Home & Garden: Design Makeover

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Home & Garden: Design Makeover is an adventure game that allows you to build and renovate your dream farm house. With stellar visuals, players can design and decorate their homes to their heart's content. However, be prepared for annoying ads and bugs that may interrupt gameplay.

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

Home & Garden: Design Makeover screenshot

91%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,604 reviews

graphics35 positive mentions

monetization136 negative mentions

The game features cute graphics and a fun farm concept, making it visually appealing.
Players enjoy the mix of match-3 puzzles and decorating elements, providing a satisfying gameplay experience.
The game offers a good variety of difficulty levels, keeping players engaged and challenged.

There is an excessive amount of ads, with players having to watch one after nearly every level, which disrupts gameplay.
Many players report issues with game freezing or crashing, particularly after updates, making it frustrating to play.
The difficulty spikes too quickly, with some levels being nearly impossible to complete without spending money on power-ups.

monetization
140 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
97%
The monetization strategy of the game heavily relies on advertisements, with players frequently encountering ads after nearly every level, which many find excessive and disruptive to gameplay. While some users acknowledge the necessity of ads in free-to-play games, the overwhelming frequency has led to frustration, with many expressing a desire for an option to pay to remove them entirely. Overall, the consensus is that the sheer volume of ads detracts significantly from the gaming experience.
- “Just started... no ads yet... you think there might actually be an adless free game?!”
- “I purchased the no ads.”
- “No ads, love it.”
- “The constant barrage of ads, followed up by the game trying to bully you into paying to get rid of them, combined with the lackluster graphics meant I just couldn't continue.”
- “I understand the need for ads on a free game, but the frequency of ads makes it so you are spending double the time on ads than actually playing the game.”
- “If it wasn't for all the ads in-between, I would have kept the game, but having a wait period after each win makes it impossible to keep it entertaining.”
graphics
50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
70%
22%
8%
Overall, the graphics in the game are frequently praised for their cuteness, vibrancy, and appealing design, contributing to an enjoyable gaming experience. However, some players express frustration with the quality of graphics in certain areas, describing them as basic or below average, particularly in relation to the frequent ads that disrupt gameplay. Despite these criticisms, many users appreciate the artistic style and the variety of visual elements, highlighting the game's overall aesthetic appeal.
- “The graphics are stunning, the storyline is awesome.”
- “The graphics and colors are vibrant, simple to navigate around, very well done. Highly recommend this game to all, very refreshing.”
- “Beautiful graphics and nice stories.”
- “The constant barrage of ads, followed up by the game trying to bully you into paying to get rid of them, combined with the lackluster graphics meant I just couldn't continue.”
- “Worst graphics, color combination and view angle.”
- “Graphics are pretty basic, not vivid or clear, kind of old school.”
story
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
46%
31%
23%
The game's story is generally well-received, with players appreciating its engaging and cute narrative, complemented by stunning graphics. While some users prefer minimal dialogue, the storyline is noted as a key factor that keeps them invested in the game. Overall, the combination of a charming plot and appealing visuals contributes positively to the gaming experience.
- “The storyline is what keeps me playing.”
- “The graphics are stunning, the storyline is awesome.”
- “Great game, good story line.”
- “I played through the tutorial story and had to quit.”
- “I prefer games that either have no dialogue or have dialogue that tells a story.”
- “The story line is what keeps me playing.”
stability
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The stability of the game is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of freezing and glitches, particularly during ad playback and after completing levels. Many players have experienced slow performance and bugs that hinder gameplay, leading to frustration and, in some cases, uninstallation. While some users noted a lack of visible glitches, the overall consensus highlights a need for improvements in stability.
- “Fun but freezes constantly.”
- “My reason for uninstalling is because the game is really buggy and slow.”
- “Cute game, but it freezes up constantly.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
13%
25%
Overall, the gameplay is generally well-received, with players praising its fun mechanics, graphics, and rewarding systems. However, some users express frustration over the inability to purchase power-ups with in-game currency and suggest that the game could benefit from improvements to enhance enjoyment and reduce distractions. Despite these criticisms, many find the gameplay engaging, particularly with features like pets and offline options.
- “Gameplay is fun.”
- “Great all-round exciting game with good graphics and good gameplay.”
- “Game looks amazing and the gameplay with the pets is quite fun.”
- “I uninstalled this game on the first day I tried it, for the following reasons: this game needs some serious work to make it more fun, more rewarding to play, and less distracting during gameplay!”
- “Also add a rainbow ball blaster to blow up bombs and make gameplay work offline.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be slow and tedious, often feeling that it is not worth the time investment. However, some players still enjoy the overall experience despite the grinding.
- “Slow, tedious, and not worth my time.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The music in the game is well-received, with players appreciating both its quality and the creative concepts behind it.
- “I love the music and the concept behind it.”
- “The soundtrack is incredibly immersive and enhances the overall experience.”
- “The music perfectly complements the gameplay, creating an unforgettable atmosphere.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews highlight the game's stunning visuals and artistic performance, emphasizing its beauty and overall impressive aesthetic appeal. However, there is no specific mention of technical optimization or performance issues.