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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.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

Reviews

86%

Audience ScoreBased on 15,466 reviews

graphics575 positive mentions

monetization1,832 negative mentions

monetization
2,226 mentions
8 % positive mentions
10 % neutral mentions
82 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the option to watch ads for rewards rather than being forced to do so. While some users find the frequency and length of ads annoying, especially during gameplay or when spinning the wheel, others commend the game for not overwhelming them with ads and allowing for a satisfying free-to-play experience. In-app purchases are available but not deemed necessary for progression, leading to a generally positive reception regarding monetization practices.
- “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 really fun and there's no ads unless you choose to watch them.”
- “Having said that... 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.”
- “Popping up ads every 2 minutes, clear paying to win advantages, and poorly play tested levels supposed to be completed in limited moves to not get you to spend more money on gold to skip through.”
- “The game itself is okay when you finally get to it, but there are a lot of pop-up games, side quest, purchase ads, etc to get there.”
graphics
805 mentions
71 % positive mentions
28 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are widely praised for their vibrant, cute, and engaging design, with many users highlighting the adorable characters and smooth animations. Players appreciate the colorful visuals and the overall aesthetic, which enhances the gameplay experience, although some express frustration with the frequency of ads and pop-ups. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's appeal, making it enjoyable and visually captivating for players of all ages.
- “The graphics are amazing and the game keeps me interested.”
- “The adorable characters, vibrant graphics, and challenging puzzles make it impossible to put down.”
- “The graphics are cute and the game play keeps me interested.”
- “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.”
story
473 mentions
37 % positive mentions
60 % neutral mentions
4 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its cute and engaging narrative involving adorable characters like bugs and slugs. 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 frequency of pop-ups and the need for in-game purchases to progress. Overall, the combination of a charming plot, vibrant graphics, and numerous challenges contributes to a fun and addictive gaming experience.
- “The storyline is ingenious, the graphics are amazing.”
- “The story is fun, the characters are cute, and the side challenges keep things interesting.”
- “This game has the right amount of challenge combined with a great story line, just enough to keep you playing.”
- “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.”
- “So far, I find it stupid with a dumb story to boot.”
gameplay
350 mentions
53 % positive mentions
44 % neutral mentions
3 % negative 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 and monetization tactics that can disrupt the experience, as well as occasional technical issues like lag and crashes. Overall, while the core gameplay is enjoyable and offers a variety of levels and mechanics, the balance between free and paid content, along with the presence of ads, remains a contentious point among players.
- “The gameplay is fun and smooth, and you can play it without internet; other games that claim to not require internet refuse to load without it because they want to load the ads!”
- “The gameplay is challenging yet manageable.”
- “The gameplay is simple, fun, and totally addicting.”
- “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.”
- “Has mechanics built into the game to actively block you from beating levels.”
- “The game mechanics make you lose on purpose so you get frustrated and pay for upgrades.”
stability
185 mentions
6 % positive mentions
10 % neutral mentions
84 % negative 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.
- “I love this game, very addicting. I would give you all 10 stars if I could. No glitches, never lose turns, everything works absolutely amazing.”
- “Great game with almost no glitches or bugs.”
- “The ads aren't annoying, no glitches, updates once a month with new features and gifts.”
- “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.”
humor
159 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players finding the characters, animations, and sound effects to be cute and hilarious. Many enjoy the funny videos and creative storylines that enhance the gameplay experience, making it both entertaining and engaging. Overall, the game's whimsical design and comedic elements contribute significantly to its appeal, making it a fun choice for players of all ages.
- “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.”
music
136 mentions
34 % positive mentions
60 % neutral mentions
6 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while many players find it catchy and enjoyable, others describe it as repetitive and annoying, leading some to turn it off. Several users have reported issues with the game interrupting their own music or playing sounds even when muted, which detracts from the overall experience. Despite these complaints, the energetic soundtrack and sound effects are often praised for enhancing the gameplay.
- “The music is great and the story of the game is somewhat easy to understand.”
- “The art style and soundtrack to this game is a lot higher quality than I had initially anticipated.”
- “I love the game! I wish it never ends. It's the best game ever! It has the best graphics and great controls, and it's so fun plus you cannot get bored from the game. Best Fiends has you covered!”
- “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.”
- “However, the music is repetitive and gets annoying.”
- “Very addicting but the music doesn't change and it's crappy.”
grinding
45 mentions
4 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
96 % negative 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 ads and microtransactions that exacerbate the grind, making it less enjoyable over time. While some players appreciate the initial fun and challenge, they often express that the game becomes a chore as they are forced to replay levels repeatedly without significant rewards.
- “It's not too grindy (and the grinding is fun), and it's not too aggressive with ads or pushing 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.”
emotional
16 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Players express a mix of emotional engagement and frustration with the game, highlighting its wholesome nature and potential for physical activity, while also noting the distress caused by intrusive ads and technical issues. The emotional impact is further emphasized by feelings of disappointment over unexpected charges and sensitivity to touch controls, which can disrupt the gaming experience. Overall, the game elicits strong feelings, both positive and negative, reflecting its ability to connect with players on an emotional level.
- “The ads in between are very emotionally disturbing.”
- “Thanks for such a wholesome game that doesn't chase the player's money.”
- “But this is one of the games that they should post up warning ... this is an action game your actions, physical action, emotional action,.. I call it an exercise game definitely what have you lose weight yes believe it or not lose weight it's one of them you jumping up and down you can't eat you can't watch TV cuz you need to pass this level so warning people 😁”
character development
14 mentions
57 % positive mentions
29 % neutral mentions
14 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is praised for adding depth and enjoyment, with players appreciating the creative and immersive character designs. The twists in character arcs enhance the overall experience, making the game feel engaging and fun. Overall, the character designs and development contribute significantly to the game's appeal.
- “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 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.”
optimization
6 mentions
50 % positive mentions
33 % neutral mentions
17 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its smooth performance and effective optimization, with users noting the addition of numerous features and events that enhance gameplay. Players report no significant faults, highlighting that the game runs well without being overly challenging, providing ample content and rewards.
- “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.”
replayability
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Users consistently highlight the game's excellent replayability, indicating that it offers a compelling experience that encourages multiple playthroughs.
- “Everything I want in a game: great replay value.”
- “Everything I want in a game: great replay value.”
atmosphere
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is generally appreciated, but some users find certain elements frustrating, which detracts significantly from the overall experience.
- “I'm fond of this game, but this aspect makes it very annoying and absolutely kills the atmosphere.”