Gummy Drop! Match 3 to Build
Gummy Drop! Match 3 to Build is a puzzle game that offers a good story and splendid visuals, but is disturbed by frequent ads and bugs. The game challenges players to restore over 1000 monuments across 100 cities by completing match-3 puzzles. With its humor and addictive gameplay, Gummy Drop! is a fun and engaging game despite its shortcomings.
Reviews
- stability125 mentions
- 2 % positive mentions
- -2 % neutral mentions
- 99 % negative mentions
The stability of the game has been a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of freezing, crashing, and glitches that disrupt gameplay. Many players express frustration over losing progress and rewards due to these issues, which have reportedly worsened after recent updates. While some users note improvements in stability, the overall sentiment indicates that the game still suffers from persistent technical problems that hinder the gaming experience.
“I haven't encountered any glitches so far.”
“The game runs smoothly without any issues.”
“I've experienced consistent performance throughout my playtime.”
“System constantly freezes and crashes.”
“The game freezes all of the time.”
“Game crashes too much, freezes badly and slow to upload updates.”
- graphics111 mentions
- 68 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are widely praised for their vibrant colors, smooth animations, and engaging designs that enhance the overall experience. Many players appreciate the variety of visuals tied to different geographical locations, although some have noted issues with lag and excessive graphics that can detract from gameplay. Overall, the graphics are considered a strong point, contributing to the game's addictiveness and enjoyment.
“The graphics are awesome!”
“I really enjoy gummy drop; the graphics are amazing.”
“The graphics are incredible.”
“Just not too fond of the graphics in between awaiting the level to start.”
“The graphics are in slow motion on this phone.”
“The game has too much erroneous graphics.”
- monetization59 mentions
- 8 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the option to watch ads for rewards while others express frustration over the frequency and length of ads, which can disrupt gameplay. Many users note that in-app purchases are present but not aggressively pushed, allowing for casual play without spending money, although some feel that recent updates have made progression more reliant on these purchases. Overall, while some players enjoy the ad-free experience, others are overwhelmed by the increasing number of ads and the pressure to spend money to advance.
“No ads which is great!”
“There are in-app purchases, but if you play casually, it's really easy to play without spending any money on it.”
“Ad-free, but in-app purchases available.”
“Happy to view ads, but a little frustrated that they continually make levels difficult to try to get you to spend money, and then relent and make them easier so you can pass and keep playing only after you've failed them five or six times.”
“This game tries to suck you dry with in-app purchases and there are ads now, which I hate with a passion.”
“To get anywhere in this game, you have to pay lots of money and watch ads.”
- humor15 mentions
- 93 % positive mentions
- -13 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with many users finding it entertaining and enjoyable, particularly for kids and when playing with friends. However, some players express frustration with technical issues, which detracts from the overall comedic experience. Overall, the game balances fun and humor, making it a rewarding experience for many.
“Best ever, funny, entertaining, and lots of rewards. I play this game for many years and I will recommend it!”
“Funny drop is both fun and educational.”
“Funny game to play with friends.”
“Sent back to the beginning is not funny, it's just frustrating!”
“The humor fell flat and felt forced throughout the game.”
“I expected more laughs, but the jokes were stale and unoriginal.”
- story14 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally viewed as repetitive, primarily revolving around match-3 puzzles with little variation or bonus content, leading to disappointment compared to other titles like Toy Story Drop. While some players appreciate the engaging graphics and challenges, many express a desire for a more developed narrative and easier progression through quests. Overall, the storyline is seen as a mixed bag, with potential for improvement.
“Like the storyline so far, it's addicting!”
“I absolutely love it, the storyline is fantastic.”
“Nice storyline.”
“Every new storyline is the same match 3 type puzzle; no bonus rounds or anything like that as far as I can tell.”
“I guess it's a quest to get more players to spend more money to get help.”
“This game is so disappointing after playing Toy Story Drop.”
- gameplay10 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
Overall, the gameplay is described as engaging and entertaining, featuring colorful graphics and enjoyable mechanics typical of puzzle games. However, some users have reported issues with lag and slow performance, which detracts from the experience. While many appreciate the educational elements and rewards, concerns about heavily controlled gameplay and time-wasting frustrations have also been noted.
“Quick gameplay with colorful graphics make for truly engaging, entertaining fun.”
“Awesome rewards and gameplay, nice to have a geography and history lesson as well.”
“Great gameplay, graphics, story, challenges.”
“I changed the rating again because even though the game has improved in some way, new graphics and gameplay, plus five lives...the game has to stop lagging and being so slow on my tablet.”
“Game mechanics are akin to just about every 'line 'em up, stuff blows up, more things show up' puzzler.”
“Heavily controlled, uncertain gameplay makes it tiresome.”
- music10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally appreciated for its lovely background tunes and unique country-specific tracks, which enhance the overall experience. However, some players find the game music to be slow and drowsy, particularly during transitions between levels. While the graphics are praised, there are suggestions for more engaging and varied music, especially in specific game contexts like slot machines.
“But, wonderful graphics, lovely background music really entertain me and cure my disappointment ❤”
“Just starting... nice graphics, music, good instructions!”
“I like background music”
“Play is extremely slow; getting from one level to the next entails sitting in wait with drowsy game music.”
“Not the music.”
“The screen goes black, but I can still hear the background music!”
- grinding5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, as it disrupts game momentum and leads to repetitive gameplay. Many express dissatisfaction with the slow progression due to insufficient rewards relative to the increasing demands for in-game currency, making the experience feel money-driven and monotonous. Overall, while the game is enjoyable, the grinding mechanics detract from its overall appeal.
“Makes playing tedious as one is stymied and made to stop, breaking the game's momentum.”
“So frustrated that I've advanced to Argentina and persevered through the tedious, repetitive, money-hungry levels (I don't buy) only to find that the next level is exactly the same!”
“I've been playing this game for over 5 years now and it's easily one of, if not, the best match-3 games I've played, but it needs one change: the prize money per level needs to increase at the same rate as what's needed to build each piece of the city. It continually asks for more and more money to build things, but we still keep earning the same amount each level, which gets tedious and annoying. Please change this!”
- replayability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users highlight the game's strong replayability, noting that it offers great value without the need for additional purchases, enhancing its overall playability.
“Great replay value, and requires no purchases.”
“This makes them more playable.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users express a strong emotional connection to the game, highlighting that starting over would be a heartbreaking experience. Additionally, technical issues, such as touchscreen responsiveness on certain devices, contribute to frustration and disappointment.
“Starting over would be heartbreaking.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users report significant issues with optimization, including frequent crashes, lag, and stuttering performance. Some have found that playing offline offers slight improvements, but overall dissatisfaction has led many to uninstall the game in favor of the Windows version.
“After two years of constant crashes, laggy performance, and stuttering, I've found that the game performs slightly better when played offline. I've decided to uninstall and move on to the Windows version.”
“The optimization is so poor that it ruins the overall experience. Frequent frame drops and long loading times make it nearly unplayable.”
“I was really excited to play, but the optimization issues are unbearable. The game lags and crashes too often, making it frustrating to enjoy.”