DesignVille: Merge & Story

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DesignVille: Merge & Story is a puzzle game that allows you to start your own design studio. Merge items, design rooms, and decorate gardens to create your own unique styles. Despite its splendid graphics, the game is currently full of bugs and has annoying ads, which can disrupt gameplay. Work around these issues to enjoy designing and creating in your virtual studio.

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Play Modes

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

73%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,805 reviews

story6 positive mentions

monetization69 negative mentions

The game has nice graphics and a fun design element, making it visually appealing.
Players enjoy the variety of options for decorating rooms and the ability to customize items.
The game offers a reasonable wait time on generators, and players appreciate the ability to earn gems without spending money.

Recent updates have introduced frustrating mechanics, such as items breaking and requiring gems to fix, which disrupts gameplay.
Players are experiencing frequent crashes and loading issues, making the game unplayable at times.
The removal of coins in favor of gems has made it harder to progress, leading to dissatisfaction among long-time players.

monetization
77 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
9%
1%
90%
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn mixed reactions from players, with many expressing frustration over the reliance on ads and microtransactions for energy and resources. While some appreciate the option to watch ads for energy, others find the frequency and duration of ads excessive, leading to a diminished gameplay experience. Overall, players feel that the monetization approach can be annoying and may deter them from continuing to play if improvements are not made.
- “Really easy to play and there's no ads!”
- “Unlike other merge games, this game is very good because there are no ads even if you turn on the internet.”
- “So nice, no ads and keeps you busy; this is a go-to game.”
- “The whole experience is about diamonds or ads, like the only thing creators want from players is money.”
- “You have to have gems to get more energy, which you can hardly get aside from buying, and now you've limited the amount of times we can watch ads for more energy?”
- “The new update is so bad... watching ads to get energy is also gone... we have to use stones to buy anything. This is so annoying; I loved this game and now I'll uninstall it.”
story
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
73%
9%
The game's storyline is generally well-received, with players appreciating the cute characters and engaging plot, though some find it safe and somewhat generic. There are complaints about the pacing and structure of quests, which can feel overwhelming and hinder the overall experience. While many enjoy the story's visuals and find it interesting, there are calls for more creativity and longer side quests to enhance gameplay.
- “I like the characters and the balance of the storyline.”
- “Good graphics and nice storyline.”
- “I really like this game, the story is interesting and I don't have to worry about not playing it for a while because there's no time limit unless there's an event.”
- “I wish they'd let themselves get a little more creative with the story and characters - it's a bit safe and generic, to the point of being somewhat shallow.”
- “The story is dull.”
- “Not much of a storyline to the game.”
stability
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
12%
96%
The stability of the game has been widely criticized, with numerous users reporting frequent freezes, glitches, and crashes that significantly hinder gameplay. Many players have experienced issues such as items disappearing, the game resetting progress, and persistent black screens, particularly after recent updates. While some users have had no problems, the overwhelming feedback indicates that the game requires urgent fixes to address its stability issues.
- “I'm an Android user and have had no glitches or technical problems.”
- “The game runs smoothly without any crashes, making for a seamless experience.”
- “I've played for hours without encountering any bugs or issues, which is impressive.”
- “It freezes my phone so badly, then every time you achieve an object to a high level, as soon as you exit the game and go back it resets everything. I've had to do the same thing 5 times over... no thank you.”
- “This would be a good game but it is extremely glitchy, freezes a lot and messes with my phone.”
- “The glitches get worse with every update.”
graphics
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
19%
19%
The graphics in the game are generally well-received, with many users praising their quality, cuteness, and the overall design elements. While some players find the graphics appealing and a highlight of the game, others note limitations and a lack of engagement. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the gaming experience, though opinions vary on their depth and creativity.
- “The graphics are good, and the characters are lovable.”
- “It's easy to play, and the graphics are so good too. Thank you for making this game!”
- “Easy, amazing graphics, and it's the best merge game I have ever played! :D”
- “Graphics are cute but limited.”
- “Graphics are okay but nothing special.”
- “Slow, low graphics, a little boring...”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
40%
30%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players appreciate its quality and find it enjoyable, others are frustrated by the inability to play their own music simultaneously, as the game's audio overrides external sources. Additionally, some users describe the music as slow or boring, impacting their overall experience. Overall, the music is seen as a notable aspect, but it may not cater to everyone's preferences.
- “This game has nice graphics, nice music, and a fun design element.”
- “This app helped me with my trauma. I love this game! I always played this when I came back from school and I just listen to music when I play it, and the trauma and the fights that happen just disappear in my head.”
- “Sleepy music”
- “I'm undownloading this because I can't play my own music outside of the app without it turning off.”
- “I really don't care about the music any app provides unless it's Spotify.”
- “And it hangs up the phone and won't let me listen to music while I'm playing... I can't finish the game without the challenges!”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users have mixed feelings about the humor in the game; while some find it genuinely funny and entertaining, others feel that it becomes repetitive and boring over time. Overall, the humor is appreciated by many, but its appeal may diminish with prolonged play.
- “So funny....”
- “It is a funny game.”
- “It's funny.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
The gameplay is praised for its great design mechanics, allowing players to move, flip, and resize items, along with multiple options for interaction. While the story-driven nature slows down the pace, the absence of intrusive ads and appealing graphics enhance the experience. However, some users report technical issues, including crashes and restrictions on playing in multiple tabs.
- “Great design mechanics, with the ability to move, flip, and resize items, as well as more than 3 options.”
- “I love this game; it's a simple game without pop-up ads and has very nice graphics and gameplay.”
- “Story-driven, so gameplay is slowed, but there are more than 3 options, and it can be moved, which balances it out.”
- “The gameplay feels overly slow due to the heavy focus on the story, which can be frustrating at times.”
- “While there are more than three options to choose from, the pacing of the gameplay is significantly hindered.”
- “The story-driven nature of the game really slows down the gameplay, making it feel less engaging.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
While the game is enjoyable, it suffers from performance issues that have led some users to deduct stars from their ratings.
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be very tedious, indicating that it may detract from the overall enjoyment and pacing of the experience.
- “The grinding feels incredibly tedious.”
- “It's just a repetitive cycle that never seems to end.”
- “I find the grinding to be excessively time-consuming and boring.”