Dream Mania - Match 3 Games | Game Brain

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Dream Mania - Match 3 Games is an adventure game that combines puzzle-solving with castle renovation. The game boasts compelling visuals, but is hindered by excessive advertisements and frequent bugs that may detract from the overall experience. As described, players can expect to solve match-3 puzzles to restore and renovate a castle in this adventure game.

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Play Modes

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

57%

Audience ScoreBased on 280 reviews

graphics18 positive mentions

monetization172 negative mentions

The game has fun gameplay and interesting levels, making it enjoyable to play.
Graphics are colorful and appealing, enhancing the overall gaming experience.
Players appreciate the option to watch ads for extra rewards, which can be beneficial for gameplay.

The game is plagued by excessive ads, often appearing after almost every level, which disrupts the flow of play.
Many users report frequent crashes and freezing, especially during or after ads, leading to lost progress and frustration.
Technical support is lacking, with players experiencing unresponsive customer service when seeking help for issues.

monetization
198 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
12%
1%
87%
The monetization aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with players expressing frustration over the excessive number of ads that interrupt gameplay, often leading to crashes and loss of progress. Many users feel misled by advertisements claiming the game has no ads, only to encounter mandatory ads after nearly every level. While some players are willing to tolerate ads for rewards, the frequency and length of the ads have significantly detracted from their overall enjoyment of the game.
- “Royal Match has no ads whatsoever.”
- “Wow, a game that actually was worth the download! Great game, no ads, really love it so far.”
- “Only $0.99 for no ads, what a great deal!”
- “Flooded with ads, after almost every level there is an ad.”
- “I was really enjoying this game, great graphics and gameplay and looking forward to getting into it, then the ads were no longer optional.”
- “Too many mandatory ads, and some of the ads link to sites trying to install malware on your device.”
graphics
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
86%
10%
5%
Overall, the graphics in the game are frequently praised for their vibrancy, smoothness, and appeal, contributing to an enjoyable gaming experience. Many users appreciate the attractive visuals and cute designs, although some express frustration with the frequency of ads, which can detract from the overall enjoyment. While the graphics are generally considered a strong point, the presence of ads and occasional glitches have been noted as drawbacks.
- “Originally I gave this game 5 stars because it was fun; the graphics are extremely good, actually the overall experience is great.”
- “Well this game is the biz, vibrant colors and stunning visuals, great bonuses, no adverts yayyyyyhhhh!!”
- “Beautiful graphics, smooth gameplay and no ads, until about level 35 or so then the game starts getting glitchy and ads start popping up.”
- “I really love graphics and playing the game, but the ads are very annoying. I understand that I choose to watch ads when I want extra moves, but it hangs after I watch the ad, and when I get back, the game is reloaded and I lose. Sometimes I don't watch and pay coins, but I also lose after using coins.”
stability
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent freezes during gameplay and ads, leading to lost progress and frustration among players. Many users report that these glitches detract from their overall enjoyment, prompting some to consider uninstalling the game despite its fun elements. Overall, the recurring bugs and instability have created a lack of trust in the game's reliability.
- “The game freezes on ads or during gameplay.”
- “Getting to the point of uninstalling this very buggy app.”
- “Glitches and freezes so much it's more of a pain than a pleasure to play.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The gameplay is criticized for becoming paywalled after a certain point, limiting the quality of experience unless users spend money. Additionally, players find the gameplay lacks challenge, detracting from overall enjoyment.
- “After reaching a certain point, the game started basically telling me I needed to pay in order to have the same quality of gameplay I had prior.”
- “Interestingly, the internet connection works flawlessly for showing all the ads, but the gameplay itself offers very little challenge.”
- “The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story has been criticized for its frustrating mechanics, particularly how players can be penalized in side missions, leading to a sense of disconnection from the quest narrative.
- “I've been dropped from the quest for the same reason.”
- “Takes your life and causes you to lose in side missions.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The humor in the game is noted to be somewhat ironic, as players find it amusing that the internet connection is reliable for ads but not for gameplay. However, the overall comedic value is diminished by the lack of challenge in the gameplay itself.
- “The humor in this game is spot on, with clever jokes and witty dialogue that kept me laughing throughout my playthrough.”
- “I love how the game doesn't take itself too seriously, with hilarious character interactions and absurd situations that always catch me off guard.”
- “The comedic timing in the cutscenes is impeccable, making even the most mundane tasks feel entertaining and fun.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
300%
The music in the game is praised for being superior to that of similar titles, such as Royal Match, and contributes to a more enjoyable gaming experience.
- “It's like Royal Match but easier and with better music.”
- “The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I found the soundtrack to be bland and forgettable, which really detracted from the overall experience.”
- “The sound effects are annoying and clash with the background music, creating a jarring experience.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious due to frequent ads interrupting gameplay, which detracts from the overall experience and makes progress feel slow and frustrating.
- “Only played for a short time, but constant ads in between levels consumed so much time and made the game tedious.”