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We all know Candy Crush Saga is addictive, but have you ever wondered why? Watch Anthony Carboni of Discovery News give an overview of the science behind addiction and talk about how free games like Candy Crush try to trick your brain.
The main takeaway? If you’re going to play something addictive, at least pay a couple of bucks for a game that isn’t trying to give you the shakedown.
*cough* *cough* Threes *cough*.
via DNews
I know what you mean, I tried to get into some games that use that mechanic and just get pissed off and “rage-quit” (delete the app, purge all good memories, burn down house etc.)
Don’t you hate those games that you think “Yeah, that game’s awesome!” about but only when you aren’t playing them.
I just avoid playing those games. Check the list of top in-app purchases, and if there’s anything like lives or a money substitute I don’t even install it. There are too many games with great gameplay that only cost the purchase price to waste my time on something that’s going to be sticking its hand out for more cash every five minutes.
Usually I just ignore the games that are free in favour of those that want an upfront fee.
Couldn’t agree more, I do worry though that real game developers will eventually give up as the ROI of games like Candy Crush far outweigh that of AAA big budget games.
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