Fortress Merge: Puzzle Defense

About

Fortress Merge: Puzzle Defense is a single player strategy game. It received neutral reviews from players.

Fortress Merge: Puzzle Defense is a single-player strategy game where you merge and build to defend your city against waves of enemies. It features excellent game mechanics that combine puzzle-solving with base defense, but players may encounter lots of grinding and frequent annoying ads. Despite its engaging concept, the game can be very buggy at times.

Genres & Tags

Strategy

Play Modes

Single-Player

Fortress Merge: Puzzle Defense screenshot

Skip User Reviews

48%

Audience ScoreBased on 860 reviews

gameplay21 positive mentions

monetization448 negative mentions

The game is fun and addictive, providing a good mix of strategy and puzzle elements.
The graphics are charming and the gameplay is straightforward, making it easy to pick up and play.
The developers are responsive to feedback and have made improvements based on player suggestions.

The game is heavily ad-supported, with many players reporting forced ads that disrupt gameplay and cause crashes.
Recent updates have reset player progress and nerfed units, leading to frustration among long-time players.
There are numerous bugs and glitches that affect gameplay, including issues with ads not providing rewards and game freezing.

monetization
482 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
5%
2%
93%
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, primarily due to the overwhelming number of ads that interrupt gameplay. Many players report spending more time watching ads than actually playing, with forced ads often causing crashes and loss of progress. While there are options to pay for ad removal, these do not eliminate all ads, leading to frustration over the perceived cash grab nature of the game's monetization model.
- “Props to the developers for being awesome and being nice and not cash grabbers but actually making a fair game for both the devs and the player.”
- “It's pretty upfront about how it does microtransactions (never buy any, no microtransactions are ever worth the money, especially when you can get some decent full games for that price).”
- “There are lots of in-game purchase opportunities, as well as lots of opt-in ad opportunities, so I'm not sure why forced ads are necessary.”
- “Everything about this game screams 'pay for me'; forcing ads to play is a terrible way to treat players, especially if kids are going to play.”
- “The game is fun, but the ads break the game and force you to restart the level, sometimes without prompting and causes you to lose the level.”
- “You literally cannot beat levels without watching several ads, but that's not before going 7 rounds before passing the level.”
gameplay
53 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
51%
9%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players initially enjoying the core mechanics and graphics but expressing frustration over excessive ads, balance issues, and recent updates that have disrupted the experience. While some find the gameplay loop engaging and fun, others criticize it for becoming repetitive, slow, and plagued by bugs, leading to a decline in overall enjoyment. The introduction of new mechanics, such as card upgrades, has also been met with disappointment, particularly when it resulted in lost progress or unplayable conditions.
- “I've been playing this game for a while now, and honestly, it started off with fun, smooth gameplay, good graphics, and a pretty enjoyable concept overall.”
- “Core gameplay loop is challenging and interesting.”
- “Great game mechanics and fun.”
- “Major changes to gameplay mechanics with no explanation have left the game virtually unplayable, and for some reason they simultaneously 'rewarded' me by putting the whole game in fast forward, which is super obnoxious.”
- “This game was great and then the update completely changed how it plays and ruined the gameplay loop.”
- “Slow, boring gameplay which consists of you choosing a building and then slowly watching bars go up to summon units that slap each other until they die.”
stability
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The stability of the game has been widely criticized, with numerous users reporting frequent freezes, especially during loading screens and when attempting to watch ads for rewards. Many players have experienced significant bugs that disrupt gameplay, leading to lost progress and a frustrating experience, particularly at higher levels. While some updates have improved stability, the overall consensus is that the game remains plagued by glitches that render it nearly unplayable for many users.
- “Every time I try to play it now, it works for about a minute and then freezes my phone, and I have to completely reboot it.”
- “Game is unplayable; it freezes every time I hit watch ad to gain a building, then won't allow me to click anything. I have to close the game and open it again, losing all the gems and money spent clearing trees and stuff.”
- “Great game, but the latest update makes it unplayable; it just freezes at any random moment.”
graphics
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
47%
20%
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their cute and clean art style, contributing to an enjoyable gameplay experience. While many users appreciate the smooth animations and appealing aesthetics, some have noted issues with the user interface becoming unresponsive and concerns over recent updates affecting the visual quality. Overall, the graphics are considered a strong point, enhancing the game's charm and addictiveness.
- “I've been playing this game for a while now, and honestly, it started off with fun, smooth gameplay, good graphics, and a pretty enjoyable concept overall.”
- “Cute game, I really like the graphic style and the combination of play elements.”
- “Super fun and addicting game - great puzzle strategy element and good graphics to go along with it.”
- “Rendering was still working as graphics still animated, but the UI was unresponsive for long periods.”
- “Don't like new graphics or changes to upgrades.”
- “Tl;dr: update came with upgraded graphics but added a card system which slows progress even more than it already was.”
grinding
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's grinding aspect is polarizing; while some players enjoy the challenge, many express frustration over excessive ad interruptions and significant setbacks due to recent updates that reset their progress. Players report that the grind can feel tedious, especially with reduced rewards and increased difficulty in upgrading units, leading to a sense of wasted time and effort. Overall, the experience of grinding is heavily impacted by the game's monetization strategies and recent changes.
- “If you were playing this game before the update, know that all the upgrades you've been grinding for your units and buildings are all gone. I've been playing the game for a long time and grinding hard, and suddenly my level 40 knights, horse riders, archers, and mages are now level 1-5.”
- “I went from dominating the game with my grinding and high-level troops and heroes to what feels like level 5 stats. SMH.”
- “On more than one occasion, I watched ads to double the rewards only to make it all the way through the ad and at the end have the game force restart, not only losing the double rewards but also the standard reward, slowing progress to a grinding halt.”
story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
56%
33%
The game's story aspect is criticized for lacking depth and a compelling narrative, with players noting that it feels more like a grind than an engaging experience. While there are hopes for future content, the current missions and challenges are seen as repetitive and uninspired, leading to a sense of stagnation. Overall, the absence of a meaningful storyline detracts from the gameplay experience, making it feel more like a time filler than a captivating adventure.
- “Really enjoy the gameplay mechanics and the cute little dudes (especially the win animations). I'll admit it's stagnating a bit with what missions are available, but those coming soon banners give me hope.”
- “You can't complete challenge mode because you need ad-driven buffs and story mode without rewards just results in another slogging grind game.”
- “There is no real storyline and it's not the best gameplay, but it's something nice to make the time go by.”
- “There's no endgame or side mission.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users have expressed frustration with the game's music, noting that the intro music continues to play even when sound settings are turned off. Additionally, there is a reported bug that requires players to restart the game to resolve issues with sound and music settings.
- “I'm also a bit peeved that the intro music plays even when the game sound is turned off.”
- “They do have a bug that I hope they fix... I play the game with sound, music, and vibrations turned off.”
- “No music nor sound, just a black screen, so I have to close it and open it again.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviews indicate a mixed reception regarding humor in the game. While some players find it enjoyable and entertaining, others feel it missed the mark in delivering a truly funny experience. Overall, the humor seems to resonate well with some users, contributing positively to their enjoyment of the game.
- “Total funny war! It's an insane game, and I enjoy it anywhere, with or without internet. It's still playable, and I give this classic game a % fantastic rating! ”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's replayability is hindered by frequent crashes during ad playback, which disrupts the overall experience and discourages players from returning.
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express strong emotional frustration with the game, indicating that their negative experiences are pushing them to consider uninstalling it entirely.
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is enjoyable but suffers from significant performance issues, impacting overall optimization.

