Best Fiends - Match 3 Puzzles

78%
Game Brain Score Based on 10,000 reviews
  • monetization
  • graphics
  • story
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Best Fiends - Match 3 Games is a puzzle game with an intriguing story, wholesome themes, and cute characters. The game offers phenomenal mechanics, perfect graphics, and a good soundtrack, but is also filled with bugs, requires lots of grinding, and has annoying ads. In this matching game, players collect and level up over 50 characters to progress through the story.

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78%
Audience ScoreBased on 10,000 reviews
graphics319 positive mentions
monetization1,264 negative mentions
  • The game features cute characters and engaging gameplay that keeps players entertained.
  • Players can progress without spending money, as there are plenty of opportunities to earn rewards and power-ups.
  • The game is regularly updated with new events and challenges, providing fresh content for players.
  • The game becomes increasingly difficult at higher levels, often requiring players to spend money to progress.
  • There are excessive pop-ups and ads that interrupt gameplay, making it frustrating to navigate between levels.
  • Recent updates have led to glitches and crashes, causing players to lose progress and rewards.
  • monetization1,505 mentions

    The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the frequency and length of ads, particularly during gameplay and when attempting to access rewards. While some appreciate the option to watch ads for bonuses and the ability to play without mandatory purchases, others feel that the game increasingly pushes in-app purchases and relies heavily on ads, making it feel like a cash grab. Overall, players value the game's fun mechanics but are divided on the impact of its monetization strategy on their overall experience.

    • “Best game ever...easy, relaxing and best of all no ads unless you choose.”
    • “In-app purchases are available but not required to be able to enjoy the game.”
    • “This game is great because it is possible to play it without making a bunch of in-app purchases.”
    • “Having to unlock chests after every level gets annoying; the spinner wheel doesn't say that it's going to make you watch an ad first, and there are so many pop-ups for microtransactions.”
    • “The game itself is okay when you finally get to it, but there are a lot of pop-up games, side quests, purchase ads, etc. to get there.”
    • “The ads are too intrusive.”
  • graphics452 mentions

    The graphics in the game are widely praised for their cuteness, vibrancy, and overall quality, with many users highlighting the adorable characters and engaging animations. While the visuals are generally considered a strong point, some players express frustration with intrusive ads and monetization tactics that detract from the gaming experience. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's appeal, making it enjoyable and visually captivating for players.

    • “The graphics are amazing and the game keeps me interested.”
    • “The graphics, the characters and their personalities and attitudes are unique as well as captivating.”
    • “The graphics are cute and the game itself is a lot of fun.”
    • “The game is fun but the graphics are horrible, it's so ugly!”
    • “I have absolutely no idea who the graphics are supposed to appeal to.”
    • “It's another cartoon game, nothing like the ad visuals.”
  • story274 mentions

    The game's story is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its cute and engaging narrative that features adorable characters and humorous elements. The storyline is complemented by a variety of side quests and missions that keep gameplay fresh and interesting, although some users express frustration with the difficulty of certain quests and the need for in-game purchases to progress. Overall, the combination of a charming story and diverse challenges contributes to the game's addictive nature.

    • “The storyline is ingenious, the graphics are amazing.”
    • “The story is fun, the characters are cute, and the side challenges keep things interesting.”
    • “I love the story line and how they talk with each other.”
    • “No hard core story line to follow, just play!”
    • “Game story ends after level 5 pretty much and you can't earn anything by replaying levels, so you either pay to upgrade or spend months earning minimum currency by failing levels.”
    • “This used to be my favorite game to play on my phone, but now it's just overcrowded with characters, time-consuming events, and it's become lackluster as far as the storyline goes.”
  • gameplay229 mentions

    The gameplay is generally praised for its smooth mechanics, engaging challenges, and cute graphics, making it fun and addictive for players. However, many users express frustration with the frequent pop-ups, ads, and monetization tactics that can disrupt the experience and create a pay-to-win atmosphere. While the core gameplay is enjoyable and offers a variety of levels, some players feel that it can become repetitive and overly reliant on in-app purchases to progress effectively.

    • “The gameplay is fun, progressively more challenging but not to the point you get frustrated.”
    • “The gameplay is smooth and the graphics are nice.”
    • “Gameplay is simple enough to enjoy and challenging enough to keep you from getting bored!”
    • “Progression screeches to a halt if you're not shelling out money, with skill in the actual gameplay loop meaning little to nothing to overcoming obstacles.”
    • “Game freezes up a lot; if it doesn't do that, it pauses in the middle of a level or resets the entire game during gameplay.”
    • “The game mechanics make you lose on purpose so you get frustrated and pay for upgrades.”
  • stability147 mentions

    The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with many users reporting frequent freezing, glitches, and crashes, particularly after recent updates. While some players have experienced smooth gameplay with minimal issues, a significant number have expressed frustration over losing progress and in-game purchases due to these technical problems. Overall, the game's stability appears to be a major concern for a large portion of the player base.

