Gems of the Aztecs
- April 22, 2016
- Wellore
Get on Steam"Gems of the Aztecs" is a match-3 game with 120 unique levels and a gripping storyline. Help the young hero Gerasim find the treasure of the Aztecs and win the heart of his beloved, beautiful Isolde. The game features vibrant visuals, challenging puzzles, and powerful boosters and bonuses to assist you on your journey. Avoid dangerous traps and prove your worth as a great warrior, untold riches, and eternal love await.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a large number of levels (120) that provide a decent amount of gameplay time.
- It is visually appealing with colorful graphics and satisfying animations.
- The game is easy to pick up and play, making it suitable for casual gaming sessions.
- There is no sound, and the game company does not support fixing this issue.
- The gameplay can become repetitive and lacks originality, feeling similar to many other free mobile games.
- The level-end mechanics can be frustrating, as they do not reward players for having extra moves left.
- story18 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 61 % neutral mentions
- 22 % negative mentions
The game's story is minimal and often described as threadbare, revolving around a young Aztec warrior's quest to find ancestral treasure to marry the chieftain's daughter. While some players appreciate the moral lessons and simplicity, many criticize the lack of depth and engagement in the narrative, feeling it ultimately serves as a backdrop to the gameplay rather than a compelling element. Overall, the story is seen as a weak point, overshadowed by the game's colorful visuals and mechanics.
“Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“The threadbare storyline says that you are a young Aztec warrior who, in order to be able to marry the chieftain's daughter, must find the ancestral treasure and bring it back.”
“Instructions are clear, the story is simple and the gameplay is fun.”
“There is no sound and somewhat of a story.”
“Beautiful crystals, lots of colorful effects, bonuses, many levels, and even a plot... that's just this plot comes to naught in the end, and we just go through the levels.”
“The game was lacking story, tutorials, hints, animations, and many basic things.”
- music14 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
The music in the game features a pleasant indigenous South American style but is often criticized for being repetitive and overly sweet, leading to annoyance for some players. Many users express frustration over the lack of options to prevent the music from restarting with each level, although there is the ability to turn it off entirely. Overall, while the music has its charm, it may not cater to all players' preferences and could benefit from more customizable settings.
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“The music has a nice indigenous South American style, but there are some kitschy, overly sweet melodies involved in parts.”
“I would even start to like the music, but why does it need to restart all the time?”
“The music would be nice indigenous South American style, but again there are some kitschy, overly sweet melodies involved in part.”
“I would even start to like the music, but why does it need to restart all the time!”
“A game without settings is just annoying crap that will meet only a percentage of players' needs and will annoy most players too soon.”
- gameplay12 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 8 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay features a mix of enjoyable mechanics, such as power-ups and satisfying animations, but suffers from a flawed design choice where special gems explode rather than engaging in more strategic puzzle mechanics. Players may feel frustrated by the level-end mechanics that limit scoring opportunities based on a random number generator, despite the overall presentation and clarity of instructions being well-received. While the gameplay is generally fun, it may not meet the expectations of those seeking a deeper strategic experience.
“Presentation is good and the general gameplay is good.”
“All the usual mechanics are here: see the nice explosions, use power-ups, break chains and stones, etc. The animations are pleasant, and I'd say it's actually quite satisfying.”
“Instructions are clear, the story is simple, and the gameplay is fun.”
“There was a great idea in the design that the special gems would be in the style of a puzzle with a locking-unlocking mechanic, but instead of that, they explode like simple bombs, which they are not. The explosions are so heavy that it's unbearable for the brain to watch!”
“It is unfortunate that you are not allowed to place these gems. The level-end mechanics discriminate against players who performed well and have more moves left over. Instead of using those moves to score more points, you are left at the mercy of a random number generator.”
“The gameplay mechanics are frustrating, as they often feel random and unfair, leading to a lack of satisfaction in achieving goals.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are described as colorful and cute in a 2D style, but users report suboptimal video management and unexpected spikes in resource usage, which can lead to performance issues. Additionally, the lack of sound and the game's simplicity detract from the overall experience, suggesting that modern games of this nature require more robust graphical and audio elements to be fully enjoyable.
“This game is very simple, but modern games like that need powerful graphics and sound to make it a good experience.”
“The bad: (a) video/graphics management appears to be suboptimal/bad, the game itself is not supposed to need resources, yet I detect spikes of graphics activity whenever I use this game for no apparent reason and the fan will kick in.”
“Colorful, cute 2D graphics, okay music, a bit repetitive and slightly annoying, but you can turn it all the way down or off if you choose.”
“No sound, deficient use of graphic resources, but okay game.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a significant drawback, as it requires extensive farming for currency to progress through the numerous levels. This necessity for grinding, especially at early stages, detracts from the overall enjoyment and value of the game, particularly given its low price point.
“It was at that point that I realized the game was about grinding/farming the currency at early levels to give yourself a chance of completing later levels: a complete deal-breaker in a £3.99 match-3 game.”
“You need to do grinding to get more coins if you want to reach over the 300 maps!”
- stability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its stability, with users reporting no bugs or glitches, and highlighting its easy controls and low learning curve. Overall, it functions smoothly, providing a reliable casual gaming experience.
“Nice casual game, it works, no bugs, no glitches, easy controls, low learning curve.”
