Energy creates a completely different rhythm. I actually like having a reason to stop playing and come back later.
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Boosters also help prevent difficult levels from becoming repetitive. Without some kind of assistance system, failing the same stage repeatedly can become tiresome. A Booster gives me another way to approach the problem. Instead of simply trying the exact same strategy again, I can change my approach and use an item to create a different opportunity.
Lives are another important part of the experience. They represent attempts and give failure a consequence without making the game feel permanently punishing. Losing a Life after failing a stage is obviously disappointing, especially when the level seemed almost finished, but the system also makes successful attempts feel more valuable.
I have found that Lives can actually make me play more carefully. When attempts are unlimited, it is easy to make random moves just to see what happens. When I know that a failed attempt costs a Life, I pay more attention to the board. I look for better combinations, think about the level objective, and try not to waste moves.
This changes the way I approach challenging stages. Instead of rushing into the puzzle, I take a moment to study the layout. Sometimes the best move is not the most obvious match. A combination that looks small can create a chain reaction, while a different move may leave the board in an awkward position. Learning to recognize those possibilities becomes part of the fun.
Lives also connect naturally with Energy. The two systems may feel similar because both limit play in some way, but they serve different psychological purposes.