Bounce Merge

About

"Bounce Merge" is a Casual "ASMR Puzzle Action" game with a focus on masterful gameplay and soothing sounds. However, the game is very grinding and filled with bugs that may hinder the player's experience. The game is also filled with annoying ads, which may frustrate players looking for an uninterrupted experience. Overall, while the game has its merits, it may require some patience and bug fixes to fully enjoy.

Genres & Tags

Casual

Play Modes

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

37%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,020 reviews

gameplay19 positive mentions

monetization1.1k negative mentions

The game is fun and addictive, providing a satisfying experience.
The concept of merging balls and breaking blocks is engaging.
The graphics and sound effects enhance the gameplay experience.

There are excessive ads, with one appearing after almost every action.
Even when declining to watch an ad for a bonus, players are still forced to watch one.
The game frequently freezes or crashes, causing loss of progress.

monetization
1,144 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
96%
The monetization aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback due to the excessive number of ads, which disrupt gameplay significantly. Players report being forced to watch ads after nearly every action, even when opting out of rewards, leading to frustration and a diminished gaming experience. Many users express a willingness to pay for an ad-free version, but the lack of such an option, combined with the aggressive ad strategy, has resulted in numerous uninstalls and low ratings.
- “Amazing game if the no ads package actually worked!”
- “I'd actually pay money for no ads for this game, that's how much I enjoy it.”
- “If there was a purchase no ads option, I would pay it solely because, for whatever reason, this game is satisfying.”
- “The game is fun, but the ads are a problem.”
- “You spend more time watching ads than playing the game, not only that but when it asks if you want to claim the in-game item by waiting for a trailer and you say 'no thanks', it plays an ad regardless of your choosing.”
- “This game is an ad mill and does not offer a buyout to skip ads.”
gameplay
65 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
63%
8%
The gameplay is generally described as fun and engaging, with improved mechanics and a simple, addictive loop. However, the overwhelming presence of ads significantly disrupts the experience, often leading to frustration and boredom, as players report spending more time watching ads than actually playing. While some enjoy the core mechanics, many feel that the frequent interruptions and lack of meaningful progression diminish the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “The mechanics have improved, the gameplay is sharper than ever, so on the whole, I'm pleased.”
- “Overall this is a fun game with a relatively novel mechanic, a pleasant way to kill some time.”
- “I enjoyed the gameplay loop, basically just a pachinko machine with silly colors.”
- “But you can't hardly get through 15 seconds of gameplay before you're hit in the face with another ad.”
- “The quantity of ads ruins any enjoyment the actual gameplay brings.”
- “Once you get started, the gameplay is rigged to show you an ad pretty much every 30 seconds, no exaggeration.”
stability
60 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
2%
98%
The game's stability is a significant issue, with numerous users reporting frequent freezes, crashes, and glitches that disrupt gameplay. Many players experience the game becoming unresponsive, especially after ads or during specific actions, leading to lost progress and frustration. While the game is described as fun and addictive, the overwhelming number of bugs and stability problems detracts from the overall experience.
- “Pure chaos, endless fun, bright colors, no glitches.”
- “It started out fun but now it freezes so often I can't play.”
- “Freezes and crashes after nearly every level.”
- “The game is very buggy, and the save point for when it crashes is unreliable at best.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
33%
50%
Users report significant issues with the music functionality, including bugs that require manual resetting when switching tabs and persistent sound settings that revert upon reopening the app. While some appreciate the absence of obnoxious music and sound effects, the frequent interruptions from ads during gameplay detract from the overall experience.
- “Gameplay is simple, no obnoxious music or sound effects, great for a mobile game, truly.”
- “The music bugs a lot; if I go out of tab and back in, I have to manually reset it!”
- “I have sound and music turned off, but every time I open the app, they come back. I have to turn them on/off again to get them to stop.”
- “In a song that was 3 minutes and 28 seconds (208 seconds), 4 ads came through, which I wouldn't care about if it didn't stop my music.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
20%
40%
Overall, the graphics of the game receive mixed reviews; while some users praise the smooth animations and high-quality visuals, others criticize the low graphical fidelity and technical issues that hinder gameplay. Additionally, concerns about intrusive ad graphics have been noted, impacting the overall experience.
- “Entertaining enough game, good graphics, smooth animation, no animation glitches.”
- “The graphics, physics and setup are all top notch.”
- “Gameplay-wise it's fine, but the graphics are a bit too low; however, any phone will run this fine.”
- “All graphics kept completely unloading, making it impossible to do anything. If it worked, it would be fun, but right now, if I could give it 0 stars, I would.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, often feeling overwhelmed by excessive ads that interrupt gameplay. While some enjoy occasional bursts of content, the overall experience tends to become monotonous and unenjoyable after a short period.
- “I played it for 1 hour and it was the most tedious hour that I spent on gaming.”
- “Gets very tedious after about 15-20 minutes.”
- “Tediously easy game, and if you manage to play for 20 seconds before being hit with at least 45 seconds of ads, you're really lucky.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The game's optimization has been criticized for causing frequent crashes and excessive battery drain, particularly on devices like the LG Stylo 4. While it is designed to maximize ad revenue, this focus on monetization appears to compromise the overall gaming experience.
- “Fully optimized to get you the most ads per second possible while still being able to technically call it a game.”
- “It's addictive as hell, but if my phone dies because one game was poorly optimized, then we have a problem.”
- “Mostly because it keeps crashing on my phone (LG Stylo 4), even though I went through and reduced the performance/FPS.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express frustration with the story aspect, noting that it requires daily quests that necessitate reloading the game frequently to progress. This repetitive mechanic detracts from the overall narrative experience.
- “The story feels like a daily quest that never ends.”
- “I find myself having to reload my game constantly just to progress in the story.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users express a desire for increased replayability, indicating that the game may lack sufficient content or variety to encourage multiple playthroughs.
- “I wish this game had more replay value.”
- “The lack of variety makes it hard to want to play again.”
- “Once you've completed it, there's little incentive to return.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is perceived as lacking depth, with players expressing frustration over repetitive gameplay mechanics and overpowering power-ups that diminish the challenge and engagement.