Alice's Dream：Merge Island

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"Alice's Dream: Merge Island" is a single-player Puzzle game that allows you to save your very own Wonderland by matching and merging items. With its intriguing story and splendid visuals, players are attracted to explore this magical world. However, be aware of the bugs that might affect your gaming experience.

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Play Modes

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

86%

Audience ScoreBased on 9,977 reviews

graphics280 positive mentions

monetization404 negative mentions

monetization
492 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
10%
8%
82%
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over intrusive ads and aggressive in-game purchase prompts. While some users appreciate the option to watch ads for rewards without mandatory interruptions, others report issues with ads freezing the game or failing to provide promised rewards. Overall, the game is seen as a cash grab by some, while others find it manageable with optional ads and in-app purchases that enhance gameplay without being strictly necessary.
- “In-game purchases are fairly priced enough to allow a little splurge sometimes ;)”
- “Great way to pass time even without making in-game purchases.”
- “In-app purchases enhance play but are not necessary.”
- “I think this game is great, but it wants you to pay for everything while still making money on advertising; it's ridiculous.”
- “Completing timed objectives compels you to watch ads or pay real money.”
- “There's many time-limited events which are impossible to complete without microtransactions (and you need lots!). I tried a few microtransactions for boosts, was frugal with my choices and played every other hour, and I still couldn't complete any of the events in time.”
graphics
373 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
24%
1%
The graphics in the game have received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many users praising their beauty, clarity, and vibrant colors. Players appreciate the cute art style and engaging visuals, which enhance the overall gaming experience. However, some users noted that the graphics can be overwhelming or cluttered at times, potentially detracting from gameplay for certain players.
- “The graphics are beautiful!”
- “The game is beautifully designed and made; the graphics are amazing and clear. There is no lagging when you merge.”
- “I love the graphics! It's fun to play with.”
- “But my huge problem with the game is that the creators do not fix the problems; instead, they just change the visuals.”
- “Graphics stopped working after the most recent update.”
- “Garbage graphics and frustratingly frequent ads.”
story
322 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
56%
4%
The game's storyline is generally well-received, with many players enjoying its whimsical and engaging elements, particularly the Alice in Wonderland theme. However, some users express frustration over the abundance of side quests and pop-up notifications that detract from the main gameplay experience, feeling overwhelmed by the narrative elements. Overall, while the graphics and character interactions are praised, the balance between story and gameplay remains a point of contention among players.
- “The storyline is awesome!!”
- “I love the story line and that it's not taking forever to build a character at least not yet.”
- “The story is really fun.”
- “I was enticed by the ring game which was all that is shown in the ad, but there's so much more pointless story and mini-game junk that takes more time than the actual puzzles do.”
- “I just wanted to play the ring game, but no, there's this whole stupid story you have to do.”
- “I couldn't care less about all the 'story' garbage, I don't care about the merging, I don't care about the missions, I don't care about anything except what was shown in the ads, just give me the ring puzzle game and leave all the other unnecessary garbage.”
gameplay
86 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
57%
3%
Gameplay reviews are mixed, with many players expressing frustration over intrusive ads, frequent glitches, and a cluttered interface that detracts from the experience. While some appreciate the graphics and find the mechanics engaging, others criticize the misleading advertising and repetitive nature of the gameplay, leading to a mentally draining experience for some users. Overall, the gameplay is described as solid but marred by excessive interruptions and a lack of clarity in its mechanics.
- “The graphics and the gameplay are great.”
- “Great graphics and engaging gameplay, love it.”
- “This game has amazing graphics and gameplay; this is addicting and fun, great for stress relief.”
- “Phone gets really hot during gameplay; you will lose your last chance to collect coins at Mystic Isle if an ad glitch occurs, and it happens frequently. There are too many dialogues - the skip option is useless. The game is designed to be a nightmare for neurodivergent people because there are too many graphics that serve no purpose, making it mentally draining.”
