Call of Antia: Match 3 RPG
- December 16, 2021
- FunPlus International AG
- 8h median play time
Call of Antia: Match 3 RPG is a Role Playing game that combines match-3 puzzle battles with an intriguing story and stunning graphics. Summon heroes, collect gear, and defeat dragons in PVP battles in the game's fantastical world. However, players should be prepared for grinding, annoying ads, and bugs that can impact the sensational gameplay and amazing soundtrack. The game describes itself as a Match 3 Puzzle RPG with PVP battles in the Call of Antia world.
Reviews
- Great graphics and animations, making the game visually appealing.
- Engaging storyline with well-developed characters and voice acting.
- Fun gameplay that combines match-3 mechanics with RPG elements.
- Heavy pay-to-win mechanics, making it difficult for free-to-play players to progress.
- Slow energy regeneration and high energy costs for battles, limiting playtime.
- Frequent connection issues and bugs that disrupt gameplay.
- story1,092 mentions
- 71 % positive mentions
- 28 % neutral mentions
- 1 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally well-received, with many players praising its engaging narrative, character development, and voice acting. While some find the storyline compelling and beautifully animated, others note that it can be slow-paced or overly simplistic, with a few describing it as generic or predictable. Overall, the combination of graphics and storytelling enhances the gameplay experience, making it a notable aspect of the game.
“The characters are awesome, everyone with their unique story, some of them are really dramatic, which attracted me at first!”
“Beautiful graphics, the sounds and music are awesome, the heroes very unique, the story entertaining.”
“Great game with a good story and voice acting.”
“Simply put: beautiful graphics, ordinary mechanics, non-existent story, slow gameplay, expensive.”
“The ads show these things as being more extensive than they really are, and had it actually been so I would still be playing; however, since the story choices option is not as extensive as advertised, I am no longer playing.”
“The story is ok, but too slow to develop for my taste.”
- graphics893 mentions
- 81 % positive mentions
- 19 % neutral mentions
- 1 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim, with many users praising the beautiful art style, smooth animations, and vibrant visuals. Players appreciate the attention to detail in character design and the overall aesthetic, which enhances the gaming experience. However, some reviews mention discrepancies between the advertised graphics and the actual in-game visuals, leading to mixed feelings about the game's presentation.
“The graphics and animations are beautiful, and there is lots of stuff to do in the game.”
“The graphics are stunning and the gameplay is smooth, making it a joy to play.”
“The graphics are beautiful, the story actually worth reading, and the gameplay is easy to do but challenging to do well.”
“Now, not so much, matches lag, pvp lags, every time few champions who have unoptimized graphics and effects cast their attack lag eats from you a few seconds and you can't move your runes next few seconds so on and on.”
“Falsely advertising the quality of graphics in their game; this game looks very little like it was advertised.”
“The graphics on my phone are grainy and just look bad.”
- gameplay377 mentions
- 51 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the graphics and story but criticizing the mechanics for being basic, repetitive, or heavily monetized. While some enjoy the match-3 mechanics and strategic elements, others feel that the game relies too much on pay-to-win models and misleading advertisements that do not accurately represent the actual gameplay experience. Overall, the gameplay is seen as enjoyable by some, but marred by issues such as energy limits, poor mechanics, and a focus on monetization.
“Great gameplay, amazing graphics and the ads are optional (watch them for in-game currency).”
“The gameplay is nice, but to regenerate energy in order to play is way too slow.”
“The gameplay is excellent but the plot is mediocre.”
“The gameplay gets repetitive and boring at around chapter 8 and the required paywall hits at around chapter 14 unless you want to wait 2 years to grind to get good characters and etc. Everything but the graphics are bad.”
“Gameplay has become a tedious habitual grind instead of fun.”
“The game is bad, some events run on time when no animation disable its give you 1 min to play, no base damage for stones if hero not deployed and more stupid game mechanics, played 2 weeks waste of time.”
- monetization359 mentions
- 9 % positive mentions
- 9 % neutral mentions
- 82 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players criticizing the misleading advertisements that do not accurately represent the gameplay. While some appreciate the absence of intrusive ads and the option to earn in-game currency through watching ads, others feel the game heavily relies on microtransactions, creating a "pay-to-win" environment that detracts from the overall experience. Overall, players express frustration over the aggressive monetization strategies and the disconnect between the game's actual content and its promotional materials.
“I like that there are no ads and while you can definitely advance much faster by spending real money, it's still fun without paying.”
“This game is so fun, and it has good heroes to collect. I love that there's no ads, the story is fun too, and I am not bombarded with 'pay to get this' like other games.”
“No ads and lots of in-game rewards.”
“The current state of the game is a ridiculous cash grab.”
“The entire monetization system, PvP and hero power scaling is exploitative and cheap.”
“This game is a lazy cash grab and the developers just respond with canned responses.”
- music57 mentions
- 42 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its beauty and quality, enhancing the overall experience with a memorable soundtrack and excellent voice acting. However, many users express frustration over the inability to mute or lower the music volume, as it often interrupts other audio playing on their devices. Despite these issues, the combination of music, graphics, and gameplay is generally regarded as top-tier, contributing to the game's appeal.
