the initial fun, leading to a sense of boredom and frustration.

    • “But if you don't have money to throw away on a stupid app, what started out being fun and relaxing becomes tedious, repetitive, and frustrating.”
    • “I've not given it 5 stars as I find the building of the factory incredibly slow and tedious.”
    • “Some puzzles get very tedious with the turn limit feeling a little too unforgiving, especially in earlier levels.”
  • optimization
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization is a mixed bag; while some players report smooth performance and high-quality graphics, others experience significant glitches and issues even on well-maintained devices. Despite these problems, the overall enjoyment of the game remains high for many users.

    • “No glitches or problems with the game, runs smoothly.”
    • “Runs smoothly.”
    • “It's got great graphics and well made but be careful it's addictive once you start customizing Wonka's factory with Oompa Loompa performances throughout.”
    • “The game is challenging and fun to play solely for nostalgia purposes, slightly creatively different from other match-3s, but also incredibly glitchy on my technically maintained and optimized Note 8. I continually have issues despite reinstalling it repeatedly and following their instructions.”
    • “The game still gets 5 stars from me, but the app performance gets 1 star.”
    • “It's got great graphics and is well made, but be careful—it's addictive once you start customizing Wonka's factory with Oompa Loompa performances throughout.”
  • emotional
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the emotional aspect of the game enhanced by the use of heartwarming vocal clips from Gene Wilder, which adds a nostalgic touch. However, frustrations arise from technical issues and gameplay mechanics that detract from the overall experience.

    • “The fact that they used vocal clips of Gene Wilder from the movie is heartwarming; I love it.”
  • atmosphere
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised for its charming atmosphere, enhanced by regular updates that improve graphics and introduce new events, contributing to an engaging and lively experience.

    • “It has a charming atmosphere and provides frequent updates with improvements to graphics and events.”
    • “The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing you into the game's world.”
    • “The game's ambiance is beautifully crafted, making every moment feel magical.”
  • character development
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development is enhanced by captivating music and visually stunning character designs, which contribute to a more immersive and engaging experience for players.

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Wonka's World of Candy Match 3 is a casual puzzle game.

Wonka's World of Candy Match 3 is available on Phone, iPad, iPhone, Tablet and others.

On average players spend around 9 hours playing Wonka's World of Candy Match 3.

Wonka's World of Candy Match 3 was released on November 1, 2018.

Wonka's World of Candy Match 3 was developed by Zynga.

Wonka's World of Candy Match 3 has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its stability.

Wonka's World of Candy Match 3 is a single player game.

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