Dragon&Elfs（Five Merge Game）

About

"Dragon & Elfs" is a merge puzzle game with striking graphics that enhance the gaming experience. However, the game is marred by frequent and annoying ads, as well as several bugs that can disrupt gameplay. In the game, players "MergeElfs" to progress, offering a unique twist on traditional puzzle mechanics.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

89%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,011 reviews

graphics17 positive mentions

monetization34 negative mentions

The game has cute graphics and engaging gameplay, making it enjoyable for players.
There are plenty of events and challenges that keep the game interesting and provide opportunities for rewards.
The game is addictive and offers a relaxing experience for players who enjoy merge games.

The game frequently crashes and has numerous bugs, making it frustrating to play.
Many players report that the game is difficult to progress in, especially at higher levels, leading to a sense of being stuck.
The in-game purchases and prices for unlocking areas are considered too high, which can deter players from spending money.

monetization
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
3%
89%
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the excessive and often malfunctioning ads that disrupt gameplay and fail to provide promised rewards. While some appreciate the option to watch ads for in-game currency and items, the frequent crashes and technical issues associated with ads have led to dissatisfaction, with several users feeling that the reliance on ads detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game. Additionally, there are concerns about the necessity of in-app purchases to progress, which some players find off-putting.
- “I'll give 5 stars and make in-game purchases if these two requirements are met.”
- “Love the game, but frustrated trying to get an answer from the developer about an accidental in-app purchase, thus the lower rating.”
- “Made an in-app purchase that resets daily, but due to program problems, I cannot get into the game, resulting in losses of the daily purchases.”
- “I fully support the reasonable ad options this game provides, but unfortunately the ads don't work 90% of the time and shut the game down, freeze up, don't unlock the reward or just shut the entire game down.”
- “I like the game, but I think it's wrong to have to pay to open areas of the game and watch ads to get other things in the game.”
- “I started to enjoy this one until I realized whenever I try to watch ads for any kind of boost, the ad freezes and I can't get any leaves or anything else for that matter.”
stability
37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
97%
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of glitches and freezing issues that disrupt gameplay. Many players express frustration over ads not functioning properly, leading to lost rewards and crashes. While the game is enjoyable, the persistent technical problems have resulted in lower ratings and some players considering uninstalling it.
- “So far so good. No glitches, and it's easy to understand and user-friendly.”
- “The game runs smoothly without any crashes, making for a seamless experience.”
- “I've encountered no bugs or issues, which really enhances my enjoyment of the game.”
- “Started great but the game freezes nonstop.”
- “Love this game but have had two issues when I began the game today: the area needing to be opened said it requires elf power 586/587. I have obtained 4 elves and received no credit for them. Also, when I watch the ad for cloud storage, it shuts the whole program down and I have to restart the computer without receiving credit for watching the ad. If these kinds of glitches keep occurring, I will uninstall this game.”
- “The game keeps freezing up and it freezes my phone, and I can't get out of it. It's like it's on a replay.”
graphics
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
59%
31%
10%
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising the cute art style and unique designs, describing them as beautiful and well-executed. However, some users note inconsistencies, such as a lack of clarity in certain objects and a disparity between in-game graphics and promotional materials. Overall, while the graphics are generally appreciated, there are suggestions for improvement in certain areas.
- “It's super cute and I love the art style.”
- “The art style is gorgeous and I don't feel like I need to spend loads of money just to enjoy it.”
- “Fantastic graphics and awesome gameplay 10/10”
- “Also, your graphics leave a pink mark and it's unable to tell what the object is.”
- “And the graphics aren't like the advertisement.”
- “Graphics are sketchy even with high resolutions.”
story
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
45%
27%
Users express frustration with the story aspect of the game, highlighting issues with quest completion and item availability that hinder progress. Many feel that the quests are overly challenging due to locked areas and insufficient resources, leading to dissatisfaction with the overall experience. Suggestions for improvement include the addition of clan features and better quest management to enhance gameplay.
- “Also, one of my star quests at home is 'heal all the land', which could take several years to reach.”
- “Love playing but couldn't finish the anniversary quest as I didn't have the right baobao tree, slime, star, or the last rose meadow to unlock the areas that were locked.”
- “Would like to see clans and clan quests in a future update.”
- “This is very sad, because you don't get your reward and it makes it also impossible to finish the star quest 'pop a loot bubble'.”
- “You did not give the items needed to unlock areas and finish quests. I spent over 100 dollars to try and finish it.”
- “But now it says I have completed 4 levels of the event quests, but it started me over again on the event map!”
music
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
33%
33%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it repetitive and annoying, particularly due to the inability to mute it. Others appreciate the calming quality of the music and its overall style, suggesting it enhances the gaming experience. However, the lack of volume control remains a significant drawback for many users.
- “Love the style & music, and it's a decent game.”
- “Love playing this game every day; relaxing and the music is calming. The graphics are good.”
- “The music, overall layout, etc. Hopefully, they received rights to use all that.”
- “It could be a cute game, but I only lasted 5 minutes before the repeating 5-second music loop got on my last nerve.”
- “No way to mute the music, and even at its lowest setting (15%), it was annoying and obnoxious.”
- “Can not turn off music or sound effects.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
50%
The gameplay is generally praised for being smooth and enjoyable, with some reviewers highlighting its uniqueness and overall quality. However, there are mentions of a lack of original content and mechanics, which may detract from the experience for some players. Overall, the graphics complement the gameplay well, contributing to a positive reception.
- “Good graphics...smooth gameplay...love it.”
- “Fantastic graphics and awesome gameplay 10/10”
- “Fantastic gameplay very enjoyable”
- “The gameplay lacks originality and feels repetitive.”
- “The pacing of the gameplay is too fast, making it hard to enjoy.”
- “There are no new mechanics or content to keep players engaged.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
150%
Overall, players report that while the game runs smoothly and is enjoyable, there are ongoing issues with hesitation and stuttering that have persisted since the last update, indicating a need for further optimization improvements.
- “Enjoyable so far; it runs smoothly.”
- “I just wish they would fix the hesitation and stuttering of the game since the last update.”
- “The game runs poorly on my system, despite meeting the recommended requirements.”
- “There are frequent frame drops and lag spikes that ruin the overall experience.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
Users note that while the game contains some humorous elements, there are aspects of the humor that require improvement or fixing.
- “The humor in this game is absolutely hilarious!”
- “I love the witty dialogue and clever jokes throughout the game.”
- “The comedic timing of the characters really adds to the overall experience.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players express frustration with grinding in special events, noting that it often requires dedicating entire weekends to repetitive tasks for rewards, which can feel tedious and unfulfilling.
- “The special events require you to spend your entire weekend on mindless grinding just to earn all the rewards.”
- “Grinding feels like a never-ending chore that takes away the fun from the game.”
- “I can't believe how much time I have to waste on grinding just to keep up with the game's progression.”