“Brilliant game, wonderful graphics, lovely music, enjoy collecting and ascending heroes.”
“Game is amazing, the music is so calm, the graphics look amazing, voice acting is next level.”
“The music is epic and the animation is phenomenal!”
“Music cannot be turned off even though I've tried many times from the options menu.”
“I have muted the sound in the game and it still pauses my music any time I open it.”
“Game music won't turn off, no matter how much I try.”
- grinding54 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 2 % neutral mentions
- 98 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game is widely criticized for being excessively tedious and repetitive, often requiring players to invest significant time or money to progress. Many users report hitting paywalls or difficulty spikes that make it nearly impossible to advance without extensive grinding, leading to frustration and boredom. While some find enjoyment in the grind initially, it quickly becomes a chore, with complaints about energy limitations and the necessity of grinding for upgrades and materials.
“Problem is to level characters past 120, it's nearly impossible without spending a ton of money or near endless grinding.”
“In the end, I got bored of grinding the same gear all day every day to try and progress.”
“Game play is slow, and grinding is the only way to advance other than lots of cash.”
- character development34 mentions
- 71 % positive mentions
- 21 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is generally praised for its beautiful and creative character designs, as well as engaging animations and a decent storyline. While many players appreciate the visual aspects and the effort put into character lore, some criticize the gameplay mechanics and narrative depth as being generic or lacking innovation. Overall, the character design stands out as a highlight, though it may not be enough to sustain long-term interest for all players.
“The artwork and animations are perfect, and character design is great!”
“Character design is brilliant and the special attacks are a lot of fun.”
“Beautiful graphics, excellent storyline & character development... fun and fast-paced gameplay.”
“The game has decent character designs but the world is very limited.”
“The kingdom management portion of it is okay but doesn't seem to bring anything different other than character design from other match-3 RPG games I've played.”
“Generic storyline with character designs clearly only meant for incels who can't let a second pass without sexualizing something.”
- stability22 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 86 % negative mentions
The stability of the game is widely criticized, with numerous users reporting frequent freezes, glitches, and connection issues, particularly after recent updates. While a few players note a bug-free experience, the majority express frustration over the game's performance, describing it as "extremely buggy" and a "waste of time." Overall, the game's stability appears to be a significant concern, detracting from the overall enjoyment.
“No glitches found so far.”
“The game is mostly bug-free and offers many events along with alliance wars to upgrade your heroes.”
“Good storyline, no ads, no glitches or freezing.”
“When I go to do gold and experience quests, the game freezes saying 'connecting.'”
“The game is extremely buggy, and the devs prioritize launching new things without fixing the existing bugs, which affect the competitive part of the game.”
“Can't get the game to start; it gets to 100% and then just freezes up.”
- humor15 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is a standout feature, with players finding amusement in various aspects, from character names to the absurdity of game mechanics like pull rates. Many reviews highlight the comedic elements as a significant factor in their enjoyment, often leading to genuine laughter and a lighthearted experience. Overall, the humor adds a unique charm, making the game more engaging for players.
“It made me laugh, cry, and feel inner peace.”
“Added a star just for the humor factor.”
“I lost a few years on my lifetime laughing too hard at the dragon names.”
- optimization12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 42 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with many users reporting performance issues, particularly after recent updates that have led to stuttering and lag during gameplay. Some players have noted excessive battery drain and overheating on certain devices, while others attribute minor performance hiccups to their older hardware. Despite these concerns, some users still appreciate the game's storyline and overall experience.
“So far the game has been good, just need a few more optimizations.”
“I love the performance of the game and love the storyline, thanks for creating an amazing game experience.”
“Good story, enjoyable play mode, runs smoothly through stages.”
“However, last night's update is negatively affecting the app's performance (most noticeable during the battle sequence).”
“I'll also mention bad optimization; the game wrecks my S21 Ultra's battery and is the only game that makes it overheat.”
“After the last update, the game started stuttering very badly; everything feels so laggy. I hope you're going to fix these!”
- emotional5 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- -40 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
Players express a strong emotional investment in the game, despite frustrations with its competitive mechanics and perceived pay-to-win elements. Many feel disheartened by the lack of engaging content and the challenges of progressing, leading to a sense of disappointment and a potential decision to quit. Overall, while the emotional connection keeps some players engaged, the game's shortcomings significantly impact their enjoyment.
“I'm still playing because of the emotional investment, but wouldn't have gotten hooked if it was like this in the first place.”
“It's heartbreaking but got to quit the game, it's becoming a money grabber.”
“The story felt incredibly dull and uninspired.”
“I couldn't connect with any of the characters emotionally.”
“The emotional moments fell flat and lacked impact.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for being impressive and immersive, contributing significantly to the overall experience alongside a strong storyline.
“The atmosphere was awesome.”
“Impressive atmosphere, strong storyline.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the numerous small features and elements in the game that collectively enhance its replayability, encouraging them to return for multiple playthroughs.
“There are lots of little things that add up to a lot of replayability.”
“Each playthrough feels fresh due to the diverse choices and outcomes.”
“The game offers multiple paths and endings, encouraging you to come back for more.”
“The game lacks meaningful choices, making replayability feel pointless.”
“Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to play again.”
“The repetitive gameplay mechanics diminish any potential for replayability.”