Jewel Hunter - Match 3 Games | Game Brain

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"Jewel Hunter - Match 3 Games" is a single-player puzzle game featuring addictive and classic jewel-matching gameplay. With interesting and challenging levels, players will enjoy the game's bright visuals and good music, but be prepared for occasional bugs and annoying ads. The game's description promises an entertaining experience, which mostly holds true despite its drawbacks.

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Play Modes

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

91%

Audience ScoreBased on 5,306 reviews

graphics70 positive mentions

monetization228 negative mentions

The game is fun and engaging, providing a relaxing experience.
Graphics are colorful and appealing, enhancing the overall gameplay.
The game offers a variety of challenges that keep players entertained.

There are too many ads, disrupting the flow of the game.
Levels can become excessively difficult, leading to frustration.
Recent updates have introduced bugs that affect gameplay and progress.

monetization
240 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
2%
95%
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, primarily due to the overwhelming frequency and length of ads, which often disrupt gameplay. Many players express frustration over being forced to watch ads after nearly every level, with some noting that the ads are intrusive and sometimes inappropriate. While some users are willing to tolerate ads for a free gaming experience, the excessive nature of the advertisements has led to numerous uninstalls and negative ratings, suggesting a need for a more balanced approach to monetization.
- “Worth it to pay for no ads.”
- “Really fun and addictive... really great that there's no ads.”
- “Excellent no ads and great fun.”
- “It's a nice game until the ads pop up after every play.”
- “The ads are oppressive & relentless.”
- “I love the game, but the ads are too much; unless you turn off your mobile data or Wi-Fi, then you will get ads after finishing one level.”
graphics
91 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
77%
20%
3%
Overall, the graphics in the game receive a largely positive reception, with many users praising their brightness, colorfulness, and smoothness, contributing to an enjoyable gameplay experience. However, some players find the graphics either underwhelming or overly simplistic compared to similar games, and a few express dissatisfaction with the presence of ads. Despite these mixed opinions, the majority highlight the graphics as a strong point of the game, enhancing its fun and addictive nature.
- “The graphics are awesome, easy to play, and relaxing music.”
- “Beautiful graphics and colors.”
- “Great graphics and easy play.”
- “However, the graphics are boring, the jewels aren't sparkly, and they don't make a lot of cascades when they fall.”
- “Graphics compared to other similar games are underwhelming.”
- “Graphics are horrible.”
music
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
20%
20%
The music in the game is generally well-received, with many players describing it as cute, relaxing, and enjoyable. However, some users feel that the music does not always fit the game's atmosphere, and the presence of ads can disrupt the listening experience. Overall, while the music enhances the gameplay for many, there are calls for more variety and improvements to the ad experience.
- “I really love this game; the music is good, very relaxing.”
- “The graphics are awesome, easy to play, and relaxing music.”
- “Super cute game and I actually love the music.”
- “Ok, I give 3 stars because the game is good enough, but for the first time when I started the game, there were no ads. Later, when I reached a high level, there were more and more ads. It was annoying when I was listening to music and playing the game, as the ads disturbed everything with their sound. So, I gave it 3 stars because the game is okay.”
- “Hi, the game is great, it just needs some more new features like different music. I hope to see those new things from that brilliant game.”
- “Music feedback.”
stability
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
7%
71%
The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with many users reporting frequent freezes and crashes, particularly after ads or during critical gameplay moments. While some players have experienced no glitches and appreciate the game's simplicity, others have downgraded their ratings due to the overwhelming number of ads and the impact of recent updates that introduced bugs. Overall, stability issues seem to detract from the gaming experience for a significant number of users.
- “No glitches and a skip on how to play, which is great when you already know how to play.”
- “Great speed, no glitches at all.”
- “No glitches so far.”
- “Game freezes and crashes often after ads, and there is one before, after, and for free boosters.”
- “Only downside... beware of glitches in the game even when you're paying to play. I've purchased and paid, but there's no way to undo the glitch, and you lose not only a life but your special boosters.”
- “Was originally rated much higher, but the latest update is buggy and freezes at the most inopportune times, forcing you to close and restart, losing current progress.”
story
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
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30%
The reviews reflect a mixed reception regarding the game's story aspect. While some players appreciate the engaging storyline and gameplay, others criticize the lack of a coherent narrative, with several noting that the game feels basic and lacks character development. Additionally, technical issues have detracted from the overall experience for some users, leading to frustration and uninstallation.
- “The storyline is great.”
- “Really enjoy the storyline and play.”
- “A fun match with cool story and gameplay.”
- “Game not finished or just completely lacking; finished the first rescue mission, then when I opened the chest, it said I should have 10 minutes of unlimited boosters, which I didn't get. Although I will say the mini game was pretty cool. Uninstalled, sorry.”
- “No story, no mini games, just straight match 3.”
- “Not a bad game, but just very basic. No characters or storyline, just matching.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
25%
38%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players criticizing recent changes that prioritize monetization and limit winning opportunities, while others appreciate its colorful graphics and engaging mechanics. Despite some complaints about incomplete mechanics, many users find the gameplay enjoyable and fun, particularly in the context of its story.
- “Colourful, easy gameplay.”
- “This game has very good gameplay; it's beautiful ❤️😊”
- “A fun match with a cool story and gameplay.”
- “Changed gameplay so you can't win.”
- “The game mechanics are incomplete.”
- “Extreme focus not an easy gameplay; it has difficult pathways to match excellent graphics.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is consistently praised, with multiple users highlighting its fun and comedic elements, suggesting that it effectively delivers an entertaining and humorous experience.
- “This game is hilarious! 🤣”
- “A truly funny game that keeps you laughing.”
- “The humor in this game is top-notch!”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express frustration with the grinding aspect of the game, noting that it has become tedious and overly difficult, making levels nearly impossible to pass on the first attempt. Many feel that the game has lost its charm and fun, particularly with the removal of ads for extra attempts and a shift towards mechanics that mimic other match-3 games without success.
- “Don't like it anymore, been playing for years. It used to be great, but now there are no ads for extra attempts, and other mini-games have become tedious and boring. Every level feels almost impossible to pass, and it seems like they're trying to mimic other match-3 games but failing. What's the point of the lava quest when there's almost no way to pass a level on the first try? You do have to occasionally let people win!”
- “And I did until it became too tedious to be any fun anymore.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game is noted for its smooth performance, indicating effective optimization that enhances the overall gameplay experience.
- “The game runs smoothly, providing a seamless experience.”
- “I appreciate how well-optimized the gameplay is; it never lags.”
- “The performance optimization is impressive, allowing for a fluid gaming experience.”