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Fun but infuriating
I love this game dont get me wrong. I love the animation and all the different themes inside the game. It has truly became one of my favorites. But you can tell when an app wants money. The quests they have you do with the amount of energy it takes they reward you barely anything. Most quest requires a couple thousand in energy and you might get lucky with getting a couple hundred to a thousand back. Even when you place really high in events you only get 75 energy when you spend at least a couple thousand. I have spent a good amount of money in this game and i still run out and theres no reimbursement. They really need to figure something out because its honestly almost made me stop playing.Show lessMilli'sMark
Fun and Creative!
I really love this game! I’ve noticed there’s been reviews on the energy. Have read that it has gotten better, but the energy goes so fast and you can’t keep going until you have more. Once I think I have enough, it isn’t. Maybe having the items we use energy on to be less in points taken? So we can get further in the game than every 5 minutes having to try to get more energy to use magic. Also, I have noticed that there are not as many energy diamonds as you play like there was in the beginning. More of those would help as well.Show lessBeeka11
Fun, and so imaginative!
I don’t deny the issues from the previous reviews, but I do see progress with longer events and more energy available on the event maps themselves. It is also evident that from the pilot and early release that the game has gone through so much improvement and I applaud them, and what they should be applauded for, for continuing to improve and make the game better! Of course, I do attest that they should either make the obstacles more cheaper or make them more sparse, which is the most annoying for me. I want the critics to understand how difficult it is for people to make games, and if they are frustrated, why not for them to make games and try to make some money from it? I can’t wait to see what other events and other characters are introduced, even though that my personal favorite is Andi. I want to see more about his origins!Show lessReviewCriticz
So little energy, so many obstacles
I have to agree with so many other reviewers and comment on the amount of energy it takes to clear the obstacles. I currently have a level of 55 energy. I am working my way through one of the events. I can clear about two obstacles with my energy level and then I am done. It doesn’t make for a very good playing environment.
Also I have found that the little characters that you buy that generate ingredients to make things expire faster the further you go along.
I realize the game developers want to make money and nothing is really free but this is beyond a normal app experience.Show lessKarley Khaos
Developer Response
We're sorry to hear about your frustration with the energy system and the game's progression. We understand that these factors can greatly affect the enjoyment of the game. We're always working on balancing the game to make it fun and fair for everyone, and your feedback is valuable in this process. We're grateful for your understanding and patience as we continue to improve the game. Thank you for your support.Unable to exit a function without agreeing to a download,
In the visit another player function (which is a required daily task) frequently a download is required, the only choice for the player is to confirm, there is no other option. You cannot back out and not accept the download. The only way to “not confirm” is to log out , you cannot log back in for several hours because every time the game starts it’s right back at that “confirm” the download screen. Sometimes you have to wait overnight for it to reset.Show lessFrank Lee Madier
Developer Response
We're sorry to hear about the issue you're experiencing with the 'visit another player' function. This is not the intended experience and we understand how frustrating this can be. We're constantly working on fixing bugs and improving the game, so we appreciate your patience and understanding. In the meantime, please try clearing your cache or reinstalling the game, and if the issue persists, contact our support team. Thank you for your support.Never enough energy
I think it is a great game and I enjoy it, but it is too expensive. I like the side quest games, but unless I spend a lot of money, and all day playing I can not finish. It has gotten to where I don’t care if I finish a quest or not. So I am getting better about not spending all day or lots of money. If you can’t finish a quest because 3 or 4 days isn’t enough time, well that’s sad. I am retired and spend to much money and time on my iPad as it is. I enjoy the game but have to not pay anymore. Or a lot less. Make the quests longer to do and a lot less energy use.Show lessmlruss
Developer Response
We're sorry to hear about your concerns with the game's cost and energy usage. We understand that not all players can devote a lot of time or money to the game, and we're constantly working on balancing the gameplay to accommodate for all types of players. Your feedback is valuable and will be considered for future updates. Remember, there are other ways to gain energy in the game, like completing tasks and participating in events. Thank you for your understanding and for playing our game.Where’s the market?
