Color Merge Puzzle

About

"Color Merge Puzzle" is a casual, single-player game that offers vibrant color-merging puzzles. However, be prepared to encounter the occasional bug and interrupting ads. The goal is to merge colors to solve puzzles, creating a visually engaging and relaxing experience, despite some hindrances.

Genres & Tags

Casual

Play Modes

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

40%

Audience ScoreBased on 911 reviews

gameplay7 positive mentions

monetization610 negative mentions

The game has a fun and engaging concept that allows players to mix colors and complete puzzles.
Many players find the gameplay satisfying and enjoyable, making it a good time consumer.
The game is visually appealing with colorful graphics and animations.

The game is plagued by excessive ads, with many players reporting ads every few seconds, making it difficult to enjoy the gameplay.
There are frequent bugs and glitches, particularly at higher levels, which can prevent players from progressing.
The floating +5 moves bubble often obstructs gameplay, leading to accidental clicks and frustration.

monetization
653 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
6%
93%
The monetization strategy of the game has been heavily criticized for its excessive and intrusive ad placements, with many players reporting that they spend more time watching ads than actually playing. Users express frustration over ads appearing mid-level, after nearly every action, and the aggressive prompts to pay for an ad-free experience, which often do not work as intended. Overall, the overwhelming frequency of ads significantly detracts from the gameplay experience, leading to many players uninstalling the game.
- “I recommend this game because it is not like others in monetization and it is clever in its implementation, though simple in solution.”
- “It is a good game, just be warned if you pay for no ads then close the game and reopen the app, you will get ads again.”
- “I love the game, but the ad bubble really is annoying and inconvenient when you pay for no ads.”
- “The frequency of ads makes the game unplayable in my opinion.”
- “You spend more time watching ads than playing the game.”
- “The amount and frequency of ads is insane.”
gameplay
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
64%
17%
The gameplay is generally described as enjoyable and addictive, featuring simple mechanics that can be calming. However, the experience is severely hampered by an overwhelming number of intrusive ads, which disrupt gameplay flow and concentration, often appearing in the middle of actions and after every level. Many users express frustration with the frequency and length of these ads, leading to a diminished overall enjoyment of the game.
- “I love the gameplay.”
- “It seems easy but it takes a few tries to get the understanding and general gameplay, but once you do, it is undeniably addictive.”
- “Pretty good so far, the ads aren't too intrusive and the gameplay is simple but fun.”
- “But the bombardment of intrusive ads completely destroys gameplay and your concentration.”
- “However, the ads in the middle of gameplay ruin the experience completely.”
- “The gameplay is fine, but the constant annoyances of ads and asking for reviews far outweighs the enjoyment of playing.”
stability
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent freezing, glitches, and unresponsive elements that disrupt gameplay. Users report that settings often revert unexpectedly, numbers in the game appear inconsistently, and ads contribute to the overall instability. Many players express frustration over the need to restart the app regularly due to these persistent problems.
- “For one, in the settings when you turn off some things, they turn back on the next time you open the app. There are some major glitches in the picture color by number; for some reason, the number 99 is present in random places, and the numbers don't seem to always be where they were before. After the 5th picture, it's bugged out, and I couldn't add any color.”
- “First of all, the game freezes every 10 or so levels, making me have to restart it.”
- “It's a fun game and all, but way too buggy. Every time you finish a level, the game freezes up and won't let you select anything.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some players finding them excessive and distracting, while others describe them as merely "okay" or even poor. There are calls for a reduction in motion graphics, particularly after puzzles, as they can slow down gameplay and detract from the overall experience.
- “The gameplay is very slow, the graphics are at best 'okay' and at worst really bad, and the follower system is incomprehensible.”
- “And reduce the motion graphics after every puzzle... we get it.”
- “It's good, however I feel like there's too many graphics.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story aspect of the game is hindered by excessive popups and interruptions, which detract from the overall experience. Players find certain challenges, like completing puzzles within a time limit, frustratingly difficult and feel that these issues disrupt their progress in daily missions.
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks coherence, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “Character development is shallow, leaving me with little emotional investment in their journeys.”
- “The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
67%
The music in the game is described as relaxing and calming, complementing the simple gameplay. However, the overall experience is marred by excessive advertisements, which detract from the enjoyment of the music and gameplay.
- “Relaxing music, simple concept, and fun game.”
- “Calming music and simple gameplay.”
- “Charming idyllic puzzle with a delightful music setting.”
- “Calming music and simple gameplay, but tons of ads and an obnoxious bubble (that you can click for extra moves) that is constantly in the way.”
- “Charming idyllic puzzle utterly ruined by excessive ads and a needless town coloring song setting.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Many users find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, indicating that it can become a monotonous and repetitive experience over time.
- “It just got tedious for me.”
- “The grinding feels endless and repetitive.”
- “I found myself doing the same tasks over and over without any real reward.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The humor in the game is primarily driven by the presence of a funny astronaut character, which many users feel is essential to its appeal; without this comedic element, the game risks becoming dull and overly commercialized.
- “The humor in this game is top-notch, especially the witty dialogue and hilarious character interactions.”
- “I couldn't stop laughing at the absurd situations the characters found themselves in; it's pure comedic gold!”
- “The quirky jokes and playful puns really elevate the experience, making it a joy to play.”