I've been checking in the last couple of days to see if anyone took the dislike/hate for the new portrait mode to heart and changed it back. Unfortunately, it looks like King really doesn't care what its customers think. Sorry to say, I will be deleting Candy Crush and looking for a new game by someone other than King.
I've not read one positive comment on this change. Please listen to these players and return to the former PC format. I don't play on my phone for a reason and it looks like I won't be playing on my laptop any longer if the game stays in this format.
Unfortunately this change has made it too difficult for me to see the screen without straining my eyes. I tried playing with the new format but just not the same level of enjoyment as there was before. There should be an option for the screen size. Looks like I've hit the end of the road with Candy Crush.
I agree with all the previous posts. I've been playing (and paying for some perks) for some time. I'm sorry to say that unless there is a way to switch display choices, I'll be done. The smaller screen is too hard for me to see which takes away from the enjoyment of the game.