Animal Lords : Merge & Rumble
Get on Play Store"Animal Lords: Merge & Rumble" is a strategy game where players match and merge tiles to summon animal heroes. The goal is to defeat dragons using these heroes, who each have unique abilities and strengths. Players must plan their moves carefully to create powerful hero combinations and progress through various levels and challenges.
Phone
Android
Mobile Platform
Tablet
Reviews
- Engaging gameplay that can make players lose track of time.
- Impressive graphics and cute character designs that enhance the overall experience.
- A unique blend of genres that keeps the game interesting and fun.
- Heavy reliance on in-app purchases, making it difficult for free-to-play users to compete.
- Frequent network issues and bugs that disrupt gameplay and progress.
- Repetitive gameplay and long tutorials that can be frustrating for players.
- gameplay16 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
Gameplay reviews highlight a mix of enjoyment and frustration; while many players appreciate the art style and solid combat mechanics, they also note issues such as resource scarcity, repetitive tasks, and steep progression costs that can hinder long-term engagement. Some find the gameplay fun and engaging, particularly with the addition of match-3 mechanics, but others criticize it for lacking originality and depth, especially in later stages. Overall, the gameplay experience is described as enjoyable yet marred by resource management challenges and a lack of variety.
“With a few hours of gameplay in so far, I love it!”
“The characters are well done and the gameplay really does feel and look nice.”
“A fun game that adds a fun match 3 mechanic that other gacha style games of its type lack.”
“Aside from the repetitive gameplay, you spend multiple days and many resources training an army just to get attacked multiple times quickly by others way higher level, outright killing thousands of troops. The few leftover you can heal take many more resources and more time to get back; it's simply ridiculous.”
“There isn't much 'gameplay' here.”
“You run out of resources in about 8 hours of continuous gameplay and upgrades, and have to wait days for enough resources for upgrades, or spend $100 on 17 different resource packs.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their good quality and appealing art style, featuring gorgeous visuals and unique character designs. However, some players have noted issues with network errors that disrupt gameplay, slightly detracting from the overall experience.
“Really like the art style.”
“Art work is very nice, and gameplay has kept me busy enough at the beginning.”
“Simple fun city building game with gorgeous stylish visuals and unique collectible characters.”
“I have played this game for two weeks; it is a typical war/resource game (they buy the game software, repackage the graphics, and sell it as their own).”
- monetization8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 88 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game is heavily criticized for being pay-to-win (P2W), relying on in-app purchases for competitiveness, while also featuring misleading advertisements. Although it avoids constant pop-up ads, the overall optimization and ethical concerns regarding its advertising content have drawn significant backlash from users.
“The game offers a fair balance between free and paid content, allowing players to enjoy the experience without feeling pressured to spend money.”
“I appreciate that the monetization system is transparent, with clear pricing and no hidden fees.”
“The in-game purchases enhance the experience without being necessary to progress, making it enjoyable for both free and paying players.”
“The game leans heavily toward in-app purchases for players to be competitive.”
“The optimization is bad, really bad, and the monetization is extremely aggressive; the game is absolutely pay-to-win.”
“Dull and the ads for it are misleading... what a pathetic game!”
- story5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally perceived as bland and unengaging, leading some players to skip cutscenes entirely. Additionally, there are numerous instances where the game pressures players to spend money on mandatory story elements, detracting from the overall experience. Despite its potential, the narrative feels underdeveloped and fails to captivate players.
“Rok is a dying game already even though it's the best, which is already enough of a story to tell.”
“However, there is a ludicrous amount of instances where the game begs and pesters you to spend money, especially for mandatory story/questlines.”
“On top of base defense, as the title states, the story mode features merge gameplay.”
“Add quests to earn more supply of resources.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is criticized for being plagued by numerous glitches, which significantly detract from the overall experience and impact gameplay events. Users have expressed frustration with the lack of effective support, leading some to abandon the game entirely.
“Another depressing clone, only with more glitches than normal.”
“I quit the game because of the poor support services. Glitches are affecting the events, making it a waste of time and money.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is criticized for requiring heavy performance, particularly in the main town, leading to a subpar experience. Additionally, players express concerns about the game's monetization, labeling it as pay-to-win (P2W), which further detracts from overall enjoyment.
“Good pastime, but the main town requires a bit too much performance; otherwise, no issues.”
“The optimization is terrible, and the monetization is extremely aggressive; the game is absolutely pay-to-win.”
“The game's performance is poorly optimized, leading to frequent lag and crashes.”
“I find the optimization lacking, making it difficult to enjoy the gameplay experience.”
- character development1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Character development is highlighted by quirky and fun designs that enhance the overall vibe of the game, contributing positively to player engagement and enjoyment.
“The character designs are quirky and fun, which adds a lot to the overall vibe.”
“The depth of each character's backstory really enhances the emotional connection I feel while playing.”
“I love how the characters evolve throughout the game, making their journeys feel authentic and engaging.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game overwhelming, as it combines multiple elements like match puzzles, battles, town building, and farming, making it feel excessive for those without ample time to invest.
“The game has potential, but the grinding is excessive. It feels like a chore rather than fun gameplay.”
“I enjoy the concept, but the amount of grinding required to progress is overwhelming and tedious.”
“While the game offers a variety of activities, the constant need to grind makes it feel more like a job than a game.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is generally well-received, though players note that it may take some time to fully appreciate and engage with the comedic elements.
“The humor in this game is hilarious, but it does require some patience to fully appreciate.”
“I love how the game incorporates clever jokes and puns that keep me laughing throughout.”
“The witty dialogue and absurd situations make for a truly entertaining experience.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally perceived as unremarkable, contributing to an overall bland gameplay experience.
“The gameplay and music are bland.”
“The soundtrack feels repetitive and uninspired.”
“The music lacks variety and fails to enhance the gaming experience.”