- “This has to be the worst game I have played in relation to bombarding a player with pop-ups to transactional pages, intrusive links to transactional pages all over the player's UI, and forced side adventures that are more of the same match-3, Farmville-esque gameplay not being advertised as the game's main mechanic.”
- “After almost 3 hours of trying to play today, I achieved less than 5 minutes of actual gameplay.”
stability
45 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
4%
84%
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with many reporting frequent freezes and glitches, particularly during key gameplay moments and when attempting to watch ads for rewards. While some players have experienced minimal issues, the overall sentiment indicates that the game is plagued by bugs that disrupt the experience, leading to frustration and loss of progress. Despite its enjoyable gameplay, the instability detracts from the overall enjoyment, prompting calls for urgent fixes.
- “I have been playing for hours and so far I have had no glitches or any problems.”
- “It's a lot of fun so far, with no glitches yet.”
- “Really fun so far, no glitches or ads which is rare for free games!”
- “Brilliant 5* game until it makes you go into fairytale island... it goes through the chatty bit until it tells you to help a character restore his home and then it freezes with the dialogue box there and no way out of it.”
- “It freezes on that screen and won't let me do anything!”
- “Love the game, but hate the scammy ads you have to watch to get rewards, especially since anytime I go to exit out of the ads it freezes up and takes me out of the app, making me start up all over again. Of course, I lose my rewards that I just watched a stupid ad to get, and the cycle constantly repeats itself.”
music
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
42%
19%
The music in "Alice's Dream" has received mixed feedback; while many players find it charming and enjoyable, some express frustration over the inability to mute or adjust the sound settings. The music is often described as engaging and well-composed, but the lack of options to turn it off has led to complaints, particularly from those who prefer to listen to their own audio while playing. Overall, the game's music is praised for its quality, but the absence of customization options detracts from the experience for some users.
- “The music is pleasant.”
- “Whoever does the music for this game is doing a fantastic job.”
- “The art style, the music, the characters...it's really good!”
- “You can't turn off the annoying sound and music.”
- “Zero settings so you cannot mute the music.”
- “Do not recommend, trapped in tutorial with loud annoying music and unable to mute.”
grinding
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
5%
95%
The reviews highlight that the game suffers from excessive grinding and tedious gameplay, particularly due to overwhelming UI elements and repetitive tasks. While some players appreciate the merge concept, many find it ultimately boring and frustrating, especially as the game progresses. Overall, the balance between challenge and enjoyment is skewed, leading to a lack of engagement after initial levels.
- “This game is tedious and difficult to actually play.”
- “It's extremely tedious to get enough keys to go to new areas.”
- “Intially fun but like all merge games it's just tedious and a boring grind after 1 or 2 levels.”
humor
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is a mixed bag; while the dialogue is often considered mediocre, certain storylines, like the "pea kingdom" and a misguided Romeo & Juliet event, provide unintentional hilarity. Players find the game entertaining and funny overall, though the overwhelming amount of content can make it challenging to fully engage with the humor.
- “Dialogue is middling at best, but the 'pea kingdom' and the terribly ill-advised Romeo & Juliet event storylines are utterly hilarious, even if the comedy is unintended.”
- “It's funny to me; I like this game 🤣”
- “Funny and entertaining.”
optimization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its smooth performance and appealing graphics, with users consistently noting that it runs well and offers engaging gameplay. Overall, the optimization contributes positively to the gaming experience.
- “Runs smoothly, cute graphics.”
- “App did run smoothly.”
- “Such a cute game... runs smoothly... really fun... always something to do.”
emotional
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the emotional experience of the game to be mixed; while some appreciate the wholesome fun it offers, others feel emotionally drained by certain aspects, such as the intrusive ads that disrupt gameplay. This combination leads to a range of feelings, from enjoyment to frustration.
- “The fairyland merge part of the game is emotionally draining.”
- “Wholesome fun”
- “Wholesome fun”