This game is fun. It is a start and stop experience unless you want to buy more energy. All the other reviews are correct in that. However, my biggest frustration has been that when I go to look at furniture in the Funhouse, it keeps telling me I can buy the same thing in the market, but I have no clue where to find the market in the game, I’ve looked everywhere and there’s no market. If there is a market, it is so well hidden you are forced to purchase your furniture in the Funhouse. why refer to a market that doesn’t exist?Show lessRossofeminista
Fun but geared toward people who have time on their hands
It has been a pleasant surprise. I downloaded this because I was bored and happened to come across it. That said, I think it’s pretty good and I feel the pace of racking up energy isn’t bad (especially if you’re using this to fill time between tasks during the day) but I’m also spending all that energy in the events not the actual gameplay piece. The gameplay piece I’m more creating things and selling them to the merchant or order board. The events like starry realm however, are just too short of a time frame especially if you work. I was able to complete the market one at the cost of about a day on the weekend. Starry realm I managed to log on a couple times and go till I ran out of energy (about an hour) which is all I have time for in a weekday for things like this. I was really disappointed when they notified me it was over because I didn’t feel like I had a good chance at it since it was only a couple days. Definitely geared toward people who have time on their hands.Show lessGalactic Time Dragon
Developer Response
We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the game, but we're sorry that the time frame for the events didn't meet your expectations. We understand that not everyone has the same amount of time to dedicate to gaming, and we strive to make our events enjoyable for all our players. Your feedback about the time frame and the energy usage for the events is very valuable and will be taken into consideration for future improvements. If you have any other feedback or suggestions, feel free to reach out to our in-game customer support. Thank you for your understanding and support.Fun but ridiculously hard!
It’s pretty dumb to make this really cool game so freaking difficult to regain energy and with the current “holy egg hunt” I just keep losing all my energy so quickly since every item you needs to finish up the evidence as well as any side quests may help without the main one. You spend more time just waiting around for more energy or just needing to stop playing for awhile in order to regain some of that energy back. I hate this. Please make this game a little easier and not have everything need so much energy. Also maybe instead of gaining 1 measly energy every minute you could make it every 30 or even 15 seconds. That would make it a whole lot easier to go through the quests since the egg hunt is over soon already and I could barely get halfway through even though I’ve been playing almost nonstop. The quests like the egg hunt should last a lot longer too. Having it only for barely a week or whatever is basically pointless.Show lessForeverBroken
Developer Response
We're sorry to hear about your frustration with the game. We understand that the energy regeneration and event duration can affect your gameplay. We're constantly working on improving the game balance based on player feedback. Your suggestions are valuable and will be considered for future updates. If you have any further issues, please don't hesitate to contact our in-game customer service. We appreciate your understanding and support.A Bittersweet Farewell
Rating this game is such a challenge because in essence it is a five star game: fun, creative, lighthearted. I have poured hours of time, money (much to my husband’s chagrin), and energy (in game and out) into designing my estate and decorating my house into the perfect little magic escape that I love with my entire gamer heart. Unfortunately, I just can’t invest any more into a game design company that so obviously doesn’t reciprocate my respect and appreciation. With every event it becomes clearer that they are significantly more interested in making money from their consumers than providing them with a rewarding gaming experience. Despite numerous reviews and criticisms that highlight the disparity between energy cost and energy provided, each event continues to increase the first and decrease the latter, making any progress or reward out of tangible reach without spending ridiculous amounts of money. For this reason I will be saying a fond yet bittersweet farewell to this game and advise anyone thinking of downloading it not to become too attached; it’s a dead end relationship that will end with you heartbroken and destitute. Instead I recommend similar games like Sarah’s Adventures, California Escapades, and Tuscany Adventure where the affection between game and game is mutual.Show lessJuniperBea
Developer Response
We deeply value your detailed feedback and we're sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations. We always aim to deliver the best possible gaming experience for all our players. We are aware of the concerns related to the energy system and are constantly working on finding a balance that can cater to various player preferences. We're sorry to see you go, but your comments will inspire us to do better. If you ever decide to give our game another try, we'd love to have you back.
