Hawaii Match-3 Mania: Design

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"Hawaii Match-3 Mania: Design is an arcade game that combines match-3 puzzle mechanics with renovation and decoration elements, set in a tropical mansion. The game features an interesting plot, excellent graphics, and plenty of humor, but some players have reported bugs. Renovate and decorate your mansion by completing match-3 puzzles and unlocking new items and upgrades."

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Play Modes

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

81%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,100 reviews

story103 positive mentions

monetization25 negative mentions

The game features beautiful graphics and a fun storyline that keeps players engaged.
It's an enjoyable match-3 game that allows for decorating and customization, making it appealing to a wide audience.
The game is free of ads, which enhances the overall experience and allows for uninterrupted gameplay.

Many players find the difficulty of the puzzles increases too quickly, leading to frustration and the need for in-game purchases.
The game often requires too much time for dialogue and cutscenes, which can slow down the gameplay and detract from the fun.
There are frequent glitches and crashes that disrupt gameplay, causing players to lose progress and become annoyed.

story
172 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
37%
3%
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating its engaging characters and intriguing plot, while others find it overly lengthy and cumbersome, often preferring to skip through dialogue. Some users enjoy the integration of story with gameplay, but express frustration over the slow pacing and the necessity to read extensive dialogues, which can detract from the overall experience. Overall, while the storyline is seen as a positive aspect by many, its execution may need refinement to maintain player interest without overwhelming them.
- “The storyline is fun, and choosing decor is why I downloaded the game.”
- “Great storyline and graphics.”
- “I love the storyline and that you can pick your own decorations.”
- “The storyline is fairly boring.”
- “I didn't give it five stars because there's too much storytelling and I have to click skip in between playing to make the game totally fun; it makes the game too laborious.”
- “Way too much storyline.”
graphics
130 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
76%
22%
2%
Overall, the graphics of the game receive high praise from users, with many describing them as beautiful, detailed, and colorful. While some players note that the graphics could use minor improvements or feel somewhat primitive compared to other titles, the majority find them to enhance the overall enjoyment of the game. The art style and character design are also frequently highlighted as standout features.
- “The game's graphics are very nice and detailed; I personally love playing beautiful games like this.”
- “The graphics and picture quality are superb.”
- “I love the graphics for this game, and it's fun playing to improve this mansion.”
- “The graphics and settings seem to be primitive compared to the other G5E games that I play.”
- “This game is cute and fun at first but then it's impossible to move forward without spending money; the graphics could be better for a game that wants money.”
- “Good game, but the graphics are not good.”
monetization
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
78%
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the minimal presence of ads and the option to earn boosts without being forced to make purchases. However, some users express frustration with occasional freezing during ad displays and a desire for a more balanced energy system instead of limited lives. Overall, while the game is generally seen as enjoyable with good graphics and story, the ad frequency and monetization strategy could use further refinement.
- “I like the graphics and characters, and best of all, no ads!”
- “Fun, good graphics, challenging, no ads, great way to pass the time.”
- “It's a very fun game, no glitches yet, no ads so far, I love it.”
- “The game freezes when the in-game purchase ads come up.”
- “Ok, you should do energy instead of lives to play because 5 lives is not enough and it takes forever to fill back up. There are way too many ads; get rid of the ads. Plus, I am out of tools and I don't have the money for the tools. The cash you get in the game should be for the tools, so I am giving you a 3-star rating. It needs some more work done on it; I love the game.”
- “Way too many harassing ads non-stop asking to sign up for things.”
stability
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
13%
69%
The game's stability is a mixed bag, with several users reporting frequent freezes, particularly during in-game purchases and when adding friends, which often necessitates restarting the device. While some players have experienced no glitches and praise the overall gameplay, others find the glitches and freezing issues frustrating, indicating a need for improvements in stability. Overall, the game is enjoyable but suffers from inconsistent performance.
- “The game runs well with no glitches.”
- “I have had no glitches; way to go, G5!”
- “So far, the game runs well with no glitches.”
- “The game freezes when the in-game purchase ads come up.”
- “It's very frustrating having to reset my device every time the game freezes.”
- “It's fun but it freezes up sometimes.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
17%
33%
The music in the game has received positive feedback, with players appreciating its tropical vibe and overall quality. Many users express enjoyment of the soundtrack, highlighting it as a strong aspect of the gameplay experience.
- “Just started the game; I love the graphics, music, and overall gameplay.”
- “Good tropical music.”
- “Love the music!”
- “Music is ok.”
- “And the background music.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
The gameplay is generally enjoyable and smooth, featuring vibrant colors and challenging match-3 mechanics. However, some users noted a limitation with the rockets not being independent, requiring color matching, which detracted from the overall experience.
- “The gameplay is smooth, including the match-3 mechanics; it is challenging.”
- “Enjoyable gameplay and side games.”
- “However, 2 stars have been taken off because the rockets during gameplay aren't independent, meaning you have to match a rocket with its color.”
- “I love the vivid colors and the gameplay.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious rather than enjoyable, particularly noting that tasks like repairing and cleaning up the map can become monotonous.
- “This is getting tedious instead of fun.”
- “It's alright for a gem swap game, but the repairing and cleaning up the map is a bit tedious.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted by a funny storyline and engaging story arc, providing moments of wavetastic fun that resonate with players.
- “The storyline is funny at times.”
- “It's wavetastic fun, with a humorous story arc.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is perceived as good, but players express frustration with certain mechanics, such as the bombs not reacting as expected when interacted with multiple times. This inconsistency may detract from the overall emotional engagement.