Home Design Makeover
Home Design Makeover is an adventure game that allows you to design your dream home with splendid graphics and amazing game mechanics. The game features a good soundtrack, plenty of humor, and an interesting plot, but there are too many advertisements, grinding, and bugs. You can design and customize your home while completing tasks and unlocking new items. Overall, it's an enjoyable experience but could be improved with fewer bugs and advertisements.
Reviews
- The game has great graphics and design options.
- It's fun and addictive, providing a good mix of puzzle-solving and home design.
- The limited-time challenges add excitement and variety to the gameplay.
- The game frequently crashes and freezes, making it frustrating to play.
- Levels become excessively difficult, often requiring multiple attempts to progress.
- There are too many ads, disrupting the flow of gameplay and making it less enjoyable.
- monetization559 mentions
- 6 % positive mentions
- 6 % neutral mentions
- 88 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, primarily due to the overwhelming number of ads that interrupt gameplay, often appearing after every level or loss. Many players express frustration over the length and frequency of these ads, which detract from the overall enjoyment of the game, with some even reporting technical issues like freezing and crashing linked to ad playback. While some users appreciate the option to watch ads for extra moves or rewards, the general consensus is that the current ad strategy feels excessive and intrusive, leading to a decline in player satisfaction and increased uninstallation rates.
“I'm impressed that there still exists a matching-type game with almost no ads.”
“No ads, nice soundtrack, easy to understand gameplay.”
“No ads and the challenges get harder.”
“The game was great until the update started forcing ads after every damn time you play.”
“I used to love this game, but recently the ads are out of control.”
“Too many ads just like the rest of these apps.”
- stability232 mentions
- 1 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 99 % negative mentions
The game's stability has been heavily criticized, with numerous users reporting frequent freezes and crashes that hinder gameplay. Many players express frustration over the inability to open the app or complete levels due to these persistent issues, particularly following recent updates. Overall, the game's stability problems have led to a significant decline in user satisfaction, with some considering uninstalling the game altogether.
“No glitches and great challenges.”
“No glitches, no ads, just awesome.”
“It's very frustrating when you're playing and it suddenly freezes, especially when it happens right before collecting your rewards and you have to play the level again!”
“I wrote this review in April and it's almost the end of July and the freezes continue.”
“Love this game but can't play anymore because it freezes before you can open it, and if you do get lucky enough to get in, it freezes then also.”
- graphics201 mentions
- 74 % positive mentions
- 22 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics in the game are frequently praised for their quality and aesthetic appeal, with many users describing them as beautiful, great, or amazing. However, some players have reported issues such as lag, glitches, and problems following updates that have affected the visual experience. While the graphics are a strong point, they are sometimes overshadowed by gameplay frustrations and technical difficulties.
“The graphics are amazing.”
“Great graphics and design options.”
“I love the graphics and the options when designing/decorating.”
“Unfortunately, 2 updates ago, the graphics are in a dark mode and almost x-ray imaging.”
“Gameplay is very unfun, very laggy, and graphics are mediocre at best.”
“The graphics are poor; I won't really recommend this game. In comparison, this is a copy of Matchington Mansion, and Matchington Mansion is way better than this.”
- story76 mentions
- 24 % positive mentions
- 72 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as cute and engaging, with some players appreciating the character development and graphics. However, many reviewers find the narrative bland or uninteresting, feeling it detracts from the core gameplay, which primarily revolves around match-3 puzzles. Overall, while the story adds a layer of charm, it often feels secondary to the gameplay mechanics.
“Great story to the game and good graphics.”
“Cute story, fun game, and lots of good choices for decorating.”
“I love the story and the gameplay.”
“I don't bother reading the boring storylines though.”
“The script is also very bland; I don't have any interest in the story.”
“The characters and storyline are very dry.”
- gameplay46 mentions
- 28 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying the mechanics and challenge, while others find it overly complicated and frustrating, especially as they progress. Many users appreciate the absence of ads and the engaging story, but express dissatisfaction with the balance of difficulty and the monetization strategies that interfere with the experience. Overall, while the game has potential and appealing graphics, the gameplay can feel rushed or laggy, leading to a less enjoyable experience for some players.
“No ads, nice soundtrack, easy to understand gameplay.”
“Loving the gameplay; great levels of puzzles, and great design of what you can do in the game.”
“Great gameplay and cool graphics.”
“The second is the case here, you introduce a lot of mechanics really quickly and it quickly becomes harder to do the puzzles.”
“I understand app monetization, but when it interferes with gameplay - you get uninstalled.”
“Gameplay is so fast, I feel rushed and make bad moves.”
- music25 mentions
- 28 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally described as relaxing and soothing, with a jazz-inspired soundtrack that enhances the overall experience. However, users have expressed frustration with interruptions caused by ads, which can disrupt the music and gameplay. While some players appreciate the calming nature of the music, others find it repetitive or irritating, suggesting a desire for more variety and control over the audio settings.
“The music is super nice and calming, the graphics are amazing, and at first, I thought it wouldn't be that good but turns out I was completely wrong!”
“Love the game, and it's contemporary music which is soothing.”
“The game graphics are nice, and the music is jazz-inspired, which is also nice.”
“Excessive ads interrupt the music and don't return it when the ad is complete.”
“The music is irritating and the game started straight away without giving me an opportunity to control the music.”
“Could not find any way to turn off the annoying music!”
- grinding14 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, often feeling that it detracts from the enjoyment. Many reviewers express a desire for incentives like login bonuses to alleviate the monotony, while others note that the game feels more like a money-making scheme than an engaging experience. Although some appreciate the design elements, the slow progression and reliance on in-app purchases contribute to a generally negative perception of the grinding mechanics.
“I used to love this game, but they have made it too tedious and disappointing.”
“Really enjoyed playing to begin with but becoming tedious now as each level takes ages to complete.”
“Great graphics, tedious gameplay unless you spend money.”
- humor12 mentions
- 92 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
Players consistently highlight the humor in the game, describing it as both entertaining and engaging, with funny elements that alleviate boredom. The creative aspects, such as decorating and remodeling, are also noted for their amusing qualities, making the overall experience enjoyable and lighthearted.
“It's very very funny, and when I'm bored and play it, I'm not bored anymore.”
“It's such a good and funny game to play with!”
“It's a cute and funny app, and I love it so much! 😍❤”
“1 or 2 hours of waiting is not funny anymore.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Users express disappointment with the emotional engagement of the game, citing a lack of interest in the storylines and frustration over unmet rewards, which detracted from their overall enjoyment.
“I don't bother reading the boring storylines though.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with users reporting significant performance issues and glitches that detract from the overall experience. Many feel that the lack of polish and originality further exacerbates these problems.
“The game is not exactly original, and it is horribly optimized.”
“It's like I was cheated by your glitchy performance.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users express that the game's replayability is limited, suggesting that it lacks engaging content to encourage multiple playthroughs.
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is evocatively tied to celestial themes, with a focus on the emotional impact of Mars losing its atmosphere, suggesting a poignant and immersive experience.