    • “No glitches, and works well.”
    • “Great game with almost no glitches or bugs.”
    • “I love this game, very addicting. I would give you 10 stars if I could; no glitches, never lose turns, everything works absolutely amazing.”
    • “I used to love this game, but the more updates it goes through, the slower and more unpredictable glitches keep popping up.”
    • “Every time I try to go on a level in this game, it freezes constantly.”
    • “The game used to be fun, but lately it is full of glitches.”
  • humor92 mentions

    The humor in the game is widely praised, with players finding the characters, animations, and sound effects to be cute and hilarious. Many reviews highlight the funny videos and creative storylines that enhance the overall experience, making it both entertaining and engaging. Overall, the game's whimsical design and comedic elements contribute significantly to its appeal, keeping players laughing as they navigate through challenging levels.

    • “The characters are cute and funny, the levels are challenging and the rewards are worth your time and thought.”
    • “I find myself giggling as I play, laughing at the slugs as they get hit by the selected pieces.”
    • “The story lines are hilarious.”
  • music91 mentions

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many players enjoying its catchy and energetic nature, while others find it repetitive and annoying over time. Some users appreciate that the game allows them to listen to their own music, although there are frequent complaints about the game interrupting personal music playback and issues with sound settings not functioning properly. Overall, while the soundtrack is praised for its quality and fun, technical glitches and a lack of variety in tracks detract from the experience for some players.

    • “The music is the best and there are so many chances to get a win!”
    • “The art style and soundtrack to this game is a lot higher quality than I had initially anticipated.”
    • “I love this game but one of the problems and the worst one for me personally was that you cannot play music and play the game... besides that and lagging it's a great game 😁”
    • “The only complaint I have is that I have the game in silence, but since a while, the ads have sound, which is disturbing because I listen to music or an audible when I play.”
    • “Update: there is a huge glitch in the game and we cannot play without the invasion of some strange music.”
    • “Very addicting but the music doesn't change and it's crappy.”
  • grinding38 mentions

    Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, especially at higher levels where progress feels slow and repetitive. Many reviews highlight the excessive reliance on microtransactions and ads, which further detracts from the enjoyment, making the gameplay feel like a chore rather than fun. While some players appreciate the initial enjoyment, they often express disappointment as the game becomes increasingly grindy and less rewarding over time.

    • “It's not too grindy, and the grinding is fun.”
    • “The game strikes a perfect balance; the grinding feels rewarding rather than tedious.”
    • “I appreciate that the grinding is engaging and not overly aggressive with ads or microtransactions.”
    • “Endless ads and lack of progress changed the game to tedious and un-fun.”
    • “It's a nice time waster and cute puzzle game, but it's very money-grubby and the higher levels become tedious because you have to play them over and over until the luck of the draw goes your way.”
    • “Fun at the start, tedious later on.”
  • emotional12 mentions

    Players express a mix of emotional engagement and frustration with the game, highlighting its wholesome nature and enjoyable gameplay, but also noting disturbing ads and issues with in-game purchases. While the game promotes physical activity and offers a fun experience, players are concerned about unexpected charges and technical glitches that detract from their enjoyment. Overall, the emotional response is a blend of affection for the game and disappointment over its monetization practices and technical issues.

    • “The ads in between are very emotionally disturbing.”
    • “Thanks for such a wholesome game that doesn't chase the player's money.”
    • “Well this is a little heartbreaking to me; I love playing this game but I just noticed that I've been overcharged on a few of my purchases.”
  • character development9 mentions

    Character development in the game is generally praised for adding depth and fun, enhancing the overall experience, particularly in a bubble pop style context. Reviewers appreciate the creative and immersive character designs, which contribute positively to the game's atmosphere. However, some critiques mention a disconnect between character design and development, indicating mixed feelings about the overall execution.

    • “Love the twists and character development.”
    • “The character designs are so fun, immersive, and creative, and I can't wait to unlock and upgrade new ones.”
    • “Lots of fun...the bugs are cute, and the character development adds fun as well as depth to a bubble pop style game.”
    • “It's as disgusting as the character design for the fiends.”
    • “Two stars for character design.”
  • optimization4 mentions

    Overall, the game's optimization is praised for its smooth performance and the addition of numerous features and events. Players report no significant faults, highlighting that it runs efficiently and offers a rewarding experience without being overly challenging.

    • “There are so many more features now, and it runs smoothly.”
    • “Smooth performance and lots of extra events.”
    • “I'm yet to have any faults with it as it runs smoothly, isn't overly difficult like certain other games, and there's actually quite a lot to do as well as rewards.”
    • “Those items are given out for performance, but at a trickle.”
  • atmosphere1 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is generally appreciated, but some users find certain elements frustrating, which detracts from the overall experience.

    • “I'm fond of this game, but this aspect makes it very annoying and absolutely kills the atmosphere.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    Players consistently highlight the game's strong replayability, noting that it offers everything they desire for multiple playthroughs.

    • “Everything I want in a game: great replay value.”
    • “The game offers so many different paths and choices that I find myself coming back for more.”
    • “Each playthrough feels fresh and exciting, making it hard to put down.”
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Play time

6hMedian play time
7hAverage play time
6-8hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 3 analyzed playthroughs

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