Skip Game Offers

Buy Fortress Merge: Puzzle Defense

Fortress Merge: Puzzle Defense
See offer on Play Store

Skip Games Like Fortress Merge: Puzzle Defense

55%5.8kreviews

Raid Rush: Tower Defense TD

Casual Strategy

46%1.3kreviews

Blood Invasion: Vampire RPG

Role Playing

40%3.4kreviews

Fight For America: Country War

Casual Strategy

77%1.7kreviews

Idle Archer Tower Defense RPG

Casual Strategy

88%13kreviews

Archery Bastions: Castle War

Casual Shooter

More games like Fortress Merge: Puzzle Defense

Skip FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Fortress Merge: Puzzle Defense is a strategy game.

Fortress Merge: Puzzle Defense is available on Phone and Tablet.

Fortress Merge: Puzzle Defense was developed by TapNation.

Fortress Merge: Puzzle Defense has received neutral reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its monetization.

Fortress Merge: Puzzle Defense is a single player game.

Similar games include Raid Rush: Tower Defense TD, Blood Invasion: Vampire RPG, Fight For America: Country War, Idle Archer Tower Defense RPG, Archery Bastions: Castle War and others.

Fortress Merge: Puzzle Defense

Platforms

About

Buy Fortress Merge: Puzzle Defense