Bejeweled Blitz

About

Bejeweled Blitz is a hilarious and visually appealing puzzle game where players match gems in a race against time. The single-player mode offers ingenious gameplay with lots of grinding, but the experience can be marred by annoying ads and bugs. Compete with friends, embark on quests, or simply enjoy matching gems for a fun and addictive experience.

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Play Modes

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

72%

Audience ScoreBased on 9,888 reviews

graphics48 positive mentions

monetization265 negative mentions

monetization
288 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
1%
7%
92%
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, primarily due to the overwhelming number of intrusive and unskippable ads that disrupt gameplay. Many players report spending more time watching ads than actually playing, with frequent pop-ups and lengthy advertisements leading to frustration and a diminished gaming experience. Additionally, the shift towards aggressive in-app purchases and the removal of previously available rewards for watching ads have further alienated long-time fans, prompting some to consider uninstalling the game altogether.
- “If you save your coins, there is no need for the in-app purchases, so it's good, cheap fun.”
- “Just don't agree with 'in-game purchases' to be in with a chance of a 'new high score'.”
- “This iteration adds in in-app purchases to give you power-ups and takes away all but one game mode.”
- “You'll spend more time on these popups and the long repetitive ads than playing the game.”
- “Removed several places where you could watch ads to gain free in-game products, and just started showing full-length unskippable ads in between games instead for no benefit.”
- “The amount of ads is just ridiculous and makes for such a terrible user experience.”
stability
140 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
4%
96%
The game's stability is a significant issue, with numerous users reporting frequent freezes, crashes, and glitches that disrupt gameplay. Many players express frustration over losing progress, coins, and rewards due to these technical problems, particularly after recent updates. Overall, the game is described as nearly unplayable for many users, with calls for urgent fixes to improve its performance.
- “But so far the new version is really fun, bug-free, and smooth. 5/5 for me; I really can't justify any other rating.”
- “Absolutely bug-free.”
- “Game itself runs great!”
- “This game has gone from being brilliant to being a buggy, crashy pile of poo.”
- “Game constantly crashes and freezes, wasting your coins if you were partway through a game when it crashed.”
- “Since the last update, the game freezes all the time and takes ages to load.”
graphics
81 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
59%
30%
11%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the vibrant visuals and smooth performance, while others criticize them as outdated or laggy, particularly after updates. Many users appreciate the dramatic and colorful design, but there are complaints about poor optimization on certain devices and intrusive ads affecting the overall experience. Overall, while some players find the graphics impressive and engaging, others feel they detract from gameplay quality.
- “Has amazing graphics.”
- “I love this game, the graphics are great, fun to play.”
- “Excellent gameplay, stunning graphics, smooth and glitch-free.”
- “Graphics from 2009”
- “No new features, outdated graphics, boring in just 3 tries.”
- “Compared to the iPhone version, the graphics are basic, outdated, and ugly.”
gameplay
37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
49%
43%
8%
Overall, the gameplay is described as fun and addictive, with many users enjoying its challenges and mechanics. However, frequent interruptions from ads, lagging issues after updates, and inconsistencies between different platforms have led to frustration and dissatisfaction among players. While some praise the graphics and smoothness, others express disappointment over recent changes that have negatively impacted their experience.
- “But the gameplay is fun and addictive.”
- “Very addictive gameplay.”
- “Excellent gameplay, stunning graphics, smooth and glitch-free.”
- “And what they've done to gameplay is absolutely scandalous.”
- “It makes gameplay infuriating.”
- “Gameplay is harder than it's ever been as a means of getting people to watch ads, free spins for minimal prizes and constant crashes.”
music
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
71%
10%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying its pleasantness while others find it cheesy and not fitting the game's pace. Many users have reported technical issues, such as music continuing to play after exiting the app, lag during transitions, and music failing to sync with gameplay. Overall, while the music adds to the experience for some, it has also been a source of frustration due to bugs and its perceived lack of quality.
- “Music and graphics are excellent and also the daily challenges and the spin.”
- “I just love the music of the game, really pleasant and yeah the effects are great for a puzzle game.”
- “Btw nice music.”
