Games as in, more specifically, game apps for phones, tablets, etc.
I love having games on my phone. It’s a great way to kill the time. Or waste time. Either way, it’s nice to have them, and they’re less expensive (and less bulky) than carrying around a GameBoy or PSP or what have you.
I have absolutely no problem paying for a game, or any app for that matter. If the developers went through the trouble to make something awesome, they are more than welcome to a few bucks from me. When a game maker wants to offer a free versions, either with ads or limited levels just to try it out, even better! If I enjoy it, I’ll typically get the ad free version.
What I have a problem with are the games that want to suck you dry. Specifically I’m referring to Candy Crush. Like so many others, I started playing this game and got completely hooked. I probably would have wasted spent a lot more time playing it if they didn’t limit lives. Before you ask, no, I did not pay for extra lives, moves, or boosts. Instead, I took the half-hour per life regeneration time to take a break and move on with my life.
But I did pay to advance levels. A dollar doesn’t seem like much one time, but it quickly turns into $2, and then $5. The alternative to paying is harassing friends on Facebook, but I wasn’t about to do that. I just completed level 110, and I’ve come to find the game more frustrating than it is fun, so I decided to stop.
My decision wasn’t solely based on my frustration, however. I stopped because I had reached the end of the level, and I was once again confronted with the decision to give them more money or invite friends to play. And at some point, I have to stop supporting things I disagree with.
Do you play Candy Crush? Are there other games you love or hate or love to hate?
Dammit, I meant to make Liv take my phone off me and delete that damn game while I was at her house, I doubt I have the strength to do it myself but she could totally have done it for me! It’s the devil.
It is the devil. I’ll probably still play old levels that don’t have 3 stars, because I’m anal like that, but I’m not giving them more money. After the regenerating chocolate and candy bombs, I don’t even want to know what’s next.
I get bored really easy with game apps or games in general…short attention span probably and I never spend money on them…great post…found you through the challenge list..following you now…follow back if you like!