Design Masters

About

"Design Masters" is a Match-3 puzzle game that allows players to try their hand at house restoration and design. Players can create their dream mansion by solving puzzles, making over rooms, and selecting decor items to match their unique style. The game features beautiful graphics, inspiration from famous designers and artists, and the opportunity to create realistic 3D interiors.

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Play Modes

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

+11

89%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,495 reviews

graphics106 positive mentions

monetization62 negative mentions

The game features beautiful graphics and realistic designs, making it visually appealing.
The match-3 gameplay is engaging and offers a good balance of challenge and relaxation.
Players appreciate the variety of design options available, allowing for creative expression.

Many players find the levels become too difficult too quickly, leading to frustration.
The game often requires players to watch ads or spend money to progress, which can be off-putting.
There are frequent technical issues, such as freezing and connectivity problems, which disrupt gameplay.

graphics
135 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
79%
19%
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The graphics in the game are widely praised for their beauty, realism, and unique design elements, making it stand out among home design games. Many users highlight the crisp visuals and enjoyable aesthetic, although some express concerns about recent updates diminishing the game's original style. Overall, the graphics are considered a major strength, contributing significantly to the game's appeal.
- “Absolutely beautiful graphics, hands down the best of all home design games I've played so far!”
- “The graphics are amazing.”
- “A game with stunning graphics and fun to plan the rooms.”
- “Also, not sure if the latest update serves the unique feel and style the game had until now - the graphics between games lost their sophistication and feel like a homescapes knock-off.”
- “Glitchy and the new updated graphics are very bad; I pass a level and the game glitches, restarting loses the life and doesn't register the level as completed. This has happened on too many levels to count.”
- “The graphic characters are ridiculous.”
monetization
86 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
26%
2%
72%
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the excessive number of ads, particularly after updates that increased ad frequency. While some users appreciate the option to pay for an ad-free experience, others find the ads misleading and disruptive to gameplay, leading to a negative overall impression. Conversely, a few players enjoy the game without ads and appreciate the balance between gameplay and rewards, highlighting that not all experiences are marred by monetization issues.
- “Started off good, no ads.”
- “The games are more challenging in a good way, the graphics are very crisp and clear, the storyline isn't cartoonish, and best of all, no ads.”
- “Great gameplay and no ads!”
- “I played the game for 30 minutes and had over a dozen ads!”
- “The forced ads after every turn now make the game unplayable; the app frequently does an automatic open to Google Play, forcing the game app to restart, and thus losing the bonuses from the forced ad.”
- “This game is nothing like its ads; I hate these stupid match-three games, fix your ads!”
stability
41 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
2%
98%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent freezes occurring at various levels, particularly during transitions or after completing levels. Players report losing progress and lives due to these glitches, which have increased in frequency following recent updates. While the game is enjoyable, the persistent technical problems have led to considerable frustration among users.
- “So far, there have been no glitches in the game.”
- “On a number of occasions, I have reached the end of the level and it freezes.”
- “I was on level 193 and it completely freezes when on the second part.”
- “Since the recent update, the game freezes and even when I win, it freezes and I have to repeat the level.”
story
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
62%
24%
14%
The game's main storylines are generally well-received, with many players appreciating the interesting concepts and graphics. However, some users express frustration with technical issues, such as a frozen side story that disrupts gameplay, and a desire for more engaging side narratives. Overall, while the main storyline garners positive feedback, the execution and integration with gameplay leave room for improvement.
- “The concept and main storylines are interesting.”
- “I love the story!”
- “Graphics are great and I love the storyline.”
- “The side story is frozen on one screen and you can't get out of it without completely exiting the game.”
- “When returning to the game, I can play one round of the main game, but when it finishes and goes back to play the next level, it goes straight to the frozen side story.”
- “The storyline is also pretty lame; I'd rather just be designing than have that added in.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
29%
43%
The music in the game is generally described as soothing and not annoying, which is a positive aspect for a match-3 title. However, concerns have been raised about potential plagiarism, as some users noted that the background music resembles a patented theme from another game, leading to accusations of theft. Overall, while the music enhances the gameplay experience, its originality is in question.
- “Even the music isn't annoying, which is a rare quality in match 3s.”
- “The music is soothing.”
- “I still love the game, but after the background music during the match-3 gameplay was changed to the 'Last Day of Work's Virtual Villagers' theme, which is patented for their exclusive use, I realized that the Playgendary company is committing plagiarism and theft of someone else's work, and I won't be a part of that.”
- “The game gets harder fast and it takes so long to load.”
- “The music is soothing also.”
humor
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is widely praised for its humor, with users highlighting the funny characters and witty dialogue that contribute to an enjoyable experience. Many find the humor both entertaining and informative, enhancing the overall fun of the game.
- “The characters are funny.”
- “Very fun game and the dialogue is so funny 🤣”
- “Very funny and informative.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express frustration with the grinding aspect of the game, noting that it can be tedious and slow, often requiring excessive time or purchases to progress. However, some users appreciate improvements that allow for puzzle completion without extensive grinding, enhancing their overall enjoyment.
- “I think we should get paid when we do a good job; that way we can upgrade more houses. It's tedious having to play the game and only winning enough to purchase one item, or at times not enough.”
- “Game is tedious.”
- “Great game played it before but uninstalled due to getting too difficult. This time, I love it because I can complete puzzles without grinding for hours or buying power-ups continuously.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Gameplay is praised for its variety and engaging challenges, particularly in level design and interior decoration. However, some players find it frustratingly difficult, expressing a need for easier gameplay options or additional resources to help them progress, leading to moments of frustration and potential uninstallations.
- “The gameplay is very different and engaging.”
- “Wonderful game with levels that involve decorating rooms and tackling different interior challenges.”
- “The gameplay needs to be easier, or there should be another way to gain more lives, as I almost uninstalled a few times due to difficulty in completing the puzzles.”
- “Actually, the gameplay is very different.”
- “Wonderful game... levels and then decorating rooms and different interior challenges... but I'm stuck at a level and need gameplay guidance which I can't find anywhere.”
- “Needs to have easier gameplay or another way to get more lives... I've almost uninstalled a few times because I couldn't complete the puzzles to progress through the rooms.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is well-optimized, with users reporting smooth performance and an enjoyable experience overall.
- “Great game, app runs smoothly, really enjoyable”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express frustration with the emotional engagement of the game, comparing it unfavorably to Candy Crush due to its focus on earning in-game currency rather than creative design elements. This lack of emotional depth detracts from the overall experience, leaving players wanting more.