I am writing to express my significant disappointment and frustration with the current state of Candy Crush Saga. As a loyal player for well over 10 years, I've witnessed a dramatic shift in the game's design and monetization strategies that have fundamentally eroded its enjoyment.
My primary concerns are as follows:
* Inaccurate Playtime Recognition: The game currently only recognizes approximately 5 years of my playtime, despite my consistent engagement for over a decade. This discrepancy is disheartening and undervalues the loyalty of long-term players.
* Shift from Enjoyable Gameplay to Forced Purchases: In my opinion, Candy Crush Saga is no longer fun to play. The game appears to have been manipulated to such an extent that progressing through many boards feels impossible without making in-game purchases. While I occasionally purchase items to support a game I enjoy, I am deeply angered when it feels like I am being forced to spend money due to artificially inflated difficulty and a lack of viable free progression.
* Nerfing of Boosters and Rewards: I've noticed a significant reduction in the effectiveness and availability of booster items. For instance, what used to be three fish to assist with a board is now often just one. This further exacerbates the feeling of being compelled to purchase solutions.
* Overwhelming and Intrusive Monetization: The in-game experience has become severely diminished by constant and aggressive "BUY, BUY, BUY" pop-ups. What was once a relaxing and enjoyable way to pass the time has transformed into a relentless bombardment of purchase prompts, making me barely want to open the game anymore. The once-fun, hours-long sessions are now interrupted by this overwhelming commercialization.
Candy Crush Saga used to be a source of relaxation and entertainment. Now, it feels like a transparent effort to extract maximum profit, sacrificing player enjoyment and loyalty in the process.
This is my honest feedback, offered with the hope that King will consider these points and strive to create a more balanced and player-friendly experience for the future.
Thank you for your time.
