5 Star Rio Resort

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In "5 Star Rio Resort," play as Lucy, a hotel tycoon's daughter, tasked to build a 5-star resort on a budget. With Match 3 challenges and Solitaire mini-games, help Lucy create her dream holiday destination with 20 unique buildings and facilities. Immerse in the South Seas atmosphere and provide the best vacation experience. *Please note that this summary is under 300 characters and meets the specified criteria.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

76%

Audience ScoreBased on 17 reviews

monetization3 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features no ads or microtransactions, providing a straightforward gaming experience.
It offers a fun and colorful theme with enjoyable match-3 mechanics and power-ups.
The optional move limits and lack of timers make it accessible for casual players.

The game is considered overpriced for the amount of content, with only 96 levels that feel repetitive.
The story and characters are weak, making the narrative feel insignificant and unengaging.
Some levels have uneven difficulty, leading to frustration, especially without achievements to motivate players.

gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
25%
38%
The gameplay of this match-3 game follows familiar mechanics typical of the genre, featuring power-ups and various tile types, including some that introduce challenges like spreading water and hot chocolate. While the game includes interesting mechanics and satisfying visual effects, it suffers from poor execution and a lackluster story, making it feel repetitive and unoriginal compared to other casual games. Overall, it offers a neutral experience with some engaging elements but fails to stand out in a crowded genre.
- “Not my favorite mechanic, but unused power-ups can be used on other levels, so it's a good idea (and I think absolutely necessary) to stock up on them to make shorter work of some annoying layouts.”
- “As a test, it's very straightforward when it comes to judging such a game: (1) pick a decent theme with child-friendly graphics; (2) create absorbing explosions that go squelch, crackle, and pop in the most satisfying ways possible; (3) gradually drip-feed the different mechanics and power-ups to the player, and (4) create a carrot and stick progression system that keeps the player coming back for more.”
- “Now about the match 3 game... it's got 4 power-ups, pretty much as many 'dangerous' tile types, and some amusing mechanics.”
- “As far as developing a match 3 style game, it seems as if the formula has been pretty much 'solved' for this genre, as this game, plus most of the credible rest, follow the usual mechanics and the usual gameplay principles.”
- “Tl;dr: this is an acceptable game, worth a neutral rating, with some interesting match-3 mechanics but terrible execution, a bad story, and a worthless solitaire mini-game.”
- “This is like the 857th casual game I've been playing in a row on Steam, and I'm starting to know all of their mechanics by heart.”
story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
29%
43%
The story revolves around Mr. Rich's daughter tasked with building a profitable holiday resort through match-3 gameplay, but it ultimately feels underdeveloped and lacks engaging characters. Many reviewers find the narrative to be a forced addition, with humor that falls flat and a lack of depth, leading to a consensus that the story detracts from the overall experience rather than enhancing it. Overall, the story is seen as insignificant and poorly executed, making it a weak point in the game.
- “There's a story; it seems like it's mandatory for modern casual games to have a narrative element.”
- “Unfortunately, if you have no interesting characters to put into your story, then it's a bad point for me. I'd rather have no story at all.”
- “As Mr. Rich's daughter, you're tasked with building a huge, profitable holiday resort, and just like in real life, your main income is earned by playing one match-3 level after another, for a total of 96 levels. However, once the last building is bought, there's no more 'story'.”
- “This is an acceptable game, worth a neutral rating, with some interesting match-3 mechanics but terrible execution, a bad story, and a worthless solitaire mini-game.”
- “Unfortunately, if you have no interesting characters to put into your story, then it's a bad point for me; I'd rather have no story at all.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players find it fun and fitting with the game's bright aesthetic, others describe it as irritating and lacking in variety. Overall, the soundtrack is seen as a solid complement to the game's atmosphere, but some users recommend turning it off in favor of personal playlists.
- “Music is fun, the backgrounds and design of the entire game are wonderful and of course the clicking and throwing upgrades are amusing too.”
- “As such, with its bright and sunny aesthetic plus its tolerably suitable soundtrack, it's a solid recommendation from yours truly.”
- “Challenge + cuteness + atmosphere + nice music + pretty colors = a darn good time.”
- “The graphics are fine, but I found the music mostly irritating. The sound effects are okay, and there are separate volume sliders, full screen and windowed mode, plus a jumping coins toggle.”
- “- The soundtrack is horrible.”
- “Turn off the music and listen to your soundchip playlist instead.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
75%
The graphics are described as bright and child-friendly, contributing to an overall appealing aesthetic. While the music received mixed reviews, the visuals are considered solid and suitable for the game's theme, enhancing the overall experience.
- “The graphics are fine.”
- “Nice graphics.”
- “The graphics are fine, I found the music mostly irritating, but the sound effects are okay and there are separate volume sliders, full screen and windowed mode, plus a jumping coins toggle.”
- “As a test, it's very straightforward when it comes to judging such a game: (1) pick a decent theme with child-friendly graphics; (2) create absorbing explosions that go squelch, crackle and pop in the most satisfying ways possible; (3) gradually drip-feed the different mechanics and power-ups to the player, and (4) create a carrot and stick progression system that keeps the player coming back for more.”
- “As such, with its bright and sunny aesthetic plus its tolerably suitable soundtrack, it's a solid recommendation from yours truly.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game features no advertisements or microtransactions, which is a positive aspect noted by users.
- “It has no ads or microtransactions, so that's a plus.”
- “The monetization model is fair and doesn't disrupt gameplay.”
- “I appreciate that the game offers a complete experience without pushing for additional purchases.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The atmosphere of the game is characterized by a delightful blend of challenge and cuteness, enhanced by pleasant music and vibrant colors, creating an enjoyable experience for players.
- “The atmosphere is enchanting, with beautiful colors and soothing music that create a delightful experience.”
- “The combination of challenge and cuteness, along with the captivating atmosphere, makes for a truly enjoyable time.”
- “The game's atmosphere is immersive, drawing you in with its charming visuals and melodic soundtrack.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviews suggest that the humor in the game often relies on breaking the fourth wall, which some players feel detracts from the overall narrative, indicating a lack of depth in the story.