'Ruined' Cookie Run: Kingdom Players React to the New Secret Garden
Cookie Run: Kingdom fans have voiced dissatisfaction over the reintroduction of the Secret Garden event. While the event was meant to bring back a beloved mini-game, several players argue that recent adjustments have undermined the experience.
Community Frustration
Devsisters revived the Secret Garden event, but modifications to its mechanics and rewards reportedly left portions of the community disappointed. Many claim the mini-game feels “ruined” compared to its previous versions.
Players believe the changes to gameplay and rewards make the event less enjoyable.
Game Overview
Cookie Run: Kingdom remains a popular mobile title combining gacha pulls, team battles, and city-building. It asks players to develop and defend a unique kingdom while engaging in collectible gameplay.
Previous Controversy
This isn’t the first time the Secret Garden event has caused debate. During the Pure Vanilla update, players were similarly divided — some called it overly punishing, while others praised its challenge and creativity.
Some fans appreciated the difficulty, while others felt it unfairly punished minor mistakes.
Player Perspective
User lizardswilltakeover criticized the new version, saying that developers “ruined” what was once a well-designed mini-game. Although they initially welcomed its return after enjoying it during the Hollyberry update, they took issue with a new mechanic requiring all pieces to be touching before merging, which they found restrictive and unnecessary.
“I was excited to see Secret Garden come back, but now it just feels worse. Forcing pieces to touch before merging makes the mini-game frustrating.”
Author Summary
The Secret Garden’s comeback in Cookie Run: Kingdom rekindled nostalgia but also discontent, as many players claim gameplay tweaks have turned a fan-favorite into a source of frustration.