Alice's Dream：Merge Island
Get on Play Store"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.
Phone
Android
Mobile Platform
Tablet
Reviews
- The game has beautiful graphics and a fun storyline that keeps players engaged.
- There are plenty of opportunities to earn energy and rewards without spending money.
- The game is addictive and offers a variety of tasks and events to keep players entertained.
- The game is cluttered with pop-ups and ads that interrupt gameplay and make it difficult to focus.
- Progression can be slow, especially in special events, which often feel impossible to complete without spending money.
- Many players have experienced glitches and crashes, making the game frustrating to play at times.
- monetization421 mentions
- 8 % positive mentions
- 7 % neutral mentions
- 85 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the prevalence of ads and in-app purchases. While some users appreciate the option to watch ads for rewards, they often report issues with ads freezing the game or failing to provide promised bonuses, leading to a negative gameplay experience. Additionally, the aggressive promotion of microtransactions and misleading advertising have contributed to a perception of the game as a cash grab, detracting from its overall enjoyment.
“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-game 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.”
“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.”
“The ads keep crashing the game; otherwise, it's not bad.”
- graphics226 mentions
- 73 % positive mentions
- 26 % neutral mentions
- 1 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beauty, cuteness, and vibrant colors, contributing to an engaging and enjoyable gameplay experience. Many players appreciate the artistic design and smooth performance, although some note that the busy visuals can be overwhelming or distracting. Overall, the graphics are considered a standout feature, enhancing the game's appeal despite some technical issues and gameplay frustrations.
“The graphics are beautiful!”
“The graphics are amazing.”
“Great graphics and fun gameplay.”
“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.”
- story223 mentions
- 35 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The game's storyline is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its engaging and whimsical elements, particularly the Alice in Wonderland theme. However, numerous reviews express frustration over excessive pop-ups, mandatory side quests, and a narrative that often detracts from the core gameplay, leading to a desire for a more streamlined experience. While the graphics and character interactions are praised, the balance between story and gameplay remains a contentious point among players.
“The storyline is awesome!!”
“I love the story they put to the game; you pass a level and the characters interact with each other.”
“I definitely enjoy the Alice in Wonderland storyline, and I like having different tasks to complete daily/weekly.”
“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.”
“Too much 'story' not enough play.”
- gameplay68 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The gameplay of this game is marred by frequent interruptions from ads and pop-ups, leading to a cluttered interface that detracts from the overall experience. While some players appreciate the graphics and find the mechanics engaging, many express frustration over misleading advertising, repetitive tasks, and a lack of clarity in game progression. Overall, the gameplay is seen as potentially enjoyable but is heavily impacted by intrusive elements and a disconnect between advertised features and actual content.
“The graphics are great and the gameplay is smooth.”
“Great graphics and fun gameplay.”
“Gameplay is amazing.”
“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.”
- stability41 mentions
- 7 % positive mentions
- 2 % neutral mentions
- 90 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent freezing and glitches reported, particularly during key interactions and when attempting to watch ads for rewards. Many players experience crashes that require restarting the game, leading to lost progress and resources. While some users report minimal issues, the overall sentiment indicates that the game suffers from severe stability problems that detract from the enjoyment.
“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.”
“It's not buggy or loaded with ads.”
“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.”
“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.”
“Game freezes when it attempts to fix a gate that's already been fixed.”
- music23 mentions
- 35 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 22 % negative mentions
The music in "Alice's Dream" is generally praised for its charm and quality, with many players finding it enjoyable and fitting for the game. However, a significant number of users express frustration over the lack of options to mute or adjust the music and sound effects, which detracts from their overall experience. While the soundtrack is appreciated, the inability to customize audio settings has led to negative feedback from those who prefer to listen to their own music or podcasts while playing.
“I've just started playing Alice's Dream and I'm having a great time with everything so far; the graphics and music are beyond what I was expecting, fun and interesting at the same time. I'll keep you posted if my opinion changes.”
“It's genuinely charming and the music frigging slaps!”
“Whoever does the music for this game is doing a fantastic job.”
“The music tears my anxiety to shreds.”
“No option to adjust settings to mute the music, only getting from level to level.”
“Do not recommend, trapped in tutorial with loud annoying music and unable to mute.”
- grinding17 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 6 % neutral mentions
- 94 % negative mentions
Players consistently describe the grinding aspect of the game as tedious and repetitive, often feeling overwhelmed by excessive UI elements and ads. While the initial gameplay may be enjoyable, it quickly devolves into a monotonous grind, particularly as players attempt to progress through levels. Many reviewers express disappointment that the game leans more towards farming mechanics rather than the puzzle experience they anticipated.
“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.”
- humor9 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is a mixed bag; while some players find the "pea kingdom" and certain storylines hilariously entertaining, others feel the dialogue is lackluster and the comedic elements can be overwhelming. Overall, many users appreciate the humor, describing it as funny and entertaining, though it may not appeal to everyone, particularly younger audiences.
“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.”
- emotional4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the emotional experience of the game to be mixed; while the fairyland merge aspect can be emotionally draining, the intrusive ads detract from the enjoyment, leading to feelings of frustration. Despite this, some users appreciate the wholesome fun the game offers.
“The fairyland merge part of the game is emotionally draining.”
“Wholesome fun”
- optimization3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its smooth performance and appealing graphics, with users consistently noting that it runs without issues and offers engaging gameplay.
“Runs smoothly, cute graphics.”
“App did run smoothly.”
“Such a cute game... runs smoothly... really fun... always something to do.”
