What is the hardest episode in Candy Crush?
As a dedicated Candy Crush gamer who has poured countless hours into toppling high scores, I get asked often: what are the most brutal, controller-throwing episodes in this sugar-coated behemoth of a game?
Well, my crusading confectionary friends, after much blood, sweat, and booster packs spent analyzing each excruciating level, I‘m here with a definitive guide to the cruelest Candy Crush episodes ever unleashed.
Beware all ye who enter here – these levels will test your skills, patience and sanity to the absolute limits! But with some expert tips and encouragement, victory can be yours…with enough persistence.
The Crème de la Crème of Cruelty
Let‘s start by revealing Candy Crush‘s 8 most nightmarish episodes for even the hardcore among us to complete:
- Truffle Trench
- Crunchy Comet
- Meringue Mansion
- Rainbow Rapids
- Tacky Tent
- Glazing Glen
- Delectable Dominion
- Party Park
I shudder just reading their dreaded names! But what exactly earns them top dishonors among Candy Crush‘s resident torturers?
Odd Levels = Absurd Difficulty
Veteran players know that episodes with odd-numbered levels introduce the most devious board layouts and piece combinations, deliberately ratcheting up the difficulty compared to preceding even-numbered levels.
It‘s one of the many crafty ways Candy Crush keeps you hooked – by making progression feel just out of reach without spending real money on extra moves and power-up boosters.
| Episode | Hardest Level | Difficulty Rating* |
|---|---|---|
| Truffle Trench | 65 | 9.8 |
| Rainbow Rapids | 191 | 9.6 |
| Party Park | 323 | 9.5 |
| Glazing Glen | 355 | 9.3 |
*Rating out of 10 based on fan feedback
As you can see above, mid-range odd levels in the 300s begin introducing especially nasty surprises. But the malignant board layouts aren‘t the only things earning these episodes infamy…
Devious Obstacles + Fiendish Elements
The further you advance in Candy Crush Saga, the more diabolical pieces are mixed into levels to ratchet up the pain factor:
- Liquorice Swirls – These winding liquorice locks spread rapidly, engulfing anything in their sticky paths.
- Cake Bombs – Tick down with each move before exploding, wiping out huge sections of the board if left undetonated.
- Marmalade – Jellied squares encasing pieces that must be eliminated before the trapped candy can be matched.
When combined with convoluted board layouts, these added elements create maximum frustration. Just look at infamous Cruelty Hall-of-Famers like Rainbow Rapids (Episode 186) and Truffle Trench (Level 65), which feature all of them in abundance!
But the true masters of mayhem mix explosive components with strident requirements for a truly toxic combo…
Merciless Objectives
As a general rule in Candy Crush, the tougher the objective – like scoring huge point thresholds or clearing double digit jelly layers – the lower your chance of survival.
But sometimes to progress, you have no choice but to conquer levels with ludicrous win conditions coupled withTalk about a double whammy! Here are some particularly nasty examples and the % of players who have actually completed them*:
| Episode | Level | Goal | % Completed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glazing Glen | 347 | Clear 78 jellies | 0.32% |
| Party Park | 307 | Score 200,000 points | 2.01% |
| Rainbow Rapids | 180 | Clear 36 jellies | 4.71% |
I don‘t know about you, but I break into a cold sweat just thinking about those objectives!
Surviving the Sweetest Agony
So now that you know the true titans of Candy Crush torture, how do you actually beat them? As a battle-hardened veteran, let me share some pro survival strategies to carry you through these brain-busting scenarios…
Evaluate the Board Carefully
Before blindly swiping away, take time to study the layout and map out key pieces you‘ll need to detonate bombs or clear blockers. Identify if spreading elements like liquorice will box you in down the line. Equipped with this intel, you can then plan moves accordingly.
Build Power Combos
Combos and cascades are crucial for meeting exorbitant point thresholds or clearing vast jelly layers. Always look for chances to create striped, wrapped, or color bomb candies using matches of 4 or 5. Set them off together for amplified board-clearing power!
Show Restraint With Boosters
It‘s tempting to go booster blazing into treacherous new levels. But use boosters sparingly so they remain available during truly dire moments later on. The 5 extra moves from a Free Switch booster can make the difference between glorious victory and crushing defeat!
Have Patience…and Come Back Tomorrow!
Sometimes no strategy, no matter how perfectly executed, will secure a win as the level descends into total chaos. When you feel yourself getting frustrated, walk away before you throw your phone! There‘s no shame in coming back to tackle it again tomorrow with a reset board and fresh eyes.
And if all else fails, there‘s no law against bribing friends to beat it for you! Whatever works, right? 😉
So there you have it – consider this intrepid gamer‘s guide for conquering Candy Crush‘s cruelest critics. May it help you defeat the game‘s infamous villains and snatch sweet success from the jaws of defeat! Just be warned – the madness has only just begun…
Ready to test your skills against the worst Candy Crush has to offer? Let me know how it goes in the comments! And please, support group meets on Thursdays for those still stuck on that one infuriating level. You‘re not alone!