- “Now even worse adverts that turn on your audio even when you have all music and SFX turned off!”
- “The music is cheesy and in no way indicative of passing time anymore, totally changing the feel of the play as there's no sense of urgency.”
- “A small fault would be music failing to sync properly with the action.”
story
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
71%
14%
The story aspect of the game has received mixed feedback, with some players expressing frustration over the lack of a coherent narrative and the overwhelming focus on quests and competitions. While a few users appreciate the updates and new features, many feel that the game lacks a compelling storyline, making it less engaging and more akin to a series of disconnected tasks. Overall, there is a desire for a more structured and interesting narrative to enhance the gaming experience.
- “Love this game, stopped playing it about 10 years ago and picked it back up about 4 months ago - love what they've done with it - new boosts, rare gems, events, quests and blitz games.”
- “Make it more interesting like a storyline which shows you your progress and make more levels.”
- “Story mode and zen mode.”
- “My original rating was 4, but this game has lost the plot.”
- “The fact such a large option even exists is annoying; from the developers' perspective, the game itself is as important as the plot in a porn film.”
- “Make it more interesting, like a storyline that shows your progress and adds more levels.”
humor
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
83%
17%
Overall, users find the game to be humorous and entertaining, often describing it as funny and addictive. However, some players have experienced technical issues that detract from their enjoyment, such as app crashes and unresponsive features. Despite these problems, the humor remains a highlight for many, contributing to its appeal.
- “Good gameplay, simple and funny, has challenges to keep you addicted.”
- “I know this game from 10 years ago, I usually download it and play with it, it is very funny and beautiful; it's the best game in the Google Store.”
- “It's one of the most addictive and funny games I've ever played.”
- “At this time, I am unable to play the game; my phone won't let me. The diverting instructions are not funny.”
- “These guys are so money-hungry, it's not funny.”
optimization
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
40%
30%
The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with users reporting various performance issues such as bugs, crashes, and misleading storage warnings. While some devices run the game smoothly, others experience significant slowdowns and graphical inconsistencies, indicating a need for improved optimization across different hardware. Overall, players suggest that developers should focus on enhancing performance and addressing these bugs for a better gaming experience.
- “Great game, but I think the devs need to work on optimization... it always wakelocks my phone.”
- “Better graphics, more efficient game tactics, excellent performance.”
- “Perfect smooth, fast, and HD performance on my Xperia Z.”
- “Downside, it's a little buggy (gets stuck after advertisements sometimes) and has some performance issues.”
- “Great game but I think the devs need to work on optimization... always wakelocks my phone.”
- “It kept crashing and majorly slowing down my phone's performance.”
grinding
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game excessively tedious, with repetitive advertisements and a frustratingly slow progression towards rewards. Many express dissatisfaction with the game's balance, feeling it leans towards a pay-to-win model, while others note that the ease of scoring has diminished the challenge, making the experience feel monotonous. Overall, the consensus is that the grinding mechanics detract from enjoyment and engagement.
- “Too grindy and you will never get the 500,000 coin prize after a match.”
- “Disgustingly grindy and pay to win.”
- “I stopped playing as the game has become tedious.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
Players appreciate the game's potential for replayability but feel it is hindered by low bonus rewards and a lack of achievements, which could enhance the experience. Many express a desire for updates to improve the frequency of significant wins and to implement achievement systems that would encourage repeated play. Overall, while the game has a solid foundation, it requires enhancements to fully realize its replay value.
- “However, it would be great to see the achievements implemented as they are on a computer. This would give the game greater replayability once you've achieved the highest score, rather than waiting a week.”
- “Love this game, but the bonuses are not the best. It needs a bit of updating to make it more replayable.”
- “It was much more playable before, as you often won +25k to spend on special features. Now you only get 1000 if you're lucky.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express frustration with the emotional impact of gameplay, highlighting a disparity in progress when using rare items, which can lead to sudden and significant point increases, making the experience feel unbalanced and less rewarding.