GAME
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Candy Crush Saga
Sweet Match 3 Puzzle Games
The game that put match-3 on the map, Candy Crush Saga has been an App Store staple since its launch in November 2012. For good reason! This mega hit expertly treads the fine line between sugary-sweet charm and challenging puzzle-solving.
What we love: It’s the gift that keeps on giving. There are now literally thousands of levels to puzzle through, plus awesome modes such as the speed-focused Episode Race. And though later levels are diabolically difficult – with limited moves and high-score targets – you always feel like you’re just a few moves away from glory.
Quick tip: Can’t pass a particularly sticky puzzle? Remember three tips: match at the bottom of the screen to maximise combo opportunities, save power-ups till you really need them and avoid the “suggested move” most of the time (it’s just a suggestion, after all!).
Meet the creator: Founded in 2003, King crafted hundreds of browser games before landing on Candy Crush. The studio’s match-3 masters are responsible for some of the App Store’s biggest franchises, including Bubble Witch and Farm Heroes.