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 colorful graphics and enjoyable animations, making it visually appealing.
- It offers a large number of levels (120) with a gradual increase in difficulty, providing a decent challenge for match-3 enthusiasts.
- Players have found it to be a relaxing and fun way to pass the time, especially for those who enjoy simple match-3 mechanics.
- The game suffers from a lack of sound and technical support, which detracts from the overall experience.
- Many players have noted that the animations are excessively long and cannot be skipped, leading to frustration.
- There are significant issues with level design and progression, making it feel grindy and unbalanced at times.
- story9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally perceived as simplistic and underdeveloped, revolving around a young Aztec warrior's quest for ancestral treasure to win the chieftain's daughter. While some players appreciate the moral themes and the game's ease of play, many criticize the lack of depth and engagement in the narrative, with the plot feeling inconsequential amidst the gameplay. Overall, the story serves as a basic framework rather than a compelling element of the experience.
“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.”
- music7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as having a pleasant indigenous South American style, but it suffers from repetitiveness and overly sweet melodies that can become annoying. Players express frustration over the lack of options to customize music playback, such as continuous play or the ability to skip animations, which detracts from the overall experience. However, the option to turn off the music entirely is appreciated, allowing players to enjoy alternative soundtracks.
“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 if it didn't 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!”
“The game without settings is just annoying crap that will meet only a percentage of players' needs and will annoy most players too soon.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay features a mix of enjoyable mechanics, such as power-ups and satisfying animations, but is marred by frustrating design choices, like the explosive nature of special gems that detracts from strategic play. Players may feel limited by the level-end mechanics that penalize skillful play, leaving outcomes to chance rather than rewarding effective strategies. Overall, while the presentation and core gameplay elements are solid, the execution leaves room for improvement.
“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 locking-unlocking mechanics, but instead, they explode like simple bombs. This is not only disappointing but also overwhelming to watch!”
“It is unfortunate that you are not allowed to place these gems: indeed, 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.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are described as colorful and cute in a 2D style, but users report suboptimal performance with noticeable spikes in resource usage that can lead to fan activation. While the visuals are adequate for a simple game, the lack of sound and the overall graphical management detract from the experience.
“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; 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.”
“No sound, deficient use of graphic resources, but okay game.”
“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.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players express frustration with the grinding required to earn coins, particularly noting that it becomes essential for progressing beyond the initial levels. This emphasis on farming currency is seen as a significant drawback, especially for a low-cost game.
“You need to grind to earn more coins if you want to progress beyond the 300 maps!”
“It was at that point that I realized the game was about grinding and farming currency at early levels to give yourself a chance of completing later levels: a complete deal-breaker in a £3.99 match-3 game.”
- stability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its stability, with users reporting no bugs or glitches, and easy controls that contribute to a smooth experience. While the musical score may be repetitive, players appreciate the option to turn it off and choose alternative music. Overall, the game functions reliably and is accessible for casual play.
“Nice casual game; it works smoothly with no bugs or glitches. The controls are easy to learn, making it accessible for everyone.”
“The game runs flawlessly without any technical issues, providing a stable and enjoyable experience.”
“I appreciate how stable the game is; it allows me to focus on playing without worrying about crashes or interruptions.”
